The most exotic of USA states, seemingly a world away, Hawaii is always worth a visit. With multiple islands each offering a different experience there is something to choose for everyone – Oahu for Honolulu with its interesting museums and the only royal palace in the USA, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor, Kauai for nature, Big Island for solitude (as much as possible on an island) and national parks and Maui for a mix of nature and beaches.
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Hawaii Trips
- Exploring Kapaa under the threat of rain
In the afternoon given the threat of rain we retreat to Kapaa to eat and explore shops where we can easily hide when the rain picks up - Wailua River State Park
Escaping the rain we explore the Wailua River State Park with an interesting heiau and historic cemetery - Kauai Arboretum
Our exploration of the Arboretum is cut short by heavy rain which forces us back towards lower altitudes - Poliahu Park after early lunch at the mall
After an early lunch at the mall we drive towards the arboretum stopping at Poliahu Park and Opaeka’a Falls on the way - Lydgate Beach Park and Coco Palms ruins
In the afternoon we take our last opportunity to snorkel and enjoy the water at Lydgate Beach Park - Kealia beach and lunch in Kapaa
After a lot of birdwatching we fortify ourselves with juices and a food truck lunch while exploring beaches and shopping at pop up stores - Kilauea Point NWR, a birder’s paradise
Today we start with a birder’s paradise Kilauea Point NWR which is open by reservation only and worth a visit even if just to see albatrosses flying around you - Haena State Park
Haena State Park and especially Kalalau Trail are major attractions in Kauai with some great views and beaches if you hike far enough - Evening in Wailua
We spend the evening exploring the beaches around our new hotel and the extensive dining options - Kilohana, a plantation with a rum distillery
Another stop on the way to the new hotel is at Kilohana to visit the galleries and the shops and to buy some souvenir rum and chocolate - Kauai Museum
While moving from hotel to hotel we stop to visit the interesting Kauai museum to better understand the history of this region - Paipu Beach, the place to see seals and turtles
We end the day at Paipu Beach enjoying the water and the wildlife including a turtle and a seal - Koloa Heritage Trail
After lunch we explore the Koloa Heritage Trail with sleepy towns and impressive blowholes - Shipwreck Beach
In the morning we explore Shipwreck Beach and the trails following the shore for some great views of turtles and the cliffs - Waimea Canyon State Park
Descending from Pihea Trailhead we stop at overlooks throughout Waimea State Park and outside it to enjoy the great views, flora and fauna - Pihea Trail – highlight of Kauai
One of the highlights of Kauai is the Pihea trail we explore today while trying to avoid rain and mud and failing miserably - Afternoon bath at Salt Pond Beach
We end a day with a beach and bath visit to Salt Pond Beach and then a dinner at a nearby complex - Hanapepe, the art capital of Kauai
We spend a couple hours in Hanapepe, the art capital of Kauai, buying souvenirs, exploring the downtown area and crossing hanging bridges - The gems of Glass Beach
We make a short stop at the Glass Beach to look for polished glass and colorful fish - Sipping Coffee at Kauai Coffee estate
We could not resist a stop at Kauai Coffee to explore the plantation and buy some coffee for home - Russian Fort Elizabeth
The next stop is Russian Fort Elizabeth established to provide a foothold for Russia in Hawaii at least for a short while - A few hours in Waimea Town
In the morning we explore Waimea town near our resort buying a few souvenirs and exploring the historic Waimea Pier - Exploring the beaches of Polihale State Park
We end the day at Polihale State Park exploring the beaches and the cliffs at the end of the road and a nice dinner afterwards - Looking for birds at Kawai’ele Waterbird Sanctuary
The first stop after we exit the resort is at Kawai’ele Waterbird Sanctuary to explore the trails and find some native birds - Arriving at Waimea Plantation Cottages
After arriving late the previous night at our accomodation we explore the beautiful grounds in the morning finding lots of exciting birds