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
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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.
The Big Island was also "The Orchid Island" and "The Volcano Island"
Kahoʻolawe was both "The Target Island" and "The Lonely Island"