Today’s blog post brings our Featured Islands Summer Series to a close. Over the past two months, we explored each of the Hawaiian Islands in detail. We gave you info on the islands, things to do, and places to stay. If you missed any part of the series, read on to get a summary of… [read more]
Featured Islands – Niihau
Niihau is the smallest inhabited island of Hawaii. It’s located just under 18 miles from Kauai. This little arid island receives little rainfall and has a farm-like lifestyle. The Island Name Niihau is nicknamed “The Forbidden Isle” because no one is allowed to come onto the island unless invited by the Hawaiians themselves. The island… [read more]
Featured Islands Summer Series
Somewhere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, you will find over a hundred islands which make up what is known as the Hawaiian archipelago. These islands were formed millions of years ago by erupting volcanoes beneath the ocean floor. Today, there are eight of these islands which are collectively known as the Hawaiian Islands.… [read more]
Ni’ihau: The Forbidden Isle
Ni’ihau is the smallest of the Hawaiian islands, located just southwest of Kaua’i. It is considered the “Forbidden Isle” because it is the only populated island in Hawaii that visitors are not allowed to go onto unless given permission. History In 1864 King Kamehameha V, the monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii at the time,… [read more]
