Did I mention how quiet it is on Molokai? Hey, by now, everyone knows. Life is mo-bettah on Molokai. Why? Wait. Where is Molokai? It’s one of the smaller islands in Hawaii. Real quiet out there. Sporting events are timed with a calendar. Once you’re there, where do you stay?
Sheraton Molokai Lodge & Beach Village (which should give you an idea that you’re close to water). Yes. There’s electricity and running water, too. The scorpions are friendly and will help you with your bags.
What’s cool about Molokai? Chances are good you’ve never met anyone who’s ever been there. Molokai has Hawaii’s longest waterfall and the highest sea cliffs on earth. Or anywhere else that we know of.
Actually, Molokai is an adventure unlike any you’ve seen or heard about in Hawaii. That’s partly because there’s very little going on on Molokai so get prepared to do not too much once you arrive.
Lest you think the Sheraton Molokai Lodge and Beach Village is a retirement community for the over 70 crowd, let’s check the advertising information for non-retirement activities.
Mountain biking. That’s your first clue that this could be fun. Of course, being a guest and all, you get your choice of biking down the mountains or biking UP the mountains.
Horseback riding. The horse are alive, too. That’s necessary if you plan to do any horseback riding along the beach (pooper scoopers are available for rent) or in the mountains.
Ocean kayaking. Need we say more? Sounds sorta sweaty in a fun sorta way, don’t you think? It’s fun but watch out for the current called the Molokai Express or you’ll end up back on Oahu.
The Sheraton Molokai is made up of the lodge and the beach village. Kaupoa Beach Village is along the white sand area of the beach and sports 40 luxurious canvas bungalows.
What’s another word for “canvas?”
Can you spell T-E-N-T?
M*A*S*H’s 4077th it ain’t. These are your plush variety of tents. Which matches the “open air dining pavilion” quite well, thank you. As in, YOU EAT OUTSIDE WITH THE INSECTS!
If backyard living isn’t your cup of tea, there’s also the Molokai Ranch Lodge. It’s an old Hawaiian plantation (style) house with elegant guest rooms (air conditioning) and a full range of amenities (there’s water, too).
Summary: The idea is to get bored and not do much. Here, the Sheraton Molokai succeeds remarkably. Rates are modest considering the fact that you’re near the edge of the earth (where you’d expect things to be more expensive). For more detail, try Molokai-Ranch.com, or Click Here.
Pros: The tents are a kick. There are activities, if you want. Service is gracious. Life is very slow on Molokai.
Cons: Life is very slow on Molokai (no direct flights from San Francisco).
