"Molokai sits between Maui, Lanai, and Oahu, spanning 260 square miles. Many consider it to be one of least touristy and most well-preserved visitable Hawaiian islands. It's home to fewer than 10,000 residents. Although Lanai, for example, has a smaller population of just 3,200, it offers two world-class Four Seasons resorts, whereas Molokai has historically resisted large-scale tourism. There are no major resorts, chain stores, or even traffic lights on the island, making it feel like you've been transported back to old Hawaii."
"I've always viewed Molokai as a beautiful and sacred place with a community protective of its land, culture, and pace - and not always eager for outsiders. After visiting, I'm grateful to have finally experienced firsthand why the island is also lovingly known as The Friendly Isle."
"I was born and raised on Maui, and I just visited the Hawaiian island Molokai for the first time. In three days, I got to enjoy the island's incredible views, small businesses, and quiet beaches. Molokai encouraged me to slow down, appreciate nature, and spend meaningful time alone."
A visitor born and raised on Maui took a first-time three-day trip to Molokai, enjoying incredible views, small businesses, and quiet beaches. Molokai sits between Maui, Lanai, and Oahu and spans 260 square miles, with fewer than 10,000 residents. The island has resisted large-scale tourism, lacking major resorts, chain stores, and traffic lights, which preserves an old-Hawaii atmosphere. The community prioritizes protection of land, culture, and local pace. The experience encouraged slowing down, greater appreciation of nature, and meaningful solitude, and the island is known affectionately as The Friendly Isle.
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