Molokai is unlike all the other major Hawaiian islands. In fact, it is often considered the most Hawaiian Island, meaning its inhabitants hold on stronger to all the ancient customs and traditions, keeping unwelcome modernization off its shores. On Molokai, "aloha" isn't just a word that means "hello." Aloha there is a way of life. That is one of the reasons this island earned the nickname "The Friendly Island." Stepping onto Molokai is like stepping fifty years back in time. But that does not keep activities on the island from flourishing. There is tons of stuff to do and see. It is hard to imagine trying to fit it all into one vacation.

Off the pristine shores, visitors can go on sport fishing charters and catch their own dinner. Or they can scuba dive at Hawaii's only barrier reef. If you didn't bring your own, you can rent gear to go snorkeling, boogey boarding, or surfing in the clean waters. You can even learn to fish and hunt as the ancient Hawaiians did.

If drier activities are your preference, try taking a mule ride down the Kalaupapa sea cliff trail. These sure-footed beast will take you across a three-mile trek through crevices and canyons as you wind your way down the 1600 foot drop, hugging nearly perpendicular cliffs along the way. Alternatively, you can go for spectacular horseback rides through the lush forests or along the pristine white-sand beaches. Go mountain biking through the rugged terrain, and learn why ancient Hawaiians revered this island so much. If golf is your thing, choose from five breathtaking courses on the island, each with its own personality and challenges. For the inquisitive-minded, there are ancient heiau (or Hawaiian Temples) to visit, the rain forests of Kamakou, where nature abounds, and the Molokai Museum and Cultural Center. There is even a restored 19th century sugar mill in Kala'e.

On Molokai, there are no buildings taller than a palm tree. There are so few vehicles on the streets that no traffic lights are necessary. Visitors will not find any shopping malls, no elevators or escalators. There are no neon signs, and no warring burger joints. What visitors will find are miles of white-sand beaches unmarred by the construction of resorts, and quaint, little shops in small towns where the owners are friendly and the products are quality. Ancient Hawaiian traditions flourish throughout the island. Real luaus and hula demonstrations are a common sight.

With year-round temperatures hovering between 65 and 83 degrees, no time is a bad time to visit Molokai. It is the perfect place for anyone trying to get away from the pressure and the pace of modern life, to relax and relearn what living really means.

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