King Hale

Some of the features & amenities of the King Hale house include:

• One 2nd floor Master Suite with King Bed, Air Conditioning, and Private Bathroom with Jacuzzi Tub and large walk-in Shower.
• Another 2nd floor Master with King Bed, Air Conditioning, and Private Bathroom with Large Walk-in Shower and Tub.
• One Guest room with Queen Bed, Air Conditioning, and Bathroom in the hall.
• One Ground Floor Guest Suite with a seperate entrance, King Bed, Private Bathroom, and Private Living Area.
• The Living Room has two large separate seating areas, fireplace, and floor to ceiling windows and sliders that look out to the lawn and tropical garden and beach beyond.
• A wide-open floor plan that is great for family or gracious entertaining.
• A fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and granite countertops is perfect for intimate meals or large dinner parties.
• Oversized sliding doors to the lanai that open up fully so that you can capture the gentle tradewinds blowing in off the bay. They allow for seamless indoor/outdoor living.
• TVs, DVD/CD players, Satellite TV, and iPod docking stations.
• Other amenities include: Outdoor shower, barbeque grill, Wireless High Speed Internet, quality linens, beach chairs, umbrella, and beach towels.
• The home accommodates up to 8 guests.

You can enjoy nearby historic Hanalei town, where you will find restaurants offering sushi, burgers, vegan dining, fresh fish, Pacific Rim, pizza, Brazilian, and tapas. Several restaurants have been featured in Food and Wine and Gourmet Magazine. Also, don’t miss the Hawaiian Shave Ice!

Hanalei has a variety of charming boutiques and services, including yoga and massage, as well as shops to rent kayaks, snorkel gear, or bikes. You can fish and kayak at the Hanalei pier and river. There is seasonal world class surfing along the two-mile white sand crescent beach. Hanalei has a backdrop of 5000 foot mountain peaks that are often covered with waterfalls. Princeville is 15 minutes from the house and offers golf, zip-lining tours, horseback riding, jungle waterfall kayak trips, shopping, and more.
Please do contact Jean & Abbott, Kauai Vacation Rentals for further details on this vacation home and many others in the area.

KAUAI ISLAND ARTISAN FAIRE
over 40 Artisans from Kaua’i showcase an array of handcrafted products from Kaua’i and Polynesia. Hawaiian music all day. Plate lunches, Hawaiian Shave ice, Smoothies. Free and open to the public. Poipu Beach from 9am-3pm. For more information call 808-245-9021.

KAUAI CONCERT ASSOCIATION CONCERT SERIES
The Kauai Concert Association concert series features a wide variety of performances including Latin/jazz, string quartet, modern and classical dance, piano/violin, jazz piano, gospel, classical piano, a jazz festival and more. Programs vary year to year. All performances take place at the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center. Ticket prices range from $30 to $45. For more information call (808) 245-SING.

December 2009, Festivals & Events

Hyatt Holiday Craft Fair
December, TBD 2009
Enjoy handmade arts and crafts displayed by more than 60 island crafters including Ni‘ihau shell lei, koa wood jewelry, lauhala woven picture frames and much more. The event is held annually at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa. For more information, call 808-240-6337.

The Annual Festival Of Lights/Lights On Rice Parade
December 4, 2009
Watch the lighting of Christmas decorations on the grounds of the Historic County Building. This family event includes local entertainment, Christmas caroling and a parade of floats. Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. and proceeds down Rice Street ending at the Historic County Building. For more information, call 808-826-1469.

Christmas Craft Fair At Kaua‘i Museum
December 4, 2009
Enjoy the annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Kaua‘i Museum. Visit the museum, support local artisans, enjoy delicious food and participate in Hawaiian music and hula performances. The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, call 808-245-6931.

Easter Seals Hawai‘i Gingerbread Festival
December 12, 2009
Easter Seals Hawai‘i on Kaua‘i will be selling gingerbread houses for the annual Gingerbread Festival at Kukui Grove Shopping Center. Participants can get together to construct a gingerbread house with family, friends or co-workers. Gingerbread Festival packages must be pre-ordered. Packages can be reserved by calling 808-245-7141. All proceeds raised will benefit Easter Seals Hawai‘i for the Kaua‘i Early Intervention Program.

Annual Boat Parade Of Lights
December 13, 2009
The Nawiliwili Yacht Club’s Annual Boat Parade of Lights will take place at Nawiliwili Harbor starting at 6:30 p.m. Boats lit by strings of holiday lights and decorations will motor around the commercial harbor, jetty wall area and Kalapaki Bay for about an hour. The public is invited to view the parade from the jetty or harbor area adjacent to the U.S. Coast Guard Nawiliwili Moorings. For more information, call 808-742-2512.

Holiday Hula Christmas Celebration
December 13, 2009
Enjoy a Hawaiian Christmas performance by Na Hula ‘O Kaohikukapulani. The event includes chants, hula, Christmas melodies, a silent auction and pupus. For more information, call 808-335-6466.

Waimea Town Parade
December 19, 2009
Waimea Town gets decked-out with holiday cheer! Celebrate with street-front lighting and the annual parade, which starts at 6:00 p.m. Come early to enjoy the refreshments and entertainment following the parade. For more information, call 808-338-9957.

Audobon Christmas Bird Count
December 19, 2009
Join the Koke‘e Museum and volunteer for the annual Christmas bird count. Trek into some of the most botanically-rich areas of the island and enjoy the opportunity to see Kaua‘i’s native birds. For more information, call 808-335-9975.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks
December 31, 2009
Enjoy an aerial fireworks display in the early evening at Po‘ipu Beach Park. The event is free. For more information, visit www.poipu-beach.org.

I LOVE my salads and feel like I am always experimenting with different store bought dressings without ever finding that perfect one (not to mention also paying an arm and leg for a little bottle!).  I have made it my mission to come up with a home made dressing that tastes great (for my husband and I as well as my two little ones… this is the hard part), is healthy and much less expensive. With much trial and error, I believe I have finally come up with a recipe that is worthy of sharing with you all… Here it is, Jean & Abbott’s Papaya Seed Dressing:

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar (or if you prefer you can substitute with 2/3 cup Honey)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon English-style dry mustard
• 1 cup tarragon vinegar
• 1 cup light olive oil (of if you prefer the stronger olive flavor you can use full-bodied olive oil)
• 1/4 cup minced Maui sweet onion or red onion
• 1 papaya, halved, reserving 3 tablespoons of the seeds and reserving the fruit for another use

Preparation

In a blender or food processor blend the sugar (honey), the salt, the mustard, and the vinegar until the mixture is smooth. With the motor running add the oil in a stream and blend the dressing until it is emulsified. Add the onion and the reserved papaya seeds and blend the dressing until the papaya seeds are the consistency of ground pepper. The dressing keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 weeks.

I hope you enjoy this dressing as much as my family does… Happy Salad eating!

I KA MOANA NO KA I’A, LIULIU ‘IA NA PONO LAWAI’A.  While the fish are still in the sea, get your gear ready.  (Be Prepared).

Focus on what you want to achieve, then do everything possible to help achieve it.  Look at the patterns of Life so as to know what is coming.  Good luck happens to those who are ready for it.

-Clifford Nae’ole, Cultural Advisor, Maui, Hawaii

Look Familiar?  This magnificent estate was the home used for the movie “Honeymoon in Vegas”, Beachfront at Anini, the largest continuous coral reef in the Islands, it doesn’t get much better than Keawaihi Hale! Not only are the views and the beach spectacular, there’s some of the best snorkeling on the Island right out your front door. Set on a roomy one acre landscaped with swaying palms, hala, native naupaka, and Tahitian gardenia, this 4,000 square foot, single story home is a subtle mix of Japanese, Hawaiian, and contemporary styles that blend richly with the surroundings.

The living, dining, and master bedroom areas have floor- to- ceiling glass doors that “disappear” into the walls allowing the magnificent ocean view to flow into the interior. The private master suite features Italian marble surrounded with luxurious facilities including a Jacuzzi tub, King size bed, private lanai, sitting area, and spectacular views! The second and third bedrooms in the main house both have en-suite bathrooms, with a King bed in one and twin beds in the other.

For additional guests there’s also a separate studio cottage with a Queen bed, bath, and kitchenette. For those who like to cook the main house has a fully equipped ultra modern kitchen, with European fixtures and granite counter tops. And if you must bring your work with you there’s an office desk with high speed Internet access, a fax machine, and a Meridian two-line phone system with room-to-room intercom and answering machine. The beautiful gardens are tastefully landscaped to ensure your privacy while preserving the ocean views. Stay at Keawaihi Hale and you’ll never want to leave!

You are in control of your life, be open to advice but trust in yourself to decide.  We each have our own rhythm, learn to dance to yours.

“Aia No I Ka Mea E Mele Ana”  Let the singer select the song.

Hawaiian Language Teacher, BYU

* Discover our favorite north shore beaches: Hanalei Bay for incredible beach walks, calm summertime swimming, and challenging winter surf breaks; Kalihiwai for family fun, with firm, level sand perfect for running, and river kayaking (in summer, you can kayak in the bay itself); Secret Beach for quiet seclusion, accessible only down a cliff side trail; Larsen’s Beach for lazy afternoons of beach combing; or Tunnel’s Beach for amazing snorkeling, best in summer or on calm winter days.
* Drive to the end of the road on the north shore. From Hanalei to Ha‘ena and then on to Ke‘e Beach, you will wind along a narrow road, at times crossing one lane bridges, at times hugging the cliff, or perched next to the sea. At road’s end, Ke’e Beach is a great spot for summertime snorkeling, and is also the trailhead for the Kalalau trail.

* Tour the Na Pali Coast. This spectacular wilderness area is one of the most beautiful places in the world – huge waves crash against jagged cliffs, and waterfalls plunge into the cobalt sea. See the whole Na Pali coast either by boat or helicopter. One gives you a bird’s eye view; the other takes you up close into sea caves and under sparkling waterfalls. If possible, try both.

* Hike the Kalalau Trail even if only for the first quarter mile. Experience the amazing Na Pali cliffs from a narrow footpath winding through tropical trees and streams along the coastline. Seasoned hikers can forge ahead to Hanakapi‘ai Beach, Hanakapi‘ai Falls, or beyond.

* Snorkel with Kauai’s fish: Poipu Beach on the south, Lydgate Park on the east, and on the north, Tunnels (best in summer or calm winter days) and Ke‘e Beach (summer only). Or try scuba diving. Gregg Winston at Watersports Adventures, an excellent scuba teacher and pro guide, can coax even the most timid first-timers into the water and on to adventure.

* Escape to a hidden beach, perhaps Secret Beach, Larsen’s, or Kilauea (north shore); Maha‘ulepu Beach (south shore); the long beach walk south of Lydgate Park (eastside); or Pakala’s (also called Infinities) (westside).

* Sunrise, sunset: In summer, head north to one of our favorite beach overlooks, or visit the Princeville Hotel, watch the sun set into the ocean (summer) before a leisurely dinner in Hanalei. In winter, try the Beach House Restaurant in Poipu, or drive father west to the beach at Kekaha. At sunrise, walk the beach south of Lydgate Park on the eastside.

* Drive to the end of the road on the westside. See spectacular Polihale Beach, miles of white sand and a limitless horizon against tall cliffs.

* Taste local Kauai. Try a restaurant that has been serving meals on the island for more than 70 years:

Haimura’s Saimin, Barbecue Inn, or Tip Top (Lihue); and Hanama‘ulu Café & Tea House (Hanama‘ulu). Here you can find authentic Kauai!

* Sample Kauai treats: lilikoi chiffon pie, Taro-Ka Chips, shave ice, and home-made ice cream.

* Meet local farmers at farmers’ markets. On different days in different parts of the island, you can sample wonderful fruits and vegetables from the back of pick up trucks
and on folding card tables – mangoes, papayas, tasty bananas and star fruit, as well as beautiful flowers. You will be tempted to cook eggplant and stringbeans – even if you’re on vacation!

* Try Kauai’s fresh catch: Local fish markets sell fish off the boat: Ara
Sushi Market (Hanama‘ulu), Fish Express (Lihue), and Pono Market
(Kapa’a) which has what many consider the island’s best poki (sashimi
grade fish with seasoning and onions). For a terrific lunch or cook-yourown
filets, try Kilauea Fish Market (north shore) or Koloa Fish Market
(south shore). Or hook your own dinner on a fishing charter.

* Zipline over Kauai’s valleys and streams on a Kipu adventure.

* Drive Waimea and hike Koke‘e. The Waimea Canyon is Kauai’s own miniature version of the Grand Canyon. At road’s end, hiking trails in Koke‘e can show you gorgeous forest scenery entirely different from
coast and beach.

* See the privately-owned island of Ni‘ihau, off limits to all but native Hawaiians (in order to preserve Hawaiian culture). Holo Holo Charters and Blue Dolphin Charters take snorkeling trips to the reefs off Ni‘hau; Seasport Divers has an all-day three-tank scuba boat dive for certified divers. Ni‘ihau Helicopters (operated by the Robinson family) offers an air tour with a beach and picnic stop.

MOST IMPORTANTLY… Have fun, you are on vacation!  Kauai has so much to offer and no matter what you choose to take part (shelling at Tunnels Beach or Zip-lining through Kauai’s Rain Forest) you will have an unforgettable and memorable time.

Take a moment to preview our large selection of amazing Kauai vacation rentals sprinkled around the island.   Being in your own ‘home away from home’ is an ideal way to stay on the island… gets one away from the hussle and bussle of a typical resort and let’s you experiance the true feeling of the island.

Please do take a moment to check out Ikena Makana at Tunnels Beach for your next trip to the island of Kauai.  To learn more about the area of Heana and Tunnels Beach please do check Jean and Abbott, Luxury Kauai Vacation Homes.

Happy Vacation Home exploring!

– (a LOW ha) hello, good-bye, love,
kindness, friendship

hale –-(HAH lee) house
-heiau – (HEY ow) ancient
Hawaiian temple
-hui– (HOO’ ee) club or group
-kahuna– (ka HOO and) an elder,
wise person
-kalua– (ka LOO a) to roast underground,
like kalua pig
-kai – the sea
-kama‘aina – (ka ma EYE na) a
native
-kane – (KA neh) man
-kapu – (KA poo) forbidden,
keep out
-keiki – (KAY kee) child
-kona– (KOH na) leeward side of the
island
-lani – (LAH nee) heavens, sky
-lomilomi – (low me low me)
massage
-mahalo – (ma HA lo) thank you
-makai – (ma KAI) ocean side
-mauka– (MOW ka) towards the
mountains
-menehune– Kauai’s legendary little

people & builders

-nani – (NA nee) beautifulohana –

-(o HA na) family

-ono – (OH no) delicious

-pali – (PA lee) cliff, precipice
-paniolo – (pa nee O lo) cowboy
-pau– (pow) finished, done
-puka – (POO ka) hole
-wahine – (wa HEE neh)
woman,wife
-wikiwiki – hurry up