Kauai Properties Blog

My boss found this article in the Garden Island Newspaper- very interesting! Although I can’t believe that the Bellagio Fountains came in above Waimea Canyon…

“Kaua’i is in the spotlight this week, making two top ten lists of desirable destinations. In addition, the Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort and Spa was named in Expedia’s Insiders’ Select list of the tops 25 resorts- the only property in Hawai’i among the top 100.

The Resort was ranked No. 21 by Expedia for quality and overall value. The list of resorts represent the top 1 percent of the more that 70,000 hotels offered on Expedia.com

Also this week, Hanalei Beach came in second on a list of best beaches compiled annually by Florida International University professor Stephen P. Leatherman, otherwise known as “Dr. Beach.” The Kaua’i North Shore coastline was beat only by Caladesi Island, Fla.

Finally, Waimea Canyon landed the No. 3 spot among TripAdvisor’s top 10 free attractions in the US, trailing behind the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas and Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA., respectively.

The ranking was determined by a combination of TipAdvisor editors and overall popularity on the travel company’s website.”

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Kumu Hula Leina’ala Pavao Jardin Presents:

Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina’ala HO’IKE 2008

Saturday, October 11th, 2008 at 6:30pm at the KCC Performing Arts Center- Donation $20.00

~Featuring Hoku Zuttermeister and Troy Waialeale

Come share our love of Hula and celebrate with us! Show some love and support to our Halau! We have been working very hard for this presentation and would love to invite all people who appreciate the beauty of Hula to share the experience. Mahalo and hope to see you there!

If you are going to be on island the week of September 21st-27thyou must check out the Kauai Mokihana Festival! The Mokihana Festival is an annual event that features traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music and dance. If you are interested in Hawaiian culture (and I’m not talking flashy Luau kine) then you will appreciate the Mokihana Festival. Also the crafters are amazing!

Schedule of Events:

Sunday, Sept 21- Kapaa First Hawaiian Church Service 10am

Sunday, Sept 21- Hawaiian Instrumental Competition at Poipu Bay Grill and Bar at 6pm

Monday, Sept 22- Kauai Composer’s Contest and Concert at KCC Performing Arts Center at 9am

Tuesday, Sept 23- “Eo, E Lili’u” Children’s Music Competition at KCC Performing Arts Center at 9am

Wednesday, Sept 24- Hawaiian Cultural Workshop- Kupuna Talk Story at Hilton Kauai Beach Resort 7pm

Thursday, Sept 25- Solo/Group Kahiko Ne Hula Competition at Kauai War Memorial Hall at 6pm

Friday, Sept 26- Group Auana Hula Competition at Kauai Memorial Hall at 6pm

Saturday, Sept 27- Solo Auana Hula Competition and Festival Awards Finale at Kauai Memorial Hall at 12pm

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 808-246-5515 or visit www.mokihanakauai.net

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Garden Island Orchid Show- Lihue Convention Center

8/21-8/24 Orchid Show of hundreds of varieties. Orchids on display and for sale along with lectures and demonstrations of general orchid culture. 808-742-0333

Kauai Mokihana Festival- Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center

9/22 Enjoy original compositions by Kauai composers in several categories. Cheer on each artist as they perform new songs with the help of local, talented musicians and vote for the people’s choice winner

Kauai Powwow 2008- Honoring the Drum- Kapaa Beach Park

9/26-9/28 Festival celebrating the heritage of our Native American brothers and sisters. Enjoy drum performances, arts and crafts, and island foods.

Coconut Festival 2008- Kapaa Beach Park, Kapaa

10/4 An annual crowd pleas er. Join in on the fun that celebrates the many uses of the coconut. Enjoy food competition, local entertainment, arts and crafts and island foods.

Eo E Emalani I Alakai’i, “The Emalani Festival” 2008- Kokee State Park

10/11/08 Festival celebrating Hawaii’s Queen Emma, consort to King Kamehameha IV. Enjoy a day of hula, local entertainment, arts and crafts.

Matsuri Kauai 2008- 329 Lanakila Road, Kapaa

10/11/08 Offers a host of activites and demonstravtyions, including Oshie (quilted art) from Moriyama City, Japan, Kimono Kitsuke for adults as well as children, Bento Sales, Origami, Muysubi Madness Contest, Mochi Pounding, Mini Bon Dance , Craft Sale, Tea Ceremony, Bonsai, Jorei, Flower Circle, Martial Arts, Entertainment from local dancers and singles as well as from Japan and the outer islands.

Aloha from the Garden Island of Kauai!

Went to the Heiva last weekend and had a fantabulous time There were local vendors, ono food and dancing! Lani Girl did her thing and took home first place in the 16-25 age category- congratulation Lani, you killed it!

If you are coming to Kauai and are looking for a vacation rental please check out our website at www.kauaiproperties.com.

The Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Kauai are hosting a Fundraiser on August 1st at the Kauai Lagoons Tennis Courts at the Kauai Marriott from 5pm- 8pm

Come enjoy Ono Food from local restaurants and Entertainment (featuring Shiloh Pa) and bid on items from the Silent Auction!

Tickets are $35. Please contact Sue Strickland for more information at sue@alohaproperties.com

Mahalo for your interest!

Nickname: The Garden Island

Population: 58,463 (2000 census)

Visitors: 16,000 + visitors on any given day

Size: 555 Square miles (depending on the tide)

Length: 33 Miles

Width: 25 Miles

Coastline: 90 miles

Highest Point: Kawaikini Peak (5,243 feet)

Island Color: Purple

Island Flower: Mokihana

Weather: Daytime temperadures from min 70 to mid 80 degrees with slightly warmer days in summer

Ocean Temperature: Between 72 adn 80 degrees year round

Local Paper: Garden Island Newspaper, online at www.kauaiworld.com

Geology: The oldest and fourth largest of the main Hawaiian Islands, Kaua’i was formed approximately 5 million years ago by volcanoes that have been quiet for hundreds of thousands of years.

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Here are some fun places to visit if you are looking for night life here on the Garden Island:

Trees Lounge www.treesloungekauai.com- mellow and cozy bar with live, local music and Pupus! Love it

Tradewinds at the Coconut Marketplace- bar/club, sometimes with a DJ, sometimes live music and sometimes if you’re lucky you get the old Kareoke couple singing random Lionel Richie songs. Always fun and interesting with all ages, shapes and colors.

Rob’s Goodtimes Bar and Grill- Dance club located in Lihue with DJ. Especially fun is “Bladder Buster Thursdays” just make sure you use the restroom BEFORE you go.

Pizzera’s RAGER- Kind of random, Pizzera’s opened up their doors as a night club on Friday’s and Saturday’s with DJ, dancing and ono Pizza served all night. Fun

Tahiti Nui- bar on the North Shore with music and dancing

The Point- night club on the South Side with DJ and dancing…and go go dancers

Lizard Lounge- casual and mellow bar with pool table, darts and food

The Waipouli and Aloha Beach Resort just opened bars- haven’t been, but heard they are both fun and right on the beach!

I think that’s about it for now…what were you expecting??? It’s Kauai not LA!

People always ask us “does Vog affect the island of Kauai?” My expert Australian boss says, “yes it does, but it’s not as severe as the islands to the South. We do occasionally get Vog during times of south winds, but fortunately southerly winds are not very prevalent.” Basically, it’s minimal and short lived

Hope that helps!

Coming to Kauai and want to see an amazing show? Check out Luau Kalamaku for an unforgettable experience with ono food and dancing! To read more about the show and purchase tickets, go to www.luaukalamaku.com

AND If you mention that “Nicki” referred you, you will receive a gift at the door

Thanks and hope to see you at the show!