Lanai is not as nice as other Hawaiian islands. It is mostly baren wind swept land without the tropical beauty you find on the other islands. It was almost entirely covered with pineapple fields until the growers moved overseas for cheaper labor. There are about 3,200 residents that live on the remaining 2% of the island. Appears that most of the trees and vegitation were cut down long ago when the pineapple plantations were started. There are nice beaches if you really want to get away from everything.
About the Island of Lanai - Facts about it's population, size, lanai pictures, and history