Smith’s Family Tropical Paradise is a family-run business that offers a dinner buffet, a luau show, a botanical garden, and Wailua river cruise tours. We heard quite a lot about them and they came recommended by locals and friends as the best luau in Kauai and all of Hawaii. The Smith Family Luau is located …
The Canyon Trail to Waipo’o Falls hike in Kokee State Park is a moderate 3 or 4-mile round-trip hike depending on where you start. It has an elevation gain of 1000 to 1200 feet, yet it’s basically a gradual descent/ascent of 600 ft per mile. It takes an average of 2 to 4 hours depending …
One of the main reasons people hold off on a Hawaiian vacation is because of the high costs. If you’re interested in saving money on your trip to Kauai, you can save quite a bit by shopping around for cheap hotels in Kauai. As most areas on the island have banned AirBnbs, it’s not easy …
Scuba diving in Kauai can be a unique experience unlike any of the other islands in the chain. Divers go to the Big Island of Kona for the Manta Rays, Oahu for the shipwrecks, and Maui for the turtles, hammerhead sharks, and caverns of Lanai. From my experience, Kauai has the largest variety of sea …
The first trail you should hike in Kokee State Park and Waimea Canyon is the beautiful, short, and challenging 5-mile round trip Kukui Trail to the canyon floor. The hiking trail is found at the beginning of the Lilau nature trail on Kokee Rd/Hwy 550/Waimea Canyon Dr just after mile marker 8. Highway 550 is …
When coming to Kauai, you must try all the local foods. While malasadas are not native to Hawaii, they certainly have become a staple. If you haven’t tried this Hawaiin donut before, you will want to try the infamous malasada before the trip is over. What Is A Malasada? Let me explain a little more about …
If you’ve been to Kauai, you know it’s heaven on Earth, and Uluwehi Falls (Secret Falls) in Kauai feels like a true paradise. We travel a lot, and Kauai is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever been. It’s so lush and green, and the waterfalls are plentiful and simply spectacular. You can see …
Consider booking a boat tour in Kauai for a truly unforgettable experience on your vacation. Whether you’re out for sightseeing or the action and adventure on the water, catch views of the Garden Isle from a different perspective you won’t get on land. Check out the many sea caves, rock formations, and picturesque mountainous coastlines. …