Kauai Shopping

Christmas Shopping on Kauai

December 11th, 2011
7 Artists Gallery Kauai

Looking for a super special Christmas gift? I love supporting local Kauai artists by buying original art at Christmas (or anytime). Kauai is a magnet for gifted artists and photographers, and the work produced here is truly amazing. If you’re driving out to the north shore, stop in at the new 7 Artists Gallery in Wainiha next to the General…

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Wanna Take an ‘Art Walk’?

August 15th, 2011
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Your trip to Kauai is an opening to nature’s exquisite art. Cascading skies of blue meet their counterparts in surf and sand, luscious green mountain landscapes are festooned with breathtaking flora and fauna that have aptly nicknamed Kauai; the Garden Isle. Kauai also boasts multinational “human beauty”; residents and visitors add to it’s canvas of diversity. Kauai Art Walks Trying…

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Kauai Island Grocery Stores

April 20th, 2011
Kauai Grocery Stores

You’re just settling in to your incredible Kauai vacation rental, reclining into your comfy beach chair, warm sun bathing you, tropic breezes carrying the sweet scent of plumeria, lazy waves lap up to meet your feet, but something is missing! Of course!  A cool beverage, a bag of your favorite crunchy, salty — something, maybe some cookies, organic is important,…

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Lei: The Beauty & Tradition of Aloha

November 24th, 2010
Hawaiian Flower Lei

When one thinks of Hawaii, certain images come to mind; the swaying palms, hula skirts, warm sun, azure blue water and sandy beaches and blue tropical drinks with little umbrellas.  But arguably the signature image that comes to many is the garland of flowers bestowed to the arriving visitor that conveys “E komo Mai (Welcome) and Aloha! There is no…

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Boot Camp and Bikinis!

October 25th, 2010
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Our beloved Prince Spa is closing for renovations Oct. 29 (boo hoo), but there’s a new workout studio above Bank of Hawaii in the Princeville Shopping Center: Summer Lawton’s “Fit Kauai.” I’ve been going to Summer for personal training and OMG, she is amazing… so knowledgeable. I had a hurt knee and she has REALLY helped me strengthen that area…

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Oskar’s Boutique in Kilauea Town

October 13th, 2010
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Oskars Boutique, renowned for its extensive collection of unique & hard-to-find clothing & accessories.  This little Boutique has made it’s name on Kauai’s North Shore as the ‘hot spot’ to quench the shopping thirst for visitors and local folks alike (especially ME!)… Within the brick walls of the Kilauea Stone Building, you’ll find classic pieces and cutting edge fashion from…

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Yes, We Have Bananas (and SO much more…)

October 8th, 2010
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Banana Joe’s, the sweet and funky yellow fruit stand on the mauka (mountain) side of the main highway just north of Kilauea is a Kauai institution. It’s one of my favorite places to pick up fresh produce, and my boys love their “frosties”—a healthy alternative to ice cream. They put frozen fruits through a juicer, so it comes out just…

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My Parents Went to Kauai & All I Got…

September 29th, 2010
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Ever since the 1950’s when Marlon Brando showcased the T-shirt in the movie On the Waterfront the Beefy-T walking billboard has been adorned with every slogan, and example of artwork known to man and without a doubt is the most popular ’traveling gift’ for vacationers.

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Poipu Beach Vacation: Memories Are Made of This

September 24th, 2010
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When people look back on their lives, they rarely remember traffic jams, carpools and laundry—but they do remember special times with family and friends. If you’d like to make some memories with your loved ones, consider Hale Hali’a: house of “cherished memories and fond recollections.”

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Kauai App!

July 17th, 2010
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Ok, so here it is… A must for all iPhone and iPad Kauai Travelers, the ‘FREE KAUAI’ App! What is it? Where do you get? Why is it a ‘must have’? Ok, it is a app for all you iPhone and iPad users (smart people… Love our Apples!!) that gives you the total low-down & awesome money saving tips on…

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