Kauai Travel Blog

Let’s face it, airfare to the Hawaiian islands ain’t cheap (most of the time). So once you’ve paid what was very possibly a pretty penny to get to Kaua`i, how does a visitor save a few bucks? By eating at Kaua`i’s best places for an affordable meal. Lucky for us, this doesn’t...

Souvenir buying and gifts for friends is always appealing while visiting Kaua`i, and now the need for holiday gifts is here. One of the best things you can do while shopping on Kaua`i is to buy local. One of my personal favorite local jewelry designers is Peace of Kaua`i (POK) Shell Earrings. Owner,...

Kaua`i may be the smallest of the main Hawaiian Islands, but it has no shortage of locally brewed beer, mead, and rum. On the east side you will find the Nani Moon Meadery, where tropical flavors come together with sweet honey to create lovely honey wine as the state’s only producer of mean. Over...

One day in Kaua`i is… better than no day in Kaua`i! But seriously, if you have just one day in Kaua`i it’s worth it. I’ve done it, friends of mine have done it, and it’s a popular island for a one day trip since the island is so small. Kaua`i is amazing and beautiful, pretty close...

Discover Waimea Plantation Cottages If you’re looking for a unique place to stay on Kauai, consider the Waimea Plantation Cottages located on the south western side of the island.  Rich in history with expansive grounds, Waimea Plantation Cottages are the perfect choice for those wanting to get away...

Sweet Treats on Kauai Hawaii is known around the world for two sweet treats, ice cream and Hawaiian shave ice.  And finding these sweet treats on Kauai is easy if you follow these tried and true recommendations where you’ll be sure to find a tropical flavor that’s just right for you. Lappert’s...

Tropical Nightlife in Kauai There are a lot of fun bars and nightlife to choose from on Kauai with the main concentrations being in Kapaa, Koloa, and Princeville.  Here are a few suggestions for bars on Kauai that exude an ambience and style of their own. The Tradewinds Bar is a cool Polynesian style...

Camping in Kauai While many visitors to Kauai flock to the multitude of resorts and hotels scattered around the island, a few just come to visit Kauai in its natural state.  Imagine waking up ocean side to the sound of the rolling waves lapping against the sand – you, too, can accomplish this amazing...

Restaurants in Kauai share one thing in common – the food must live up to the views. Fresh food is common on the islands, and many places change their menus daily to offer the best of what came in that day. From fresh produce picked up down the road to fresh fish brought in by way of the water, eating...

Kauai is an island filled with plenty of peace and quiet, but locals and visitors alike enjoy a night out. Despite the fact that many islanders are early to bed and early to rise, there are hangouts for night owls. Some island bars might close early, but not too early that you will miss the sunset, sips...