For the past seven months, I’ve had to explain myself to others: I’m hiking the 11-mile Kalalau Trail on the Napali Coast of Kauai. I’ll be off the grid for four days and three nights with absolutely no cell phone service. I’m carrying with me food, some water and a tent. Yes, it’s dangerous. Yes, […]
Seeing the spectacular cliffs and waterfalls of the Napali Coast by boat is already an incredible and unforgettable experience that everyone must do, but Holo Holo Charters takes it a big step further with its Niihau and Napali Super Tour. Not only do you get to see the Napali Coastline up close, from Port Allen
The breath is yoga’s foundation. On the mat, breathing exercises unlock the code to stress relief, mental clarity and pranayama—the Sanskrit word for conscious breathing, which literally means “to extend the vital life force.” Native Hawaiians have also revered breath. Similar to other Polynesian cultures, Hawaiians greeted one another with a traditional honi—the joining of
Malama aina, or “to care for the land,” is central to Hawaii’s lifestyle. Here’s a few activities and organizations that will help you help the Islands remain as beautiful as when you arrived. 1. Learn about and maintain Molokai’s beautiful land preserves On the tiny island of Molokai, there are no resorts or traffic lights—just
You might miss Hanapepe Town, unless you know where to turn. Kauai’s major highway sends commuters speeding around it, west toward Waimea and east toward Poipu. But it’s probably better kept that way. It’s a sleepy little town where sitting on a front porch counting cars while eating a lilikoi-cheesecake ice pop could become a
So, this is what Hawaii really looked like, I think to myself, as I ascend up a sunlit valley on the north shore of Kauai, warmly enveloped by 120 species of native and indigenous plant life. Limahuli Garden and Preserve. Photo: Kicka Witte/HAWAIʻI Magazine I’m wandering through Limahuli Garden’s most vital and awe-inspiring acreage, a section
From fresh-caught poke to a piping bowl of saimin, the Garden Isle is a culinary destination marked by the bold flavors of Asia and the Pacific. Read on for our roundup of not-to-be-missed dishes found across Kauai. 1. Kauai Shrimp Dumplings Kauai Grill at The St. Regis Princeville Resort These pillowy dumplings stuffed with fresh-caught
The morning is settling into itself at Waipa, a 1,600-acre ahupuaa (land division) on the north shore of Kauai, when the clouds roll in and it begins to pour. The smell of fresh kalo (taro) is thick in the humid air around several dozen of us, our bodies hunched over knee-high tubs deep with heavy corms. “This
To truly experience how the Garden Isle got its nickname, you must venture into Kauai’s lush, rain-dampened interior. One appealing way of doing this is to hike the Kuilau Trail, which is welcoming and non-treacherous. Offering sweeping, shock green vistas of Mount Waialeale—widely considered one of the wettest spots on earth—and the majestic Makahela Mountains,
Acai bowls crowned with crunchy granola and fresh banana slices are Hawaii’s unofficial sweet treat. (We dare you to find a smoothie hut or breakfast cafe that doesn’t serve up these tropical grinds.) Although healthy and nectarous, the purple acai berry is sourced from Central and South America. Recently, this got Kauai farm-to-fork enthusiast Sara
More than 150 people assembled at Kauai’s crescent-shaped Hanalei Bay on Saturday for a traditional hukilau. By many estimates, it was the first time this ancient Hawaiian method of fishing has been practiced at this scale in the iconic north shore town of Hanalei in as many as 40 years. What is a hukilau? The
Think of some of the best romantic dramas and comedies and likely its setting is a character in and of itself. “Roman Holiday” and the streets of Rome, “Love Actually” and the city web that’s London, England, and we just can’t imagine “When Harry Met Sally” taking place anywhere but New York City. Hawaii’s beaches regularly receive the
