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Hideaway Beach in Princeville, Kauai
I’m almost embarrassed to admit this… we’ve stayed on the north shore of Kauai multiple times now, and somehow totally missed Hideaway Beach every single visit. It wasn’t until a few nights into this last trip—while chatting with a handful of people in the hot tub—when we heard it mentioned over and over. Everyone kept saying, “Oh, you haven’t been yet? You have to go.” So of course, we had to go. And wow—why did no one grab us by the shoulders and make us go sooner? It was literally just steps away from our resort, and yet it felt like a completely different island. A Beach That Looks Straight…
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Kayaking to Secret Falls in Kauai: What to Know
Last time we went to Kauai, we had so much fun chasing waterfalls. We hiked to Ho’opi’i Falls (which we loved so much, we did it again on this most recent trip) and Makaleha Falls. This time, I wanted to see something new, so we did the kayak and hike to the Secret Falls in Kauai. If you’re looking for one of the most memorable things to do in Kauai—something that blends adventure, jaw-dropping scenery, and just the right amount of chaos that comes with traveling with kids—then a trip to Secret Falls (Uluwehi Falls) needs to be on your Kauai itinerary. Why Secret Falls in Kauai Is Worth the…
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Ultimate 6-Day Kauai Family Itinerary
For Thanksgiving this year, we really tried to rally our relatives for a Kauai family vacation for Thanksgiving. Let’s eat our turkey in Kauai! They agreed and we booked our room. Then one by one, they started to flake. S,o we changed things up a bit. We decided to make our lives 10X harder by going to Kauai for 6 nights BEFORE Thanksgiving and then flying to Spokane. That way, we could still be with family (my husband’s side) for the holiday. What’s worse than packing for a family of 5? Packing for 80-degree weather followed by 28-degree weather all in one trip. But we did it. And it was…
