Life on Moloka‘i is about friends, family and good times PHOTOS COURTESY OF LĀNA‘I VISITORS BUREAU

In Hawai‘i, there is still one undiscovered island.One place where you can still feel the rhythms of life the way Hawaiians used to live it. Yes, it’s Moloka‘i. Exciting and exquisite. Inspiring and inviting. Unexpected and unspoiled. Your first hint of what this amazing island is all about is a sign at the airport: “Slow Down, This Is Moloka‘i!” it says, and, indeed, the pace here is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. You wander down to Kaunakakai Harbor and watch friendly locals fish for their dinner. Then you meet one of the isle’s top-notch boat captains and before you know it you’re heading out beyond the reefs, savoring the heart-pounding thrills of deep-sea fishing. You stroll the streets of enchanting Maunaloa Town and stop in at the whimsical Kite Factory. Then there’s ranching all over Moloka’i, where you can learn rodeo skills from real cowboys. Father Damien, one of the island’s revered historical figures, served the people at Kalaupapa, as well as those on the top side of Moloka‘i, where he built two churches, Our Lady of Sorrows in Kalua‘aha and St. Joseph at Kamalö. It’s like that everywhere you go on Moloka‘i—you never run out of contrasts or surprises. From three-mile beaches to pristine rain forests. From the stirring tropic beauty of Hālawa Valley to a 327-acre coffee plantation, where you can cool off with a gourmet ice cappuccino. From the powerful emotions of historic Kalaupapa National Park to the pure escapism of kayaking, mountain biking, hiking and snorkeling. Turn around and, like magic, Moloka‘ i changes again before your eyes. Before you know it, Moloka‘i will change you, too. Visit molokai-hawaii.com