A shopping spree on Kaua‘i mimics the island experience to a tee—you can’t possibly know what to expect, and you have to go looking to find the treasures hidden along the way. There are shopping malls—none of them guilty of sprawl—big-box discount stores, and Macy’s, the island’s only nationwide department store. Beyond that, there is… Continue »
Princeville, a jewel of a property on Kauai’s north shore, is a master-planned community situated on the cliffs that overlook Hanalei Bay. Once a cattle ranch, it was sold for development in 1968 and has grown to include hotels, two golf courses, a shopping center, private homes and vacation rentals. The Princeville Hotel underwent extensive… Continue »
Where do local folks hang when the moon is up and the surf is down? Their favorite neighborhood bars, of course. However, this is an island that shuts down early, so get started before 10 p.m. if you expect to catch a little action. Hot spots on the north shore include the St. Regis in… Continue »
Nothing defines an unforgettable experience quite like the perfect piece of jewelry. Striking, customized accessories such as heavy, gold bracelets and necklaces, rings, pendants, and earrings bespeak an island tradition renewed by each generation. Other island favorites include Tahitian black pearls and plumeria jewelry inspired by the local flower. For a wealth of information about… Continue »
Hilo Hattie is not just a shopping destination—it’s an experience. Shoppers are greeted at the door with shell lei. Refreshments, Kona coffee tasting and sarong demonstrations are available while you’re sorting through racks of Hawaiian clothing and shelves of gourmet food items and gifts. The department store, established in 1963 on Kaua‘i, is the world’s… Continue »
The shells used to create Ni‘ihau shell lei are akin to precious gemstones. They aren’t stones, of course, but tiny shells that are rare and precious. Made only on Ni‘ihau, a private island off Kaua‘i’s west side, the lei are known as one of Polynesia’s finest art forms. For generations, the people of Ni’ihau have… Continue »
Fine dining with fresh, island-grown ingredients can be found at restaurants throughout the island. Josselin’s Tapas Bar & Grill is fairly new to the Kaua‘i culinary scene. Helmed by one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine (HRC), Jean-Marie Josselin, this restaurant at Kukui‘ula Village Center is causing quite a buzz. His HRC co-hort, Peter… Continue »
Sipping a mai tai on the ocean at sunset makes for one enchanted evening—all you have to do is book it. Toss in an eloquent dinner to top off the cool drink and colorful rays, and memories are in the making. Several boat companies offer sunset dinner sails aboard their powered, sailing catamarans. There is… Continue »
Hawai‘i is a healing place, and not just because of the soothing sounds of waves crashing on the shore or the warmth of the sun. Hawaiian culture traditionally stresses the importance of healing both body and spirit From this belief, traditional practices such as lomi lomi massage and Hawaiian salt rituals originated. Lomi lomi is… Continue »
Long before statehood in 1959, the grass-skirted hula dancer had emerged as the pop symbol of the Islands. Popularized by Hollywood, the ancient Hawaiian dance form was minimized, synthesized and brought to the screen by stars like Clara Bow, Shirley Temple and even Minnie Mouse. However, Hollywood barely skimmed the surface. In its authentic form,… Continue »
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