Although Hollywood filmmakers have been making movies on Kaua‘i for more than 75 years, recent big-budget films with A-list stars continue to catapult Hawai‘i into the spotlight. Three feature films—all scheduled for release in 2011—have been filmed here. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, starring Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz, is the fourth in… Continue »
Kaua‘i’s 120-year-old sugar industry may have hauled its final harvest to the mill last year, but what remains is a place where the vibrant spirit of the era survives. Kilohana Plantation is a unique destination that recalls a time when Big Sugar dominated the island’s economy, culture and landscape. Now, it’s not a working plantation,… Continue »
Climb the stairs to the second floor of the Gaylord Wilcox mansion and you’ll find rooms filled with sparkling gemstones and glowing pearls. This is one of three gallery locations of Grande’s Gems fine jewelry. The outfitter — whose shiny jewels can be seen in two Lihu‘e locations as well as in Kapa‘a’s Coconut MarketPlace… Continue »
Named for Kaua‘i’s latitude, 22 North is a concept restaurant located in a mansion on the grounds of Kilohana Plantation, a former sugar plantation that is now a popular visitor destination. Formerly Gaylord’s restaurant, 22 North’s menu makes use of as many Kaua‘i-grown ingredients as possible. Located on an old sugar plantation among 100 acres… Continue »
Lu‘au Kalamaku is staged as theater in the round, surrounding a performance tracing the story of an ancient Polynesian family’s epic journey across thousands of miles of open ocean from Tahiti to Hawai‘i. Aside from its sophisticated, avant-garde approach, this performance seeks to leave audiences with a deeper understanding of Hawai‘i’s historical and cultural foundation,… Continue »
This land tour draws its inspiration from Kaua‘i’s colorful sugar era, when trains moved produce and all shared the fruits of the orchard. A ride on a refurbished plantation train delivers passengers to a lovely rainforest walk followed by a picnic lunch and a romp through the orchard. The Kauai Plantation Railway is an authentic,… Continue »
Just when you thought the days of the evening dinner theater were gone, they come back in vogue. At least, this 90-minute comedy riot, which covers 500 years of American history in pure satirical form, is ushering in the art form. Anchored by a mere three actors who perpetually change costumes and roles with near… Continue »
Fresh produce and fish are readily available on the island—if you know where to look. Shopping for produce in local farmers markets is a lesson both in tropical agriculture and multi-cultural lifestyles. Alongside ripe and green papayas, hands of bananas, sweet pineapples, lettuce and cherry tomatoes, you’ll find a wide range of exotic items. And… Continue »
It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the Smith family invented Kaua‘i’s signature visitor experience. For more than 50 years, the family has drawn visitors to the hallowed Wailua River Valley, beginning with riverboat tours and later establishing its popular garden lu‘au. The Smiths have managed to maintain that warm, unpretentious, relaxed style that… Continue »
Manawaiopuna Falls is not only a tongue twister, but it’s hard to find. Located in the wild on private property, it is off limits to the ordinary person. But film director Steven Spielberg is, of course, no ordinary person. That’s why scenes from his 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park were shot at the falls, and how… Continue »
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