Kauai’s biggest July 4th celebration and fireworks show is all set for the 25th Annual Concert in the Sky. By purchasing tickets to the Concert in the Sky, you’re not only gaining access to top entertainment and fireworks, but you are also supporting this annual Kauai Hospice fundraiser. The highlights of this year’s Concert in the Sky include musical artist Anuhea as ... Read More »
Mahalo to Jeffrey Murray Photography for supplying this amazing photo for our Aloha Friday Photo series. Jeffrey’s photo from Kauai’s north shore is stunning. What a gorgeous capture with the soft sunbeams illuminating these rugged, green mountains. We like Jeffrey’s title for this photo — “Hanalei Canyon.” Though, to our knowledge, there’s not a specific place in Kauai called Hanalei ... Read More »
Mahalo to Robin Kramer for sharing this lovely photo with us for Aloha Friday. Robin took this photo in February. While most of us in North America were shivering in the cold, Robin was enjoying the warm Hawaiian sunshine. Robin’s photo is of Hanalei Bay on the north shore of Kauai. The dramatic mountain backdrop standing by this wide bay make ... Read More »
Mahalo to Joan Bartosik of California for sharing this beautiful photo with us for our Aloha Friday Photo series. Joan’s photo was taken around sunset from Princeville on the north shore of Kauai. This Princeville perch provides a beautiful overlook of Hanalei Bay. The slivers of pink in the clouds, the rolling surf along with the mountain and palm tree ... Read More »
* Mauna Lani Hotel on Hawaii, the Big Island, has a special offer of fourth night free, daily breakfast for two and a $300 resort credit. You might also want to consider this voucher deal of $699 for three nights through Travelzoo and see which offer better suits your needs. Read our Mauna Lani Hotel review. * Travaasa Hana, the ... Read More »
Thoughts of Hawaii conjure up scenes of white sandy beaches flanked by gently swaying palm trees, but the landscapes of the Aloha State are far more diverse. You know the expression not just a pretty face? Well, Hawaii’s not just a pretty beach. 1. Waimea Canyon on Kauai You may think you’ve suddenly been transported to the Grand Canyon when you ... Read More »
The climate diversity in Hawaii is really amazing. Generally speaking, one side of each island is lush and jungle-like, while the opposite side is dry and almost always sunny. This pattern is described as the windward and leeward sides of the Hawaiian islands. When you visit Hawaii, we highly recommend you get out to explore both these sides. The contrast ... Read More »
* TravelZoo has a great deal for a stay in a fancy schmancy villa in Kauai. This special runs just under $300 per night for a villa that sleeps up to six people at Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach Wyndham Grand Resort. A minimum stay of three nights is required for this deal. * Honua Kai Resort and Spa wishes us ... Read More »
* Our massive Waikiki Christmas and Oahu New Year’s Eve posts have been updated with quite a few additions. One point worth quickly highlighting is that Aloha Tower will not be hosting New Year’s Eve fireworks, which probably comes to a surprise to many as they have put on one of the island’s biggest shows for many years. * Travelzoo ... Read More »
Will you be welcoming the new year, 2014, on Kauai? If so, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate the occasion with food, fun and fireworks. Kauai’s biggest celebration will be the 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Music Fest and Fireworks Celebration at Poipu Beach Park. This December 31, 2013 event is free and open to the public. Food booths, live music ... Read More »
