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Eat Local at Kauaʻi Farmers Markets Images by Kit Furderer / Slow Island Co. Taste-test local flavors weekly with farm-fresh produce grown right here on Kauaʻi  The variety of organic produce grown on Kauaʻi makes farm-to-table dining options an exquisite experience. However, if you’re looking to browse the Garden Island’s bounty yourself, there is no…

Kauaʻi Destination Wedding Activity Ideas to Entertain Your Guests photo by ALEXISQPHOTO Everything is falling perfectly into place! First, and most importantly, you #popthequestion, and your significant other says, “Yes!” (Cheehoo!). Now, you are in full-swing wedding mode, making all the plans for the Kauaʻi Destination Wedding of your dreams! #kauaidestinationwedding Weddings far from home…

It’s a beautiful day on Kauaʻi, and you are at the beach where the warm sun sits high in a clear blue sky. Big, fluffy clouds occasionally roll through, clearing your mind and soothing your soul. Your worries begin slipping away as you sink into the soft embrace of the golden sand. The tropical air…

It’s a hot, humid day on Kauaʻi, and the bright orange sun shines something fiery and fierce: a real scorcher. As we near the end of summer, the sun comes out in all its glory, beaming down with high heat and intensity, a steamy end-of-the-show encore of epic proportions. As temperatures steadily rise throughout the…

It is a well-known and widely accepted fact that Kauaʻi is one of the most beautiful places on Earth (we may be a bit biased here) and has stunning, take-your-breath-away views to offer most everyoneʻs aesthetic taste. From dramatically-carved rocky mountains studded with emerald green trees, to dense tropical forests brimming with colorful folilage and…

As a company that prides themselves on doing things pono, we make every effort to invest in our community as well as our valued team. With the ocean as our office, our team members are committed to preserving and protecting the Pacific ecosystem. We know better than most that conserving our natural resources is imperative…

On the Garden Island, you will be hard-pressed to find a local eatery that doesn?t utilize locally-grown produce. However, there are some tastings and tours that go above and beyond, immersing guests on a culinary journey that is authentically Hawaiian. Here are 5 spots to enjoy farm-to-table, island style! 1 Kitchen at 1 Hotel at…

If you visit the southside of Kauaʻi one of  your stops will surely be world-famous Poiʻpū Beach, known for its monk seal sightings, playful sea turtles, and gorgeous beachfront. Just west of Poiʻpū you’ll find the Kukuiʻula Boat Harbor – popular for family beach days or sunset picnicking. As the road narrows along the coast,…

Redefining meaningful tourism, this programming for teens is broadening horizons in more ways than one. We recently had the pleasure of hosting a group from Travel for Teens for their third private tour with us at Holo Holo, and we couldn’t wait to share their program with you. With “authentic travel” as their motto, the…

Sunlight spills unto the steep, rugged crevices of the Nāpali Coast, casting bright, rainbow beams of light unto the dark green peaks and deep blue caverns. The clear, aqua waters shimmer like sparkling diamonds, cradling the soft sand that shifts into deeply-carved rocky cliffs. Illumination moves and dances, spreading light across the dramatic coastal landscape,…

On Kauaʻi the inhabitants of the ocean are our neighbors, and at Holo Holo Charters, they are also our coworkers! We are dedicated to keeping the ocean as healthy and safe on our watch as our tour guests. So, what makes a sunscreen reef-safe and why is that so important? Balancing the complexity of the…

The Discovery of Kauaʻi and the Culture of Wayfinding As sea explorers ourselves, we love to share the connection between our beloved Kauaʻi and the night sky, as founded by Polynesian voyagers thousands of years ago. Before James Cook deemed Hawaiʻi the “Sandwich Islands” after laying claim to discovery in 1778, the islands were inhabited…