February 14, 2022
Hawai‘i is a healing place, and not just because of the soothing sounds of waves crashing on the shore or the warmth of the sun on your back. Hawaiian culture traditionally stressed the importance of healing both body and spirit.…
February 14, 2022
Long before statehood in 1959, the grass-skirted hula dancer had emerged as the pop symbol of the Hawaiian Islands. Popularized by Hollywood, the ancient Hawaiian dance form was minimized, synthesized and brought to the screen by stars like Clara Bow,…
February 14, 2022
Fresh produce and fish are readily available on the island — if you know where to look. SHOPPING for produce in LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS is a lesson both in tropical agriculture and multicultural lifestyles. Alongside ripe and green papayas, hands…
February 14, 2022
You can get more beyond the city than a seven-hour Kaua‘i tour that takes you along the Nāpali Coast to Lehua Crater right off the coast of the Forbidden Island , Ni‘ihau. This Ni‘ihau & Nāpali Super Tour, offered by…
February 14, 2022
Hawai‘i has six offi cial “scenic byways” (designated as part of the National Scenic Byways Program), and Kaua‘i is home to one of them: HOLO HOLO KŌLOA SCENIC BYWAY . These 19-plus miles travel the coastline of the world-class KŌLOA…
February 14, 2022
For all of Kaua‘i’s stunning natural attributes, there is still no shortage of museums. A visit to any of these will enhance your stay and give you a historical perspective. KAUA‘I HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM is located in the Old County…
February 14, 2022
MĀHĀ‘ULEPŪ, the last undeveloped shoreline on Kaua‘i’s southern coast, is much more than an exquisite beach and favorite windsurfing spot. This 2,900-acre wilderness area is populated with rare plants and endangered animals. Māhā‘ulepū tells the story of 5 million years…
February 14, 2022
Kaua‘i’s history took a peculiar turn in the early 19th century when Russian arms, construction materials and ships were sent to the island with the intention of helping Kaua‘i’s reigning monarch, King Kaumuali‘i, gain control of the Hawaiian Islands. But…
February 14, 2022
SALT POND BEACH PARK is named for the traditional HAWAIIAN SEA SALT produced in flats near the beach. For generations, Hawaiian families have evaporated seawater in saltpans dug out of red soil to produce natural sea salt. The salt is…
February 14, 2022
Not quite bold enough to try surfing? Unsure of bodysurfing? Consider BODYBOARDING , a hybrid of the two. Also known as BOOGIE BOARDING , bodyboarding was born in California in the early 1980s, and is easier to master than surfing.…
February 14, 2022
Riding the swells of the great Pacific tucked safely in a powered rigid-hull rubber raft is a great way to get an PHO TO: OUTFITTERS K AU A‘I the towering cliffs and deep-green valleys of the NĀPALI COAST . Zodiac…
February 14, 2022
Missing your favorite four-legged friend back home? Check out KAUA‘I HUMANE SOCIETY ’s shelter dogs on field trips program. Those wanting some canine companionship to explore Kaua‘i’s pet-friendly outdoor wonders can “check out” a shelter dog for the day. Kaua‘i…