Kauai, Hawaii

Welcome to Paradise

This was my third Hawaiian Island visit but my first time visiting Kauai. While Maui is still my favorite island for a lot of reasons, Kauai really does hold its own. It’s definitely the island for adventureers.

Hawaii’s oldest and most northern island, it gets its nickname “Garden Island” for obvious reasons. Most of its waterfalls, rainforest and hiking trails are accessible only by sea or air.

We stayed in a beautiful Airbnb in Princeville, on the North shore, home to Kauai’s rugged mountains, tar fields and sea cliffs.

The Best Beaches

When I tell you, we stalked the entire perimeter of the island, we truly did. From beginning to end, Kauai’s main highway is peppered with some of the most beautiful beaches you’ve ever seen. Our favs were Poipu Beach (South shore) and Ke’e Beach (North shore)

Island of Adventure

Kauai Island is the place for adventure lovers, that is for sure. From hiking to kayaking, helicopter rides, surfing, snorkeling and more, you will never tire of things to do.

Our favorite excursion was a kayak along the Wailua River with a hike to Sacred Falls.

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