Kauai Travel Blog

The clouds cleared and Ni’ihau’s vertical cliffs burst into view as we flew over the nearly 4,000-foot deep Kaulakahi Channel looking for whales. A red light on the helicopter’s control panel flashed and beeped but nothing could dim my excitement for exploring the not- entirely-forbidden island. As...

Months ago while I was enjoying the sunset at Anini Beach on Kaua`i’s North Shore. The sun was just above the horizon when I noticed a woman setting up a candlelit table and chairs and tiki torches. Soon she set up a beach side kitchen and began cooking before a couple arrived and sat down at the...

For a small island without much action, Kaua`i doesn’t disappoint when it comes to New Years Eve when everyone is ready to celebrate hope and luck for the new year. While fireworks have been banned on Oahu, much to the disappointment of traditional celebrators, you can still find them in sunny...

Majestic waterfalls can be found all over Kaua`i. From off the beaten path falls on the Na Pali Coast, to hidden falls in residential areas on the east side, to popular tourist sights, waterfalls can be found in a variety of heights, forms, and locations. Here’s my three top picks for waterfalls...

Whether you’re a Hawaii resident, or a visitor new to the feeling of hot sun and sand, the second you view the beginning of Hanalei from high above the valley at the Hanalei Overlook, you’ll be smitten. Shortly after you’ll descend into Hanalei Valley, via the single lane road that...