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Guide to Kauai Waterfalls

There are many reasons to travel to the beautiful island of Kauai. It’s a tropical paradise with no shortage of stunning ocean views and breathtaking hikes. One of the main draws to hiking in Kauai are the sheer number of incredible waterfalls you can see. See below for our...

13 Famous Movies Filmed on Kauai

Kauai’s first movie, White Heat, dates back to 1934. Since then, directors have used The Garden Island as a backdrop for more than 60 feature films.   Jurassic World (2015)  Jurassic World is set on the fictional Isla Nublar off Costa Rica, but the movie crew used the Mount...

5 Summer Vacation Packing Tips

Summer is practically here, which means it’s time for vacation! Packing for a trip can often mean tossing whatever you happen to think of into a suitcase at the last minute, which can lead to overpacking all the wrong things. From beach bags to packing cubes, check out these...

3 Kauai Cuisines to Try

  Hawaiian fare is known for its homegrown ingredients infused with rich global flavor. Whether you’re in the mood for local lunches, fine dining, or grab-and-go food from a roadside stand, fresh is always in season on the Garden Isle. Read on for more tips on where to eat...

How To Make a Perfect Thanksgiving Meal in Your Condo

If you plan on staying at one of our resorts this Thanksgiving, our condos are fully equipped to whip up your turkey dinner and favorite side dishes. For those looking to pull off the ultimate Thanksgiving feast, we break down everything you need pull off the perfect meal. Your...

How to Plan the Perfect Vacation

Your Ideal Vacation Guide So you’ve picked a destination and booked the accommodations, now comes the fun part of deciding what you’ll do once you’re on vacation. While planning your trip, pinpointing your vacation style will help you choose which activities will most likely appeal to you. If you’re...

Two Fun, Short Hikes on Kauai

Written By Jenna Francisco of thisismyhappiness.com I love to hike. But honestly, it’s been a little challenging to go hiking since having kids. On our recent trip to Kauai, we were excited about being able to do some hiking at our leisure. While we didn’t have kids to slow...

Kauai’s Top Natural Gems That Your Family Must Experience

Kauai is a treasure chest of untouched, jaw-dropping slices of nature and adventures for the whole family. We have done the research for you, so all you need to be is be wow’d, invigorated, and to get your vacation planning notebook out! The Na Pali Coast: Hike the trail, helicopter...

Kauai: The Exclusive Guide

Aloha! Hanalei Bay Resort partnered with our friends at ResorTime to create this complementary insider’s guide to Kauai. Inside, you’ll find the best restaurants, activities, events, and more that you can visit on your next stay with us. From snorkeling to luau’s to ziplining across the island, our guidebook...

Mahalo! For Voting us Best in Kauai!

We are thrilled to be Hawai’i Magazine’s #1 resort for Long Vacations, Boutique Resort and Most Spirited Resort! These award was voted on by their readers, but it was our Ohana – aka our wonderful owners and guests – that helped us win the awards! We consider our owners...