This stunning resort is located along Kauai’s south shore on Poipu Beach. This luxury beachfront oasis with lush gardens offers ocean view dining, rooms with private lanais, championship golf and Anara Spa. There are many pools to choose from, including an adult only pool. There’s a lagoon to play in,…

Merriman’s is an upscale restaurant renowned for its exceptional cuisine, live music, and world-class Mai Tais. Although we hadn’t made reservations, we were fortunate to snag a seat at the communal table, which was a lively and social dining experience. For my appetizer, I opted for the innovative tako “escargot,”…

Hanalei Beach, nestled in North Shore, Princeville, is a stunning beach renowned for its excellent surfing conditions. After soaking up the sun at the beach, I wandered along Kuhio Highway and treated myself to a delicious meal from a food truck. The town was vibrant with activity, offering plenty of…

The Honopu Ridge Trail was a highlight of my trip. I hiked to the Na Pali Coast lookout point before turning back as the sun began to set. The round trip was about 4.5 miles. The Maha’ulepu Heritage Trail at Shipwreck Beach is a hidden gem, offering 2 miles of…

Me with all my friends on the raft! The driver was very fun and had a great aux. I booked through Nā Pali Coast Rafting Tours | Kauai Sea Tours and chose the 5.5 hour raft tour experience. I experienced some seasickness, but luckily someone onboard had Dramamine. The swell was too…

A local tip led me to Kamokila Kayaks. I arranged a rental with Benjamin, who made the process incredibly easy. He personally delivered the kayaks and life jackets to the Wailua River and picked them up at a designated time. It was a hassle-free experience. If you’re considering a kayak…