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…
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…
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…
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…
