The southern side of the Big Island includes the Ka’u and Puna regions. The slopes of Kilauea and Mauna Loa have always provided good agricultural land. The land has been changed and renewed by lava flows and tsunamis. The Ka’u and Puna regions are beautiful countryside to visit. Attractions As of March 2021, Kilauea has been…
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Wailua River, Kaua’i boat tour and luau
The east side of Kaua’i has the mouth of the beautiful Wailua River. Take a river trip to see Wailua Falls, Fern Grotto, and the Smith Family Luau! The Wailua River mouth is on the east side of Kaua’i, between Lihue and Kapa’a. It’s a gorgeous river and accounts for many of the natural wonders…
Kauaʻi Shores Hotel and Lava Lava Beach Club
The Kauaʻi Shores Hotel is a great place to stay when visiting Kauaʻi. They are host to one of my favorite restaurants, the Lava Lava Beach Club! The Kauaʻi Shores Hotel is on the Royal Coconut Coast near Lihue and Kapaʻa on the east shore. The hotel has been renovated with happy colors with different…
Sea Life Park Hawaii marine animal park
Sea Life Park Hawaii is in a fantastic location on the windward side of Oahu in Waimānalo. Visitors can learn more about marine mammals, fish and reptiles, and birds. The views of Mānana Island and Makapu’u Point lighthouse are worth the visit. The park was created in 1964 by Tap Pryor and his then-wife Karen…
Merriman’s Fish House fine food south shore Kaua’i
Merriman’s Fish House on Kaua’i is a great example of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Hawaii’s own unique melding of ethnic flavors. With the leadership of great chefs, Hawaii Regional Cuisine was formalized in 1991. Twelve chefs met in Maui, agreed that dining in Hawaii could be more than continental or French haute cuisine, and the rest…