It was my first trip to Kauaʻi—to anywhere—since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, and I wanted to do everything. Lounge on Hanalei Beach. Drink mai tais at Tahiti Nui. See the Nāpali Coast by boat. Eat kūlolo. And trek to a secret waterfall somewhere on this ridiculously lush and gorgeous island. […]
Most people might throw away the bottle caps, fish nets, buoys, plastic fragments and other marine debris that washes ashore, but 26 Kaua‘i artists turned what most of us would consider trash into 66 thought-provoking works of art. Those pieces are now on display at the Kaua‘i Society of Artists’ “Washed Up” exhibit at the
On the last episode of the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, the duo discussed Cat’s visit to Kauaʻi, and what it was like flying with her vaccine passport. In this episode, the main topic of discussion is what she actually did on Kauaʻi! From the general vibe of the island to how packed Kauaʻi’s north shore
As a lifelong hiker, I can honestly say there’s no better way to experience—and appreciate—the natural beauty of Hawaiʻi than by hiking its plethora of trails— and Kauaʻi is no exception. From hikes to waterfalls to paths meandering through majestic mahogany trees, the island’s boasts a variety of trails for all hikers. Here are the
Friday Art Nights used to be when sleepy Hanapēpē Town woke up, drawing hundreds of people to art galleries, eateries and shops – many located in historic buildings—the street filled with musicians, artists, and craft and food vendors. That changed in March 2020 when the state shut down, in-person Art Nights paused, and businesses shortened
Kevin is back this week on the “Have Aloha Will Travel” podcast, and Cat is making a return of her own. Fresh off the plane from her island-hopping journey to Kauaʻi, Cat talks about what it was like traveling interisland using her vaccine passport. From getting vaccinated to waiting two weeks, inputting her information into
It was a strange feeling, to sit on a plane next to a stranger, so close our elbows almost touched. I hadn’t traveled anywhere outside Oʻahu in 14 months—my last trip Hawaiʻi Island right before COVID-19 forced the shutdown of the state—and here I was, wiping down the armrests with an alcohol wipe handed to
Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, Kauaʻi County is implementing more restrictions starting Thursday. Mayor Derek Kawakami said the island is moving into a modified Tier 3 of the Kauaʻi Business and Recreation Guidelines, which will limit outdoor social gatherings to five people from 10. (Oʻahu is in Tier 3, allowing for up
There are a lot of reasons visitors and locals love Kauaʻi. The aloha-first atmosphere, catching views from the breathtaking Waimea Canyon and hiking the iconic Nāpali Coast are all great reasons to visit the Garden Isle. But for some—actually, many—it’s the beaches that steal away the hearts and minds of those who visit. Below are the five best
Our 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards digital issue will be available for download on Monday, April 19, 2021. Deep fried and coated in sugar, malasadas are the perfect comfort food anytime you want something sweet and filling. They’re a local favorite, though the title of who serves the best is often up for debate. This
On April 5 Kauaʻi rejoined the state’s Safe Travels testing program, which would allow travelers to bypass Hawaiʻi’s mandatory 10-day quarantine with a negative COVID-19 test taken 72 hours before arriving in the Islands. (It originally opted out in December 2020.) That means traveling to Kauaʻi is now an option—as long as you meet all the
Trying to select top beaches in Hawaiʻi, which is known for its almost unending list of postcard-perfect coastlines and seashores, is an impossible task. There are just too many dazzling shorelines for us to choose from. Fortunately, our readers have given us their opinions on the pressing matter and we’ve compiled a list of the
