Planning a trip to Kauai? Learn about Kauai from local Kauai writers. Fun stories, events and things to do on Kauai.

Kauai Snorkeling Beaches

Best Beaches on Kauai for snorkeling with kids

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Snorkeling with kids is an exciting activity that will bring your family many wonderful memories. On Kauai there are dozens of great snorkeling beaches, but only a handful are recommended for snorkeling with children. Ocean conditions can…

Best Kauai Beaches

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What are the Best Beaches on Kauai? Well that depends what you're looking for. Are you looking for seclusion, long walks, snorkeling, kid friendly or just the perfect mixture of sand and water to soak up some rays? The Garden Island of Kauai…

Best Kauai Beaches for Little Ones

Traveling with little ones can be a challenge, but Kauai's bounty of family friendly beaches will entertain your keiki (children) for hours. Pack the floaties and sunscreen... it's about to get sandy! Hanalei Pavilion There's nothing like…
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Best Summer Snorkeling At Kauai’s Tunnels Beach

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The summer months are almost gone, but lucky for you the big north swells have yet to arrive. There is still time to take advantage of the crystal clear, calm water at Kauai’s best North Shore snorkeling spots, like Tunnels Beach. So, grab…
Kauai Best Beaches

Best Things To Do On Kauai

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You could spend a great deal of your life and your savings traveling the world to find that perfect vacation getaway.  Kauai is synonymous with beauty and this tiny island in the Pacific has been voted by National Geographic as one of the Top…
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Carrot Coconut Lemongrass Bisque

Chef Helen of Hanapepe Café and Bakery has been gracious enough to share her Carrot Coconut Lemongrass Bisque Recipe for this unique and lively soup. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups dark miso paste 1/3 cup fresh ginger crushed or ground 2 Tbsp…
Kauai Message in A Bottle

Christmas Day 2011 Kauai Message in a Bottle

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Finding a message in a bottle is one of those things that stirs up stories of sea adventures, long lost love, serendipity and chance. And this time of year there is always a bit of nostalgia surrounding stories of such things. On Christmas Eve…

Enjoy Veteran’s Day Weekend and Phase ll of Lighthouse Restoration at Kilauea Point!!!

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KĪLAUEA POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE OFFERS FREE ADMISSION VETERANS DAY WEEKEND AND THE KĪLAUEA LIGHTHOUSE RESTORATION PHASE II NEARS COMPLETION The Refuge will be CLOSED on Monday, November 12 in Observance of Veteran’s Day Kīlauea…
Kaua'i The Garden Island

Explore Kauai – The Garden Island

Imagine a place where worries vanish in the trade winds, warm saltwater laps the shores of golden sand, and rain-forests are home to our earth’s rarest plants and birds. Your adventure begins at the edge of a lost world. Thousands of miles from any significant land mass, the tiny tropical island of Kauai has kept herself charmed, mysterious, and unconquered. You will experience her secrets as you dive into the beauty Kauai has to offer.

Explore Kauai’s East Side on the Kapaa Bike Path

On the Kapaa bike path, anyone can enjoy the magnificent scenery, gentle offshore breezes, and array of photo ops. Get ready to coast your way along almost eight miles of the east side of Kauai. Formally known as Ke Ala Hele Makalae (The…