By Natasha Jervis: “Slow Down. This is Molokai”. This is what you’ll see when you first leave the airport strip and head to the center. If this isn’t an indication of a stress-free vacation, then I don’t know what is. The most dangerous situation you can get into on this island is being hit by a coconut, so let your hair down and chill out. Molokai is close to Maui, but remains its own little quiet and secluded world. This place is recommended for couples and families as it has no high rises, singles bar, clubs or bright lights. It is as natural as you get when choosing a quiet destination. Molokai is for visitors that want to unwind and leave all their trouble behind while enjoying beautiful sunsets and mai tais. If you are seeking social events, fancy pink drinks with colorful umbrellas, and luau’s then you might want to visit Honolulu instead. Molokai is for travelers that want to slow down for awhile and get away from the hustle and bustle that life can present at times. I know, I have visited this gorgeous island and felt like my one week vacation was three weeks. The resorts are secluded and beaches are quiet, so that visitors can get some down time. The food stores and old restaurants are shut most of the time, so your chances of cooking up some stir fry, or enjoying a steak at a fine restaurant are slim. If you are willing to put up with some minor set backs in living conditions and can value relaxation and romance over bling bling and glamour, then Molokai is the place. If you are an avid hiker, you can trek straight down the mountain to a village called Kaluapapa. If you don’t hike and still want to go, you can always trust a mule to get you there! If you are afraid of heights, then taking a mule might not work for you because they travel way too close to the edge of the cliff. My advice is to hike it, save yourself from having to undergo psychotherapy. It is recommended to stay in Molokai for 3 days to a week at the most. Bring snacks along with you too to avoid starvation! Go!
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