We have a new option for Kauai pizza on the north shore. Wiki Pizza opened their kitchen at the Hanalei Bay Resort in Princeville, Kauai. By ordering online ahead of time, you may pick up your pie(s) at the time you request, and have it back at your hotel or vacation rental in minutes. Just…
An administrator of one of my favorite Facebook pages, Kauai Live Laugh Love, asked the members of the group for do’s and don’ts that every Kauai visitor should know. Suggestions came flowing in. Many of them were rather obvious, but some gave pause for thought. He pinned the accumulated list of these “best practices” at…
Looking for beach gear rentals in Princeville? You are in luck because my friends, Andrea and Kevin, have opened a Concession Desk at the Bali Hai Villas, walking distance from our vacation rental, Honu Point. I stopped by today to check it out and I was impressed with how much merchandise was available in a…
Although you may not find this on the standard Top Ten List of Kauai activities, a visit to the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, on the south shore of Kauai, is definitely worth a few hours of your vacation. I have lived on the north shore for over 20 years, and I finally ventured to the other…
It is my pleasure to introduce to you the fourteen year old who started Kauai Lei Greeting. This young woman is so impressive. Born and raised on Kauai, Emilia Knudsen started her first business at age 8. Since then she has accumulated a resume of which most young adults would be proud. Her latest venture…
If you are lucky enough to be on Kauai during the next three months, be sure to check out Kauai’s live music events scheduled at Anaina Hou! As part of their dedication to providing community programs for the residents and visitors on the North Shore, and throughout the island, Anaina Hou has booked four unique…
If you are lucky enough to find yourself on Kauai during the months of February and March 2023, you have an opportunity to experience some authentic Hawaiian music and dance. The E Kanikapila Kakou concert series celebrates the music, hula, and stories of Hawaii with a focus on Kauai. This is an eight week series…
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…
