Archive for April, 2009
Kauai Lu’aus… Gotta Check em’ Out!
If you’ve ever seen a movie that takes place in Hawaii, odds are there was a Lu’au scene. This is where everyone stands around with a Mai Tai in one hand and a plate of Kalua Pig in the other. There’s always a show where someone is twirling a torch lit at both ends, and, [...]
Kauai Essential Packages: Pure Service!
Jean & Abbott guests already get the amazing experience of a home away from home when renting one of our luxury Kauai vacation rentals. But now they can also get the personal touch of all the vacation home essentials too! We have surveyed our guests to find out if there is anything missing in their [...]
Community Rallies to Repair & Re-open Polihale
Polihale State Park has been closed since severe flooding destroyed an access road to the park and damaged facilities in December. But the Kauai community has pulled together and donated the resources, man power and the equipment to repair the bridges, roadways and facilities at one of Kauai’s most loved beaches, Polihale. Read the full [...]
Kauai’s Farmer’s Markets
Some of the best local, tropical fruit and produce can be found at Kauai’s Farmer’s Markets. Buy fresh vegetables from the local growers and sample some of Kauai’s exotic fruits, flowers and home-made treats! We highly recommend taking a few moments to explore our the local markets here on the Garden Island, it’s well worth [...]
Kauai Guide Books & Sites We Love!
I thought it may be helpful to put together a list of books, guides and sites that we personally recommend for our guests. I know when I go on vacation to a new place I am always SO excited I try to find out as much information as possible… I thought some of you may [...]
Kauai Vacation Rental: Hale Kepuhi in Haena
Hale Kepuhi is located just past the double bridges on the North Shore of Kauai in the quaint little beach town of Haena. This newly renovated ocean-front house offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Each bedroom has spectacular ocean views and your very own private lanai. This home is perfect for 3 couples traveling together with [...]
Pu’e One at Tunnels Beach: A Haena Vacation Rental
Welcome to Pu`e One, a Kauai vacation rental located at Tunnels Beach on the lush northern shore of Kauai. “Pu`e One” is a historic Hawaiian vacation home with a premium beachfront location. This Haena Kauai vacation home has private beach access to Makua (Tunnels) beach, which is one of the finest seasonal snorkel and surf locations in the [...]
Discovering Kauai Beaches
Consider your interests and that will help a little when making the difficult decision of which Kauai beaches to visit, unless you’re fortunate to have the time to visit them all! The island’s beaches are idyllic for walking, sailing, surfing, sunbathing, fishing, picnicking, hiking, snorkeling, people-watching, swimming or snoozing — and the list continues, as [...]
Kauai’s Spectacular Golf Courses
There is no secret to Kauai’s spectacular golf offerings. Take the islands lush beauty– it isn’t called the Garden Isle for nothing and add challenging courses designed by some of the sports finest architects. Its a winning combination that adds up to a true golfer’s paradise. Poipu Resort located at Kauai’s southern tip, is home [...]
Exploring Kauai’s Na Pali Coast
One of the most amazing and at least in my opinion, life changing things that Kauai has to offer is its bountiful “Napali Coast” (Pali comes from the Hawaiian word for “cliffs”). Kauai’s main highway, Kuhio Highway, wraps almost completely around the island except for the stretch of coastline that is called the Na Pali [...]
