For our recent visit to Kauai, we wanted to experience a stay along the Coconut Coast near Kapaa. We booked a special deal with Courtyard Kauai at Coconut Beach that included ocean view room, jeep rental for the entire stay and $100 food and beverage credit for the rate of $240 per night. This selection turned out to be a great ... Read More »

Relaxing and fun — aren’t words that typically go together, but that’s how we describe our experience with the Kauai Backcountry tubing adventure. The adventure starts in Lihue where you meet the fun guides and get your gear consisting of a helmet with a headlight and gloves. An informative and sometimes bumpy 30 to 45-minute van ride leads to a nice ... Read More »

We wanted to share some of our favorite photos and highlights from our recent trip to Kauai. We’ve organized the photos by geography to make it useful for your Kauai vacation planning. The links will lead to more information about the location. From the North Shore On the road to Kilauea Lighthouse, this view towards Hanalei captured our attention. Then, just ... Read More »

* USA Today has a nice article on how to save money in Hawaii. When you check it out, you’ll probably notice that we were quoted and referenced extensively. Yay! * Aston is offering deals for summer vacation, with rates starting at $99 per night. See more about those offers here. * You can save 10% when you book tickets ... Read More »

Getting to and staying in Hawaii can leave a dent in your wallet, but once you’re there, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy local culture. As we’ve visited Hawaii over the past decade, we’ve been pleasantly surprised at the quality and availability of free entertainment. We’ve enjoyed everything from free music performances from award-winning musical artists to ... Read More »

* Pleasant Holidays is offering some nice deals at Starwood properties across Hawaii. Their specials start at $585 per person and include roundtrip airfare, three nights accommodation  plus a three-day convertible, mini-van, SUV or Jeep rental. Kids 17 and younger stay free. See more about this promotion here. * After several years of closure, the Volcano House at Hawaii Volcanoes National ... Read More »

Though we originally wrote our Kauai dining guide back in 2008, we regularly update it after our Kauai vacations and as needed when restaurants open and close, etc. We’ve just updated this guide with more great Kauai restaurants to try. Do check out our dining guide, but in the meantime, we hope you’ll enjoy a few tasty photos from our recent ... Read More »

It’s that super duper awesome time of year when the humpback whales swim around their Hawaii playground. Having the opportunity to watch 40-ton whale leap out of the ocean to create a big splash is one of the many reasons that make winter a good time to visit Hawaii. Hawaii is a sanctuary for humpback whales. The shallow waters around ... Read More »

We kick off our series of where to honeymoon in Hawaii with the lush garden isle of Kauai. There’s something about Kauai that I find to be particularly romantic. From the moment you land on Kauai to take in a 360-degree survey, you know that love will flourish here — from the rough-hewn, verdant mountains to beaches lined with swaying ... Read More »

* Have you checked airfare to Hawaii lately? I’ve noticed some surprising sales recently. My favorite tool to find the lowest airfare is CheapAir.com. Just enter your home and destination airports and click the “My dates are flexible” box. That’s how we recently discovered a great American Airlines deal from our home airport for about 35% less than normal fares. ... Read More »