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Free Coffee Farm Tour & Tasting at Kauai Coffee Company
Though the Big Island grows Hawaii’s most renown Kona coffee, Kauai is actually the home to the largest coffee farm in all of Hawaii and the US. Kauai produces approximately 60% of Hawaii’s total coffee crop. Kauai Coffee Company on the southern side of Kauai grows more than 4 million coffee trees over 3,100 acres. From my visit at Kauai Coffee Company, I had to ask what the difference between Kona coffee and Kauai coffee. I was told that Kauai coffee tends to have more fruit notes and slightly less acidity. The company representative then gave me a wine comparison that further explained the difference – Kona coffee is like a Cabernet while Kauai coffee is more like a Merlot or Pinot Noir. At Kauai Coffee Company, you can take a self-guided tour , see harvesting and roasting equipment and, best of all, enjoy tasting the varieties that Kauai Coffee Company produces and roasts. Visiting and tasting is completely free . Though, if you are like us, after tasting some of the samples you’ll want to purchase Kauai-grown coffee to take back home. Located in Kalaheo, Kauai Coffee Company is open every day from 9am to 5pm. (From June 1 – August 31 opening hours are extended to 5:30pm.) For directions, see this map . I recommend a short stop into Kauai Coffee Company and have listed it as one of the best free activities on Kauai . Have you tried Kauai coffee or visited Kauai Coffee Company? © 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: October 5, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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Continue reading...A Private Chartered Dive Boat Day In Kauai
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
What could be better than heading out on a scuba diving excursion in Kauai? A chartered dive trip for you and 12 of your closest friends and colleagues! My second trip to Hawaii occurred just 9 months after my first trip to the Big Island, when I headed to Lihue, Kauai for a small work conference – which of course, was more fun than work. One of the attendees, an accomplished diver himself, arranged for most of the group to take an “Intro to Diving” course with SeaSport Divers out of Poipu early in the morning. The three certified divers in the group met them a couple hours later and we took over the boat for the day and headed towards the dive sites for the day. The boat followed a large pod of dolphins as we made our way there. Diving Sheraton Caverns in Kauai Sheraton Caverns is well known as one of the most popular dive sites in Kauai located several hundred yards off the beach in front of the Sheraton Kauai , although it is commonly accessed by boat, and several tour operations visit the area daily. The dive site is suitable for beginners and enjoyable for advanced divers because of the abundance of Hawaiian green turtles living in the area, reaching various depths of 35-70 feet. It boasts vibrant marine life community within the interesting lava formations and partial lava tubes blessed with wider channels and archways to swim through. Still feeling like nervous and inexperienced diver myself, I was calmed by the fact that we were going to relatively tame dive sites and my experienced friend who had organized the trip was watching out for me. For the most part, I had an enjoyable set of dives that day. As you can see in the video from our Sheraton Caverns outing, we were fortunate to spot several large eels and multiple octopuses (including a mating pair at 5:20). The highlight of the dive (for me anyway) was my first swim with a very large male turtle, probably as long as 5’ (almost as tall as I am) – I stayed with him for quite awhile, beginning at 6:30 in the clip: (Email subscribers: click here for the video link .) Snorkeling in Kauai On Kauai, we also spent a couple hours snorkeling at Tunnels Beach, which came highly recommended, and based on some YouTube videos from the spot , I can see why – lots to see, even the occasional reef shark, but I got skunked the day I went, and had some rough waves to contend with while snorkeling. Another afternoon brought us to Poipu County Beach Park, where we happily hung out right by the edge of the private beach at the Koa Kea Hotel, in the shade of a palm, and in close view of a resting Hawaiian Monk Seal. Overall, I was not impressed with the main ‘snorkeling’ area on this beach – you can’t go out very far, it was overcrowded, and worst of all, the bay was so shallow that you would often scrape along the rocky / reef bottom by the waves. It was, however, plentiful with silver and yellow trumpetfish. About the Author: Elisabeth Ostrander is an experienced travel journalist, although a past life saw her writing mainly about snow based activities such as skiing and snowboarding, she has slowly started to succumb to the allure of surf, sand & scuba … in between ski seasons, that is. © 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...Seeing Kauai’s Kalalau Valley
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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...Shades of Green from the Kalalau Trail
Tuesday, July 19, 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...Na Pali Coast by Land, Air & Sea
Monday, April 11, 2011
Kauai’s ruggedly remote Na Pali Coast is teeming with outstanding scenery that’s practically indescribable. Jagged cliffs, waterfalls and lush valleys blend to create unforgettable views. Today, I want to share the different options of seeing the Na Pali Coast. I want to be able to give you a taste for each method to help you choose the best option for you. By Land Let’s start on land with a hike of the Kalalau Trail – a challenging 11-mile trail
Continue reading...Honoring Hawaii’s Prince Kuhio
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaianaole was born in Kauai in 1871 and his birthday, March 26, is celebrated as a Hawaii state holiday . If you visit Hawaii around his holiday, you may have an opportunity to join in celebrations of this beloved Hawaiian prince. Prince Kuhio statue at Waikiki Beach Prince Kuhio was the last reigning prince in Hawaii who became a politician representing Hawaii in Washington, D.C, decades before Hawaii became a state. In fact, he is credited for introducing the first statehood bill to U.S. Congress in 1919. When you visit Hawaii, you’ll see buildings, parks and streets named after Prince Kuhio. If you’d like to learn more about this celebrated prince, you can do so as follows: - Visit the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Oahu. This museum is an amazing place to visit to learn about Hawaiian history and culture. - Visit his birthplace in the Poipu Beach area off Lawai Road in the Koloa, Kauai. The photo below shows the birthplace.
Continue reading...Kauai’s Hanalei Bay
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
As you’re making your Kauai vacation plans, make sure you get up to the North Shore to see Hanalei Bay. This bay is not only one of the most beautiful points in Kauai, but also in Hawaii as a whole. View Larger Map Here, I love the rugged green cliffs framing in the many shades of ocean blue and white sand beaches surrounding the bay. Sure, Kauai has loads of beautiful beaches, but Hanalei offers a bit more for your eye to enjoy. The mountains look like sculptures guarding Hanalei Bay and Valley. As a former engineer, I often struggle to write well enough to adequately describe Hawaii’s most scenic places. (We engineers are notorious for being bad writers. ) So, I’ll let some of our photos do the rest of the talking for me. Hanalei Pier Panoramic view from Princeville of Hanalei Bay Hanalei Beach is popular with both locals and visitors. Here's a "busy" Sunday afternoon view of the beach at Hanalei. Have you been to Kauai’s Hanalei Bay? © 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’s Lava Tubes – What Are They & Where to See Them
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
When you visit Hawaii, try to check out a lava tube, if you can. These cave-like structures are a amazing formations whether active or inactive for centuries. What are lava tubes? They might be best described as pipes for underground lava rivers. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has produced a nice little video with an explanation of lava tubes. (Email subscribers, please click here for the video.)
Continue reading...Hawaii’s Lava Tubes – What Are They & Where to See Them
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
When you visit Hawaii, try to check out a lava tube, if you can. These cave-like structures are a amazing formations whether active or inactive for centuries. What are lava tubes? They might be best described as pipes for underground lava rivers. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has produced a nice little video with an explanation of lava tubes. (Email subscribers, please click here for the video.)
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