Kauaʻi has always been one of my favorite Hawaiian Islands to visit. Whether I’m hiking and exploring or just spending a few days lounging on a secluded shoreline, the Garden Isle offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Kauaʻi, the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands, is known for its emerald valleys and the grand […]
I had a lot of questions. How cold is the water? How long is the drive? Am I going to freak out in the tunnels? Our guide answered all of my questions—“not very,” “not far,” “no worries”—before I hopped in the open-air, four-wheel-drive vehicle with my 6-year-old son to ride inner tubes down an old
Kauaʻi may be the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands—but it’s also one of the most beloved by visitors. Everything about the island—its lushness, its uncrowded beaches, its laid-back vibe—makes for an idyllic Hawaiʻi vacation. But there are things that are unique to the Garden Isle—things you won’t find anywhere else in Hawaiʻi. Read More: Our
Most people travel to Kauaʻi to escape from bustling city life, to unwind and relax on one of the island’s many quiet beaches. Kids and relaxation don’t always go hand-in-hand. But the Garden Isle actually offers a lot to do for vacationing families, from kid-friendly hikes and beaches to epic playgrounds that will occupy your
With the pristine ocean, green valleys and serene Wailua River, there’s an activity for just about every type of thrill-seeker on the Royal Coconut Coast of Kauaʻi. The area encompasses the districts of Wailua and Kapaʻa on Kauaʻi’s eastern shoreline and is aptly named for the groves of coconut trees there and historical ties to
It came as a shock. On Nov. 22, businesses were notified that kayak-tour operators and rental companies would no longer be allowed to operate on Saturdays at Wailua River—on the island of Kauaʻi—starting on Dec. 4. With Sunday being an already restricted day, those who’d like to visit the river should start planning around the
It was my first trip to Kauaʻi—to anywhere—since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, and I wanted to do everything. Lounge on Hanalei Beach. Drink mai tais at Tahiti Nui. See the Nāpali Coast by boat. Eat kūlolo. And trek to a secret waterfall somewhere on this ridiculously lush and gorgeous island.
Most mornings around dawn, Tommy gets his workout by cruising Kaua‘i’s Wailua River on water skis. Pulled behind a speedboat, he maneuvers its wake as expertly as a veteran surfer at his home break. It’s an unusually clear day in one of the rainiest places on the planet—the seemingly ever-present clouds over Kaua‘i’s central Mount
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
