LANAI HAWAII SNORKEL AND SURF
While staying as guests of the Lanai Four Seasons at Manele Bay, last week we were supposed to go out in the Trilogy catamaran for a snorkel sail adventure. Well, instead, this HUGE southern swell came in and literally closed out the harbor exit at Manele Bay! From our Four Seasons rooms, we could also see the surfers pile into Manele Bay for waves that are seldom seen in this normally calm bay.
Our captain, Ricky, managed to at least get us out on a sailing adventure around half the island of Lanai, passing by Sweetheart Island, Manele Bay, the Lanai Four Seasons at Manele Bay, the wedding location for Bill Gates, and more.
The video doesn't do justice to these Hawaiian waves at Lanai. Some were as tall as the mast on our catamaran! We did get the chance to jump in the water at Shark Fin Bay, but it was way too murky to see anything. Plus, murky water is home to SHARKS! One of the guests on another Trilogy vessel that comes to Lana'i from Maui say two Tiger sharks and got pictures!!! Super cool, but I don't want to be that guy.
After about an hour snorkel sail with Trilogy, we went back to the Lana'i Four Seasons and Manele Bay for a bento box lunch and some time at the beach. I filmed some of the locals out catching these unique waves in Manele Bay. The shore break was absolutely amazing!
Finally, we caught the ferry back to Maui for a nice evening at dinner and then on to our next resort, The Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea.
About Lanai:
You won't find a single traffic light here and that's exactly how the people of Lanai like it. Only nine miles from Maui yet a world away, Lanai can feel like two places. The first is found in luxurious resorts where visitors can indulge in world-class amenities and championship-level golf at The Challenge at Manele and The Experience at Koele. The other is found bouncing along the island's rugged back-roads in a 4-wheel drive exploring off the beaten path treasures like Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods) and Polihua Beach. In fact, only 30 miles of Lanai's roads are paved.
The smallest inhabited island in Hawaii, Lanai offers big enticements to its visitors. From the stunning views atop the pine-lined Munro Trail to watching the acrobatic spinner dolphins from romantic Hulopoe Bay, Lanai is a special place where you're sure to find serenity, adventure and intimacy. If you want to get away from it all, get away to Lanai.
About Trilogy Sports:
When you arrive at Manele Bay Small Boat Harbor, you will welcomed aboard one of our state of the art sailing catamarans by one of our highly trained captains. As we travel to our snorkel spot you will get a magnificent view of your hotel as we pass Hulapoe Bay. You also have a good chance of sighting the Hawaiian spinner dolphins that make their year round home on Lana`i. For a better chance of seeing the dolphins sign up for our Marine Mammal Search on our high speed ocean raft. We typically snorkel at a wonderful cove on the south west corner of Lana'i. The western shore typically has crystal clear water with visibility easily getting over 100feet. Because we are tucked into a protected cove the water is naturally flat calm creating perfect snorkeling conditions. The underwater scenery is only surpassed by the incredible seascape with the 1000 foot sea cliffs surrounding you. After a deli style lunch we will start looking for some wind for a nice relaxing sail back to the harbor.
About the Four Seasons Lana'i Menele Bay
Welcome to Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay. Discover an ocean-side paradise bordering a marine preserve that teems with colourful reef fish and protected species such as green sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Laze on the white-sand beach or golf on two world-ranked courses. Explore this untouched island playground, and experience your own private Hawaii.
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About Hawaii -
There are six major islands to visit in Hawaii: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii Island. You'll find each island has its own distinct personality and offers its own adventures, activities and sights. Mark Twain called Hawaii, That peaceful land, that beautiful land... the climate, one long delicious summer day, and the good that die experience no change, for they but fall asleep in one heaven and wake up in another.
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About Six Islands -
Kauai
Kauai is the fourth largest of the Hawaiian islands, as well as the fourth most visited by tourists. Kauai's nickname is the Garden Island because of its tropical climate, waterfalls and lush vegetation
Oahu
Oahu is by far the most popular destination among tourists, attracting nearly twice as many visitors as Maui each year. It is the third largest Hawaiian island, It is also the most populated, and home to the capital, Honolulu.
Molokai
Molokai is the fifth largest Hawaiian island, It is best known for agriculture and ranching, but is also notable for being home to the world's highest sea cliffs. Notable attractions to check out include the Molokai volcanoes in the east and west.
Lanai
Lanai was once nicknamed the Pineapple Island because at one point, nearly the entire island was a pineapple plantation. Lanai is now the fifth most visited island, Most of the island remains undeveloped.
Maui
Maui is the second largest island. Maui is most notable for its mountain ranges and valleys, and is often called the Valley Isle. It is the second most popular tourist destination in the state. While visiting Maui, make time to see the Kaanapali and Wailea resort areas and Haleakala.
Hawaii
Hawaii -- also known as the Big Island -- is not only the largest of the Hawaiian islands, it is also the largest island in the United States. The Big Island is the third most visited by tourists each year. When visiting the Big Island, you'll want to see the Maunaloa volcanoes, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kealakekua Bay.
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Best things to do in Kauai
1. Nā Pali Coast State Park
2. Waimea Canyon State Park
3. Kalalau Trail
4. Wailua Falls
5. Poipu Beach
6. Spouting Horn
7. Kilauea Point Lighthouse
8. Kauai - Snorkeling Tunnels Beach
9. Queen's Bath, Kauai
10. Private Na Pali Sea Cave Boat Tours
11. Hanalei Wildlife Refuge
12. Birds and roosters
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Best things to do in Oahu
1. Hanauma Bay
2. haiku stairs
3. Hiking Diamond Head Crater
4. Pearl Harbor
5. Honolulu Oahu
6. Aulani Disney
7. Dole plantation oahu
8. Waikiki Beach
9. Oahu Atlantis Submarine Adventure
10. Polynesian Cultural Center
11. Oahu Manoa Falls
12. Jurassic Park! Kualoa Ranch, Oahu,
13. Oahu Helicopter Tour
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Best things to do in Molokai
1. Halawa Valley Waterfalls
2. Hiking the Halawa Valley
3. Papalaua Falls, Molokai
4. Kalaupapa Molokai
5. North Shore Molokai
6. Kalaupapa National Historical Park
7. Light House Molokai
8. North Shore Molokai
9. Mule Ride to Kalaupapa Molokai
10. Kaupoa Beach
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Best things to do in Lanai
1. Garden of the Gods
2. Scuba Diving
3. Hulopoe Bay
4. Kayak at Hulopoe, Lanai
5. Shipwreck Beach lanai
6. Polihua Beach
7. 4-Wheel Driving on Lanai
8. Lanai UTV Off-Road Tour of the Munro Trail
9. The Experience at Koele
10. Manele Small Boat Harbor
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Best things to do in Maui
1. Road to Hana Maui
2. Haleakala National Park
3. Kaanapali Beach Maui
4. Napili Beach
5. Wailea Beach
6. Hookipa Beach
7. Molokini Snorkeling
8. Underwater Molokini Snorkeling
9. Maui Ocean Center
10. Waianapanapa State Park Maui
11. maui-iao-valley-state-park
12. Banyan Tree Park – Maui
13. Honolua Bay, Maui
14. Underwater Submarine Adventure
15. Maui Helicopter Tour
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Best things to do in Hawaii
1. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
2. Mauna Kea star party
3. Snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay
4. Waipi'o Valley
5. Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
6. Hapuna Beach
7. Manta ray night dive
8. Akaka Falls State Park
9. Anaehoomalu Beach
10. Hapuna Beach State Park
11. Hawaii Submarine Underwater Scooter Adventure
12. helicopter adventure on hawaii big island
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Bodyboarding Montage, Lanai, Hawaii- Keaumoe 808
Some clips of me, my cousins, and some friends. We all went down to sharkbay right next to Manele. We had a lot of great shots from that day so I decided to make a montage. Some clips are also from a place called Stoneshack also located on Lanai. Enjoy this video took some time and it was a lot of fun to make. This video was filmed using my GOPRO Hero 2 camera. I edited it using iMOVIE. The song is called The Recluse (Remix). Like/Comment/Subscribe. If you like the video hit me back with some feedback.
The Culture That Connects Us | Four Seasons Resorts Lanai
Something very powerful happens when Anela leads guests to a particular view along the the path she takes through the coastal uplands. Some guests might gasp, others won't say anything, choosing instead to marvel at the coastal view in silence. The overwhelming beauty of Lana'i inspires a pause for appreciation.
People stop; breathe it in. In this moment Anela feels most connected to the land, her culture, her ohana (family). This connection is why she leads tours at Four Seasons Resorts Lana'i.
Her family has always been close. Her grandfather was one of the last paniolo (cowboys) on Lana'i. He was a mentor to Anela's father, to whom she was also close. Her parents taught her that Hawaii culture runs deep, fostering a respect for the land and people and the importance of sharing genuine aloha. This is what she brings to each of her tours through Lana'i: a chance to connect others to her culture—and honor her ohana in the act.
About Four Seasons Resorts Lanai: Only a truly unspoiled place can spoil you so completely. Stroll among towering Cook pines one minute and atop silken sands the next as you explore every inch of this magnificent island of contrasts. All the while, uncompromising luxury will ensure that you want for nothing on this private island playground.
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Ridin' dirrrty in Lanai, Hawaii!
Bong and I quadding through Lanai!
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This shows our return trip on the ferry from Lanai back to Maui in mid-January 2013.
Hawaii plane goes down on Lanai
A small aircraft went down Wednesday night on the island of Lanai shortly after taking off. Three people were killed and three others were injured. Norah O'Donnell reports.
INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAI‘I: Quality of Life on Lāna‘i | Program
INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAI‘I presents a series exploring the quality of life on each island, with residents from each island driving the conversations. What issues matter most to each island? These episodes are a precursor to our upcoming Election 2018 coverage. Our Quality of Life series continues with a focus on the community issues that are of most concern for Lāna‘i residents.
Update on Wind at Lanai High School (episode 57)
Hosts Duke Oishi and Lori Wingard provide an overview of the Energy Conference at Lanai High School and community response to wind power. Featuring: Issac Zablan (Hawaiian Homelands Resort), Alberta DeJetley (Farmer, publisher), Sergio Aguilar (Lanai Courier), Phoenix Dupree (Blue Ginger Cafe), Joe and Priscilla Felipe, Gerard Rabaino, Dennis Coffman (State Representative), Chris Lovvorn (Castle & Cooke), Lisa Gallowway (Lanai High School), Stephen West and Jason Medeiros (ILWU Local 142), Rod Sumigat (Lanai High School).
Original Air Date October 16, 2011. Episode 57.
NaPali / Nā Pali Coast Kauai Hawaii 2011
Nā Pali Coast State Park encompasses 6,175 acres (2,499 ha) of land and is located in the center of the rugged 16 miles (26 km) along the northwest side of Kauaʻi, the oldest inhabited Hawaiian island. The Nā Pali coast itself extends southwest starting at Keʻe Beach extending all the way to Polihale State Park. The pali (cliffs) rise as high as 4,000 feet (1,200 m) above the Pacific Ocean. The state park was formed to protect the Kalalau Valley.
Although inaccessible to automobiles, this coast can be enjoyed by hiking, boating (in kayaks from May 15 through Labor Day) or from a helicopter. The Kalalau Trail from the end of Hawaii Route 56 (called the Kuhio Highway) provides the only land access, traversing 11 miles (18 km) and crossing five major valleys (and many smaller ones) before reaching Kalalau Beach at the base of Kalalau Valley. To the east of the state park is the Hono O Nā Pali state Natural Reserve. It was established in 1983, and then extended to over 3,578 acres (14.5 km2) on March 23,2009.
Literally translated as the cliffs, Na Pali offers some of the most dramatic scenery in all of Hawaii. Boating and hiking are the ways to explore the 15-mile long Na Pali Coast State Park.
The Kalalau Valley is located on the northwest side of the island of Kauaʻi in the state of Hawaiʻi. The valley is located in the Nā Pali Coast State Park and houses the beautiful Kalalau Beach. The Nā Pali Coast is very rugged and is inaccessible to automobiles. The only legal ways to access the valley are by kayak or by hiking the Kalalau Trail.
The valley is renowned for its natural beauty; it is surrounded by lush cliffs more than 2,000 feet (610 m) high. The valley bottom is broad and relatively flat, with an accessible region about 2 miles (3.2 km) long and 0.5 miles (0.80 km) wide. The abundant sun and rain provides an ideal environment for flora and fauna. Many native Hawaiians lived in the valley into the 20th century, farming taro from a vast complex of terraced fields. Today, its designation as a state park forbids anyone from residing there.
Kōkeʻe State Park is located in northwestern Kauaʻi in the Hawaiian Islands. It includes a museum at the 15 mi (24 km) marker on State Road 550, which focuses on the weather, vegetation, and bird life; a lodge which serves food and sells gifts; cabins for rent; and hiking trails. The park is just north of Waimea Canyon State Park at 22°7′49″N 159°39′32″WCoordinates: 22°7′49″N 159°39′32″W and includes 4,345 acres (17.58 km2) of mountainous terrain.
The main attractions of Kōkeʻe State Park trails are the native vegetation, native forest birds, and the scenic cliffside views. Situated on a plateau between 3,200 and 4,200 ft (980 and 1,300 m), much of Kōkeʻe is a montane (infrequent frost) mesic forest (50 to 100 in/1,300 to 2,500 mm annual rainfall with moist soil conditions) dominated by koa (Acacia koa) and ʻōhiʻa lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) trees. The park receives around 70 inches (1,800 mm) of rain per year, mostly from October to May.