Detail Information- Lanai Hawaii's Most Secluded Island Airport Description LNY - Lanai City Airport Best Time to Visit April through October Resort Areas Lanai Travel with minors No restrictions. Bank Information Hawaiian banks operate during normal banking hours. ATM Available Yes Currency U.S. dollar Departure Taxes   Drinking Water The water is safe to drink. Duty Free Shopping In order to take advantage of duty free shopping, you must have a plane ticket with an international destination. Climate/Topography Lanai does not have towering volcanic mountains, though it does have some higher elevations that affect the temperature. Because it is in the rain shadow of Maui, it receives very little rainfall. Electricity U.S. standard Gambling There is no legalized casino gambling in any of the Hawaiian Islands. Innoculations/Vaccination N/A Language English Location Description The Hawaiian Islands lie 2,400 miles southwest of San Francisco (5 hours by plane), while Lanai and Molokai are located in between Oahu and Maui (Molokai is just above Lanai). Proof of Citizenship Photo I.D. - driver's license or employee I.D. Golf Courses Cavendish Golf Course was designed by E.B. Cavendish, who was superintendent of factory guards at Hawaiian Pineapple Company (which later became Dole Pineapple Company). Built in 1947, the course was named after its designer and operated by Dole. Located near Lanai City in central Lanai, Cavendish is a nine-hole, par-36 layout that measures 3,071 yards. The course is set amid tall rows of Norfolk pines. The many Norfolk pines on Lanai were imported and planted by George C. Munro in 1910, and serve to draw moisture from the tradewinds, which helps to mitigate the island's dry climate. Cavendish Golf Course is a flat layout with long, straight fairways. The finishing hole may be the toughest on the course, featuring an elevated green and particularly strong trades. An enjoyable aspect of this course is the fact that it is so uncrowded - the golfer could even end up playing the course alone. The course is primarily used by Lanai residents, but visitors are always welcome. Uniquely, Cavendish relies on the honor system for collecting green fees. The Experience at Koele is a Ted Robinson-designed, Par 73 championship course with a Slope 141 located at the Lodge at Koele. Built on 163 acres, leaving untouched as much of the island's flora as possible, the course is designed to take advantage of its natural terrain. The first seven holes meander across high country at an altitude of 2,000 feet. The "signature hole," Number 8, plays from a 250-foot elevated tee to a fairway bordered by a lake along its right side, and trees and dense shrubs along its left. The course's back nine drops dramatically through ravines wooded with pine, koa and eucalyptus trees. Water features, a Ted Robinson trademark, are everywhere: seven lakes, flowing streams with cascading waterfalls, and one green, Number 17, that is completely surrounded by a lake. The Experience at Koele was named among the "Top 50 Golf Resorts" by Conde Nast Traveler, and is a recipient of the "America's Best Resort Gold & Silver Medal Resort Award" by Golf Magazine. The Challenge at Manele is a Jack Nicklaus-designed, Par 73 championship course with a Slope 132 located at the Manele Bay Hotel. The course features 3 holes constructed on the cliffs of Hulopoe Bay which use the Pacific Ocean as a dramatic water hazard. The five-tee concept challenges even the best golfers with precise tee shots over natural gorges and ravines, while the average golfer will enjoy the beautiful vistas without suffering limitations on distance and accuracy. The Par 3, Number 12 "signature hole" plays from a cliff 150 feet above the crashing surf, requiring a demanding 200-yard tee shot across the ocean. The Challenge at Manele was named among the "Top 50 Golf Resorts" by Conde Nast Traveler, and is a recipient of the "America's Best Resort Gold & Silver Medal Resort Award" by Golf Magazine, and the "Best of Golf Award" by Links Magazine. Dress Description Summer attire is appropriate all year round, although visitors would be well advised to pack a sweater or long-sleeved shirt for the cooler evenings. Comfortable shoes are a must, and travelers may even want to bring along a pair of hiking boots and a jacket if they plan to visit the higher elevations. Handicap Information   Rental Car Information   Time Zone Hawaiian Time Zone, 3 hours behind Pacific Time Tipping & Taxes Tipping is at the discretion of the customer, usually 15%. Tourist Board Phone #   Wedding Requirement There is no waiting requirement for marriage licenses in Hawaii, though the bride and groom must obtain the license in person ($25 payable in cash, valid statewide for 30 days). Guests can check at their hotel for the nearest licensing agent. Weather Conditions Summer temperatures range from 85 to 87°F, with night time lows of 70 to 74°F. Winter temperatures range from 70 to 74°F, with night time lows from 65 to 69°F.