I have a Hawaiian Uncle here on Island who is in his 80s. He is so strong and fit. I love listening to him tell me stories about growing up on Kauai in the 30s and 40s, about ranching in the 60s when Princeville was just ranchland and there were no resorts. The […]
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I’iwi Bird ~ Kauai Native Above is the beautiful I’iwi bird, native to the Hawaiian islands and found mostly in Koke’e and some other higher mountainous regions these days. Look at that color! It’s sad that many of Kauai’s native birds are either extinct (see below) or just not as prevalent as they […]
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So the ocean is where you can be pretty sure the kritters are indigenous to Kauai, or at least to the ocean around Kauai! oh and they are magnificent! The Turtle, Dolphin, Whale, Shark… those amazing Kauai Ocean Kritters that so many people want to see on Kauai. It seems as […]
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What animals or Kritters come to mind when you think about Kauai? Whales? Dolphins? Sharks? Albatross? Kauai is home to some extraordinary and beautiful kritters I originally did one post and then realized it was too long so there are 3 separate posts : Kauai Kritters on Land, Kauai Ocean Kritters […]
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This is something I know a little bit about, since I have been helping visitors to Kauai find the perfect place to stay for 18 years. You might think it’s simple – and it is – but finding the vacation rental or Kauai accommodation that’s right for you is sometimes a little harder than […]
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Here we go with Kauai’s Top 10 Activities Part 2 . More fun on the horizon! Part 1 of Top 10 Kauai Activities. Part 1 can be found here. 6. Stand up Paddle Boarding Stand up paddle. Boarding seems to have emerged in the world’s beach and water sports as a popular must do activity. […]
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With this post, I’m concentrating on the overall Kauai’s Top 10 Activities ~ Part 1. In subsequent posts, I will cover the best for families and also “extreme Kauai” activities. Click HERE to download the Kauai Advisor KAUAI GUIDE! Na Pali Boat Trip Helicopter Ride Horseback Riding to a Waterfall Ziplining […]
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Let’s talk about “Kauai Style at the beach”. When this post first popped into my head, I thought it was primarily going to be about clothing… as in Kauai clothing style. Then I realized rather quickly that Kauai Style at the beach encompasses a lot more than just clothes. But ok let’s start […]
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The Garden Isle Kauai has been known for years as “The Garden Isle”. Not sure how many years, but certainly since I moved here 18 years ago and I’m pretty sure much longer than that! It’s definitely Tropical, Green Kauai ~ The Garden Isle! Ireland is referred to as the “Emerald Isle” but Kauai is […]
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Aloha! Even those who have never been to Hawaii or Kauai are familiar with the word. The Aloha Spirit is so much more than a word. Most people know also that it is used in greeting both at the beginning and end of a meeting. Ah, but it’s so much more. It’s funny. […]
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Click HERE to download the Kauai Advisor KAUAI GUIDE! Hanalei Kauai ~ Hanalei Moon “When you see Hanalei by Moonlight, you will be in Heaven by the Sea Every breeze, every wave will whisper you are mine don’t ever go away Hanalei, Hanalei Moon is lighting beloved Kauai Hanalei, Hanalei Moon Aloha no wa’u ia […]
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Oh this is one of my favorite topics! So many people come to Kauai to get married or propose…. it’s considered one of the most Romantic places on Earth and I have to say I agree. To be honest, almost any of the beaches on Kauai quality for being the one of the Most […]
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Did you ever see Jurassic Park? It’s no secret that it was filmed on Kauai. That scene where they are arriving by helicopter to the “park”? That was the fabled Na Pali Coast. And it really is that stunning. Of course the Na Pali Coast must be on the list of Great Hikes on […]
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If you see one thing on Kauai, it must be the fabled Na Pali Coast. Majestic 3000 foot emerald cliffs studded along a 17 mile coastline with waterfalls cascading into azure water below. It’s … awesome, in the traditional sense of the word; awe-inspiring, jaw dropping, wowwwwwwwww! It’s the Na Pali Coast Kauai : […]
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One of the most enchanting things about Kauai are the flowers. Tropical flowers are so … exotic! They have scents that are so different to the flowers I grew up with in Europe. In the UK we have beautiful wildflowers, gorgeous Roses, exquisite sweetpeas and Geraniums and some of those have scents, especially […]
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Okay, so I know that quite a few people have written their Top 10 Kauai beaches .. but usually those are written by people who don’t live on Kauai! So I thought I would offer my humble opinion. Of course, it did cross my mind that I don’t want everyone coming to my favorite…. […]
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A first experience of Kauai Island ~ Hawaii’s oldest and some say most beautiful island
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