My husband and I visited Kauai during his 37th birthday. We knew we wanted to eat somewhere special for his birthday dinner, so I went to work researching restaurants. I knew wherever we went had to have a good steak and an even better view. Beach House Restaurant was highly recommended on Facebook groups I …
If you’re in Kauai, you need to try shave ice or shaved ice (how some people refer to it), one of Hawaii’s famous desserts. Let me share a little history with you about the correct way to say it in Hawaii. It’s called shave ice. Due to all the Japanese descendants in Hawaii, the D …
The Sleeping Giant Nounou Mountain East Trail transports hikers through a rather traditional forest before heading upwards for dramatic views of Kapaa, Mt. Waialeale, the Wailua River, the Makahela Mountains, and other parts of eastern Kauai. Located near Kapaa and the Wailua Homesteads, the Nounnou Mountain trails are a favorite for local families as well …
Spouting Horn, a blowhole located in Koloa near Poipu, is one of the many natural wonders you need to visit when you come to Hawaii. The ocean current makes its way into the lava tubes below, which causes it to release an intense volume of water through the hole. A hissing sound is made with …
When we travel, I am always researching the most local and authentic experiences and excursions offered at the destination. Mountain tubing kept coming up again and again about something unforgettable to do in Kauai. It was also hotly debated whether it was worth the expense. We decided to bite the bullet and find out for …
Aloha, the beautiful Lihue, is the second-largest town on Kauai. Everyone typically starts here when visiting Kauai since either your plane landed at the Lihue Airport or your cruise ship just docked at the Nawiliwili harbor. Lihue is pretty much a central Kauai location, and many visitors travel to the Northshore or the Southshore from …
With all the beauty that Kauai has to offer, it’s easy to overlook the restaurants. But the island has some of best Hawaiin cuisine along with your other typical foods. Kauai has plenty of restaurants in all areas offering beachfront dining and breakfast buffets to casual fares and fine dining accommodations. Check out the best …
One of the suggestions that came highly recommended by our travel agent for our Kauai trip was that we see the Na Pali coast during our stay. The Na Pali coast is located on the Northwest coast of Kauai and is quite a beautiful sight with its beautiful waterfalls, rugged caves, sun-kissed beaches, and towering …