During the pandemic the Hawaiian Islands have had some of the most restrictive mandates of any state in the United States, but as of last weekend, covid restrictions and Safe Travels are no more. Although individual businesses may still require masks, as well as all shuttles and buses, there is no official mandate for mask…
Looking for a casual, mostly shady, Kauai hike? Some may call it a walk rather than a hike, but it leads to some spectacular views and an area to snorkel if desired. I am calling it the Hanalei Plantation Hike as it starts at the end of the paved Hanalei Plantation Road, just outside the…
Want to catch a hula show while visiting the Garden Island? Every Saturday at 1:30 a small, but dedicated group of ladies perform in the food court of the Princeville Shopping Center. They are called the Hula Maidens (aka Aunties) and the love they share for this art form is tangible. The dancers are all…
Looking for a fabric store on Kauai? Kapaia Stitchery is my favorite. It is the longest operating (48 years), locally owned, quilting fabric store in Kauai County. Just outside the main part of Lihue town, not far from the airport, and close to the turnoff for Wailua Falls, this tiny building is packed with everything…
Given the difficulty in getting a Kauai restaurant reservation these days, why not plan an intimate Kauai picnic instead? This unusual idea was conceived by Sabrina of Callahan Creative Co. during the last year when Kauai was closed to visitors. She incoorporated her past experiences in the tourist and property management businesses in conceptualizing this…
Update (August 30, 2021): Good news! Access will get easier as of September 4th at 5:30. The Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule: Monday through Saturday Two lanes open (one in each direction) from 12 a.m. to 6:59 a.m. Single lane alternating traffic (guided by pilot vehicle) between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m….
If you are visiting the north shore of Kauai you might want to know about the Makai Golf Course events happening on a weekly basis. Several started prior to the pandemic shutdown of the island, but a couple of them are brand new. There is definitely something for everyone. As I mentioned in a previous…
With safety measures in place, the fire show in Kilauea is back. Situated in the beautiful Porter Pavilion, behind the Kilauea Mini Golf, you will “journey through Hawaiian culture and history with fire dancing, storytelling, and the exhilarating beat of Polynesian drumming.” This has always been a popular show on the north shore and it…
Update (April 2022): In addition to their dinner hours, Lava Lava has opened back up for breakfast and lunch ….. sort of. They call is Grab & Go, but that is misleading. My friend and I stopped by yesterday to have lunch. Our order was taken at the counter where we paid. Then we found…
Looking for a way to give back on vacation? Surfrider Kauai has an easy way for you to do so. This non-profit grassroots organization, founded in 1984 by a handful of Malibu surfers, has been dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches for years. The Kauai Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation was founded…
