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Showing posts with label fun things to do on Kauai. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun things to do on Kauai. Show all posts

Friday, September 21, 2012

Tours and hotels on Kauai

As a resident of Hawaii I get asked all the time, “where do you go on vacation?” The answer varies depending on the resident, but for me I normally enjoy my time relaxing on the beach somewhere here in Hawaii. Last week I had the privilege to be invited on the Kauai Visitor Bureau Master Specialist Program. This invitation only event is limited to a select few travel professionals from around the United States.

We started our trip by enjoying the beautiful sunset by the pool at the Courtyard Marriott in Kapaa. In addtion to this property being a great value it also has a wonderful pool, clean and comfortable rooms, and air conditioning!!! Many properties on the island of Kauai do not have a/c. You will find a/c mostly in deluxe or luxury properties such as the Grand Hyatt.

I have been to Kauai many times over the years, but this trip was a mixture of business and pleasure. Not only did we scout out great hotels and condos on the island, but we also experienced some the best tours Kauai has to offer.


Our tours ranged from the relaxing river boat tour with the Smith’s Fern Grotto, to the exciting mountain tubing with Kauai.


Mountain tubing is really fun for all ages. This ditch and tunnel system once irrigated vast sugar crops and has been unused since sugar was taken out of production in 2000. This water system runs through some of the most beautiful lush and remote land on the island of Kauai. The waters originate near the top of Mount Wai’ale’ale, one of the wettest spots in the world. These ditches were hand-dug by plantation workers over a century ago.


We also went on a fantastic dinner cruise off the Na Pali Coast line. This rugged coast line is an amazing sight of endless shades of green! The night I did this trip we had dolphins swimming right next to the boat. Just a side note. This trip is not for the folks who get sea sick. As the waters can get rough due to the winds and seas.


Kauai is full of fun things to do, or just relax and do nothing at all! Kauai is also known for her beautiful spas. Enjoy your romantic honeymoon on Kauai getting a couple massage, listening to a waterfall as colorful Koi fish swim by.

For a quote on your vacation to Hawaii contact the experts at  Travel to Maui http://www.traveltomaui.net HVCB Member

Kauai the island of Discovery. Written by Marie Glodt Hawaii Destination Specialist and Kauai Master certified with the Hawaii Visitor Bureau and travel agent at Travel to Maui located in Hawaii.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Kauai Festivals



Kauai Festivals

Written by Marie Glodt from Travel to Maui

Planning a trip to Kauai and looking for more information about things to do and places to see in Hawaii?

One of the many services we offer our clients is a sneak peak of "fun things to do" and the "interesting things to see" while they are here in the islands.

September 2010:

9/5 Kauai Marathon 6 am-1pm• Outdoor Event
• Beer Garden
• Hula
• Live Entertainment
• Live Music
• Sports
For more information call Bob Craver (808) 283-2078


9/10-9/11 Cultural Festival in Waimea at the Waimea Plantation Cottages.
• Indoor Event
• Hawaiian Culture
• Hula
Call Carol Yotsuda (808) 245-2733


October 2010

10/1 Pow Wow Concert 7-10pm
• Free or small fee

Contact Dale Jacobs (808) 828-1294
http://www.kauaipowwow.com

10/2 Hoe Down for Hope. Benefiting the American Cancer Society.
• Live Entertainment
• Dancing
• Silent auction & more
• Prices starting at $100.00 per person.
Contact Lani Yukimura for more details at (808) 639-0688 http://www.hoedownforhope.org


November 2010

11/14 Slack Key Concert 12-6pm at Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
• Free
• Food
• Crafters
• Exhibits

Contact Milton Lau (808) 226-2697 http://www.slackkeyfestival.com/

11/14 Garden Island Range & Food Festival 11am-2pm
• Featuring local produce and meats raised here in the islands.
• Live music
• Games
• Food booths
• Local products

Contact Barabara Bennett (808) 338-0111 http://www.kauaifoodfestival.com/

11/21 TriKauai Sprint Triathlon

• 5K walk/run
• Poipu Beach Park
Brian Curll 808-635-6311


December 2010

12/3 Crafts fair and lights on parade 10am-9pm
• Free
• Bake sale
• Crafts
• Food booths
Contact Chris Faye for more information at 808-245-6931

12/4 Festival of Lights 12/4-12/26• The 2010 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS at the Kauai Historic County Building Park on Rice Street.
• Free
Elizabeth Freeman: (808) 639-8564 http://www.kauaifestivaloflights.com/

12/18 Audobon Christmas Bird Count 8am-12pm Join the Koke'e Museum and volunteer for the annual Christmas bird count.
• Trek into some of the most botanically-rich areas of the island and enjoy the opportunity to see Kauai's native birds.
• Free

For more information call Michelle: (808) 335-9975

12/31 New Years Eve Fireworks on Kauai 10:00-10:30pm• Outdoor Event at Poipu Beach
• Fireworks
Contact Jody (808) 742-7444


For more information on Kauai Festivals please contact http://www.kauaifestivals.com/


Looking for a travel package to Kauai, Maui, Hawaii, Oahu, or Lanai? Please contact the Hawaiian Destination Specialists at Travel to Maui www.traveltomaui.net


This information was current at time of publishing and is subject to change without notice.

photo credit to Grand Hyatt Kauai