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 »

For many years, one Kauai’s must-do activities has been to take a guided boat trip up the Wailua River to see the Fern Grotto. The Fern Grotto is a shallow cave near the base of a fern-covered volcanic mountain. The area has been a famous wedding site due to its natural, cathedral-like setting and acoustics. Unfortunately the grotto ain’t what ... Read More »

Mahalo to Robin Kramer for sharing her amazing Kauai sunset photo with us. Robin tells me that she took this photo in February at Nukoli’i Beach on the east side of Kauai. It’s simply stunning! Mahalo again to Robin. Happy Aloha Friday! Read More »

We’re very excited to announce that Travelzoo is partnering with Go Visit Hawaii  to provide amazing deals to help you experience more Hawaii with less money! You’ll find deals on pampering spa treatments, fun activities, local entertainment, restaurants and Hawaii hotel (getaway) stays. Whether you’re a visitor or a kama’aina, you’ll find great Hawaii deals to help you save as you explore ... Read More »

Mahalo to Linda Nuffesse for sending today’s Aloha Friday Photo. Linda took this amazing humpback whale photo on a Kauai sunset cruise in March. Wow, oh wow! What a perfectly timed shot. The beautiful Kauai backdrop also adds to the perfection of this photo. Linda’s photo captures the excitement of whale season. I could spend hours watching just for the ... Read More »

* Hawaiian Airlines has put fares to Hawaii on sale starting at $387 round trip including taxes. You must book by September 3, 2013 for travel from now through November 20, 2013. *American Airlines put flights to Hawaii on sale with fares starting at $424 round trip including taxes. Sale prices are valid for travel between September 11 through December ... Read More »

Mahalo to Suzanne Fluhr for sending today’s Aloha Friday Photo of Kauai’s ruggedly beautiful Napali Coast. Suzanne tells me that she took this photo on a Friday from the Pride of America cruise ship. What a perfect moment. I can imagine many of Suzanne’s fellow passengers were oo’ing and ah’ing over the amazing scenery made even more incredible with this rainbow. ... Read More »

** Update:  For the 2014 event see this link —-> Kauai July 4th fireworks and celebration 2014 ** —- The following information is from 2013 for informational and reference purposes only. For 2014, see this link. Great music, food, fun and fireworks are planned for the 24th Annual Concert in the Sky. This annual Kauai Hospice fundraiser is Kauai’s top July ... Read More »

One of the sights you’ve got to see on your Kauai vacation is Waimea Canyon. Seeing the Grand Canyon of the Pacific from a lookout is great, but to stand along a cliff edge — that juts out into the canyon for a 360-degree view — is even better. The Cliff and Canyon Trails are definitely among our favorite Hawaii hikes. ... Read More »

A Saturday post on a holiday weekend? What’s up with that? Well, I came across some deals for summer travel that must be booked soon as well as some other goodies to share. *  American Airlines Vacations has sale on Hawaii vacation packages. You must book by Friday, May 31, 2013 for travel from June through August. The promotional email says, “Book ... Read More »