It doesn’t matter where I’m visiting—Kenosha, Wisconsin or Kyoto, Japan—I seek out independent bookstores. I love browsing the shelves, running my fingers along tattered spines or finding something unexpected in the not-always-organized rows of books. And you can learn a lot about the place you’re visiting from these locally own shops, too, which often showcase staff […]
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. An estimated 400 billion-plus cups of it are consumed annually, with nearly 400 million cups downed in the United States every day. And the upward trend in coffee consumption doesn’t show any signs of slowing. The National Coffee Association found that the average growth rate for
It’s hard to believe Kauai has never had a poke festival until now. The celebrated local dish made with cubed raw fish—usually ahi (tuna)—seaweed, sweet onions and inamona (roasted kukui, or candlenut) is ubiquitous in the Islands, and you can find great poke on Kauai at places like Konohiki Seafoods in Lihue and Pono Market in Kapaa. But this Saturday
Formerly home to Princess Ruth Keelikolani, Kipu Ranch is a 3,000-acre private working cattle ranch tucked away on Kauai’s southeastern shore. Punctuated by tropical forest, friendly livestock and dramatic emerald mountain views, the property was later acquired from Hawaiian royalty by William Hyde Rice, a prominent businessman and politician. After a stint in sugarcane cultivation,
The whales are back! The first humpback whale of Hawaii’s 2019 winter season was spotted yesterday off the coast of Kee Beach, on Kauai’s north side, by a Holo Holo Charters boat. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officials, the boat was heading toward the Napali Coast on a tour when its captains
Drive down the main road of Kauai’s retro little Kapaa town—past the trendy coffee shops, surf stores, signs advertising shave ice, and hustling tourists—and you’ll spot a charming, standalone cream-colored shack. Maybe it will be the French doors that catch your eye, the two inviting yellow-painted chairs parked out front, or the Seaweed + Sage
A year ago Shannon Hiramoto was browsing the Salvation Army thrift store in Lihue when she came across a short muumuu, with bright pink and purple flowers and a ruffled neckline. She absolutely loved it and bought it for $4. The Kauai-born fashion designer has long had a thing for the loose-fitting aloha-print dresses that
All the comforts of home? Yes, Condominium Rentals Hawaii condos have all the creature comforts, but has “home” ever looked this spectacular? Situated directly on, or steps from, some of the most beautiful beaches in Maui and Kauai, CRH properties are also centrally located to great dining, shopping, world-class golf, and hundreds of fun activities.
Around 5 p.m. every week, more than 2,000 people descend onto the Wailua Marina State Park in Kapaa to tuck into some kalua pork and watch festive hula. Nestled into the back of the verdant valley park in east Kauai’is Smith’s Tropical Paradise, home of Kauai’s most popular luau. The family-owned and -operated company, started in
Already the go-to getaway for anniversaries, Koʻa Kea Hotel & Resort on Kauai is commemorating a milestone of its own. For its 10th anniversary, Koʻa Kea Hotel & Resort is offering a special Golden Celebration package with guests receiving up to $525 in resort credits, luxury room accommodations and a daily $75 resort credit, with a
There’s nothing ordinary about the new Timbers Kauai Ocean Club & Residences, which opened last June and sprawls across 450 oceanfront acres on Kauai’s sunny southern coast. This resort community, developed and operated by the Colorado-based Timbers Resorts, offers a variety of ultra-luxe residences that range from timeshares to outright ownership for up to $9.75
Welcome to the majestic landscape of Kauai, which offers over 50 miles of white sand beaches—more beach per mile than any other island in Hawaii. With just ten percent of the island developed for commercial and residential use, this tropical paradise is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. In such a unique setting where the ocean meets
