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Introduction to Lanai
An introduction to the island of Lanai.
What to expect: If you plan to spend all of your
time relaxing or playing golf at one of the resorts,
you will probably love Lanai. Exploring the rest
of the island is possible with a four wheel drive
vehicle, but it is advisable to hire a guide.
Lanai is a relatively dry island, with hot dry
regions and cooler regions at higher elevations.
Commercial pineaple production ended in October of 1992
except for about 100 acres grown for local consumption.
After pineapple production died out on Lanai,
the Lanai Company decided to turn the island into
a golf and spa destination by building two luxury
resorts. Today the island's economy is completely
dependent on tourism.
There are three main residential and resort communities
on Lanai: Lanai City, Koele, and Manele.
Lanai City is in the center of the island
at an elevation of approximately 1650 feet.
It was built as a plantation town in 1924 and it
is the only town on the island. Lanai City
looks much as it did during the plantation era.
The small Hotel Lanai in Lanai City has
eleven rooms and a restaurant.
Koele is a cool region in the central highlands
of Lanai. It has one luxury resort and two golf
course that are located at the edge of a pine forest,
Manele is on the dry southwest coast
of Lanai, and it has one luxury beach resort,
two golf courses, and a small boat harbor.
See also:
Facts About Lanai
Articles About Lanai
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