A Hawaiian vacation usually means booking your rental home, cottage or condo on Oahu, maybe taking a puddle jumper to Maui or Kauai for a couple of nights, then going back to Oahu, and inevitably back home. Here’s the deal, look at Molokai. This island is simpler, and offers you a part of the island culture that is sometime lost on the more popular Hawaiian Islands. You can take a very short plane ride from Oahu or a ferry ride from Maui to Molokai. The assortment of Molokai vacation rental homes, condos and villas is quite large, and you will love the extra space and privacy afforded you. This site shows you all the different types of Molokai rental homes, condos and cottages available from reputable management companies, taking the worry out of your vacation planning. Whether you choose East Molokai, West End Molokai or Kaunakakai for your “home base” location, you will be sure to find a Molokai rental home that suits your needs perfectly. Your rental home will come fully furnished, with fresh linens and a complete kitchen. Balconies, decks and lanais are typical for most Molokai vacation accommodations. Go all out and stay beachside, or enjoy a true taste of island life in a neighborhood rental home. No matter what, you are still in paradise, so have another Mai Tai and relax, or get ready to explore.
The breathtaking Halawa Valley is a can’t miss event during your stay on Molokai. Hike through this classic Hawaiian cathedral valley and take in the amazing beauty, while taking loads of pictures, of course. Along the way you will find many of the island’s hidden places of worship, making it a sacred area as well. Hop on a mule and ride along the highest recorded sea cliffs in the world in Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Once in town, you will learn about Father Damien who spent his life caring for the exiled sufferers of Hansen Disease back in the 1870’s. You can play nine holes of Molokai golf at Ironwood Hills along the North Coast Mountains. Definitely make plans to do some serious whale watching. Here on Molokai, the humpback can be seen during the winter months. The sight of one of these grand beauties of the sea is unbelievable and awe inspiring. Take a whale watching tour for the best opportunity to see the humpback, or simply sit out on one of the many beautiful beaches and you might get lucky.
Don’t forget the video camera. Molokai is a smaller island, so no matter where you find your Molokai vacation rental home, house, or cottage, you’re never far from any of the many water activities or island adventures. From scuba diving and snorkeling to sitting and sipping, your idea of the perfect Molokai luxury vacation can be found on Molokai. Warm, blue waters, stunning natural island beauty, real people. An island rich in history, with a reverence for everything that makes it a special place. This is Molokai, experience it soon. Temperatures continually range in the low to mid 80s. You will experience calmer waters during the summer months, and in the winter have the chance to catch a breathtaking view of the humpback whales.