November 10, 2023
A SHOPPING SPREE on Kaua‘i mimics the island experience to a T — you can’t possibly know what to expect, and you have to keep a keen eye peeled for treasures hidden along the way. There are shopping malls —…
January 24, 2023
PO‘IPŪ SHOPPING VILLAGE is an open-air mall located in the heart of Po‘ipū amid a lovely garden setting, with award-winning PHO TO: HA W AI‘I T OURISM A UTHORIT Y (HT A) 101 things to do | ka u a‘i…
January 24, 2023
Travelers are learning that one of the best ways to discover the real Kaua‘i and aloha spirit is to get involved with a VOLUNTOURISM program. Through working with local residents on CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS , visitors get their hands…
January 24, 2023
Although Hollywood filmmakers have been making movies on Kaua‘i for many years, recent big-budget films with A-list stars continue to catapult Hawai‘i into the spotlight. , starring Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz, was filmed here, as was 2011’s , starring…
April 6, 2022
Part of Kaua‘i’s charm is its unceremonious nature and wild beauty. It’s a place better discovered than master-planned. Hollywood filmmakers uncovered Kaua‘i’s secrets decades ago. Now, TOUR COMPANIES are opening at FORMER FILM LOCATIONS on private land. KĪPŪ RANCH ,…
February 14, 2022
Missing your favorite four-legged friend back home? Check out KAUA‘I HUMANE SOCIETY ’s shelter dogs on field trips program. Those wanting some canine companionship to explore Kaua‘i’s pet-friendly outdoor wonders can “check out” a shelter dog for the day. Kaua‘i…
February 14, 2022
At the foot of a steep hill below Princeville Resort, an alternate world comes into view. This is HANALEI , a community with roots dating back nearly two centuries and one of the most beautiful surrounds in the world. More…
February 14, 2022
Who says you can’t have a blast — with clay shooting, that is — while visiting the Garden Isle. KAUA‘I ECO SPORTING CLAYS owner and founder Ben Ellsworth is the consummate outdoorsman and he shares his passion and skill for…
February 14, 2022
PRINCEVILLE is a jewel of a property on Kaua‘i’s North Shore. This master- planned community is situated on the cliff s that overlook HANALEI BAY . Once a cattle ranch, it was sold for development in 1968 and has grown…
May 23, 2017
Yes, Kaua‘i can be a tranquil paradise, but there are also activities for those more into adrenaline-fueled exploration. If the thought of rappelling down the side of a waterfall gets your heart pounding, there’s a Garden Isle experience fit for…
February 15, 2015
HILO HATTIE is not just a shopping destination — it’s an experience. After being greeted at the door with shell lei, shoppers are treated to refreshments, Kona coffee tasting and sarong demonstrations as they sort through racks of Hawaiian clothing…
February 15, 2015
POLIHALE, an uncommonly beautiful BEACH on Kaua‘i’s isolated west side, is known for its 17-mile stretch of golden sand and hot, cloudless days. Located near the PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY, Polihale’s huge expanse of sizzling sand gives way to warm,…