Lanai is not on the average tourist's list, but it is nonetheless easy to get to. There are regular flights to Lanai's small airport from Honolulu, Maui, and Molokai, and a ferry service runs from Maui to the island's small boat harbor at Manele Bay.

By Air

The airport is located about 5 miles from Lanai City. The following companies offer flights to Lanai:

• Hawaiian Airlines flies to Lanai from Honolulu and Molokai. www.hawaiianair.com

• Island Air flies from Honolulu and Kahului, Maui. www.islandair.com

• Pacific Wings flies daily to Lanai from Kahului, Maui. www.pacificwings.com

By Sea

The Expeditions Ferry operates between Lahaina, Maui, and the island of Lanai. The ferry makes five roundtrips a day beginning at 6:45 A.M. from Lahaina Harbor. The last boat returning from Lanai leaves from Manele Harbor at 6:45 P.M. Tickets cost $25 each way, $20 for children ages 2–11. The ferry company also offers “Explore Lanai” day and overnight tours and activities packages. www.go-lanai.com

Around the Island

There is no public transportation on the island of Lanai. Given that many of the island's roads are unpaved, you'd probably do well to rent a four-wheel-drive vehicle. This will be helpful, if not absolutely necessary, for exploring some of the island's more interesting landscapes and attractions. Your car rental service or hotel should be able to provide you with maps that will hopefully keep you on the right path. Keep in mind that weather conditions can change dusty, rutted, unpaved roads into muddy and possibly impassable slogs.

Dollar Rent-A-Car can provide you with an appropriate vehicle. www.dollar.com

Rabaca's Limousine Service can drive you in luxury wherever you want to go, on roads paved or otherwise. 565-7227).