for my friend, Jane Etherington You dip your face mask under the water and see your daughter, some 15 feet away, waving you over like mad, stirring up bubbles all around her. Even behind her mask and snorkel you can [...]
Snorkeling Kauai is an underwater lover's dream. Kauai, fondly called the "Garden Island," is a snorkeling haven for marine enthusiasts. With a history deeply intertwined with the ocean, Kauai offers an immersive experience of the rich marine life that populates [...]
Kauai beaches are known for their white sand and warm water, and tourists come from all over to soak up the sun and play in the surf. Check out the list of the best beaches on Kauai to mark off [...]
You are sitting cross-legged on your SUP in the middle of Hanalei Bay, the metal paddle across your lap, sparkling blue water all around. You’ve been gliding around for a while, and have gotten pretty used to handling the board. [...]
Your family is way overdue for a little adventure, and Kauai is calling your names. You check into Koloa Landing Resort on the sunny South Shore and immediately lose yourselves in the tropical vibe: The massive pools, meadows with meandering [...]
In an early scene in Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster, Jurassic Park, two official jeeps filled with visiting scientists pull up to the imposing fire-lit gates of, well, Jurassic Park. As the gates swing open to let the visitors drive through (and [...]
The morning sun is on the rise and you are eager to get to Poipu Beach to swim and read and snorkel. But right now all of your attention, heart and soul are focussed on the steaming mug of Kauai-born [...]
Your local Kauai friends couldn’t wait for your visit. They met you at Koloa Landing Resort soon after you checked in to catch up over a round of Mai Tais in the gorgeous lobby at sunset. When you asked them [...]
It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best -- Ernest Hemingway You cannot suppress your big, goofy grin. Wind fills your mouth, your hair flies, and the Hawaiian sun warms your cheeks. You [...]
“Watch me! Watch me!” your littlest one yells from the top of the lava-rock-shaped water slide. He disappears and moments later flies out of the tube, legs splayed, howling with laughter before splash landing into the pool upside down. He [...]
