A lot has changed in the 17 years since Bethany Hamilton lost her arm in a shark attack on Halloween morning in 2003. She’s published an autobiography; seen her story depicted in the movie, “Soul Surfer,” starring AnnaSophia Robb; and most recently released a documentary, “Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable,” that provides a glimpse into her experience as […]
Paul Massey is alone in the middle of a forest. To the untrained eye, the sylvan backdrop could look like any of Kaua‘i’s many rich, verdant wooded areas. And yet this forest is unique. This is the Kaua’i Food Forest, founded (and planted, cultivated and harvested) by humans and designed to be a producer of food, both
Kauaʻi will be the first island to reopen its beaches to more than just exercise. Starting Friday, May 15, Kauaʻi’s beaches will reopen as part of a two-week pilot program that allows Kauaʻi residents to use the beach to sunbathe and lounge under certain restrictions to minimze the spread of COVID-19. The following limitations apply: All
Most of us know the story behind the name Diamond Head, the iconic volcanic crater on Oʻahu that was so named by British sailors, who, while exploring the beach below in 1825, found calcite crystals sparkling in the sand. They thought they were diamond fragments and called the mountain Diamond Hill. (It was later changed to Diamond
Since no one can travel right now, we thought we’d bring Kauaʻi to you. To celebrate just how gorgeous and awe-inspiring Kauaʻi’s north shore is, we’ve put together a virtual tour of the Garden Isle’s most scenic spots, from tranquil Hanalei Bay to the rugged Hanakāpiʻai Beach along the Kalalau Trail. No airline ticket, hotel booking or car
If any one thing defines Hawai‘i to travelers, it would be our beaches. The Islands boast some of the most diverse stretches of oceanfront, from the jet-black sands of Punalu‘u on Hawai‘i Island to the otherworldly red landscape of Kaihalulu Beach in Hāna on Maui. And there’s so much to do on these beaches, from
Kauaʻi is home to lush greenery, pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, making the oldest Hawaiian island an ideal spot for snorkeling enthusiasts. These five snorkeling spots topped the list of our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. 1. Mākua Beach (aka Tunnels Beach) Poʻipū Beach. Photo: Getty Images This popular family-friendly beach on Kauaʻi’s South Shore is
Looking up at the coastline from the water, you can clearly comprehend how this place derives its name. Nāpali means “the cliffs” in Hawaiian. Kauaʻi’s majestic Nāpali Coast is a 16-mile marvel of lava rocks, sea caves, emerald green valleys and steepled mountain peaks laced with waterfalls. As if that weren’t enough to lure you
“This is so good, it’s dangerous.” I’m intrigued—but since this woman is also handing out shots of alcohol, I’m also concerned. Kalei fills up my small glass with a ready-to-drink cocktail that combines pineapple and passion fruit purée with premium Kōloa Kaua‘i white rum. I consider her first statement as I easily down the cupful.
Maui-based mental health therapist-turned-writer Toby Neal, whose series of Hawai‘i-based crime and romance novels are hugely popular, penned a memoir called “Freckled” about her wild childhood on Kaua‘i. More than 35,000 copies of her self-published book have already been sold since January 2019. Now splitting time between Pukalani and Northern California, Neal is still writing
We meet in the bustling kennel hallway of the Kaua‘i Humane Society. My broad-shouldered blind date steps from his kennel to sit at his handler’s feet, grinning up at her with a smitten smile and buttery brown eyes. “This is Beesly. Visitors tell me he loves the water,” Savannah says. On cue, Beesly rears up
This Kauai native ditched college at 18 and moved to Europe, where she fell in love with traveling and storytelling. Since then, she’s become a social media influencer with more than 800,000 followers on Instagram, entranced by her world travels and inspiring adventures. (She did go back and earned two degrees: journalism and international studies
