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Culinary Tours on Kauai: Farm to Table
A culinary romp through paradise? Why not? Tasting Kauai's day-long "Farm to Fork" expeditions include a farm tour, a four-course lunch, a cooking demonstration, and, on December 11, a tasting at Nani Moon Mead. (Nani Moon produces luscious tropical wines right here on Kauai with raw Hawaiian...
Homage to Kauai’s Taylor Camp
If you're on Kauai this weekend and want a glimpse into a very interesting part of the island's history, there's an event at Art Cafe Hemingway on Saturday at 7pm that you don't want to miss. Way back in 1969—allegedly to get revenge on a recalcitrant Building Department—the brother of actress...
Island Music – Kauai Radio Stations
Your trusty five senses give you many ways to get the ‘flavor’ of our beloved Kaua`i; smell the tropical scents of ocean and flowers, taste local cuisine, feel the soft trade winds against your face, see the vibrant colors of tropic plants and birds, and wherever you go on the island your ears...
You Can Do It!
Want to learn how to surf or stand-up paddle while on your Kauai vacation? I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to recommend our friend Kelley Hunt in Poipu. He is SUCH a great surfer and waterman... and he's awesome with kids, too. His company, Kauai Stand-Up Paddle Tours, teaches all ages and skill...
Poipu Beach Vacation Home (and free fireworks!)
Family, fun, fireworks, the beach… if you're looking for a great place to "camp out" this Fourth of July, this five bedroom "old Hawaii" style beachfront estate has it all (and it sleeps up to ten). Adjacent to a white sand beach and swimming cove, this Poipu vacation home has a spacious covered...
So Fine… Photographic Images of Kauai
"Expanding visual reality" is photographer Aaron Feinberg's motto—and wowza, does he ever! You may have seen this photo ("Kaboom!") before, since it's been featured in National Geographic, and won all kinds of awards. I think you'll agree, Aaron has the most uncanny ability to capture the mystical...
Anahola Beach House… Our New Favorite!!!
The Anahola Beach House is one of those homes that sparkels... one of those homes that you step foot in and never, ever want to leave! Here you will find an escape from the noisy, crowded world you left behind. This lovely home offers sloping roofs, Hawaiian/Asian architecture, stucco exterior...
Historic Hanalei: the Perfect Kauai Vacation?
A hundred years ago, a few privileged Kauai residents built summer homes on large beachfront lots on Hanalei Bay. Today, many of the large estates are gone - but the historic Faye house, on an expansive green lawn sloping to Hanalei's white crescent beach, retains the expansive feeling of days...
#1 Rated Golf Course in Hawaii: Kauai’s Prince Re-opens
The Prince, the Prince, the beautiful Prince Golf Course on Kauai has just re-opened after a $5 million renovation overseen by the original architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. All the greens and practice areas have been replanted with Seashore Paspalum, the tee boxes are either new or renovated,...
Kauai’s Fauna
Like much of the flora flourishing on the island Kauai's animal and mammal species have arrived via sea and air along with their human counterpart as far back as Captain Cook (possibly even further) and we've come to embrace their presence on the island as one of our own. There are very few...
Kauai Flora
Aptly named the Garden Isle, Kauai, the oldest of the Hawaiian island chain has taken advantage of it's "ripe old age" and an average 400 plus inches of rain a year pouring down onto Mt. Waialeale, to develop Kauai's flora into one of the most bountiful, lush, tropical environments in all the...
Pidgin, da language of Hawaii brah!
Much of the joy in visiting Kauai and the islands in general for that matter is to observe and even immerse oneself in the culture; like going to a hula show, experiencing a luau, even hanging out at a popular local grinds spot. Language is another way to experience true Hawaii. In an earlier...
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on a Very Green Island (Kauai)
Guess we've had enough winter rains lately to ensure that Kauai will be VERY green this St. Patrick's Day (sorry, but "no rain, no rainbows"). Hopefully the luck of the Irish will shine on us in the form of sunny skies, so you'll be able to tee off on Kauai's awesome golf greens, or don a green...
Getting Married on Kauai?
Looking for a vacation rental on Kauai large enough for a special gathering, like a wedding or a reunion? Here's a setting that evokes every fantasy you've ever had about a tropical vacation. Swaying palms, golden sands, and an exquisite home with a separate cottage right on the beach. Kayak,...
Island Dancing, Tropical Terpsichory
Terpsichore, terpsichory: ORIGIN: Greek, literally ‘delighting in dancing.’ Getting the urge to “trip the light fantastic”? Is Dancing a way of life for you and even on vacation you must find a way to get your “Fred and Ginger”– on? Want to learn a dance step or two while you’re here? A little...
S.W.A.K. (Sealed with a Kiss)
My perfect Valentine's Day? Hmmmm, let's see, with three boys under six... maybe my husband could take the kids so I could have a little "me" time? Just kidding (I think). Seriously, here's my idea of a dream date: Call Jessica Lindman of Kauai Island Cuisine. Order one of Jessica's fabulous...
Kauai Skate Ohana
Jean & Abbott Properties is ALL for positive activities for our Kauai Keiki! I am SO excited to let you know about a wonderful foundation that has sprouted on our island... the Kauai Skate Ohana. Their vision encompasses raising the funds to build quality skateparks for every side of the...
Real Hawaiian Hula on Kauai
We've told you about E Kanikapila Kakou - a chance to hear real Hawaiian music. Now we're going to tell you where to see real Hawaiian dance: Because there's gonna be a whole lotta shakin' going on February 4th at Hula Hoike 2012 when Leilani Rivera and Halau Hula o Leilani perform hula, Tahitian...
Hawaiian Music on Kauai
Want to hear some real Hawaiian music? If you're taking a Kauai vacation this winter, don't miss E Kanikapila Kakou (“let’s play music together”) Monday nights from 6-9 pm at the Kauai Beach Resort. Now in its 29th year, this grassroots program features some of the best musicians in Hawaii. The...
Calling All Elves!
Who wouldn't want to go to Elfland? If you and your family are vacationing on Kauai this month, the Montessori School in Kapaa is holding a special event December 19-23 for children ages 5-12. Because sometimes you just can't spend the whole day at the beach. From 8am–3pm at "Elfland," children...