Travel+Leisure: Kauai Best in Hawaii Travel + Leisure magazine is ranking Kauai as the best island in Hawaii in its eighth annual World's Best Awards Reader Survey for 2003. Kauai received a score of 86.2 in the "World's Best Islands Hawaii" category, giving us the top spot on the list.
Kauai also ranked number five in the Top 10 Overall category for the World's Best Islands. The awards are determined by compiling the results of questionnaires mailed to the magazine's subscribers. In ranking islands, subscribers were asked to rate on five characteristics. Respondents reported where they had traveled worldwide and how, and rated only the attributes that were relevant to recent travel.
Sue Kanoho, executive director of the Kauai Visitors Bureau was thrilled with the award. She commented that "Receiving such high praise from some of the world's most savvy travelers only confirms that Kauai excels as a visitor destination that offers something for everyone." We couldn't agree more Sue.
A&B Purchasing Kauai Lagoons Large Kauai landowner Alexander and Baldwin has purchased the golf course known locally as Kauai Lagoons. Also included with the purchase here on Kauai is a 30 acre hotel site and about 710 acres of land along the coast between Lihue Airport's main runway and Nawiliwili. A company spokesperson said it was too early to say if the company will develop a hotel on the site. They will have more definitive information by the time the transaction closes in October.
Alexander and Baldwin's subsidiary South Maui Development purchased the property as part of a deal worth $135 million that also includes a golf course and about 270 acres of resort land at Wailea in Maui. A&B's land holdings in Hawaii now total over 90,000 acres. The company also owns Matson Navigation Co. which brings mainland cargo to Kauai and the 4,000 acre Kauai Coffee Company at Numila, the largest coffee plantation in the United States.
The Kauai Lagoons Golf Club is home to two Jack Nicklaus designed golf courses, the Oceanside Kiele Course and the Scottish links-style Mokihana Course. A golf club house with a dining area and pro shop are part of the golf course.
Visitor/Activity Center to be Developed
A new business being developed at Kauai Lagoons is the Activity Center owned by True Blue, Inc., the company that runs the beach activities concession adjacent to Duke's Restaurant at Kalapaki Bay. Plans call for the Activity Center to occupy a building near the main parking lot at Kauai Lagoons. The company is refurbishing the flat-water torpedo-style motor boats that developer Chris Hemmeter used for "jungle" tours around islands stocked with exotic wildlife.
True Blue plans to eventually provide boat tours of the lagoon, rent paddle boats and kayaks and have a bike rental and tour service. Their workers are landscaping one of the islands in the lagoon, which is to be renamed "Hula Island" with plans to hold hula shows, with visitors being transported to the island aboard the lagoon boats.
Aug 1
SLACK KEY CONCERT - SONGS & STORIES OF KAUAI
Friday 4-5:30pm. Hanalei Community Center. Delightful afternoon concert of Hawaiian slack key music featuring songs and stories of Kauai. FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors) Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty 826-1469
Aug 1
KAUAI POLYNESIAN FESTIVAL (Kaua`i)
Relax and enjoy, "Island Style," an evening of excitement color and entertainment. Experience the dances of Tahiti, New Zealand and Samoa during a 3 day weekend of dance competition, exhibition, and educational, cultural workshops. Local food and arts and crafts will be available. Admission is $5. Held at the Kukui Grove Pavillion in Lihue. Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza 808-335-6466
Aug 2
WONDERWALKS GUIDED HIKE
Berry Flats Loop - This family hike offers sightings of forest birds and introduced California redwoods, Australian eucalyptus, and Japanese Sugi pines. The native koa and ‘öhi‘a lehua trees offer a canopy as you stroll along this moderate forest loop. Michelle Hookano (808)335-9975
Aug 2
WAIMEA OUTDOOR QUILT FESTIVAL
Porches, balconies and store fronts will come alive with quilts from Kauai and other islands. JoAnn and Debra 337-9163/ 338-1851
Aug 3
WAIPA ROPING
Roping series where cowboys and cowgirls compete at Waipa Arena, as far North as they get. Patrick Kelekoma, St 808-826-6772
Aug 3
KAUAI ALL GIRLS RODEO
Come watch Kauai's women get down and dirty as they compete in rodeo events all their own. Roping, Barrel racing, Pole bending, Goat tying...its all there!!! Starts at 10am at CJM Country Stables in Poipu. Wendy Tannery 808-742-5229
Aug 8
KAUAI PRODUCTS COUNCIL CRAFT FAIR
These craft fairs are held throughout the year and are managed by the Kauai Product Council who oversees that all the vendors have high quality items made on Kauai first, in Hawaii second. Enjoy the wonderful products of Kauai. Mano Kalani po Park across from Poipu Beach Park. 9-4 pm. Teresa 808-823-8714
Aug 8
SLACK KEY CONCERT - SONGS & STORIES OF SEA TURTLES
Friday 4-5:30pm. Hanalei Community Center. Delightful afternoon concert of Hawaiian slack key music featuring songs and stories of sea turtles and other endangered species. FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors) Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty 826-1469
Aug 9
29TH ANNUAL ED HO MEMORIAL SWIM MEET
The West Kaua'i Lions Club is proud to sponsor the 29th Annual Ed Ho Memorial Swim Meet. Mr. Ho unselfishly devoted his time and energy coaching the Waimea High School Swim team and participated in many other community activities including the West Kaua'i Lions Club. This event is open to Boy's and Girl's 17yrs of age and younger. All events are scheduled to be at the Waimea Swimming Pool. The events scheduled include freestyle, back and breast stroke, butterfly and individual medley. Registration starts at 9am and the races will begin at 10am. Eric Nordmeier 335-0197
Aug 9
NA MELE O HAWAII - BENEFIT CONCERT SERIES @KCC
An on-going Benefit concert series at Kaua'i Community College's Performing Arts Center. Proceeds benefiting KCC and the Native Hawaiian Programs on campus. 7pm, KCC's Performing Arts Center Puhi, Kaua'i, Hawai'i The Best in Traditional Hawaiian Music featuring: Na Palapalai & Sista Robi w/ Jeff Rasmussen & John Cruz. C. Kalani Simeona (808) 634-6375
Aug 10
WONDERWALKS GUIDED HIKE
Canyon Trail - This strenuous hike offers breath-taking views into Waimea Canyon. You will see native koa, ‘öhi‘a, sandalwood, halapepe, and hähälua trees along the hike, as well as our state tree, the kukui, and the graceful, white tailed tropic birds in the Canyon. Michelle Hookano (808)335-9975
Aug 10
HAWAIIAN MUSIC LEGACY - SLACK KEY GUITAR
Sunday 3-4:30pm. Hanalei Community Center. Enjoy live slack key guitar and ukulele concert and learn the history of this traditional music of Hawaii. FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors) Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty 826-1469
Aug 15
AHUPUAA - MOUNTAIN TO SEA - SLACK KEY MUSIC & STORIES
Friday 4-5:30pm. Hanalei Community Center. Live Hawaiian slack key guitar & ukulele concert. FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors) Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty 826-1469
Aug 15-16
OBON DANCE & FESTIVAL
The season of remembrance of honoring the spirit of those that passed on celebrated with special services (6pm) and festival/Bon dance (7:30pm) for both days. Kauai Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji, in Hanapepe. Information: 808-335-3521
Aug 17
CHURCH OF THE PACIFIC FEATURES DIMITRI DIATCHENKO NEW CD RELEASE
The Summer of 2003 brings the highly anticipated release of Dimitri Diatchenko's new CD entitled "Passion, Fuego y Romanza: Latin music for solo guitar." Dimitri is recognized as a first rate acoustic guitarist and performer by audiences from the halls of Harvard University to the islands of Hawai'i. Performance will be held in Kaua'i at the Church of the Pacific on August 17th. Carolyn Newman 323-822-2005
Aug 17
SLACK KEY CONCERT - TOUR OF THE ISLANDS
Sunday 3-4:30pm. Hanalei Community Center. Afternoon concert of traditional Hawaiian slack key taking you on a musical tour of the islands. FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors) Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty 826-1469
Aug 18
King and Queen to be installed
For over 50 years, the Aloha Festivals have celebrated Hawaii's music, dance and history. In a special ceremony by the Wailua River in Kapaa, the chosen King and Queen will be installed Monday August 18th at 10:00 AM. Prayers, music and hula will be offered at the Heiau (ancient Hawaiian temple site). For information and directions call 808-245-8508. After the ceremony, a Royal Court Luncheon and Craft Fair will take place at the nearby Aloha Kauai Resort at 11:00 AM, featuring Hawaiian entertainment, arts & crafts. For further information call 808-823-6000.
Aug 16-19
Love Those Orchids Show
Hundreds of varieties of orchids will be on display and for sale at the 2003 Garden
Island Orchid Show, Monday to Thursday August 16-19 at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall in Lihue. The show will feature orchid-growing lectures and demonstrations. For further information call 808-247-3345.
Aug 22
KI HO'ALU - SLACK KEY GUITAR - MUSIC OF HAWAII
Friday 4-5:30pm. Hanalei Community Center. Concert of traditional slack key guitar & ukulele. FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors) Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty 826-1469
Aug 23
WONDERWALKS GUIDED HIKE
Canyon Trail - This strenuous hike offers breath-taking views into Waimea Canyon. You will see native koa, ‘öhi‘a, sandalwood, halapepe, and hähälua trees along the hike, as well as our state tree, the kukui, and the graceful, white tailed tropic birds in the Canyon. Michelle Hookano (808)335-9975
Aug 23
ALOHA FESTIVALS ROYAL COURT INVESTITURE (KA HO'OLA'A O NA ALI'I)
This ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. as the Royal Court travel by canoe down the Wailua River proceeded to Kamokila Hawaiian Village, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free with an Aloha Festivals ribbon, plus a $5 park admission fee. Following the ceremony will be an aha aina (Hawaiian feast). $20 per person. Information 808-245-8508
Aug 28-31
GARDEN ISLAND ORCHID SHOW
Orchid show of hundreds of varieties. Orchids on display and for sale along with lectures and demonstrations of general orchid culture. Held at Lihue Convention Center. Information 808-247-3345
Sep 5
SLACK KEY CONCERT - LEGENDS OF MO'O & MENEHUNE
Friday 4-5:30pm. Hanalei Community Center. Concert of traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar featuring songs & stories of legendary mo'o (lizard) and Menehune (ancient peoples). FREE gift drawing. Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/seniors) Seating Limited. Portion of proceeds support Hale Halawai Ohana o Hanalei. Aloha Plenty 826-1469
Sep 13
BOUGAINVILLEA FESTIVAL
12 noon to 8:00 pm. Hanapepe quilt, art, floral and writing contests will be exciting features that await local and island guests. Our bougainvillea King and Queen will honor elders of our community. Come join us in the "Bougainvillea Capital of the World" for a fun filled day. Hanapepe Park, Hanapepe Town. Lois Catala 808-335-3562
Every Friday night from 5 - 9 p.m. is Hanapepe Art Night and is unique. Participating galleries take turns being the weekly host gallery, offering original performances or demonstrations which become the theme for that art night. All the galleries are lit up and decked out, giving the town a special atmosphere. Enjoy a stroll down the streets of quaint, historic Hanapepe Town and meet the local artists. This is also the only night the Hanapepe Cafe is open (it's otherwise open for breakfast and lunch) and it is a wonderful restaurant serving vegetarian fare. For Art Night info, call Lew or Annette Shortridge at (808) 335-0343.
Enjoy free hula shows at the following locations:
Seaview Terrace at Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, Poipu, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Be sure and call (808) 742-1234 to double check the type of performance. Some nights there is guitar music, others keiki hula with young children performing. If you've never seen 3-9 years olds doing the hula, you should go. It's really a joy to watch.
Kukui's Restaurant at Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club, Lihue (on Kalapaki Bay), Wednesday & Saturday shows, 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM
Call (808) 245-5050
Happy Talk Lounge at Hanalei Bay Resort, Princeville, Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 PM - call (808) 826-6522. Also enjoy live jazz here on Sunday afternoons.
The free Tiare Tahiti Dance Show takes place Monday & Thursday evenings at 5:00 PM, in the courtyard of Poipu Shopping Village. Call (808) 742-2831.
Watch Hawaiian crafts being created at the Hui Aloha (friendly get-together) in the Sheraton Garden Court Lobby in Poipu from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. This daily display features everything from coconut hats to Niihau shell leis, lauhala baskets and more. Call (808) 742-1661 for further information.
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Monday through Thursday go on Crater Hill Hikes. From the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Center, you can join this 2 to 2-1/2 hour hike. Guides discuss the geology of the island and Crater Hill, seabirds and migratory birds, native plants, and marine wildlife that visit Kilauea Point. Spectacular setting including historic Kilauea Point Lighthouse, visitor's center, and grounds open all day. Free with paid entry fee of $3 to the Wildlife Refuge. Call (808) 828-0168 for reservations.
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Monday through Friday take a Gay & Robinson Tour. See Makaweli's sugar irrigation systems Mon - Fri, 8 - 4 p.m. Exhibits show the 17.5 mile Koula Ditch, 13 mile Olokele Ditch, and history of Gay & Robinson, Olokele and Hawaiian Sugar Co. plantations. Free. Call (808) 335-2824.
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Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays go for a Kapaa History Tour. Take walking tours through Kapaa town. Meet at Pono Kai Resort lobby at 10 am. Call (808) 245-3373 for reservations.
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Tuesdays through Saturdays take the kids to the Kauai Children's Discovery Museum.
"Deep Sea Giants" is an amazing interactive exhibit of robotic ocean creatures. Permanent exhibits include multi-cultural keiki village, coral reef at night, virtual reality stations, magic tree house library and more. Admission is $4.50/$3.50. Located at Kauai Village Shopping Center in Kapaa. Daily summer camp is offered weekdays. For more information call (808) 823-8222.
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Mondays are reserved for the Historic Waimea Walking Tour. This 90 minute tour offers a glimpse of historic Waimea town Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Call (808)338-1332.
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Mondays through Fridays enjoy a Sugar Mill Tour. This two-hour field and factory tour is given twice daily at 9 a.m. and at 1 p.m. There is an admission charge for the tour, but admission to the Visitor Center is free and is open 8 - 4. Kaumakani Ave. Call (808)335-2824 for reservations.
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Mondays through Fridays take advantage of any one of a number of Garden Tours.
North shore Limahuli Garden: Restored ancient taro fields, rare species, and spectacular views. (808) 826-1053.
Kalaheo Allerton Garden: Exquisite statuary and reflecting pools plus amazing flora. (808) 742-2623.
Na Aina Kai: Contemporary sculptures and wonderful grounds. (808) 828-1525.
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Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays stroll back in time with a Walking Tour of Old Waimea Sugar Plantation and Cottages. The tour meets at 9:00 a.m. and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Volunteers lead you through Waimea Plantation Cottages, a vacation resort of restored plantation houses, and the neighboring Waimea Sugar Company "camp" of houses dating to the turn of the century. Tours are limited to 12 people. For reservations please call (808) 335-2824.
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Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays take a Kauai Museum Tour.
Free tours at 10 am with admission. Docents provide interpretation of Kauai and Niihau culture as they lead tours through the Museum's galleries. Call (808) 245-6931 for more information.
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Fridays and Sundays perk up your ears for Hawaiian Slack Key Music Concerts.
Enjoy a delightful afternoon of live slack key guitar and ukulele with stories of the history of the music, Kauai, endangered species, and more. Free gift drawing! Tickets $10 ($8 keiki/kupuna). Hanalei Community Center - Fridays at 4 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. For more information call (808) 826-1469.
It is important that a man helps you around the house and has a job.
It is important that a man makes you laugh.
It is important to find a man you can count on and doesn't lie to you.
It is important that a man is good in bed and loves making love to you.
It is really important that these four men don't know each other.
Who Designed The Human Body?
Three engineering students were gathered together discussing the possible designers of the human body.
One said, "It was a mechanical engineer. Just look at all the joints."
Another said, "No, it was an electrical engineer. The nervous system has many thousands of electrical connections."
The last said, "Actually it was a civil engineer. Who else would run a toxic waste pipeline through a recreational area?"
Reflections on Life
Food has replaced sex in my life ... now I can't even get into my own pants!
The closest I ever got to a 4.0 in school was my blood-alcohol content.
Marriage changes passion ... suddenly you're in bed with a relative.
I saw a woman wearing a sweat shirt with "Guess" on it ... so I said, "Implants?"
I don't do drugs anymore 'cause I find I get the same effect just standing up fast.
I have my own little world. But it's OK ... they know me here.
I got a sweater for Christmas ... I really wanted a screamer or a moaner.
I don't approve of political jokes ... I've seen too many of them get elected.
I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.
Shopping tip: You can get shoes for $1.50 at the bowling alley.
I married my wife for her looks ... but not the ones she's been giving me lately!
Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I've stayed alive.
How come we choose from just two people to run for President and 50 for Miss America?
Why is it that most nudists are people you don't want to see naked?
Every time I walk into a singles bar I can hear Mom's wise words: "Don't pick that up, you don't know where it's been!"
Snowmen fall from Heaven unassembled.
Two Cows
Two cows were standing next to each other in a field. One cow said, "I was artificially inseminated this morning." The other said "I don't believe you." The first cow said, It's true. No bull."
You're Cured
One afternoon a mother was lecturing her daughter, "I don't like this guy you are going out with. He just looks so dumb!"
"No Momma," the daughter replied, "You've got it all wrong. My Ralphie is going to be a doctor some day."
"A medical doctor?" the mother replies, completely taken by surprise.
"Yes, and in fact he has already cured me of that bleeding illness that I used to have every month."
Escaped Prisoner
A man escapes from a prison where he had been kept for 15 years. As he runs away, he finds a house and breaks into it, looking for money and guns, but only finds a young couple in bed.
He orders the guy out of bed and ties him up in a chair. While tying the girl up to the bed, he gets on top of her, kisses her on the neck, then gets up, and goes to the bathroom.
While he's in there, the husband tells his wife, "Listen, this guy is an escaped prisoner, look at his clothes! He probably spent lots of time in jail, and hasn't seen a woman in years.
I saw how he kissed your neck. If he wants sex, don't resist, don't complain, just do what he tells you, just give him satisfaction. This guy must be dangerous, if he gets angry, he'll kill us both. Be strong, honey. I love you."
To which the wife responds, "He was not kissing my neck. He was whispering in my ear. He told me he was gay, thought you were cute, and asked if we kept any Vaseline in the bathroom.
Be strong, honey, I love you, too."
Meeting the Family
A young Irish lad had fallen in love with a girl and felt the relationship had gone far enough to take her home to meet his family.
So, one fine Sunday evening the lad, his lady friend and the rest of the family (17 or so people) were gathered around the dining room table.
The matriarch or the family asked the girlfriend, "So, tell me, lass, what is your occupation?"
The girl hesitated then said, "Well, Mrs. O'Malley, I'm a prostitute."
Immediately the lad's mother fainted and was surrounded by a dozen family members who splashed her face with water. Finally, she regained consciousness, returned to her seat. Soon, the family calmed down and resumed the meal.
At that point, the mother asked again, "Forgive me, dearie. I don't think I heard you correctly.... what did you say your occupation was?"
Again the girl answered, "Mrs. O'Malley, I'm a prostitute."
The mother laughed and said, "Oh thank goodness, dearie, for a moment there I thought you said you were a Protestant!"
The summer months are always very busy and this year is no exception. We'll be doing our quarterly trimming of the Coconut trees and the Royal Palms, the quarterly spraying to keep Kauai's little creatures outside, the quarterly window washing and the quarterly deep cleaning of each Villa. The deep clean is where we rotate the mattresses, move all furniture and dust behind it, do all ceiling fans, steam clean carpets and furniture and take care of everything else that isn't done with our weekly cleanings. I've also sanded and sealed the Seabreeze deck and the Aloha and Royal Palm decks will be next. Also this week all stairs get painted with a special non-slip paint and the railings will be painted.
Congratulations to Dave and Jane Leonard from Skillman, New Jersey for winning a $300 credit toward a future stay at Hideaway Cove. Good luck to everyone for our next drawing. The winner will be announced in our next issue.
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A man escapes from a prison where he had been kept for 15 years. As he runs away, he finds a house and breaks into it, looking for money and guns, but only finds a young couple in bed. 
The summer months are always very busy and this year is no exception. We'll be doing our quarterly trimming of the Coconut trees and the Royal Palms, the quarterly spraying to keep Kauai's little creatures outside, the quarterly window washing and the quarterly deep cleaning of each Villa. The deep clean is where we rotate the mattresses, move all furniture and dust behind it, do all ceiling fans, steam clean carpets and furniture and take care of everything else that isn't done with our weekly cleanings. I've also sanded and sealed the Seabreeze deck and the Aloha and Royal Palm decks will be next. Also this week all stairs get painted with a special non-slip paint and the railings will be painted.
