Merrie Monarch 2013
It’s Merrie Monarch Festival week on the island of Hawai’i. This year celebrates the 50th anniversary. The annual festival is held to perpetuate, preserve and promote the art of hula and Hawaiian...
View ArticleSpouting Horn
One of the most legendary spots on the south side of Kaua’i is Spouting Horn. This magnificent blowhole is quite the spectacle when the Poipu surf gets big (the Hawaiian word Poipu translates to...
View ArticlePolihale Beach Kauai
Polihale is the westernmost accessible beach on Kaua’i. Stretching several miles long, this beach offers plenty of warm sandy space to tan and play! There’s also excellent kayaking, fishing from the...
View ArticleKukuiula: A name in a nutshell
Kukui‘ula comes from two words: kukui, or candlenut, and ‘ula, red glow. The kukui is never far away here – Kukui‘ula greeter Teva wears his kukui nut lei almost every day – and a smile that lights up...
View ArticleKauai’s Best Hiking – Kalalau Trail
Kalalau Trail While the south side of Kauai offers incredible beaches, shopping and dining at The Shops at Kukui’ula, the north shore also holds its special share of wonders. A few of them being its...
View ArticleHanapepe Art Night
Hanapepe Art Night Hanapepe (literally translating to “crushed bay” in Hawaiian, due to landslides in the area) is a small town on the western side of Kauai. One scenic drive away from the south, this...
View ArticleKauai’s Best Up-and-Coming Food Trucks
Food is a huge part of living on Kauai. From Kalua pulled pork to fresh ahi poke, every bite offers you a better understanding of what the island (and it’s people) are truly about. While there are a...
View ArticleWhere To Find The Best Drinks on Kaua’i
Kauai is a romantic place, filled with breathtaking sights, delicious food and a constantly evolving drink menu. From locally grown coffee and fresh juice to savory wine and tropical cocktails, we’ve...
View ArticleHawaiian Words Everyone Should Know Before Buying A Home On Kauai
The Garden Island of Kauai, as well as the rest of the islands, has a local language all its own. A form of “Pidgin” English (pronounced pid-jin) and old Hawaiian, can be heard across the island....
View ArticleThe Juice Bar
Caroline and Jamie have been busy harvesting herbs, fruits and vegetables from our farm, while fine tuning their recipes, and the Juice Bar at Kukuiula is now open. The welcome drinks, teas and...
View ArticleWhy we love Kauai
Waving to friends as you pass on the highway or talking story when you see your neighbor in the grocery store are parts of the charming everyday life on Kauai, long since forgotten in busy cities....
View ArticleKukuiula: A name in a nutshell
Kukui‘ula comes from two words: kukui, or candlenut, and ‘ula, red glow. The kukui is never far away here – Kukui‘ula greeter Teva wears his kukui nut lei almost every day – and a smile that lights up...
View ArticleKauai’s Best Hiking – Kalalau Trail
Kalalau Trail While the south side of Kauai offers incredible beaches, shopping and dining at The Shops at Kukui’ula, the north shore also holds its special share of wonders. A few of them being its...
View ArticleHanapepe Art Night
Hanapepe Art Night Hanapepe (literally translating to “crushed bay” in Hawaiian, due to landslides in the area) is a small town on the western side of Kauai. One scenic drive away from the south, this...
View ArticleKauai’s Best Up-and-Coming Food Trucks
Food is a huge part of living on Kauai. From Kalua pulled pork to fresh ahi poke, every bite offers you a better understanding of what the island (and it’s people) are truly about. While there are a...
View ArticleWhere To Find The Best Drinks on Kaua’i
Kauai is a romantic place, filled with breathtaking sights, delicious food and a constantly evolving drink menu. From locally grown coffee and fresh juice to savory wine and tropical cocktails, we’ve...
View ArticleHawaiian Words Everyone Should Know Before Buying A Home On Kauai
The Garden Island of Kauai, as well as the rest of the islands, has a local language all its own. A form of “Pidgin” English (pronounced pid-jin) and old Hawaiian, can be heard across the island....
View ArticleThe Juice Bar
Caroline and Jamie have been busy harvesting herbs, fruits and vegetables from our farm, while fine tuning their recipes, and the Juice Bar at Kukuiula is now open. The welcome drinks, teas and...
View ArticleWhy we love Kauai
Waving to friends as you pass on the highway or talking story when you see your neighbor in the grocery store are parts of the charming everyday life on Kauai, long since forgotten in busy cities....
View ArticleShave Ice: Hawaii’s Favorite Summer Treat
Summer is right around the corner and that means long sun-filled beach days, twilight hours on the golf course, and sweet treats to stay cool – namely Shave Ice. The origin of shave ice dates back to...
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