Maui Bay, Hawaii

Lana’i - Hawaii’s most enchanting island. Only 7-miles from Maui and 22 miles from Oahu, this romantic island is a true getaway.  Lana’i is so small there are no stoplights, few crowds and freedom from the hustle of everyday life; which is why so many people do fall in love with it. A land of alluring sights like the landscapes of Keahiakawelo - Garden of the Gods, and the iconic Puu Pehe - Sweetheart Rock, Lana’i offers a distinct appeal. Lana’i City, located 3 miles north of the airport is great for shopping and inexpensive dining. After shopping at quaint shops like Dis n Dat, and the Local Gentry, travelers can enjoy grabbing a cup of coffee at the Blue Ginger Café or Pele’s Other Garden.

Book your stay today at one of the 3 Best Western hotels on the Islands of Oahu or Maui. Here you find warm sun filled days waiting to be filled with a diversity of activities, from relaxing on the beautiful beaches, to paddling a kayak on the tropical Hawaiian waters. Just step outside the rooms of Hawaii's Best Western Hotels, and paradise is waiting to greet you.

Head to Lana'i to visit the fishing village of Kaunolu, where ancient remains of the village lay scattered throughout Lanai’s windswept bluffs and cliffs. Once the favorite fishing spot for the great warrior King Kamehameha, today Kaunolu is a rustic small town footed in ranching and pineapple fields. *Tip - Kaunolu is a historical site. Removing, wrapping or moving the stones is prohibited. Walking on the rock hills or attempting to access the area during the rainy season, is also forbidden. Kaunolu Village is registered as National Historical Hawaiian Landmark.

Stop by the Lana’i Art Center, dedicated to providing arts and cultural experiences. Sign up to take a class, workshop or for studio time, where students are encouraged to create Hawaiian influenced fine art. Through workshops in traditional ceramics, fiber and fabric arts, and nature photography; create a little piece of Hawaii that you can take back home with you to always remind you of your time on the beautiful island of Lana’i.

Offering some of the most breathtaking trails, cliffs, and beaches, hikers and water enthusiast can enjoy quick hikes that pay off handsomely. Start out in Hulopoe Bay, where snorkeling and swimming are amongst travelers favorite things to do. After spending time playing in the water, take a quick 15-20 minute hike southeast towards Puu Pehe - Sweetheart Rock, where cook pine trees, eucalyptus and the native plant - ohia lehua are bountiful. During your hike along Munro Trail lookout for sightings of humpback whales. Eventually your hike will lead you to the 3,370-foot peak of Lanaihale, where you can find the beaches of Kaiolohia and Polihua, and enjoy even more time frolicking in the sand and sun.