Things To Do on Kauai
National Tropical Botanical Gardens on Kauai
The National Tropical Botanical Garden aims to “enrich life through discovery, scientific research, conservation, and education by perpetuating the survival of plants, ecosystems, and cultural knowledge of tropical regions.” Based in the tropical paradise of Kauai, the NTBG is currently trying to increase awareness of the dire situation of many rare tropical plants that could [...]
Shave Ice in Paradise!
One treat everyone should try on Kauai is Shave Ice. Lest you be confused, shave ice is not a snow cone. Snow cones are made from crushed ice with a little fruit syrup sprinkled on. True Kauai style shave ice (that’s shave, not shaved) uses a sharp blade to literally “shave” a large block of [...]
Kauai’s Yoga Scene
The Garden Island has become a prime destination for those who are choosing Kauai to re-establish their Mind, Body, and Spirit connections. On the vanguard of that experience is the practice of Hatha yoga. Hatha Yoga (the ‘physical’ branch) of the broader philosophical perspective has ‘become a multi million dollar industry in its current reincarnation. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Kauai Hiking Guide
Kauai is home to the wettest place on earth. With an average ofover 472 inches or 39 feet (12 meters) of precipitation each year, Mt.Waialeale gets enough rain and constant precipitation to give it such a remarkable title. But not all of Kauai is wet and rainy. Hiking in the Waimea Canyon is arid and [...]
Fly Like a Bird Over Kauai’s Rain Forests!
Imagine the thrill of soaring and flying like a bird over a pristine rain forest! At Kauai Backcountry Adventures, you can get high on this exhilarating experience! Fly across seven ziplines which descend a mountain side. Feel the rush as you glide over lush tropical forests and deep valleys below. With exclusive access to over [...]
