{"id":14574,"date":"2012-11-16T06:00:59","date_gmt":"2012-11-16T11:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/?p=14574"},"modified":"2024-11-08T20:24:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T01:24:16","slug":"volunteer-lanai-hawaii-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/volunteer-lanai-hawaii-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"The Purrfect Cat Sanctuary in Lanai"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-8.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"1000741\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-8.jpg\" alt=\"cat daydreaming\" class=\"wp-image-14582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-8.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A little daydreaming never hurt anyone!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">We use the expression &#8220;herding cats&#8221; to refer to refers to an attempt to control or organize a group that is uncontrollable or chaotic. \u00a0It depicts something difficult, challenging, and nearly impossible. \u00a0However on the island of Lana&#8217;i &#8220;herding cats&#8221; is commonplace &#8211; and the volunteers of <a title=\"Lanai animal rescue center \" data-lasso-id=\"970557\" href=\"https:\/\/lanaicatsanctuary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lana&#8217;i Cat Sanctuary<\/a> make it look simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69b930feac8ba\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69b930feac8ba\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/volunteer-lanai-hawaii-cats\/#Lanai_Cat_Sanctuary\" >Lanai Cat Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/volunteer-lanai-hawaii-cats\/#Visit_the_Lanai_Cat_Sanctuary\" >Visit the Lanai Cat Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/volunteer-lanai-hawaii-cats\/#Welcome_Cat-mittee\" >Welcome Cat-mittee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/volunteer-lanai-hawaii-cats\/#A_Paradise_for_Cats\" >A Paradise for Cats<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/volunteer-lanai-hawaii-cats\/#Volunteering_%E2%80%93_Something_for_Everyone\" >Volunteering &#8211; Something for Everyone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/volunteer-lanai-hawaii-cats\/#Cat_Facts_on_Breeding_%E2%80%93_Do_the_Math\" >Cat Facts on Breeding &#8211; Do the Math<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/volunteer-lanai-hawaii-cats\/#How_to_Donate_to_the_Cat_Sanctuary_and_Prevent_Over-Population\" >How to Donate to the Cat Sanctuary and  Prevent Over-Population<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/volunteer-lanai-hawaii-cats\/#Other_Lanai_articles_for_your_enjoyment\" >Other Lanai articles for your enjoyment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/volunteer-lanai-hawaii-cats\/#Essential_travel_items_for_your_Lanai_vacation\" >Essential travel items for your Lanai vacation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lanai_Cat_Sanctuary\"><\/span>Lanai Cat Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On an island with no veterinarian or shelter, passionate volunteers were able to start an incredible cat sanctuary for the little Island of Lanai.\u00a0 In the last few years, the sanctuary has expanded its family of cats. It rescues cats from protected areas where native and endangered ground-nesting birds such as the \u2018Ua\u2019u, known as the Hawaiian Petrel. The Sanctuary has brought in more than 600 cats since 2015. In 2018, 200 cats were rescued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-4.jpg\" alt=\"Lanai Cat Sanctuary\" class=\"wp-image-14578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hold that pose!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/things-to-do-on-lanai-hawaii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1039882\">Lana&#8217;i is unique in many ways<\/a> &#8211; and the Cat Sanctuary is yet another way to celebrate the uniqueness of this small island. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Lanai_Cat_Sanctuary\"><\/span>Visit the Lanai Cat Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, the Cat Sanctuary is a tourist attraction on the island of Lanai &#8211; one that shouldn&#8217;t be missed! You know I love cats and spend a lot of time <a data-lasso-id=\"1000742\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/how-to-foster-kittens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">volunteering with kittens at my local shelter<\/a>. Of course, I would be stopping at the sanctuary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-7.jpg\" alt=\"cat sanctuary lanai\" class=\"wp-image-14581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-7.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A bit of a stare-down from this cutie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to visit the cats, you&#8217;ll need to make an appointment.\u00a0 Visiting is important though because the nonprofit gets a majority of its funding through visitors to the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I took my allergy meds, drove out past the airport, put on some plastic gloves (to also help with my cat allergy), turned, and looked at the entrance to the sanctuary. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ottsworld-light-teal-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/volunteer-in-hawaii-on-your-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1081903\">Make a difference on your Hawaii vacation &#8211; volunteer!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Welcome_Cat-mittee\"><\/span>Welcome Cat-mittee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There they were &#8211; a complete welcoming committee of kitties brushing up against the fence purring just waiting for me to step inside their sanctuary to cuddle. \u00a0I&#8217;ve never felt so loved as I did that morning as the cats followed me from area to area as if I were the pied piper with a pocket full of treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-founder Kathy Carroll led Michaela (fellow cat lover!) and me through the shelter and explained the history. \u00a0The sanctuary was opened in October 2009, created in an effort to control the growing cat population on Lana&#8217;i. A spay\/neuter program was started to reduce future cat over-population, with over 1000 cats going through the program on Lana&#8217;i.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In cases where the cats cannot be returned to their original location (due to endangered bird populations or other concerns), they are moved to the Sanctuary to live out a pretty posh existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Paradise_for_Cats\"><\/span>A Paradise for Cats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sanctuary has everything a cat would ever dream of! Spacious cubicles for sleeping, a catfurteria, &#8220;pallet palaces&#8221; for hiding, and large 8-foot long irrigation pipes for hiding in or chasing each other through and kitty-climbing jungle gyms.\u00a0 The enclosure also boasts long grasses for catching zzzzz&#8217;s under and trees for climbing (sadly there are no firemen though).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.26408450704225%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cat playground \" data-height=\"600\" data-id=\"14588\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/volunteer-lanai-hawaii-cats\/larc-14\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-14.jpg\" data-width=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-14.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" class=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:49.735915492957744%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"It can leap buildings in a single bound\" data-height=\"600\" data-id=\"14583\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/volunteer-lanai-hawaii-cats\/larc-9\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-9.jpg\" data-width=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-9.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" class=\"\"><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"who says cats don't like trees\" data-height=\"600\" data-id=\"14580\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/volunteer-lanai-hawaii-cats\/larc-6\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-6.jpg\" data-width=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-6.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" class=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ottsworld-light-teal-background-color has-background\">Read about <a data-lasso-id=\"1039883\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/how-to-visit-lanai-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to visit Lanai on a budget<\/a> and experience the local flavor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volunteering_%E2%80%93_Something_for_Everyone\"><\/span>Volunteering &#8211; Something for Everyone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a tourist or visitor to Lana&#8217;i, you can visit the sanctuary and play with the cats, as well as volunteer and help out at the sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you fall in love with one, you can even adopt! For locals, there is a strong group of cat lovers who volunteer and keep the sanctuary going day to day and manage donations and improvements to the sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-13.jpg\" alt=\"Lanai Cat Sanctuary volnteers\" class=\"wp-image-14587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-13-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The volunteers and workers at the sanctuary loooovvveee their job!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-1.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"1000743\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-1.jpg\" alt=\"cats are way better than barbies and unicorns\" class=\"wp-image-14575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cats are way better than Barbies and unicorns!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>My morning spent with the kitties of Lana&#8217;i was a real treat. It made me miss my kitty who <a title=\"What to do with pets while you travel\" data-lasso-id=\"970559\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/feline-visitation-rights\/\">I had to give away to a new home in order to travel<\/a>. So this little morning dose of kitty love was a purr-fect way to start my day on Lanai.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-11.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"1000744\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-11.jpg\" alt=\"Lanai cats tour\" class=\"wp-image-14585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-11.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/LARC-11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Me enjoying my new friends!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-ottsworld-light-teal-background-color has-background\">Read about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/luxury-on-lanai-hawaii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1039884\">two Four Seasons Resorts on Lanai<\/a> | Book a room at Four Seasons Resort Lanai <a data-lasso-id=\"1039885\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/four-seasons-resort-lana-i-at-manele-bay.en.html?aid=1939369&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-name=\"Four Seasons Resort Lana&#039;i, Lanai City, Hawaii\" data-lasso-lid=\"55511\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cat_Facts_on_Breeding_%E2%80%93_Do_the_Math\"><\/span>Cat Facts on Breeding &#8211; Do the Math<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that in Hawai`i, a female cat can have FOUR litters of kittens per year?\u00a0 and&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that TWO <em>uncontrolled<\/em>\u00a0breeding cats, plus all their offspring can add up to the following statistics?<br>1st Year\u2026&#8230;..\u202612<br>2nd Year\u2026&#8230;\u202666<br>3rd Year\u2026..\u2026382<br>4th Year\u2026\u20262,201<br>5th Year\u2026..12,680<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Donate_to_the_Cat_Sanctuary_and_Prevent_Over-Population\"><\/span><strong>How to Donate to the Cat Sanctuary and  Prevent Over-Population<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may mail your check to the following address:<br>L\u0101na`i Animal Rescue Center<br>Post Office Box 63-1577<br>L\u0101na`i City, HI 96763-1577<br>Telephone:\u00a0\u00a0(808)\u00a0215-9066<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Lanai_articles_for_your_enjoyment\"><\/span>Other Lanai articles for your enjoyment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/hiking-on-lanai-hawaii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1039886\">Hiking on Lanai, Hawaii<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/lanai-jeep-rental-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1039887\">An off-roading Jeep adventure on Lanai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottsworld.com\/blogs\/sea-turtle-mating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1039888\">Sea Turtle mating on Polihua Beach on Lanai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_travel_items_for_your_Lanai_vacation\"><\/span>Essential travel items for your Lanai vacation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affiliate-plugin-lasso\"><ol id=\"lasso-anchor-id-5-travel-essentials-to-take-on-every-trip-1039889\" class=\"lasso-list-ol lasso-list-style-decimal\"><li>\n<div class=\"lasso-container lasso-list lasso-splash lasso-url-amzn-tkwide-16oz-w-cafe-cap-marigold \">\n    <!-- LASSO LIST BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ls-list-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Klean-Kanteen-TKWide-16oz-Caf%C3%A9\/dp\/B0DV9G679P\/ref=sr_1_7?tag=ottsworld-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"1039889\" data-lasso-lid=\"45274\" data-lasso-name=\"Klean Kanteen 16oz TKWide Insulated Coffee Tumbler with Caf\u00e9 Cap\" title=\"Klean Kanteen 16oz TKWide Insulated Coffee Tumbler with Caf\u00e9 Cap\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\tKlean Kanteen 16oz TKWide Insulated Coffee Tumbler with Caf\u00e9 Cap\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"lasso-list-content\">\n\t\t<a class=\"lasso-image\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Klean-Kanteen-TKWide-16oz-Caf%C3%A9\/dp\/B0DV9G679P\/ref=sr_1_7?tag=ottsworld-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"1039889\" data-lasso-lid=\"45274\" data-lasso-name=\"Klean Kanteen 16oz TKWide Insulated Coffee Tumbler with Caf\u00e9 Cap\" title=\"Klean Kanteen 16oz TKWide Insulated Coffee Tumbler with Caf\u00e9 Cap\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lasso-image-no-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/21QJqnM9ycL._SL500_.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" alt=\"Klean Kanteen 16oz TKWide Insulated Coffee Tumbler with Caf\u00e9 Cap\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"latest-price\">$34.95<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"lasso-amazon-prime\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-description\">\n\t\t\t<p>One of the things I like about Klean Kanteen is that they have a system where you really just need to purchase one insulated bottle and then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kleankanteen.com\/collections\/caps\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">use their interchangeable caps<\/a> for your different needs: caps for sipping drinks, straw lids for cold drinks, or chug caps. 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Take a hike on the beach or try a kayaking adventure.\r\n<h2>Hotels in Hawaii - Lana'i :<\/h2>\r\nThe welcoming and cozy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotellanai.com\/\">Hotel Lana\u2019i <\/a>is an old plantation hotel used originally to host the Dole pineapple executives and management.\r\n\r\nThe <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/koele\/\">Lodge at Ko\u2019ele <\/a>takes advantage of the pine wooded environment to create a lodge-like atmosphere \u2013 not what you would expect in Hawaii, but lovely nonetheless with afternoon tea and Hawaiian cultural programs.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/manelebay\/\">Manele Bay Resort<\/a> boasts some impressive landscaping with a tropical open, breezy and light feel and the best bed, linens and slippers ever!\r\n<h2>Food in Hawaii - Lana'i :<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotellanai.com\/grille.html\">Lana\u2019i City Grille<\/a> has a great menu that highlights the local seafood as well as meat, which showcases the diversity of Lana\u2019i perfectly.\r\n<h2>Pictures of Hawaii - Lana'i :<\/h2>\r\nThe landscape of Lana'i offers such delicious variety - tropical lushness, cool pine forests, and stretches of treeless red dirt. 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