Want to escape the crowds at Poipu Beach? Gorgeous Shipwreck Beach, Kauai, is a definitely less crowded beach and a much better option if you really want to unwind and relax with a leisurely stroll or a lazy sunbath! Named after shipwreck ruins long washed away, Shipwreck Beach is a beauty of a beach, with…
A coral reef structure so big it can be seen from outer space? Yes, along Anini Beach on the North Shore of Kauai, lies just such a reef structure, one of the largest in Hawaii! And with this extensive natural fringing coral reef comes protected, sheltered and shallow waters, making Anini Beach one of the…
Tired of overcrowded Kauai beaches, filled with tourists? Far from the tourist throngs of Poipu, Salt Pond Beach Park, on the South Shore of Kauai, is a beautiful, secluded beach, just 15-20 minutes drive from Poipu, but more than what the casual tourist will drive for. Mostly deserted on weekdays and, on weekends, more of…
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…
Waterfalls of Maui! I consider no vacation to Hawaii 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…
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 and forming a rainforest canopy, the dense green understory or the pretty flowering trees, along the trail? With over 1,400…
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…