Wear your favorite red, white and blue attire and head to one of these celebrations and fireworks displays happening in the Islands, all of which take place on Tuesday, July 4. OAHU Picnic on the Pier at Pearl HarborCelebrate Independence Day with fireworks and fun on one of America’s most historic ships, the USS Missouri. […]
Kauai is home to incredible culture, adventure, and passion that we felt with just one visit. With a growing list of places to see and adventures to conquer, the Island of Kauai never has a dull moment. Just along the shimmering landscape of Kauai’s southwest coastline is one of the island’s most attractive and intriguing
Standing at the edge of the red bowl of Kauai’s Waimea Canyon, it’s hard to imagine a more spectacular sight. At 3,600 feet, the main lookout presents panoramic views of “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” a deep, colorful gorge accented by waterfalls, a snaking riverbed, frequent rainbows and goats teetering on rugged cliffsides as
A great song enhances any adventure. Whether you plan to fill your days on the Garden Isle swimming in waterfalls, catching the waves or simply relaxing at beach, we’ve got the perfect soundtrack. This 14-track playlist features both the vintage sounds of the Hawaiian slack-key guitar and upbeat, contemporary hits. 1. “Nani Kauai” by Amy
When the whistle sounds, it can only mean one thing: The train is ready to chuff out of the station. As I settle into the mahogany bench seating aboard the Hanalei—one of three historical, steam-powered trains in service at Kauai’s Kilohana Plantation—I begin to get a taste of what life was like in Hawaii during
Three days is hardly enough time for any of the Hawaiian Islands, but if a weekend is all you have to spare, be sure to add these natural wonders, roadside lookouts and charming café’s to your agenda. Day One The view from Kalalau Lookout in Kokee State Park.Photo: Thinkstock With its dizzying shades of kaleidoscope greens, Kokee
Mead, a honey wine considered the oldest alcoholic beverage in recorded history, is as versatile in style and flavor as beer or wine. In its simplest form, mead is fermented with honey, water and yeast, but Nani Moon Meadery in Kapaa, Kauai, puts a unique Hawaii spin on the traditional recipe. Hawaii’s only meadery, Nani
For centuries, people in search of healing have journeyed to a humble hillside by a stream in Lawai. Originally the site of an ancient heiau, or Hawaiian temple, the 32-acre valley on Kauai’s southern shore later became host to iconography of another religion: 88 Buddhist shrines. Measuring no larger than a dollhouse, the series of
Inside a tiny, cream-colored shanty shrouded by coconut trees, vegan chef Hollan Hamid cooks up delights that are sweet and savory. On a floor of crushed sea glass in the backyard garden, diners feast on Hamid’s delicious, plant-based creations—lilikoi (passion fruit) cake or blackened tofu over sautéed kale and mustard-cape—surrounded by green vines and banana
I haven’t eaten a thing all day, but luckily, my self-imposed fast is about to end. The Tasting Kauai food tour is beginning at Kickshaws, an avant garde food truck in Lawai, owned by chef Seth Peterson. My stomach can hardly wait. Before launching Kickshaws, Peterson was an organic lettuce farmer who loathed cooking. Then
Only the most skilled hands know the intricacy required to weave Hawaiʻi’s most precious shells into uniquely Hawaiian jewelry. The highly prized pupu o Niʻihau (Niʻihau shells) can only be found on the shores of The Forbidden Island and require acute patience, as a single strand can take several years to complete. These natural ocean
In the last two weeks, Uber launched its services on both Kauai and Hawaii Island, adding another transportation option to the already-existing ones on both islands. The company’s expansion is important news for travelers to these two islands who are looking for another form of transportation. The popular ridesharing app, which enables its users to
