Excellent Hawaii Snorkeling at Lanai’s Shark Fin Cove

You may have heard of Hawaii’s famous snorkeling spots like Molokini off Maui, Hanauma Bay at Oahu, and Kealakekua Bay at the Big Island. Those are all great spots to snorkel, but let me tell you that Lanai’s Shark Fin Cove at Kaunolu is definitely on par with those more well known sites. We went [...]

Let’s Go Horseback Riding in Lanai

We thoroughly enjoyed horseback riding from the Stables at Koele on Lanai. The guided tour ($110 for 90 minutes) led us on the Paniolo Trail through groves of fragrant Christmas Berry (Brazilian Peppertree) , a forest of Ironwood Trees and to a fantastic view of the nearby islands of Molokai and Maui. Along the way, [...]

Garden Tour of Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay

I love the themed gardens at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay. They all have wonderful water features surrounded by exotic tropical plants. The gardens are nestled in between the guest room buildings, so every time you walk out your door, it’s like stepping into a peaceful botanical garden. For this recent visit to [...]

The Allure of Lanai

“When can I get back to Lanai?” That was the thought I caught myself thinking very early into our recent visit to Lanai. I don’t know when we’ll be able to return, but I can’t wait. What is it about Lanai that’s so attractive? I’ve been reflecting on that very question. I’ll attempt to explain [...]

Visiting The Lanai Culture & Heritage Center

Rows of pineapple plants greet you as you walk to the Lanai Culture & Heritage Center. I can’t think of a more appropriate greeting considering that Lanai was once the home to the largest pineapple plantation in the world. With pineapple also being the symbol of hospitality, those rows of pineapples became even more meaningful [...]

Hale Bliss

Today, Andy and I indulged in a couples massage, oceanside in a private hale at The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay. It was a symphony for the senses! Before the experience escaped my memory, I wanted to write it all down. After enjoying some sauna and steam room time in the [...]

Live Lana’i Updates

  It may seem that I’ve been cat napping the past couple of days, but actually, that’s far from the case!  I’ve been super active since landing on Lana’i Tuesday night.  If you’d like to see what I’ve been up to, I’ve been sharing lots of photos and updates on facebook and twitter. You can [...]

LiveWell Network Video: Hawaii’s Lanai Island

I wanted to share this excellent video from the LiveWell Network. The video host seems to be impressed with the off-the-beaten-path adventures Lanai offers.  Watching it just makes me more excited that I’ll soon be Lana’i bound.   Notes: - This video lasts just under 22 minutes. - Email subscribers, please go here to watch [...]

Lana’i Bound!

I’m excited to share with you that I’ve been selected as one of seven New Media Artists in Residence to share the story and experiences of visiting Lanai. I’m honored to have been chosen to participate in this innovative program sponsored by the Lanai Visitors Bureau. It’s no secret that I love Lanai. I really [...]

Fields of Hawaii: A Garden of the Gods

On the island of Lanai, you can find one of the most unusual landscapes scattered with rocks that will leave you wondering how they got there. Keahaikawelo which is also known as Garden of the Gods is a full of wind-worn rocks and boulders – a field of rocks and an odd, but beautiful site. [...]