JUST THE FACTS

ARRIVING There are no direct flights to Molokai from anywhere outside Hawaii, so you’ll need to book a flight to Maui or Honolulu and take an inter island connecting flight into Molokai (www.visitmolokai.com/transport.php) or catch the Maui-molokai ferry from Lahaina. (www.molokaiferry.com). Air Canada and Westjet fly from Toronto to Hawaii. SLEEPING Aqua Hotel Molokai (www.hotelmolokai.com) is the only hotel on the island. Other Molokai accommodations include condo rentals, beach houses, B&B’S and even some camping. (www.visitmolokai.com/accommodations.php). EXPLORING Since there is no public transportation on Molokai, you will need a rental car, bicycle or a taxi to explore the island. Your two car rental options are Alamo and a Molokai company, Island Kine Auto Rental (http://molokai-car-rental.com). Bike rentals available at Molokai Bicycle www.mauimolokaibicycle.com. DINING Kanemitsu’s Bakery is where locals and visitors line up to get piping-hot loaves of fresh Molokai bread. Be sure to order their famous onion-and-cheese bread and slather your half loaf of bread like a local — with jelly, butter, cream cheese or cinnamon. Stock up on fresh produce and gourmet farm products at Kumu Farms. Treat yourself to a frozen Mocha Mama (vanilla ice cream, espresso, and chocolate), the sweet signature drink at the Coffees of Hawaii Espresso Bar and Café. WEB SURFING Study up for Tuddie’s mac test at Purdy’s Natural Macadamia Nuts www.molokaialoha.com/macnuts

Kalaupapa Guided Mule Ride includes an escorted bus tour of the one-time leper community hidden from the world for so many years www.muleride.com. DON’T BOTHER Hungry Halawa Valley mosquitoes aren’t the least bit repelled by bug repellent and will leave big, red, welts. Don’t bother with bug spray and wear long sleeves and pants when hiking Molokai’s east end.