by Jean & Abbott | Nov 16, 2016 | Just for Kids, Things To Do on Kauai, Where to Eat on Kauai
Wishing Well Shave Ice is our ‘go to’ when we are on Kauai’ North Shore. Not only do they have hand’s down the best organic (and real sugar kine) shave ice on the island they have incredible Acai bowls, cold-pressed coffees, and a bunch of...
by Jean & Abbott | Mar 2, 2011 | Where to Eat on Kauai
“Our food is awesome: Our pizzas are awesome, our pastas are awesome, our Chef is awesome.” Our server Darcelle basically thought everything at Tahiti Nui, Hanalei’s landmark restaurant, was awesome. The only problem was actually getting the awesome items: The...
by Jean & Abbott | Jun 18, 2011 | Kauai News, Things To Do on Kauai, This Month on Kauai
Visitors to Foodland in Princeville and Bubba’s Burgers in Hanalei have been surprised lately by more than the prices. Yes, folks, the flash mob has come to Kauai: Spearheaded by Julianna of Dance Class Kauai, dozens of dancers have “spontaneously” performed to...
by Jean & Abbott | Sep 20, 2016 | Hawaii Activities, Hawaii Culture, Hawaiian Language & History, Things To Do on Kauai
What is Hula? Hula is a uniquely Hawaiian dance accompanied by chant or song that preserves and perpetuates the stories, traditions and culture of Hawaii. Hawaiian legends tell stories of hula beginning on the islands of Molokai and Kauai. Today, this enchanting art...
by Jean & Abbott | Sep 2, 2016 | Kauai News, Kauai Weather & Climate
June 1 through November 30 is considered hurricane season in the Hawaiian Islands. And while we may have frequent ‘watch’ reports, it is rare for a hurricane to actually make land fall here in Hawaii. Being hit by only a handful of hurricanes since the...
by Jean & Abbott | Apr 14, 2011 | Kauai News, Things To Do on Kauai, This Month on Kauai
I’ll never forget the sinking feeling in my gut when I heard ambulance sirens screaming toward Princeville. It was a perfectly clear, crisp late October morning – way too beautiful of a morning for anything bad to happen. Only later did we discover that one of our...
by Jean & Abbott | Jul 21, 2020 | Kauai Beaches, Kauai News, Things To Do on Kauai
Haena State Park Update / North Shore Road Update Entrance to Haena State Park (which includes the Kalalau Trail, Hanakapiai Falls, Kee Beach) requires advance paid reservations for the park and its parking lot. If you do not have a paid reservation for that specific...
by Jean & Abbott | Nov 23, 2016 | Hawaii Culture, Kauai Beaches, Things To Do on Kauai, This Month on Kauai
Kauai has been recently named #1 for ‘Best Trips 2017’ by National Geographic Travel! Gotta check out the incredible article… the garden isle continues to make us so proud! “No-filter Kauai stole the show in the Jurassic movies and more than...
by Jean & Abbott | Oct 17, 2011 | Featured Kauai Vacation Rentals, Where to Eat on Kauai
Kauai’s very popular purveyor of fresh pies – The Right Slice Bakery – now has a retail location in the Puhi Industrial Park in Lihue. They just had their grand opening (sorry, you missed the pie-eating contest), but you can pick up fresh pies daily...
by Jean & Abbott | Apr 28, 2011 | Things To Do on Kauai, Where to Eat on Kauai
Though I’ve seen it a thousand times, the view of Hanalei Valley’s emerald green taro fields still takes my breath away. If you’re interested in learning more about our agricultural staple – and checking out the last surviving rice mill in Hawaii...
by Jean & Abbott | Feb 3, 2018 | Hawaii Activities, Kauai Beaches, Things To Do on Kauai, This Month on Kauai
From December to May, you are likely to catch a glimpse of a majestic kohola, or humpback whale, off Kauai’s shorelines. These gentle giants come to the warm Hawaiian waters every year to breed and give birth to new calves. Schedule a tour or charter a boat with our...
