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The island of Lanai is known as the Pineapple
Isle because it was once home to the world's largest pineapple
plantation. The plantations has since be reduced to only
100 or so acres. Lanai is approximately 140 square miles
and hosts about 10,000 residents, but has only a few miles of
paved roads. Even so, there are two beautiful resorts on
the island that offer luxurious accommodations.
Lanai is the
only location in Hawaii from which 4 other Hawaiian islands can
be viewed. It is only 18 miles across at its longest/widest
point.
Attractions on Lanai include the Garden
of the Gods, Shipwreck Beach, watching the turtles at Polihua
Beach, and Lanai Art Center. Scuba diving and sailing on
Lanai are said to be the best of all the islands.
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