Kauai, Hawaii roundup: all of our best posts

We’ve been home from Kauai for almost three months now and I’m still feeling the Aloha.

Aloha is a word and philosophy that means so much: love, peace, compassion, hello and goodbye.

Literally translated, it means “breath of life.” Aloha is the spirit of the Hawaiian islands and people.

Reportedly, the late Queen Lil’uokalani once said, “Aloha is to learn what is not said, to see what cannot be seen and to know the unknowable.”

I’m doing my best to keep that Aloha spirit going here at home. One way I do this is by writing and sharing lots of stories and photos from our amazing two weeks in Kauai.

Here are all of our posts about the land, sea and culture we experienced during our first trip to this unforgettable little island. Note: I’ve since updated this list to include links to our 2023 Kauai trip posts, as well!

Which Hawaiian island is better: Maui or Kauai? An impossible choice, but I did my best to lay out the best features of these two beautiful Hawaiian islands.

When it’s vacation time but someone gets sick – Yes, I spent most of our second trip to Kauai ill with a stomach bug. It’s still better to be sick in paradise than sick at home!

Marriott Vacation Club showdown in Kauai: which resort is better? We’ve now stayed at two of Marriott Vacation Club’s properties in Kauai. Here’s a rundown of the pros and cons of each.

We just spent two wonderful weeks in Kauai – A quick overview of our trip with links to some of my deep dives into particular areas or experiences we loved

We had a vacation dog in Kauai! – Meet Pono, the very special dog we loaned from the Kauai Humane Society as part of their field trips with shelter dogs program. He’s such a good boy!

Waimea Canyon state park: the wild, wonderful heart of Kauai – Mark Twain called it the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, and we can see why. What an unforgettable, gorgeous place.

Here are the top 6 beaches on Kauai – Whether you love golden sands, snorkeling or surfing big waves, Kauai has a beautiful beach for you.

I only have heart attacks in Hawaii – Our two weeks in Kauai included an unexpected two-day detour to Honolulu after had a small heart attack. Thankful to be alive to tell the tale!

This is the real reason I had my heart attack – Feel like going on a wild, open ocean rafting adventure while you’re in Kauai? You might want to read this first.

We’re going back to the (Hawaiian) island! – here’s the post I wrote when I first found out we’d be going to Kauai in July 2022. In it, I detail our past trips to Maui, Hawaii as a family.

Which destination is better: Costa Rica or Kauai? – In this post, I attempt to pick a favorite between these two incredible vacation spots. Spoiler alert: I couldn’t do it.

If all of that wasn’t enough Hawaii content for you, I have several about our beloved Maui as well. Be sure to check out my Maui with kids, snorkeling with mom and Maui food posts!

Have you ever visited the Hawaiian islands, or another place that stayed with you in such a magical way? I’d love to hear your travel tales in the comments below or over on Instagram or Facebook.