I visited an island just a 20-minute flight from Maui. Its empty beaches and local gems made it feel like a true paradise.

The empty beaches, beautiful drives, and lack of traffic lights make Molokai feel like a paradise for the right kind of travelers.

Ashley Probst

• I was born and raised on Maui, and I just visited the Hawaiian island Molokai for the first time.
• In three days, I got to enjoy the island's incredible views, small businesses, and quiet beaches.
• Molokai encouraged me to slow down, appreciate nature, and spend meaningful time alone.

Growing up on the West Side of Maui...