Other than the almost indescribable scenery, one thing from the trip that will stick with me was the comment from our pilot Captain Jimmy that Kauai is the perfect antidote to the frantic pace of life.
An island vacation is the perfect way to leave the everyday stress of urban life behind -- but you don't have to head halfway around the world to Fiji...
No matter where you're traveling from, Hawaii is a long haul. So when you find the time and money to make the epic trip, you'll want the ultimate insider's guide to the must-see spots in the island chain.
Called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Waimea Canyon is a stunning spot to have a picnic or go for a hike. And if you continue on to the end of the road you'll find postcard-worthy views of the Na Pali Coast.
Of all the hikes on Kauai, the 11-mile Kalalau Trail is undoubtedly the most popular -- so much so that advance reservations are always required.
All in all, the St Regis is a lovely horizontal ivory tower isolated on the tip of Princeville. I leave Kauai always wanting more.
Stock up on bottled water, canned peas, batteries and firewood! It's the perfect Perfect Storm!
Beets are the triple homicides of the vegetable kingdom: Everyone avoids them because of the messy red stains. But beets are my almost-favorite vegetable, trailing only Brussels sprouts (the Elephant Men of the vegetable kingdom) and a spinachy green known as pigweed.
Hanalei Bay is a massive cove on the North side of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, well known for surfing in the wintertime.
We've already waxed poetic about our love of all beach hotels. Now we've done the research for you and found six of the greatest hotel beaches around the globe.
I think of a destination wedding as a genuine excuse to blow my travel budget -- and see the stunningly beautiful Na Pali Coast at the same time.
PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY, Hawaii -- A sailor participating in a beach cleanup in Hawaii found a message in bottle that had been dropped in the o...
NAWILIWILI, Hawaii (AP) -- A Maui man has completed the first-ever 300-mile crossing from the Big Island to Kauai aboard a stand-up paddleboard. Ba...
Just got back from a vacation in Kauai, Hawaii, which is about as different from NYC as one can get. For one thing, I sleep so much better in NYC! That's right, you heard me correctly.
If we Americans fail to preserve and restore our only tropical ecosystems, can we continue to lecture the Brazils and Borneos of the world about the importance of saving theirs?
We must keep an open heart and not shut down and ignore the suffering of our fellow human beings in Japan. If we can offer our practice, service, or generosity to the victims then we no longer need to feel disempowered.
Reading The Woman in White is not unlike being in a cage surrounded by sharks, if you could somehow eat crème brulee at the same time. It is exquisitely uncomfortable.
From its modest beginnings, the Smith's Fern Grotto Wailua River Cruise has flourished to a fleet of 12 open-air river boats, and a 30-acre botanical and cultural garden homing a colorful luau.
"Kauai is the place for outdoor activities," declares Eric, our guide, as we kayak up the Hule'ia River where we will hike through the woods toward Kipu Ranch, hidden waterfalls, and our special swimming hole.
Bored of the same old trip? Looking for a little bit of adventure? Need an excuse to go back to the gym? Take a hike, literally! Here at HuffPost Trav...
Having two Ironman Triathlon World Championship races in my recent past didn't mean I could hike all 22 miles of the Na Pali Coast to remote Kalalau Beach and back in one day.
