Entries tagged 'North Shore of Kauai'
Prince Course Tops Hawaii "Golf Digest" Ratings Again: #20 Among U.S. Courses
In the new 2008/2009 rankings of Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play," directory, The Prince Golf Course on Kauai’s north shore (in the Princeville Resort) received the only five-star rating in Hawaii i The directory ranks golf courses around the...
Best Beaches for Kids in Hawaii: Anini Beach, Kauai
Here's one of my favorite beaches in the islands for kids. Shallow waters in the near shore area, clear and cool, sandy bottoms are nice on the footsies. The far side of the beach is pretty much isolated with...
Microsoft Mobile Post : Princeville Westin Room Preview
This post is sponsored by Microsoft Mobile. You see the icon, you know I'm not at my desk. Microsoft Mobile lets you post on the go. Thanks, guys. Here's another pic from my recent trip to Kauai. I stayed...
Microsoft Mobile Post from Kauai: Anini Beach Reverie
This is a mobile post sponsored by Microsoft. When you see the icon, you know I'm posting amok. Anyway, today am coming at you from Anini Beach on the magical island of Kauai. Anini is one of a number...
Microsoft Mobile Post from Kauai: Princeville Report Renovations
And here's the after image. This is what the rooms will look like at the Princeville after all is said and done. They will also have LCDs in the bathrooms, which is much for my taste but whatever. At...
Microsoft Mobile Post from Kauai: Princeville Resort Makeover
This post is underwritten by Microsoft, which took me this time to the Garden Isle of Kauai and the paradisical little town of Hanalei. Here's a treat for Hawaii hotel freaks -- a before and after series. Here's the...
National Geographic Kalalau Article Is Dumb: Sez Kauai's Hiking Blogger
And I totally agree with him. This article is beyond predictable, beyond trite. I have no idea why National Geo would pay megabucks to get this sort of tripe but hey, it's a plum gig. Here's what Andy has to...
Hawaii Surf Spot Tour: Hanalei Bay
This is the home break of Andy Irons, perhaps the greatest contest surfer in the world today. It's also a legendary spot on Kauai. The footage here is of a smallish day when the wave looks mellow. It's really...
Hawaii Hotels: Princeville to Get Major Renovation, Reflagging
The view from the lobby at the Princeville Resort is perhaps one of the most iconic in Hawaii, with the broad crescent of Hanalei Bay unfurling and waterfall-flecked Mount Waialeale in the distance. The rooms, on the other hand, have,...
Hawaii Beaches: Hideaways Beach, Kauai Secret
This little-known and lightly visited beach sits just below Princeville Hotel and has the Hawaiian name Pali Ke Kua. The trail access to the beach is located just before the Princeville Hotel gatehouse running alongside the tennis courts of...
Bar Acuda -- Grrrreat Food in Hanalei
I'd been hearing rumors about a great new place to eat in Hanalei for six months now. Something about tapas, which seemed incongruous as Hanalei is the ultimate country town. Not to say unsophisticated but, rather, the peeps sack out...
Hawaii Honeymoon Helper: More North Shore of Kauai Info
After a brief hiatus, the Hawaiirama Honeymoon Helper is back. Send all queries to honeymoon at hawaiirama.com and we'll try to post an answer pronto. From Sarah: "My husband and I are spending Dec 1-7 in Kauai for our...
