To this confusing mishmash, I'd like to add one more home feature you may not have heard of before—the lanai. Originating in Hawaii in the 1800s, lanais are roofed, open-walled porches attached ...

The best time to visit Lanai is between June and November, the region's warmest and driest months. However, thanks to the island's trade winds, temperatures remain comfortable year-round ...

BUTCH GIMA photo Unlike many beaches and parks in the state, Hulopoe Beach Park — a special spot on Lanai’s south shore — isn’t completely overrun with people. Hulopoe Beach Park Council ...

The Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele, is shown in this photo from 2015. The property, which has been closed since January 2015 for renovations and to provide housing for construction ...

Though it's the smallest inhabited island in Hawaii, Lanai manages to provide a diverse range of culinary offerings. If you're on a budget and in search of a local haunt, head to Blue Ginger Café ...

Much of Lanai feels secluded because only 3,200 people live there, and there are only 30 miles of paved roads. Most of the population lives in Lanai City, a small collection of buildings in the ...