January 24, 2023
PO‘IPŪ SHOPPING VILLAGE is an open-air mall located in the heart of Po‘ipū amid a lovely garden setting, with award-winning PHO TO: HA W AI‘I T OURISM A UTHORIT Y (HT A) 101 things to do | ka u a‘i…
January 24, 2023
Travelers are learning that one of the best ways to discover the real Kaua‘i and aloha spirit is to get involved with a VOLUNTOURISM program. Through working with local residents on CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS , visitors get their hands…
January 24, 2023
Although Hollywood filmmakers have been making movies on Kaua‘i for many years, recent big-budget films with A-list stars continue to catapult Hawai‘i into the spotlight. , starring Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz, was filmed here, as was 2011’s , starring…
January 24, 2023
What better way to show your aloha spirit than with a FLOWER LEI ? Lei of all sorts can be found around the necks of many kama‘āina (locals) during annual MAY DAY FESTIVALS (around May 1 annually, and known locally…
January 24, 2023
Anyone who climbs aboard a vessel in the winter and heads for the open ocean off Kaua‘i can expect to see HUMPBACK WHALES . There are so many of them that most boat companies don’t hesitate to guarantee sightings. Every…
January 24, 2023
Although available on all of the major Hawaiian Islands, helicopter tours are most popular on Kaua‘i, where the ageless beauty of the island’s rugged interior comes into full perspective. Expect to see waterfalls cascading down 3,000-foot cliff s and unique…
April 6, 2022
Take a scenic (and surprisingly convenient!) pit stop two miles up Route 580 to see one of Kaua‘i’s most accessible major waterfalls. ‘ŌPAEKA‘A FALLS is an East Side wonder equipped with an advantageous parking lot for easy access. Making memories…
April 6, 2022
The shells used to create NI‘IHAU SHELL LEI are akin to precious gemstones. They aren’t stones, of course, but TINY SHELLS that are rare and precious. Made only on Ni‘ihau, a private island off Kaua‘i’s west side, the lei are…
April 6, 2022
Part of Kaua‘i’s charm is its unceremonious nature and wild beauty. It’s a place better discovered than master-planned. Hollywood filmmakers uncovered Kaua‘i’s secrets decades ago. Now, TOUR COMPANIES are opening at FORMER FILM LOCATIONS on private land. KĪPŪ RANCH ,…
April 6, 2022
The majestic Nāpali Coast on Kaua‘i’s northwest shore is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in the Pacific. A number of outlets can provide access to the famous scenery via the water, including a snorkel cruise, powered ocean raft…
February 14, 2022
Hawaiian music is alive and beating on the Garden Island. Many local hotels and restaurants regularly showcase LIVE MUSIC to amplify the ambiance. At the end of an adventure-filled day, nothing says “vacation bliss” quite like good food and live…
February 14, 2022
The Descendants, a 2011 film starring GEORGE CLOONEY and SHAILENE WOODLEY , was filmed on-location in Hawai‘i (O‘ahu and Kaua‘i) and features many cherished sites. The movie is based on a novel of the same name written by Kaui Hart…