Your escape will be dramatically different if you decide to shack up at a resort replete with every luxury under the sun or if you choose instead to unwind in an oceanview tent beneath a sky of brilliant stars. Here, your options extend far beyond campsites and hotels. Check out three noteworthy retreats you should […]
Anyone who has visited the Garden Isle knows it can be a difficult place to leave. But, just because your vacation days have run out doesn’t mean you must relinquish all signs of the aloha spirit. Thanks to the island’s rich culture and artistic heritage, you can bring home a memento of your time in
A colorful offering of festivals celebrating Hawaii’s food, music, dance and unique melting pot of cultures is just one more reason to visit Kauai this summer. Read on for our roundup of some of the best events scheduled for summer 2016. Kauai Tahiti Fete The mission of the Kauai Tahiti Fete is to perpetuate the
In the sleepy, dirt-dusted town of Hanapepe on the idyllic island of Kauai’s west side, there stands a brick-and-mortar tribute to ink on paper. Quaint, full of character and somewhat eerily situated next door to a decrepit movie theater, Talk Story Bookstore is an off-the-beaten-path treasure for word lovers and those appreciative of the art
As the wheels of my car pound the wooden planks of the one-way bridge into Hanalei Valley, all signs of modernity seem to fall away. No crowds, no traffic lights, no foreign noise. Just a carpet of shock-green kalo (taro) and the Hanalei River, wide and placid, gently gliding toward the sea. Traveling down the
Kauai’s Mount Waialeale, widely considered one of the wettest spots on earth, averages 394 inches of rain per year. And it’s thanks to that amazing amount of precipitation that the island is abundant with lush, jungle-like scenery. During the summer season, however, the Garden Isle’s notoriously rainy skies clear up, morphing some of its typically
If you need some motivation to incorporate a healthy dose of exercise into your Hawaii vacation, imagine a setting for your jog, power walk or bicycle ride that looks something like this: A flat, cliffside path with expansive views of the Pacific’s crystalline blue waters extending across 8 miles of pristine shoreline. If only every workout
One of the splendors of travel is the thrill of discovery. For globe-trotting Kauai couple Donavon and Petra Frankenreiter, the best discoveries often come in the form of exotic fashions, trinkets and textiles. Lucky for island visitors, the duo is now sharing their curated finds from around the world at their chic, new Hanalei boutique.
Best known for its dazzling waterfalls and white sand beaches, Kauai is also home to a little-known but burgeoning fashion industry. It’s true: On the fourth-largest Hawaiian island where board shorts double for everyday wear and footwear is largely optional, a tiny couture scene is blooming. And word is getting out. Kauai’s Kaikini Bikinis, for
In the whimsical town of Hanalei on Kauai’s lush north shore, a tribal art shop adorned with tiki poles and flaming torches beckons passersby inside. Venture onto the lanai (porch) and you’ll experience an authentic sampling of the Pacific islands’ history and culture. Havaiki Oceanic and Tribal Art is part gallery and part giftique. The
Happy Talk Lounge was a popular pau hana (after work) hangout long before its doors opened to the public this winter. For years the restaurant and bar at the Hanalei Bay Resort in Princeville kept a loyal following of visitors and locals looking to let loose with a cocktail and a plate of good food
If there are any drawbacks to a Hawaii vacation, leaving your canine companion at home is one of them. With so many hiking trails and dog-friendly beaches, it’s hard not to long for a Hawaiian sunrise with your furry friend. As all dog enthusiasts know, puppy love is not easily extinguished. Kauai’s only animal shelter
