Tag Archive: Kauai Trailblazer

Top Hiking Trails and Beaches in Hawaii for 2025

As the year ends, let the beauty and unparalleled adventure of the Hawaiian Islands serve as a catalyst for reflection. From the tranquility of its beaches to the breathtaking hikes through lush rainforests,… Continue reading

Finding Tranquility on Hawaiian Hike-To Beaches

Given the herd mentality of tourism, it’s hard to believe that visitors can still find solitude on Hawaiian beaches. This is especially true on Maui, where a “monkey see, Maui do” behavior means… Continue reading

HAWAII: WHOSE BEACH IS IT, ANYWAY?

All beaches in Hawaii are public. Put a big asterisk here. About 80 percent of the beaches in the islands are easily reached, but for many other gems getting to the beach can… Continue reading

WILDERNESS AND LUXURY GO HAND-IN-HAND ON KAUA’I’S SOUTH SHORE

Kauai Trailblazer has the details for the island’s south coast, all its nooks and crannies. Information is laid out in a way that makes adventuring a breeze.

Kauai’s Silver Falls Ranch is Horsey Heaven

Although the first rodeo champs in the America were Hawaiians, horseback riding is not among the postcard images normally associated with the Islands. But it should be. If you like riding horses, or… Continue reading

When Mother Nature is a spoilsport, head for Poipu Beach on Kauai

Rain can put a damper on your Kauai vacation, but you can (almost) always find sunshine and blue skies on the arid south coast—at the resort strip of Poipu Beach. But Poipu is… Continue reading

This is why Kauai is called the Garden Island

All the Islands have lush pockets, but Kauai—the farthest north and by far the oldest—is entirely a green landscape, with jungled ridges cleaved by streams that open to verdant fields.  This vista of… Continue reading

Foodie Alert: Bring Kauai home from your vacation

Selfies and snapshots make for good memories, but for a more internal impact, try eating island-grown goodness during your visit—your body will be beaming with Hawaii for days. There are outdoor markets daily… Continue reading