Your very own slice of paradise, a beautiful, deserted beach on Kauai? I’m sure you’ll say that’s impossible, and for the most part, I agree with you. But Hideaways Beach on the picturesque North Shore of Kauai in Princeville may be just such a hideout, especially early morning on a weekday! A hard to find…
Golden sandy beaches and deep blue, crystal clear Pacific Ocean waters! Amazing tropical fish to gawk at while snorkeling! I could be talking about any of a dozen beaches in Kauai. But Tunnels Beach (aka Makua Beach) is unique among the best Kauai beaches. That you’ll have golden beaches and clear blue waters, and see…
Locked out of swimming in Kauai’s golden beaches due to high surf warnings during your winter vacation? Despair not! We were in the same boat on our last vacation, and at our wits’ end on how to entertain small kids, till we discovered Lydgate Beach Park. Lydgate Beach Park is an excellent option for snorkeling…
No vacation to Hawaii can be considered complete without a visit to one of its many stunning waterfalls, and Kauai and Maui are probably the two main islands with thousands to choose from! Most of the best waterfalls in Maui are easily accessible, either viewable directly from the road or along relatively easy hikes, unlike…
Ever watched the Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park? There is something fascinating about a huge gush of water erupting in thunderous fashion to heights of 180 feet (about a 20-story building)! Hawaii has its own version of Yellowstone National Park’s popular geysers: Hawaii blowholes! A blowhole operates somewhat similar to geysers – the ocean…
Hiking some of the best trails on the Hawaiian islands? Stopped to admire the views of the lush-green, rainforest landscape surrounding you? Ever wonder what all those Hawaiian plants and trees are, towering over you forming a rainforest canopy, the dense green understory or the pretty flowering trees, along the trail? With over 1400 plant…
Looking for a great snorkeling experience while visiting Oahu? We have the best Oahu snorkeling spots below, and you can pick the one that meets your needs. First-time snorkeler or beginning swimmer? Head to protected, safe and shallow waters like the Ko Olina Lagoons or the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Strong swimmer and advanced snorkeler…
Has this happened to you? You are hiking one of Hawaii’s many beautiful trails and enjoying the amazing scenery and views, and all of a sudden you spot a stunning-looking bird! How frustrating is it not knowing what the bird is? Is it rare? Is it native to Hawaii? Is it endangered? I wrote this…
Vacationing in Kauai and haven’t snorkeled yet? Just like Oahu and Maui, you’ll find amazing Kauai snorkeling beaches and tours, usually much less crowded than what you’ll find in those Hawaiian islands. Snorkeling is an inexpensive, must-do activity when visiting Kauai, one of the best cheap things to do in Kauai! With just a mask…
Partied to no end, lay down for the night, and just couldn’t get up? Not a throwback to your college dorm days! That’s the native legend behind the whimsical name, Sleeping Giant, for the Nounou Mountain, and you’re most likely to agree to a giant’s resemblance from the eastern side of Kauai, especially from Kapa’a….