Born of a titanic volcanic eruption, and estimated to be over five million years old, Kauai has existed longer than every other major Hawaiian island. Kauai is also the only island that was not conquered by King Kamehameha I in the early nineteenth century. Kaumualii, ruler of Kauai, simply forfeited...
Kauai's first inhabitants appeared around the 5th century A.D. Over a thousand years passed before Captain James Cook, in obvious need of a better map, "discovered" the island while voyaging to Alaska. Kauai remained the last independent Hawaiian island until King Kaumualaii offered it...
Bad news: Kauai is expensive. Great news: We went on a sandal string budget without sacrificing the thrill of paradise. Here are some cost cutting ideas we tried across four categories: food, accommodations, souvenirs, and adventures, without cutting out any of the fun. Food expenses add up. But on Kauai...
WILLKOMEM! (welcome in Hawaiian) Why visit Kauai Hawaii? Why not? Why not experience an adventure far beyond your dreams? The amazing "Garden Isle" is a photographer's dream, with pristine sandy beaches with a pink hue, picture perfect landscape, as well as amazing experiences waiting for...
When your kids were little, it was easier to keep them entertained while on vacation, because the slightest little thing could occupy them for hours. Taking teenagers on vacation is a totally different story. Teens are so used to the constant bombardment of TV, iPods and cell phones that getting them...
Ya gotta try this: a volcano trip. It’s a real must for anyone coming to the Big Island. You’ll hike in Volcano-land, where the smell of sulphur and coarse lava rock surrounds you. Many of the sights will remind you of the movie Jurassic Park . Tree fern and lush vegetation combined with...
Near the south point of the Big Island, is a place so amazing it takes your breath away.Put on some jeans, long socks and your hiking boots, plus bring a flashlight and bottled water and get ready to forge ahead and go deep inside the heart of Hawaii! Kula Kai Caverns offers a spectacular adventure inside...
Almost everyone has heard about the magnificent taste of hand-picked Kona coffee. Once you taste it, you won’t settle for anything less –serious coffee addicts will go to any lengths to satisfy that craving. For true coffee aficionados, it may even be worth a trip to visit the big island...