Kauai Travel Stories

Mar 18, 2022 • 6 min read

Our recommended itineraries cover the best hikes, beaches, restaurants and more of Kaua‘i for anyone interested in this beautiful place.

Mar 18, 2022 • 8 min read

From some of the world’s best beaches to lively farmers markets, there’s a lot you can do and experience in Kauaʻi without spending a cent.

Mar 10, 2022 • 8 min read

From the magical shores of Hanalei Bay to stunning sunsets at Polihale, Kauaʻi boasts some of the world's best beaches. Here's our pick of the sands.

Feb 21, 2022 • 8 min read

Getting around Kauaʻi without a car can be tricky, but these options can make your trip more seamless.

Feb 15, 2022 • 10 min read

From a casual coastal walk to an alpine-swamp stroll to an epic trek along the Na Pali Coast, Kauaʻi offers a range of trails with unforgettable views.

Aug 6, 2019 • 5 min read

If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, you’re not alone. The remote archipelago in the Pacific receives flights and ships full of tourists every day –…

May 18, 2016 • 6 min read

Few destinations bring to mind visions of paradise like Kaua‘i: spires of emerald mountains, miles of jungle trails fringed with dew-glistened orchids,…

Sep 4, 2015 • 5 min read

Plenty of starry-eyed couples head to Hawaii because they’re ‘Getting Maui’d’. But for honeymooners and romantics, the top pick for a tropical getaway…

Jun 5, 2015 • 5 min read

With nearly every climactic zone on Earth, months of amenable weather and landscapes of rugged beauty, the Hawaiian Islands have long caught Hollywood…

Apr 23, 2015 • 5 min read

Lonely Planet writer Andy Murdock takes his kids to the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi for some outdoor adventures. After playing botanist in Limahuli Garden,…

Sep 19, 2012 • 5 min read

Crisscrossed by centuries-old footpaths once trod by Hawaiian royalty, Kaua‘i is an unbeatable choice for hikers, especially first-time visitors to Hawaii…