February 15, 2015
Long before statehood in 1959, the grass-skirted HULA dancer had emerged as the symbol of the islands. Popularized by Hollywood, the ancient Hawaiian dance form was minimized, synthesized and brought to the screen by stars like Clara Bow, Shirley Temple…
February 15, 2015
Kaua‘i is a good place to OBSERVE THE STARS . The night skies are particularly dark, with limited interference from high-voltage lights. In celebration of the rare, out-of-this-world view, stargazers assemble once a month at sunset on KAUMAKANI SOFTBALL FIELD…
February 15, 2015
If taking a luxe boat dinner cruise at sunset suits your fancy, the Garden Isle has many options for you. Measuring in at 65 feet of waterborne luxury, CAPTAIN ANDY’S SOUTHERN STAR offers up two adventures that allow smaller groups…
February 15, 2015
HILO HATTIE is not just a shopping destination — it’s an experience. After being greeted at the door with shell lei, shoppers are treated to refreshments, Kona coffee tasting and sarong demonstrations as they sort through racks of Hawaiian clothing…
February 15, 2015
POLIHALE, an uncommonly beautiful BEACH on Kaua‘i’s isolated west side, is known for its 17-mile stretch of golden sand and hot, cloudless days. Located near the PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY, Polihale’s huge expanse of sizzling sand gives way to warm,…
February 15, 2015
Beneath the waters that lap Kaua‘i’s shores, a marine environment is teeming with a rich store of secrets available only to folks who find ways to get down under. One way of doing so is strapping on an oxygen tank,…
February 15, 2015
WAILUA RIVER tells the epic history of the island’s demigods, high priests, kings and royal families. The remnants of SEVEN SACRED SITES are located within the 1,093-acre WAILUA RIVER STATE PARK . They include four Hawaiian temples, a bell stone,…
February 15, 2015
No list of America’s consummate BACKPACKING trips would be complete without mention of the KALALAU TRAIL. This daunting wilderness hike follows Kaua‘i’s dramatic Napali Coast shoreline along an ancient trail still ruled by the high priests of nature. The challenge…
February 15, 2015
Just past ALLERTON GARDEN VISITOR CENTER on Lāwa‘i Road is a well- known phenomenon called SPOUTING HORN . This dual lava tube breathes air and makes a uniquely eerie dragon sound through one tube while the other shoots a powerful…
February 15, 2015
Every time you drive by the greens on the way to the beach, you get greener with envy of the golfers leisurely swinging their clubs. However, the three kids in the backseat keep you from doing more than glancing in…
February 15, 2015
Like most things in Hawai‘i, the TREATS one finds to munch on are as varied as the people who’ve come to live on these islands. This literal ethnic melting pot results in delicious creations that are unique to Hawai‘i itself,…
February 15, 2015
Paddling a kayak up the Wailua River is more than a pleasant diversion — it’s a trek through a lush rainforest to an inviting waterfall, a journey through ancient Hawaiian sites and a few hours of healthy exercise delivered at…