What to expect for a October 2024 Hawaii vacation – weather and events
Sheila Beal If you’re going to Hawaii this October, you’ll likely want to get an idea of what sort of weather you can expect, what special events are taking place and much…
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Take me there Tuesday: View of Kalalea (King Kong) Mountain on Kauai
Ah, Kauai is so very scenic and photogenic with many wonderful sightseeing spots. As you drive around the island, there’s no doubt that the jagged green peaks of Kalalea Mountain…
Take me there Tuesday: Kayak tour and hike of Hule’ia River in Kauai
A fun couples or family adventure to enjoy on Kauai is a kayak on the Hule’ai River on the east side of Kauai. This activity starts with kayaking, then you…
Seeing tiki torches on your Hawaii vacation
One thing we always make time for on our Hawaii vacations is catching sunset. This time of day is so magical. In addition to the sun saying aloha for the…
Aloha Friday Photo: Marvelous Waimea Canyon, Kauai
Mahalo to Catherine Pope for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo. Catherine took this pretty photo in October 2019 when she and her husband were celebrating their wedding anniversary in Kauai’s…
Aloha Friday Photo: A view of Ke’e Beach from the Kalalau Trail
Mahalo to Megan Donnelly-Morris for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Megan took this photo from the Kalalau Trail on Kauai. This view shows Ke’e Beach. It’s one of the…
Aloha Friday Photo: Amazing Na Pali Coast
Mahalo to Charles Phelps for sharing this amazing photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. He took this photo on a catamaran cruise of the Na Pali Coast. In the…
“Tasting Kauai” at Koloa Rum Company
Perhaps you’ve been to a wine tasting, but have you ever been to a rum tasting? You can do just that in Kauai at Koloa Rum Company. It’s a fun…
Aloha Friday Photo: Hanalei Valley Lookout
Mahalo to Angie Stanley for this fantastic Aloha Friday Photo. Angie took this photo from the Hanalei Valley Lookout on Kauai’s north shore. As you can tell, it’s an amazing…
Hawaii’s 2023/2024 humpback whale season is underway!
The first humpback whale of the season was seen on October 9th off the southwest coast of Kauai! According to The Garden Island newspaper, two different tour boats reported seeing…
Take me there Tuesday: Menehune Fishpond Overlook at Hule’ia National Wildlife Refuge
As you’re planning your sightseeing for Kauai, you’ll want to add the view of the Menehune Pond in the Hule’ia National Wildlife Refuge. This ancient Hawaiian fishpond and its surrounds…
Take me there Tuesday: Old Koloa Town, Kauai
On the south side of Kauai, you’ll find a delightful, historic, sugar cane plantation town in Koloa. Most of buildings were built in the early 1900s as the town established…
Aloha Friday Photo: View of Ke’e Beach from the Kalalau Trail
Mahalo to Martine Gomez for sharing this beautiful Aloha Friday Photo. Martine’s photo was taken from Kalalau Trail that runs along the stunning Napali Coast of Kauai. It’s a fairly…
What reservations do you need for a Kauai vacation?
Unlike Oahu and Maui, there aren’t quite as many attractions that travelers need to pre-reserve. Still, you should consider planning ahead for the following Kauai vacation attractions and activities: Ha’ena…
Take me there Tuesday: Lydgate Beach Park, Kauai
On the eastern side of the island of Kauai, in the Lihue area, you’ll find Lydgate Beach Park. (See this Google Map link for directions.) The lovely beach park offers…
