7 a.m. Head to Kaua‘i Bakery to grab some deep-fried sugar-coated malasadas. The place has been an island favorite since the mid-1980s and its malasadas were voted the best around in HAWAI‘I Magazine’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. Read More: Kauaʻi Bakery Earns Title of Best Malasada in Hawaiʻi 8 a.m. You’re on a tropical island. […]
On April 5 Kauaʻi rejoined the state’s Safe Travels testing program, which would allow travelers to bypass Hawaiʻi’s mandatory 10-day quarantine with a negative COVID-19 test taken 72 hours before arriving in the Islands. (It originally opted out in December 2020.) That means traveling to Kauaʻi is now an option—as long as you meet all the
If you miss the turn, you’ll miss the entire town of Hanapēpē. And, trust us, you wouldn’t want to. Hard to believe but this quaint town just west of Kōloa was one of Kaua‘i’s busiest communities from World War I to the early 1950s. Today, Hanapēpē—affectionately known as Kaua‘i’s Biggest Little Town—hasn’t changed much, with
Since no one can travel right now, we thought we’d bring Kauaʻi to you. To celebrate just how gorgeous and awe-inspiring Kauaʻi’s north shore is, we’ve put together a virtual tour of the Garden Isle’s most scenic spots, from tranquil Hanalei Bay to the rugged Hanakāpiʻai Beach along the Kalalau Trail. No airline ticket, hotel booking or car
If any one thing defines Hawai‘i to travelers, it would be our beaches. The Islands boast some of the most diverse stretches of oceanfront, from the jet-black sands of Punalu‘u on Hawai‘i Island to the otherworldly red landscape of Kaihalulu Beach in Hāna on Maui. And there’s so much to do on these beaches, from
With pristine beaches, coursing rivers and untouched, lush greenery ready to be explored, the Garden Isle is a bucket-list destination for adventurers and relaxation-seekers alike. You can enjoy world-class amenities while experiencing the rich history of the oldest Hawaiian island, so grab your camera and a mai tai, leave your worries at home and say
Kapaa is a charming Kauai town, known for its colorful, eclectic storefronts and rolling white sand beaches. Located on the southeast shore of the island, Kapaa is only about 9 miles from the Lihue Airport and takes roughly 20 minutes to reach by car. Once a part of Kauai’s plantation past, this bustling, historic town
Just in time for summer, we bring you our favorite places to see, eat and shop, which were curated with the help of our Kauai friends and readers. We urge you to explore the island’s hidden gems while you’re there for your next family get-together or weekend staycation, and experience the unique qualities of the
The next time you go to Kapaa, listen to the locals. The 8-mile drive from the Lihue airport to the district’s historic center was the only set of directions I had upon arriving to Kauai, and turns out it was the only one I needed. My day cruising through Old Kapaa Town quickly, but casually,
