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My cousin Sharon made her first trip to the Garden Isle recently. After months of planning and anticipation, the time to see this beautiful island arrived. I have to say she had the luck of the Irish going for her. She and her boyfriend Scott went hiking on the Na Pali Coast and here’s what they saw. […]
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My cousin Sharon recently took her first-ever trip to Hawai‘i. They were smart and took in all the big attractions which, in Kaua‘i’s case are mostly natural. Helicopter tours are a must on a trip to the Garden Isle and here’s one of the big reasons why—the Na Pali Coast. With cliffs that rise straight up […]
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Everyone who’s heard of the Road to Hana has the same impression. Terrific view, awful road. It’s not that the road itself is bad, it’s that it winds along the coast of Maui and sometimes drops down to one lane. When we went on a tour, our bus came nose to nose with a local […]
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If you take the Road to Hana tour, the Keanae Peninsula view will be an early stop. In addition to there being good facilities, this large park offers a huge grass area to walk or relax—assuming you’re not on a tour and pressed for time. If you don’t get to go, I hope you enjoy this […]
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On Kauai’s north shore lies Anini Beach. The road paralleling the beach (Anini Beach Road) is more than a mile long and turns to dirt partway along the road. If you continue past the pavement along the dirt, there are homes on the mauka (mountain) side of the road. When I saw this place, it […]
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The Kauai coastline near Spouting Horn is a remarkable landscape. I’m always in awe of the way the ocean waves roll in and crash against the lava rock. This endless rhythm of white crashing surf punctuated by silence can create an almost zen-like experience for those who are patient. The legend of Spouting Horn Those […]
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One of the things we loved most about our former condo at Kauai Beach Villas was the landscaping. The grounds were lush and green throughout the year. In addition to beauties such as Hawaiian ginger, we had stately palms, a variety of low-growing bushes, plumeria, and much more surrounded peaceful lagoons. The variety in the […]
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After making the drive from the west side of Kaua‘i to Koke‘e Park, it only makes sense to go to the end of the road. There could be almost white-out conditions, which can happen when the Kokee Park clouds roll in. Of course, even those conditions can be incredible. Not that long ago, the road […]
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Last week’s photo showed off the Pineapple Dump since the improvements made several years ago. This week, we’re going a little further along the walking path to a spot where there’s a great lookout, complete with a terrific Kauai coastal view, a picnic bench, and delightful trade winds. By the way, look at those Heliotrope trees along the […]
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I’ve done posts before about Kauai’s Pineapple Dump. One of the things I’ve never shown, however, are the Pineapple Dump improvements. Years ago, the surrounding area wasn’t much. A dirt path veered off of the walking/bike path. A chain link fence separated the intrepid from a jump into the ocean. And, there were no signs to […]
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Big Island coastline from the air During our 2017 trip to the Big Island, we decided it was time we took a helicopter ride to see Kilauea. Along the way, we saw some spectacular sights. Right out of the gate, we saw this fabulous view of the Big Island coastline. As you can see, it […]
