Kauai in Technicolor

Kauai’s beaches with its picturesque setting, gentle breezes, swaying palms and the alluring sound of the rhythmic ocean create the ideal environment for anyone ready to enjoy the amazing beauty and splendor of this island paradise.

Get on Board!

With a backdrop of majestically rugged mountains and tumbling gushes of waterfalls, you may be energized and awed by the expert surfers who skillfully catch long waves in the middle of Hanalei Bay. Or conversely, watching a beginner glide over the stillness of Hanalei River is often soothing for the soul. Either way, the sport of Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) will definitely capture your interest.

Swim in a Secluded Waterfall

Be engulfed with the spectacular beauty of Kauai waterfalls

Kayak Wailua River

Kayak the Wailua River. Once reserved for royalty only, the Wailua River offers adventure enthusiasts an array of opportunities to explore its hidden treasures.

Get Airborne!

Since most of Kauai is undeveloped and inaccessible, the best way to see the remote and sheer immense beauty of the Garden Island is through the air.

Epic Waterfalls

On an island that lays claim to one of the wettest spots in the world in Mt. Waialeale, it’s no surprise there are a myriad of magnificent Kauai waterfalls

Garden Isle Hikes Worth Taking

Miles of trails weave through Kauai’s lush interior and along the coast. Some even boast beautiful hidden treasures—from the island’s best beaches, waterfalls, and spectacular views, there are many destinations that can only be accessed by foot on Hawaii’s oldest island.

Look for Leaping Giants

Look for leaping giants. The best part about being in Kauai in the winter, besides escaping the winter blues and shoveling snow, is seeing the majestic humpback whales as they frolic in our warm waters.

Keahua Arboretum

Kauai features an endless array of beauty and adventure. At every turn, another breathtaking natural vista presents itself. Kauai’s East Side, often referred to as the “Coconut Coast,” is home to Keahua Arboretum, one of the island’s most lush and serene treasures

Kauai: Sanctuary for Whales

Here in Hawaii, it is the humpbacks that have captured our imaginations and made these islands home. For well over five million years, humpback whales enjoyed a beautiful and diverse sanctuary, abundant with all the necessities for life.

Kauai in Technicolor

Kauai’s beaches with its picturesque setting, gentle breezes, swaying palms and the alluring sound of the rhythmic ocean create the ideal environment for anyone ready to enjoy the amazing beauty and splendor of this island paradise.

Jasmine Malia Kessell

Seaweed: More Than Good Seafood

Seaweed is a type of algae and is believed to have existed in ocean waters for the past billion years—that’s right, over a billion years! They are primarily categorized into three distinctions: green, red, and brown algae. While the term “weeds” often makes us think of the unwanted plants we find overtaking our gardens, seaweed is in fact simpler and more primitive in structure than their dry land counterparts.

Cheryl Martin

Jellyfish

Although conceiving ghastly reputations, there is much more to be discovered when it comes to these mysterious ocean creatures. Not only are many jellyfish harmless, science has also proved that they are more beneficial to humans than we would have ever thought possible.

Cheryl Martin

Lomilomi at Halelea Spa

Just as the flowing water of a mountain stream polishes the rough edges of the rocks beneath, so the strong, gentle hands of a gifted lomilomi practitioner smooth the tension from sore, travel-weary muscles

Lynn Theodose

Organic Beauty

For as long as women have been cooking, they’ve been whipping up their own skin care concoctions in the kitchen. With ingredients like fresh fruit from a nearby orchard or smashed tomatoes from a local farmers market, you can make skin care potions that smell good, feel good, and do good

Cheryl Martin