Did you know that each of the eight major Hawaiian Islands has a nickname based on a distinguishing characteristic? Here’s the list of island nicknames:
Hawaii – The Big Island
Maui – The Valley Isle (also the Magic Isle)
Lana’i – The Pineapple Isle
Molokai – The Friendly Isle
Oahu – The Gathering Place
Kauai – The Garden Isle
Niihau – The Forbidden Isle
Kahoolawe – The Target Isle
Aloha! Just a note that “The Magic Isles” (plural) is a marketing tag line somewhat more recently created, meant to encompass all three islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
Sharon
The nickname for Kahoolawe is both a little funny, but sad at the same time. I know there’s restoration efforts in progress, but hopefully someday soon those effects can all be reversed.
@ Sharon – thanks for that clarification on the Magic Isles.
@ Kris – I had the same reaction to Kahoolawe as you did.
cool
Actually, Kaho’olawe was known as “The Lonely Isle” because of its seclusion.