Even frequent Hawaii travelers never find their way to Moloka‘i. It has hardly any tourism infrastructure, no movie theatre, no stoplights. It’s the most rural and Hawaiian of the major islands. But there are people for whom it’s their favorite island—despite, or perhaps because of, its resistance to progress. In the current March/April 2010 issue […]
In the March/April 2010 issue of HAWAII Magazine, we bring you a feature article on “Discovering Molokai.” Despite its unspoiled beauty, not many people have seen Molokai. Even many seasoned Hawaii travelers have never been there. But the few who love Molokai, really love it, despite, or perhaps because of, its resistence to development and
After a long journey across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the relic of Hawaii’s Saint Damien last week finished its three-week journey—from the Vatican City, through Michigan and California and, finally, to the Hawaiian Islands. Saint Damien de Veuster cared for the people who suffered from Hansen’s disease (leprosy) in Hawaii for 16 years on
Hawaii’s Father Damien was at the center of international interest earlier this month when he was canonized a saint by the Catholic Church in ceremonies at the Vatican. Those ceremonies and celebrations in Rome are now over. But a tour of a Damien relic concludes in Hawaii this week, accompanied by many events happening at
Regardless of religious background, the life’s work of Molokai’s beloved priest has inspired many, including HIV/AIDS sufferers. But how did Damien finally attain sainthood? What did this Belgian priest do for the Hansen’s disease (leprosy) patients living in Kalawao and Kalaupapa on Molokai? Here is a look at Damien’s path to sainthood, and the story
Outdoor activities and sports—both extreme and not-so-extreme—are perennially popular in the Islands. In a place where the passing of seasons from, say, fall to winter is marked mostly by a change from warm sunny days to, well, cool sunny days, that’s not much of a surprise. But each October, we’re reminded just how perfect Hawaii’s
On Oct. 11, Father Damien de Veuster will become Hawaii’s first canonized saint. The Catholic Church will officially recognize Hawaii’s beloved priest as a saint during a canonization ceremony in Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City. During the Rome ceremony, Pope Benedict XVI will present Honolulu Bishop Larry Silva with a Damien relic—his right heel
Hawaii travelers who stayed at Aqua Hotels & Resorts properties this hot season may be familiar with the company’s “99 Days of Summer” special, which slashed nightly rates at most Aqua properties statewide. We’re guessing the promotion was a hit. Are you ready for “99 Days of Fall”? Aqua is discounting room rates at 15
HAWAII Magazine reader Paul Zaludek of Toronto, Canada wrote to us with some questions about traveling to the beautiful, yet little-visited Hawaiian Island of Molokai: In spring of 2010 we plan to spend three weeks on Maui and, if practical, also spend three days on Molokai. We have several questions: 1. Can we fly to
HAWAII Magazine reader Tewania Canterbury emailed us with a question: For all of my life, I have dreamed about being able to visit Hawaii. With the economic climate, I am beginning to wonder if that dream will ever become a reality. I have been giving serious consideration to just biting the bullet and doing whatever
Cue up Sinatra crooning “Come Fly With Me” and check out these Hawaii airfare deals! Even as summer travel season comes to an end, yet another skirmish in the Hawaii interisland airfare war is sure to keep the heat up in September. This week, Hawaii-based air carriers Hawaiian Airlines, Mokulele Airlines and go! each announced
There are only three ways to get to Kalaupapa—plane, mule or by hiking down Molokai’s sheer cliffs. While most travelers come to Kalaupapa through guided mule tours, we flew into Kalaupapa on a chartered plane. (Yes, Kalaupapa does have an airport, a tiny one). We stayed in Kalaupapa for three days and two nights in
