May 2026

Hawaii tourism faces headwinds: what modest 2026 growth means for Kauai stays

Adventure Activities

Na Pali Coast by zodiac: the sea caves larger boats will never reach

Coco Palms: expired permits, a petition, and Kauai's most famous ruin deferred to 2028

Where to stay in Kauai: a coast-by-coast guide for first-time visitors

Culinary Trends

From taro field to tableside: how Kauai's chefs cook from the land up

After the Kona Low: where Kauai's trails and beaches stand now

Luxury Travel Ideas

The quiet luxury of doing less: why the best Kauai stay is the unhurried one

Kauai visitors up 7%, spending hits USD 253 million: what the February surge reveals

Waimea Canyon beyond the lookout: three hikes that earn the panorama

A spa lover's map of Kauai: from Anara to the North Shore healing rooms

Oceanfront Hotels

Summer 2026 in Kauai: new openings, seasonal rates, and what to book now

Adventure Activities

Mountain tubing Kauai's old sugar canals: the adventure nobody expects

Cultural Touchpoints

Taro, turmeric, and the quiet revolution regrowing Kauai's food identity

Historical Landmarks

The Wailua Heritage Trail: walking where Hawaiian ali'i once ruled

The secret beaches of Kauai that most visitors drive right past

Exclusive Resorts

Luxury hotels in Kauai: an insider's guide to the Garden Isle's finest

Beyond the luau: where to find authentic Hawaiian food on Kauai

Sustainable Luxury

Regenerative luxury: how Kauai's hotels are learning to give more than they take

Exclusive Resorts

Playing the Ocean Course at Hokuala: Jack Nicklaus's Kauai masterwork

Solo in Kauai: a week of hiking, ocean swims, and quiet self-discovery