We don’t often build blog posts with the goal of inciting tears, but this time we went for it. We found 12 of our favorite photos of Kauai that will make you cry, drool, or frantically buy a plane ticket. If you’re already on your way here, use this to make your friends jealous.
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While this may be an accurate vision of the islands’ sublime shores, few realize that Hawaii is also home to a rainbow of vibrant-hued beaches. Plan to be dazzled by these surreal spots:
Papakolea Beach—a cove tucked into pastureland on the Big Island’s southernmost tip—is world-renowned for a reason: it’s one of four beaches on the planet that possesses green sand, sharing the distinction only with Norway, Guam and the Galapagos Islands.
This colossal stretch of land encompasses two of the world’s most active volcanoes, rare flora and fauna, and exquisite volcanic terrain.
Most luaus across the Hawaiian Islands have reopened with new protocols and pricing. We’re in close contact with every luau and will keep you updated here.
Marriott Luau (Te Au Moana) – WIDE OPEN! This and Sheraton are your best bets to get seats over the next few months. They will sell out QUICK! Preferred Ohana Seating is now available for Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 4:30pm for July and August. With distancing and fewer tables, they’re only selling the premium seats at $225 and $155 for children (5 and under are free.) This will sell out quickly, so if you’re looking to book a luau in that time period, do it now!
Sheraton Luau (Maui Nui Luau) – WIDE OPEN! Now booking for July and August. Mondays and Wednesdays only with additional shows to be added as demand warrants. Like all luaus, family seating (private table) and half the tables necessitates their raising the price to $180 per adult (ages 13+) and $105 per child (ages 6-12) and toddlers 0-5 are free.
Andaz Luau (The Feast at Mokapu) – OPEN NOW WITH AVAILABILITY! Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 4:30-8pm. Due to their having to distance tables, fewer tables are available. Thus there’s a price increase for classic seating from $240 adults ($120 children) to the new pricing of $240 adults ($120 children.) Premium seating is now $300 for adults and $150 for children. This is still our personal favorite. The food is INCREDIBLE! Everything is top-notch.
Grand Wailea Luau (‘Aha’aina Wailea Luau) – OPEN NOW BUT SOLD OUT TILL MID-JULY! Reservations are being taken for every evening (with the exception of most Sundays and Wednesdays). We went last month and it was fantastic. We didn’t know what it would be like, with new COVID protocals, but it was even better than before due to their being less than 1/2 the guests there and table service. All the changes they made were for the better. See the video Maui Guide did below. Due to the low capacity and private tables, only premium tickets are available at $225 for adults and $95 for children 12 and under. There’s also an Ultra Premium tickets for $275 for adults and $140 for children.
Royal Lahaina Luau (Myths of Maui Luau) – OPEN NOW BUT SOLD OUT TILL MID-JULY! and the Myths of Maui luau is being held daily. Standard tickets are $125, children 6-12 are $55, and 5 and under are free. VIP tickets are $175/adult, $105/children, and $50/children 5 and under. No “show only” tickets will be available in the foreseeable future.
Feast At Lele – SOLD OUT TILL MID-AUGUST! Open 5 days a week. Adult tickets go for $155.21 and children ages 2-12 years old go for $98.96.
Old Lahaina Luau – SOLD OUT TILL END-OF-AUGUST! Table and Chair seating is available online at $145.83 for adults, $83.33 for children 3-12. For Traditional Seating, there are a few days available in March and mid-April onwards (for the time being.)
Hyatt Luau (Drums of the Pacific) – SOLD OUT TILL AUGUST! Taking reservations every evening except for Thursdays. Standard table for two is $395 and $100 per additional adult and $50 for additional children 4-12. VIP is $495 for a table of two and $100 for each additional adult and $50 for each additional child 4-12.
We’re sharing some of our favorite photos taken on the Big island of Hawaii. We’ll be adding more, so check back in and leave suggestions in the comments.
Rainbow (Waianuenue) Falls is a majestic waterfall located in Hilo, Hawaii (east side of the Big Island.)
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Pele has been showing her power lately on the south east side of the Big Island, Hawaii. We were lucky enough to make a trip out to Hilo right as things began to stir. The video below shares some of the highlights from our drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as well as our Circle of Fire Helicopter flight.
As you can see in the video, and in the beautiful photos captured here by Natalie Brown Photography, the lava activity was just beginning to get more lively in early April of this year. We could tell it was out of the ordinary by how excited the locals were. Our intention was to hike to the lava flows, but it turns out (at the time) it required a 10-12 mile hike. SO, we visited Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and watched eruptions blast into the air! Read More
