ALEKONA KAUAI Blog

Kaua‘i’s volcanoes have long been dormant, but Mount Waialeale on Kaua‘i sees plenty of flowing each year that has nothing to do with lava. The name Waialeale, meaning “rippling water or overflowing” water in Hawaiian, is inherently accurate, with over 600 inches of rain per year and is known to be one of the wettest spots on earth. It also gets more than five times the amount of rainfall of...

Every savvy traveler knows that the best way to get an authentic experience in a destination is to go where the locals go and eat what the locals eat.  Staying in a vacation rental over a traditional hotel has made living like a local on Kauai even more accessible. Kauai residents love to eat.  Back in the plantation days, the Japanese, Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese and Hawaiian workers would gather...

What do rainbows and shave ice have in common? They both are vibrant color and can be enjoyed daily on Kauai. Popular among locals and visitors, there are likely thousands of varieties that can be created by mixing flavors and toppings, creating a one-of-a-kind treat that is specifically tailored to your own taste buds. Compared often to the widely well-known snow cone of the continental US, the difference is that...

Let’s be real – planning a vacation takes a lot of time and effort.  Alekona Kauai’s private concierge and vacation planning services are exactly what you need for an effortless vacation.  With custom itineraries designed around your interests and desired activity level, your personal vacation planner will listen to your travel aspirations and tailor your trip accordingly. Alekona Kauai’s concierge works with only the most reputable, professional and skilled vendors,...

The essence of Hawai‘i can be found in a luxury oceanfront vacation rental on Kauai.  Balmy sea breezes, the smell of refreshing salt air and the sound of waves crashing outside of your bedroom window are only a few of the reasons why an oceanfront vacation home should be your first choice for accommodations. On an island with vastly different weather patterns, there are many options of where to stay...

Kauai’s luxury vacation rentals are a natural complement to the island’s utopic garden-like beauty. Well-appointed, state-of-the-art custom built homes are available from the north to the south shore, all offering a different style of island living. Kauai’s natural topography offers many different types of retreats, from a hidden jungle villa to an estate situated on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Or go for a quick stroll from your front...

So you want to vacation on Kauai? It’s easy to make a checklist of everything you want to do – snorkel Kauai’s vibrant coral reefs, go for a swim under a cascading waterfall, spend hours engrossed in a delicious novel on a secluded white sand beach, sip fresh coconut water while snacking on locally grown sugarloaf pineapple – the possibilities are endless. Choosing where to stay is not so easy....

A little known secret is that many local products that are used in Kauai’s restaurants can also be found in the grocery stores as well.  Between small mom and pop stores and health food markets offering the latest gourmet, gluten free and organic products, the sunny south shore has you covered.