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Seeing Kauai’s Kalalau Valley
As a friend was planning her Kauai vacation, I reeled off a list of top Kauai attractions . After I mentioned, seeing the Kalalau Valley, my friend asked, “But, doesn’t that take a long hike to see?” Instantly, I detected that she thought that you had to hike the entire 11-mile of the cliff-hanging Kalalau Trail in order to see the Kalalau Valley. Fortunately, that’s not the case! Getting to the view points for Kalalau Valley is easy. All you need is a car and a map that includes Highway 550, Kokee Road. To create your own directions, see this Google Map. There are two Kalalau Valley viewpoints off of Highway 550 — at mile marker 18 and at the end of the highway. I think the viewpoint at the end of the road is the best one, but I encourage you to stop at both of them. Both viewpoints are wheel chair accessible. There’s plenty of other great views so see around Kalalau Valley. See my post about Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Parks for tips and recommendations. For the outdoor adventurer, Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Parks offer excellent hiking trails , with Canyon Trail being one of my favorites. Hopefully you can see how easy it is to see this beautiful valley. There’s no challenging hiking required. Please don’t miss it. We’re on facebook! Please click here to join us. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Hawaii in Bloom on Kauai
27. July 2011
With Kauai being the Garden Isle, you’re sure to find beautiful blooms throughout the island. The above pink plumeria photo was take near the Visitors Center for the Allerton Gardens and McBryde Garden, which are two of the three Kauai gardens that are part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden collection . Though you must pay an admission to visit those two gardens, there’s a lovely 10-acre garden surrounding the Visitors Center that’s completely free to visit. For more information about this garden, see this link . Have you toured a Kauai garden? Which one did you visit? © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Shades of Green from the Kalalau Trail
19. July 2011
Kermit the Frog claims that it’s not easy being green, but I think this gecko (?) from Kauai’s Kalalau Trail would beg to differ. For the bigger view from this famous Kauai trail, check out our Kalalau Trail video . © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Hawaii Vacation News & Deals: June 16, 2011
16. June 2011
As you’ll see from this fresh pile of deals, this autumn is shaping up to be a fantastic time to go to Hawaii . – The newly renovated Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort has a Fall sale for $239 per night between September 1 and December 23. Check the deal details here . – Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort has a super deal for travel dates between August 16 and November 30, 2011. This deal is $159 per night. You must book by June 30. For more details, click here . – I definitely wanted to highlight the Kauai Hyatt and Big Island Marriott deals, but TravelZoo has several others to check out this week, too. See them here . – If you can fly from any of the departure cities in Alaska and the Pacific Coast serviced by Alaska Airlines, check out their sale for travel between August 22 and October 31, 2011. Fares are as low as $338 roundtrip (Bellingham, WA to Honolulu, HI). Sale ends June 21, 2011. – You can win a trip for two to Hawaii from LAX and be featured on a billboard. See this link for more info on the contest and entry requirements. – Aston Hotels & Resorts is partnering with Island Grocery Service for a Summer Savings Promotion. When you’re staying at one of the Aston condominium resorts on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island, you can $20 or $25 on your pre-ordered and delivered groceries. This promotion is valid through September 5, 2011. Here’s how it works: Go to www.IslandGroceryService.com and order your grocery items. At the “checkout” enter the promotional code, as follows: Oahu: Aston Waikiki Beach Tower, Aston Waikiki Sunset, Aston at the Waikiki Banyan, Aston Pacific Monarch and Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel. ($25 Savings Coupon, Promotional Code: AHRO25). Maui: Aston at the Maui Banyan, Aston Maui Hill, Aston Maui Lu, Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas, The Whaler on Kaanapali Beach, Aston Mahana at Kaanapali, Aston at Papakea Resort, Aston Paki Maui. ($20 Savings Coupon, Promotional Code: AHRM20). Kauai: Aston Aloha Beach Hotel, Aston Islander on the Beach, Aston at Poipu Kai. ($20 Savings Coupon, Promotional Code: AHRK20). Big Island: Aston Waikoloa Colony Villas, Aston Shores at Waikoloa, Aston Kona by the Sea. ($20 Savings Coupon, Promotional Code: AHRBI20). Choose a delivery time and your groceries are delivered for you to arrive to a fully stocked kitchen. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Kauai July 4th Fireworks & Events 2011
10. June 2011
Beautiful Kauai will be abuzz with fun July 4th celebrations. In Kauai, you’ll find the all-American traditional ways to celebrate July 4th along with a splash of Aloha! Kauai will host a couple of excellent community events filled with local Hawaiian entertainment, food, games, and of course, fireworks. Here’s what’s going in Kauai on July 4th, 2011: 22nd Annual Concert in the Sky At the Vidinha Soccer Field in Lihue, you’ll find games, delicious food, excellent live Hawaiian entertainment and a huge fireworks show. This year’s entertainers include Na Leo, The Quake, Ivo Monroe Miller, Kimo & Kaiulani and Ori Uvira Tahitian dance troupe. Gates open a 4pm. As this annual July 4th event is a fundraiser for Kauai Hospice , a nominal ticket fee is charged. Advanced tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for keiki (children) ages 6 – 12 years; children under 5 are free. Pre-sale tickets are available until July 3rd at all Big Save Markets, Menehune Food Marts and at Kauai Hospice. On July 4th, tickets at the gate cost $15 for adults and $7 for keiki ages 6 – 12 years. Vidinha Soccer Field is located by Vidinha Stadium in Lihue. For more information call (808) 245-7277. Kekaha 4th of July Celebration The small, western Kauai town of Kekaha will be hosting their fourth annual July 4th celebration. This all-day event begins with a morning fun run/walk at 6am. If that’s a bit too early for you, then you’ll find games, local Hawaiian entertainment and keiki rides beginning at 10am. This July 4th celebration will top off with a festive fireworks display after dark. This year’s event will include Hawaiian craft booths and cultural demonstrations. Also, to honor the sugar cane history of this small town, a Kekaha plantation mini-museum will be on display. You’ll find all this Kekaha fun at H.P Faye Park – across the Kekaha Neighborhood Center. (For directions, see this Google Map .) Admission is free. For more information, see this link. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Kauai July 4th Fireworks & Events 2011
10. June 2011
Beautiful Kauai will be abuzz with fun July 4th celebrations. In Kauai, you’ll find the all-American traditional ways to celebrate July 4th along with a splash of Aloha! Kauai will host a couple of excellent community events filled with local Hawaiian entertainment, food, games, and of course, fireworks. Here’s what’s going in Kauai on July 4th, 2011: 22nd Annual Concert in the Sky At the Vidinha Soccer Field in Lihue, you’ll find games, delicious food, excellent live Hawaiian entertainment and a huge fireworks show. This year’s entertainers include Na Leo, The Quake, Ivo Monroe Miller, Kimo & Kaiulani and Ori Uvira Tahitian dance troupe. Gates open a 4pm. As this annual July 4th event is a fundraiser for Kauai Hospice , a nominal ticket fee is charged. Advanced tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for keiki (children) ages 6 – 12 years; children under 5 are free. Pre-sale tickets are available until July 3rd at all Big Save Markets, Menehune Food Marts and at Kauai Hospice. On July 4th, tickets at the gate cost $15 for adults and $7 for keiki ages 6 – 12 years. Vidinha Soccer Field is located by Vidinha Stadium in Lihue. For more information call (808) 245-7277. Kekaha 4th of July Celebration The small, western Kauai town of Kekaha will be hosting their fourth annual July 4th celebration. This all-day event begins with a morning fun run/walk at 6am. If that’s a bit too early for you, then you’ll find games, local Hawaiian entertainment and keiki rides beginning at 10am. This July 4th celebration will top off with a festive fireworks display after dark. This year’s event will include Hawaiian craft booths and cultural demonstrations. Also, to honor the sugar cane history of this small town, a Kekaha plantation mini-museum will be on display. You’ll find all this Kekaha fun at H.P Faye Park – across the Kekaha Neighborhood Center. (For directions, see this Google Map .) Admission is free. For more information, see this link. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Aloha Friday Photo: Kauai North Shore Edition
29. April 2011
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was taken by Karl Moss on his very recent trip to Kauai with his wife. Karl says he believes this photo is from Wainiha Bay off of Highway 560 on Kauai’s North Shore. I love that Karl composed this photo with flanking Ironwood Trees. And, that little section of golden sand is calling me to plop on it. Is it calling you, too? Mahalo to Karl for sharing his Kauai vacation photo with us. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Aloha Friday Photo: Kauai North Shore Edition
29. April 2011
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was taken by Karl Moss on his very recent trip to Kauai with his wife. Karl says he believes this photo is from Wainiha Bay off of Highway 560 on Kauai’s North Shore. I love that Karl composed this photo with flanking Ironwood Trees. And, that little section of golden sand is calling me to plop on it. Is it calling you, too? Mahalo to Karl for sharing his Kauai vacation photo with us. © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: April 28, 2011
28. April 2011
The Peaceful Grounds of Four Seasons Lana'i at Koele We’ve got quite a newsy day today – so much so, that I’ve organized the news in sections. Et voila ~ Sweepstakes & Giveaways * Enter to win a chance to win a Oahu vacation at the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk. Most Hawaii sweepstakes are for two, but this prize is for four and valued at $20,000. Enter here . * Win a week’s stay at one of six Outrigger Maui condos plus round-trip airfare on Hawaiian Airlines for two. Read the contest details here . Also note that you can receive a $50 e-certificate from Hawaiian Airlines by entering your HawaiianMiles number. Read those details at this link . * Win a trip for two to Oahu from Lands’ End. See all the entry details here . * Hawaiian Airlines is giving away two round-trip tickets to Hawaii in celebration of the Merrie Monarch Festival. You must enter this one by May 1, 2011. Click here for more details and to register to win . Events * Speaking of the Merrie Monarch Festival , Hawaii’s top cultural celebration, the festivities begin tonight and you can watch a live stream of the events via KFVE from this link . * The Waikiki Spam Jam is set for this Saturday, April 30th. This festival is in its ninth year celebrating Hawaii’s love affair with Spam . My friend Melissa Chang has the full scoop on what to expect from this year’s event . Deals * Lanai’s Four Seasons Lodge at Koele is offering a special deal through August. With the third night free, the rate is effectively $197 per night. See more details about this luxury deal via this link . The Lodge at Koele is one of the excellent resorts that that thoroughly enjoyed during our recent stay on Lanai. * The Sheraton Kauai is on sale for $129 per night through September 1, 2011. This rate is more than 55% off plus the deal includes buffet breakfast for two. See all the deal details here and my review . Please note that there’s a $23 resort fee and some renovations in progress. * Hilton is celebrating 50 years in Hawaii with 50 Years of Aloha Package. With this package, you’ll receive the 5th night at $50 plus spa, dining and beach rentals credits at the Hilton Hawaiian Village (Oahu) and Hilton Waikoloa Village (Big Island) locations. Read all about it here . © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
Continue reading...Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: April 28, 2011
28. April 2011
The Peaceful Grounds of Four Seasons Lana'i at Koele We’ve got quite a newsy day today – so much so, that I’ve organized the news in sections. Et voila ~ Sweepstakes & Giveaways * Enter to win a chance to win a Oahu vacation at the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk. Most Hawaii sweepstakes are for two, but this prize is for four and valued at $20,000. Enter here . * Win a week’s stay at one of six Outrigger Maui condos plus round-trip airfare on Hawaiian Airlines for two. Read the contest details here . Also note that you can receive a $50 e-certificate from Hawaiian Airlines by entering your HawaiianMiles number. Read those details at this link . * Win a trip for two to Oahu from Lands’ End. See all the entry details here . * Hawaiian Airlines is giving away two round-trip tickets to Hawaii in celebration of the Merrie Monarch Festival. You must enter this one by May 1, 2011. Click here for more details and to register to win . Events * Speaking of the Merrie Monarch Festival , Hawaii’s top cultural celebration, the festivities begin tonight and you can watch a live stream of the events via KFVE from this link . * The Waikiki Spam Jam is set for this Saturday, April 30th. This festival is in its ninth year celebrating Hawaii’s love affair with Spam . My friend Melissa Chang has the full scoop on what to expect from this year’s event . Deals * Lanai’s Four Seasons Lodge at Koele is offering a special deal through August. With the third night free, the rate is effectively $197 per night. See more details about this luxury deal via this link . The Lodge at Koele is one of the excellent resorts that that thoroughly enjoyed during our recent stay on Lanai. * The Sheraton Kauai is on sale for $129 per night through September 1, 2011. This rate is more than 55% off plus the deal includes buffet breakfast for two. See all the deal details here and my review . Please note that there’s a $23 resort fee and some renovations in progress. * Hilton is celebrating 50 years in Hawaii with 50 Years of Aloha Package. With this package, you’ll receive the 5th night at $50 plus spa, dining and beach rentals credits at the Hilton Hawaiian Village (Oahu) and Hilton Waikoloa Village (Big Island) locations. Read all about it here . © Go Visit Hawaii – Republication of this entire post is prohibited without prior permission. Using extracts of less than 100 words are permitted with full attribution and link back to GoVisitHawaii.com .
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