The RED List Takes the Scenic Route

Scents, Sights, and Sounds of our Summer

	NI'IHAU The Forbidden Island from a distance The island at the northern end of our fair state is mystical and known only to me in chant and song. From the heavens, the isle appears desolate and quiet, windswept and pure. – Sig Zane photo: Olivier Koning
	KAUA'I Inn Waimea Bed and Breakfast The Inn Waimea is a hidden jewel tucked behind Wrangler’s Steakhouse in the heart of Waimea town. The quaint and cozy plantation-style bed and breakfast exudes the Kauai lifestyle; a sweet mixture of natural beauty and an easy going, kick your feet up and relax feel. Drop your things off and explore the many Waimea town shops and eateries- all only steps away. Stay in and pamper your senses by lounging in the banana room’s prodigious jacuzzi bathtub to the rhythm of the rolling surf or watch passers by from the Inn’s plantation style porch. – Maile Kapuniai photo: Olivier Koning
	O'AHU The Moana's Signature Banyon As she graces our August Cover, The Moana Banyan is truly an inspiration to this issue symbolizing hope, strength and preservation of our "roots." This majestic Indian Banyan must be told how amazing she is in graciously spreading her limbs over the terrace of the Sheraton Moana for the past 104 years. If you listen carefully as you sip a morning coffee or afternoon refreshment, perhaps she'll whisper an intimate tale of glorious days.. – Malie Moran photo: Michael Thornton
	MOLOKA'I The Lo'i The lo'i (taro patches) on Molokai are tucked away on private land in Halawa Valley, but the culture and wisdom that has been brought back to life by residents like Lawrence Kalainia Kamani Aki, is readily shared. Lawrence Aki was born and raised in Halawa Valley and returned to Molokai to restore the land to its former glory. He is an expert in Hawaiian Culture, and has endless stories to tell. His family’s lo’i are truly a place of inspiration, and spirituality. – Faye Ross photo: Molokai Tourism Website
	LANA'I The Gardens at Koele Lodge The landscape is poetically versed with rolling hills into the misty mountains as koi fish flutter in the pond below. A rippling stream amidst the bamboo forest finds hidden statues galore. This is truly a treasure to be explored. The Gazebo and Pineapple Fountain... Just through The Great Hall, set amidst towering pines sits a picturesque gazebo at the edge of the Reflecting Pond. The Great Lawn...Upcountry at Koele under the shade of the garden’s banyan trees, tranquility reigns. Pagoda... A striking tribute to Eastern culture and history, the Pagoda was imported from China and constructed on the grounds by a team of Chinese architects and builders. Orchid House... A glass structure filled with thousands of colorful orchids. – Cyrina Hadad-Ralya Courtesy of Four Seasons photo: Richard Hadad-Ralya
	KAHO'OLAWE "The Sacred Isle" Hiking to the highest point, Lua Makika, and taking in the beautiful panaromic views of Maui and Lanai. The serenity of visiting an uninhabited island makes simple pleasures, such as sunrises and the night sky, even more amazing because it is just you and nature. The island's natural and cultural resources are being restored through the help of organizations such as Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana. Story/Photo: Lehua Pahia
	MAUI Ali'I Kula Lavender Farm "Absolutely breathtaking" are the words that describe the first glance of the Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm in up country Maui. The first step onto the grounds is renewing, as the rejuvenating scent of the of lavender envelopes and welcomes each visitor. Whether you have just a few minutes to take a peek, enjoy the moment and breath in deep, or a couple of hours to run your fingers through the soft stems of lavender, while listening to the busy bees work and feel the cool breeze as it blows the scent of the flowers through your hair- it is a must that you visit the Ali’i Lavender Farm on your next trip to Kula. Story/Photo: Faye Ross
	HAWAI'I ISLAND Mauna Lani Resort Fishponds Here, Kaniela (Danny) Akaka, the hotel's Hawaiian historian director of cultural affairs, oversees the fishponds and guides visitors, bringing alive Hawaiian history by sharing his vast store of knowledge with anyone who expresses an interest. The loko, ponds, at Mauna Lani Resort spread across 15 acres. The largest, Kalahuipua'a, covers five acres to a depth of about 18 feet, and is one of the best examples of a functioning fishpond in modern Hawai'i. Of six other ponds, Kahinawao, Waipuhi, Waipuhi Iki, Hope'ala, Milokukahi, and Manoku, only one other is connected to the ocean with a sluice gate, or makaha, as is Kalahuipua'a. Akaka explains, "The makaha is a wooden grate in either side of the fishpond wall that allows for water circulation and lets small fish swim in from the ocean. Once in the ponds they grow too large to swim back out. The flow of water through the makaha also controlled the algae growth and oxygenation." Akaka explains how fish were transported by trained runners to chiefly tables, sometimes many miles distant. "Fish were wrapped-probably in wet limu seaweed-as they were taken from the ponds and arrived wherever King Kamehameha or the ali'i were encamped. It is said they often arrived still wiggling, they were so fresh," says Akaka, "but I think the runners must have stopped along the shoreline trail to dip them in the ocean." Story/Photo: Mauna Lani Resort