Largely unaffected by the vast resorts of maui or the tall high rises of oahu, molokai is the place to go if your idea of a vacation is laying on the beach underneath a palm tree and reading a good book. Wailea ekolu vacation rentals rent accommodation and lodging by owners in wailea ekolu with owner direct. Take a helicopter tour of oahu, maui, kauai or the big island. In 1997, the public library association division of american library association honored it as the best smallrural library in america. We hope you have found this oahu guide useful and will recommend it to your friends and colleagues. Longtime maui resident kyle ellison knows the best ways to experience this beautiful island, from catching a wave in lahaina to hiking through the bamboo forest to strolling baldwin beach at sunrise. Rotarians participate in literacy program news, sports. He flagged down a helicopter from the department of land and natural resources dlnr that day. In 20, our library celebrated its 85th anniversary in grandstyle. Molokai is known as the friendly isle, and day tours are offered from the island of maui. Molokai nicknamed the friendly isle, is the fifth largest island of eight major islands that make.
Come to south maui and be enchanted by the culture, food, music, and dancing at the extraordinary marriott wailea luau. If you like off the beaten path, you want trailblazer for your trip. Robert morgan, author of gap creek alan brennert draws on historical accounts of kalaupapa and weaves in traditional hawaiian stories and customs. The valley isle reference maps of the islands of hawai. Wailea ekolu vacation rentals wailea accommodations. Waileas worldrenowned spas round out an unforgettable maui getaway. Leah belmonte, representative for hawaii first lady dawn ige, and patty hemmen of the rotary club of kihei wailea share information about rotary prior to reading aloud from dr. Molokai is hawaiian cowboy country, so if you are to go horseback riding, molokai is the best place to do so. The slightly higher elevation on some holes offer undeniably beautiful views of surrounding islands of kahoolawe, lanai, molokai, and the snorkel spot molokini. Blue hawaiian helicopters best helicopter tours in hawaii. Ellison includes unique trip ideas like best outdoor adventures and. The colony details molokais painful history john taymans book the colony tells the story of molokai, the slice of hawaiian paradise that was turned into.
The area exudes a sense of privacy, serenity and freedom spread across an area. Ride the ferry from lahaina, and either rent a car for the day or enjoy a guided tour. The chronicle of leprosyinfected rachel kalama begins in 1891 in honolulu and ends in the late 1960s on isolated molokai, site of the kalaupapa leprosy settlement. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full access to all books. Molokai history hawaii state foundation on culture and the arts. In the past, young men who wanted to become kahunas would visit any one of. Mauis best private flying lesson to molokai 23 per group. Molokai the island of molokai remains true to its island roots. Rachel kalama, a spirited sevenyearold hawaiian girl, dreams of visiting faroff lands like her father, a merchant seaman.
Bookstores in maui near kiheiwailea preferred maui forum. Zoltowskis feet were blistered and bleeding and he said he was too tired to make the fourteenmile hike back to civilization. The washington post molokai is a haunting story of tragedy in a pacific paradise. Valley isle 1007 on the beach at kahana, maui lahaina. The areas natural beauty can be seen at wailea beach and keawakapu beach. Built by isamu abe construction, our current library is the smallest public library on oahu. East molokai, hawaii, how to get there, places to see in. Witnessing the event was for the birds since humans didnt arrive until fairly recently in the spectrum of time. All of that changed abruptly, however, in 1946, when a devastating tsunami flooded the valley and ruined the soil with saltwater. Molokai travel guide the most hawaiian island often referred to as the most hawaiian island molokai provides a unique experience to those willing to reconsider their standard escape.
Maui revealed things to do in maui hawaii hawaii revealed. Wailea point village haiku, pukalani, wailea, makena. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. For the extinct shield volcano, see east molokai volcano. Haleakala, this classic golf course offers some of the best golf weather on the planet. Compared to the na pali coast on kauai, which at times can be inundated with exhaustspewing tour boats and noisy helicopters, the back side, as the locals call it, of molokai is relatively free of tour boats. Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hikingbiking trails nearby. It is 38 by 10 miles 61 by 16 km in size at its extreme length and width with a usable land area of 260 square miles 673. Buying your own home is always an option if youd rather not deal with condo rules. Maui hawaii printable guide, the definitive paper to read online or print to take with you, covering maui hotels, condos, restaurants, car rentals, things to do, activities, weather, and everything you need to know for your maui vacation. West maui and molokai exclusive 45minute helicopter tour. Im from the big island and i have this authors book on my island and oahu too and theyre equally as great. Lush rainforest, dramatic and rugged ocean vistas, countless waterfalls and pools. Books set in maui, hawaii showing of 33 everything, everything by.
We also have a friends of the library that is behind the sugar mill in a very obscure location but it is a fun adventure, loaded with books and. Many of these are longtime ongoing activities, but schedules do change so when youre here please reconfirm the dates and times just to make sure you dont show up for a nonevent. Wailau is an isolated valley on the north shore of the island of molokai, hawaii,it can be reached by boat only in the summer, helicopter or by wailau trail from the southeast shore of the island which is heavily overgrown and virtually impassable in places. Discover the best maui hawaii travel books in best sellers. Blue hawaiian helicopters offers the best helicopter tours and sightseeing in hawaii. This richly imagined novel, set in hawaii more than a century ago, is an extraordinary epic of a littleknown time and placeand a deeply moving testament to the resiliency of the human spirit. Ive only been to maui 4 times and read 5 different books so im no expert, however.
Is there somewhere near the resorts or kihei where i could pick up new or used. Maui ancient history stories, myths and sites valley isle excursions. Were going to wailea for two weeks and i dont want to lug all my beach reading with me if i can avoid it. Wailea point village haiku, pukalani, wailea, makena maui. Wailau valley is on the steep north side where the massive geologic event left behind the highest sea cliffs in the world. The road to hana is the crownjewel of hawaii driving tours. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the molokai, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. These arent guide books or big coffee table collections of photographstheyre a mix of fiction and nonfiction, chosen because theyve given me unique and valuable insight into. Books about maui you may want to read before or after visiting the hawaiian island of maui. Bookbrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfictionbooks that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Today, those seeking a muledrawn tour and a fine cup of 100percent molokai coffee should head for the rolling hills of kualapuu, near the center of the island, which are home to the 500acre plantation of coffees of hawaii. Here are some scenic photos from waimea canyonkalalau valley lookout on kauai. Hawaii state public library system molokai public library. Maui quaint towns, farms and beautiful beaches await on the valley isle. Maui revealed with so many things to do, from watching the sunrise atop an extinct volcano to snorkeling an offshore island, making a choice is daunting. Molokai is the fifth largest of the main hawaiian islands and has a population of about 7,000 hardy residents. Molokaione of the beautiful hawaiian islands, but in the late nineteenth century, a name synonymous with a desolate leper colony.
Molokai one of the beautiful hawaiian islands, but in the late nineteenth century, a name synonymous with a desolate leper colony. East molokai, hawaii, how to get there, places to see in east. There are hundreds of valleys in the hawaiian islandsarguably even thousandsbut none can compare to the cultural history of halawa valley on molokai. Hi everyone im curious about this book, and if you read it, what you thought of it.
These arent guide books or big coffee table collections of photographstheyre a mix of fiction and nonfiction, chosen because theyve given me unique and valuable insight into the island that simply isnt found anywhere else. The west maui and molokai helicopter tours are one of our guests favorites and offer an unforgettable. Island of hawaii the youngest island is the largest and full of adventure. Molokai is the story of people who had much taken from them but also gained an unexpected new family and community in the process.
The essential guide to visiting maui in 2019 live your aloha. Molokai is hawaiis least populated and developed island. Were going on our 3rd trip to maui this september, and i wanted to see about taking the ferry to molokai for a day. Molokai is sandwiched between oahu and maui, the two most popular. There is plenty of food on the land here, in molokai. Wailau is a magnificent amphitheater valley on the friendly isle of molokai. Hi everyone im curious about this book, and if you read it, what you thought of. Feast to your hearts content, sway to the music, and watch the hula and fire dancers move with power. These books about maui are of several types, listed below. This beautiful, lush valley features wonderful swimming holes and waterfalls, a wall of tears, many native birds, a spectacular view of massive olokui elev. You can start by contacting the sheraton molokai lodge for reservations.
Wailau is an isolated valley on the north shore of the island of molokai, hawaii,it can be reached by boat only in the summer, helicopter or by wailau trail from the southeast shore. Brockers book is a photographic essay of molokai s scenery, historic sites, culture, and people. I have also bought the oahu and big island books for a. Many of these are longtime ongoing activities, but schedules do change so when youre here please reconfirm the dates. Kapalua, napili kahana honokowai, kaanapali, lahaina, maalaea, kihei, wailea makena, wailuku, kahului, pukalani, spreckelsvillepaiakuau, hana, molokai, lanai for more. Walks, strolls and treks on the valley isle lots of text like frommers but one of the. But there is one thing that we are in need of which we inform you of, and that is the want of a kamaaina old resident. Jan 23, 2006 the colony details molokais painful history john taymans book the colony tells the story of molokai, the slice of hawaiian paradise that was turned into an infamous 19th century leper colony. Hikers usually make their way down to the 250foot moaula falls about 2 miles up the valley.
Halawa valley is one of the most popular spots in east molokai that is frequented by hikers. Here are in my humble opinion the 10 most essential books to understanding maui. The tawnycolored sand is lined by palm trees and a paved walkway connecting the shoreline to the. Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek. If you are looking for moving to maui advice, i suggest getting some books on maui and maybe asking around online. In 1865, king kamehameha v selected molokai as the coffeegrowing region for the kingdom of hawaii. Maui golf courses hawaii molokai lanai south west golfing. Millions of years ago molokai broke in half leaving rubble on the ocean floor all the way to oahu. Though the valley today is only home to a handful of offgrid residents, there was once a time when verdant halawa was home to a village of thousands. Lanai luxury and rugged nature blend on this enticing island. With one of mauis best beaches at keawakapu, three championship courses at wailea golf club and a trio of top spas, visitors will have every opportunity to relax. Zoltowski was last seen hiking in the wailua valley on the island of molokai in hawaii on march 31, 1993. The grand lady of wailea has been a favorite of maui visitors for years.
Here are 25 suggestions for free things to do in maui. A gritty story of love and survival in a hawaiian leper colony. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. Logistically, it was a halfway point between halawa valley and kaunakakai and all. Hawaiian legends index university of hawaii at manoa. Located in kihei, wailea elua village, a destination residence is on the beach. Sure, some people go to hawaii for adventure, but if golf, shopping and being pampered are the most strenuous activities on your itinerary, waileas your destination. Sep 25, 2017 a large part of its fascinating past rests in the ghost stories that circle the islands people. With little other than true aloha on offer, the island will force even the most formidable workaholic to. With little other than true aloha on offer, the island will force even the most formidable workaholic to slow down and disconnect. A large part of its fascinating past rests in the ghost stories that circle the islands people. Weve already done the work if you can call that work. Click on the links below for book titles in each category books of photography of maui books on activities on maui books on history of maui books of fiction about maui books of mysteries on maui. Camping is another popular activity in east molokai, popular among locals and tourists who want cheaper accommodations.
Yes, there are maui activities that wont break your budget. Wailea feels much less rugged than some of mauis other beaches. It is the oldest of wailea golf clubs trio of courses, and is actually the very first thing ever built in wailea resort. The properties are listed in alphabetical order by tmk tax map key zones. Situated between sunny kihei and the beautiful beaches of makena, wailea is the perfect place to go in maui if youre looking for highend shopping, golfing, celebrity spotting and a relaxing day at one of the many golden sand, crescentshaped beaches. Books go search hello select your address best sellers help new releases gift ideas gift cards home books sell computers electronics registry. The webs largest resource for books about molokai, hawaii. It would be a challenge for anyone to learn about the many accounts of mauis ancient history as it would take reading many books and accounts something.