Bridal Series- Destination Kauai

Kauai will always have a place in my heart, and I’m so excited to write this travel post all about the Garden Island!  Whether you are planning a wedding, honeymoon, or just a vacation, there are so many amazing things to experience!  Being born and raised on Kauai, I have to admit that I never realized how much the island has to offer.  But now, whenever I go back home to visit, I cherish every moment I’m there.  Here are just a few of my favorite things about Kauai!

• ADVENTURING
  • Sailing on a catamaran or zodiak to the Na Pali Coast to see the majestic cliffs!  Captain Andy’s is a great company to take you there.  You may even be lucky enough to see dolphins swimming along.
  • Hiking- Sleeping Giant,  there are many trails along Koke’e State Park on the way to see Waimea Canyon, and the infamous Kalalau trail.
  • Tubing through the mountains with Kauai Backcountry Adventures
• EATING -Honestly there are so many places that I love to eat on Kauai that I’m just going to list some of the ones I can think of!
  • Deli and Bread Connection, Hamura Saimin, Kalaheo Coffee, Brick Oven Pizza, Ono Char Burger, Keoki’s Paradise, Little Fish Coffee, Mermaid Cafe, Jo-Jo’s Shave Ice, The Fresh Shave, Lapperts Ice Cream.  There’s also some food that I crave that I can only get on Kauai- fresh Kululo, freshly made taro chips from Hanapepe, Chili Pepper Chicken in Hanalei, Flying Saucers at a Bon Dance, Chocolate Opihi from Kauai Chocolate Company, a box lunch from Po’s, Roast pork plate from KJ’s lunch wagon, and Lilikoi chiffon pie from Hamura’s!  Can’t miss it!
• RELAXING
  • Take a scenic drive all the way to the end of the North Shore,
  • beaches- Polihale, Lydgate Beach Park, Poipu Beach, Anini Beach.
  • Go to a Rum Tasting at Koloa Rum Company, bike along the Ke Ala He Makalae Path for some scenic views.
  • Stroll through a farmers market to taste some local goods and pick up some unique souvenirs.
  • Check out Old Hanapepe Town for its quirky and unique vibe, cute shops and great eats!

 

Hope you all enjoyed my little guide for Kauai!  Kauai truly is a magical place and I feel so lucky to have grown up on the island.

 

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