https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:11:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2081244 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 07:06:47 +0000 spaniellove 2081244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hummusgirl: We did that helicopter tour too! The view was spectacular and it was a great way to see the island all at once. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2081214 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 03:56:08 +0000 Pumuckl 2081214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We loved Kauai. We stayed on the coconut coast. We went tubing <a href="http://www.kauaibackcountry.com/tubing.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.kauaibackcountry.com/tubing.html</a> and absolutely loved it. You should check whether it's ok to do when pregnant though. I wouldn't see a reason as to why not though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2081184 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:27:30 +0000 birdofafeather 2081184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ahi wrap from Kilauea Fish Market, the night market at kapa'a if you're there on that saturday, BarAcuda Kauai for a nice tapas dinner, Hanalei Coffee Roasters for breakfast, common grounds (restaurant and apparently there's a hike to a waterfall!). we did a helicopter ride and i was not sure, but it was really amazing and i'm so glad we did it. the sunset at the st regis is supposed to be amazing, but we got all fogged out for sunsets (went in april) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2081172 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 23:40:12 +0000 BSB 2081172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have a great time in Kauai! Hawaii was a baby moon possibility, but I think we might do something do something on the east coast. No advice since I've never been to that island yet. I have been to two other islands, but not that one yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2081123 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 22:09:26 +0000 hummusgirl 2081123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did a no-doors helicopter tour and loved it (Jack Harter I believe was the company). We used this book and article to plan most of our trip: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Ultimate-Kauai-Guidebook-Revealed/dp/0983888760/ref=dp_ob_title_bk" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/The-Ultimate-Kauai-Guidebook-Revealed/dp/0983888760/ref=dp_ob_title_bk</a> </p> <p>and: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/08/travel/36-hours-in-kauai-hawaii.html?pagewanted=all" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/08/travel/36-hours-in-kauai-hawaii.html?pagewanted=all</a> </p> <p>Looooooove Kauai! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2080815 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 16:22:26 +0000 808love 2080815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This past summer we stayed 5 nights and hit the west side for the canyon, south side for the beaches, east side for some shopping and north side for some relaxation. Dukes is a favorite. Go to Hamuras for a local experience. There are tons of places to eat though. It is my absolute favorite island. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2077718 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 20:18:05 +0000 pregnantbee 2077718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went to Maui and Kauai for our 30th bdays and loved both islands. Kauai is more low-key, and I believe we stayed in the south part of the island. It's fun to drive around the island and visit the canyon. Others have said pretty much what I'd say, too.</p> <p>We're going to the Big Island and Maui this spring for our 5th wedding anniversary! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2077708 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 20:13:32 +0000 kgbee 2077708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Get a car; driving around the island takes a while, but since it's the smallest one it's never very long. </p> <p>We stayed in Koke'e State Park (they have pretty nice cabins for cheap, but the reservations fill up FAST!) for the first 5 days &amp; then a B&amp;B in Kapa'a the last two days -- but we're hiking people, not beach people. Kauai is my very favorite island -- hope you have a blast!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2076957 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:04:09 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2076957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: We went to Kauai to our baby moon! I was 18 weeks pregnant and thought that was the perfect time to go. We stayed at the south side of the island (Grand Hyatt), but I would recommend staying on the north side (Princeville side) or east side. There's more to do. The main thing on the south side is Waimea Canyon though, and that is worth checking out - though depending on when you go it can be foggy and hard to see anything. </p> <p>We hiked, drove to the east side of the island and saw the sunrise, ate good food, snorkeled the Napali coast, kayaked, and had a really great time! The one thing I couldn't do that I would've loved to do was to go ziplining. I'll PM you my Kauai list! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2076773 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:57:24 +0000 MrsSCB 2076773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Oh, for sure rent a car! We used ours so much. I think it would be really tough to get around anywhere without one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2076752 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:51:25 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2076752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the tips! It looks like now is a good time to buy flights so I think we are going for it. I've been browsing VRBO and found a couple of ocean view condos that I love. It sounds like if we rent a car we'll be able to explore a good portion of the island. I'm definitely putting all your restaurant and sightseeing recommendations on my list. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2076740 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:47:26 +0000 MrsSCB 2076740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@smocks: I'm a fan of hot dogs of all kinds, so that probably colors my view ;-) I totally agree that for me the draw of the Beach House was definitely the view. The food was good, but not the best I've had or anything. Although I suppose it's probably still worth going to even just for those spectacular views! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2076707 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:40:50 +0000 smocks 2076707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: Lol I didn't love the puka dogs, although they were highly recommended. The weird mayonnaise-y buttery sauce thing was odd to me. But I don't regret trying them. </p> <p>Loved the views at the Beach House but the food wasn't memorable to me. I did really like Josselyn's tapas, the lycee sangria was fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2076693 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:34:45 +0000 catlady 2076693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kauai is gorgeous. We went a few years back and stayed on the North side (Princeville) but we drove all over the place. If we were to go back, I'd probably stay in Poipu, since I think there is more to do there. The North side was sort of quiet, and it took awhile to drive anywhere. The whole island was really beautiful though. My favorite part was hiking Waimea Canyon State Park. It was just breathtaking. We also loved the restaurant Hukilau Lanai. They have a happy hour special that is a super good deal for a tasting menu.</p> <p>Have fun! Our trip to Hawaii was so amazing, and I can't wait to go back. We also did the Big Island and I loved that too (for different reasons). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2076683 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:31:55 +0000 kentuckygirl 2076683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We took our honeymoon there and loved it!!! We stayed at the Hyatt! We didn't do a lot but really enjoyed the pool and some sightseeing. When we go back I definitely want to take a helicopter tour. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2076672 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:27:03 +0000 Chillybear 2076672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: The beach house!!! great restaurant definitely one of the bet meals on the trip... i fell in love with the artist and art work in the restaurant</p> <p>Joe's on the Green was a great little breakfast spot </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2076661 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:18:02 +0000 MrsSCB 2076661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have! We went for our honeymoon and looooooooved it. We stayed here: <a href="http://www.outrigger.com/hotels-resorts/hawaiian-islands/kauai/outrigger-waipouli-beach-resort/overview" rel="nofollow">http://www.outrigger.com/hotels-resorts/hawaiian-islands/kauai/outrigger-waipouli-beach-resort/overview</a> We liked the hotel and that it had a kitchen. We liked that it was kind of centrally located on the east coast, so easy to explore both north and south. Did not really like that the beach there wasn't great for swimming. We actually ended up going south to Poipu several times and hanging out at this hotel <a href="http://kauai.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html" rel="nofollow">http://kauai.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html</a>. They had a very nice beach for swimming and a great pool area. We talked about staying there next time we go.</p> <p>We LOVED the dinner cruise up the Napali coast, but if you're prone to motion sickness, you may not love it. There were a couple people on our boat that got seasick. I took a non-drowsy seasickness medication and was fine. DH took nothing and was fine. So definitely depends on the person.</p> <p>We also loved hiking at the Waimea Canyon State Park, if you're up for it. It was absolutely gorgeous. Here's a pic of the actual canyon. If I remember correctly, you don't actually have to hike much to see it, you can drive close. <a href="https://johnferebeephotography.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/waimea-canyon-kauai.jpg" rel="nofollow">https://johnferebeephotography.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/waimea-canyon-kauai.jpg</a></p> <p>Food-wise -- this might sound kind of weird, but for lunch we loved this place called Puka Dog (<a href="http://www.pukadog.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.pukadog.com</a>), where they had "Hawaiian style hot dogs." They were delicious. Our favorite place to go for breakfast was Hemingway's, this adorable cafe right across from the beach. They had fresh, yummy breakfast (<a href="http://www.artcafehemingway.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.artcafehemingway.com</a>). My fave fancy dinner spot was Hukilau Lanai (<a href="http://www.hukilaukauai.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.hukilaukauai.com</a>). We also went to the Beach House (<a href="http://www.the-beach-house.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.the-beach-house.com</a>), which is really popular and had gorgeous views but I liked the food at Hukilau better. </p> <p>ANYWAY, sorry, that was a total novel, but let me know if you have any questions! We would definitely go back, we had a fabulous trip. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2076654 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:10:05 +0000 birdofafeather 2076654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i'll be the dissenter and say stay in hanalei, but it's true that you'll probably get rain, but it comes and goes. i loved kauai! great beaches, food and not huge. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2076648 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:08:16 +0000 smocks 2076648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went there for our honeymoon in December 2011. It was AMAZING. We stayed in Poipu (Grand Hyatt). I had friend who stayed up north and they liked it too. But it was so relaxing. We hiked, ate so much fish, did a Napali coast boat tour (highlight of the trip), went ATVing, snorkling tour with turtles, etc. Highly recommend if it you can swing the price! DH and I want to go back every year once he's pulling in a bigger paycheck. One thing - we live in the Midwest and it took FOREVER to get there - one 4 hour plane ride, another 5 hour plane ride. If we did it over again, we would probably spend a day or two in Cali before making the 2nd leg. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2076610 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:51:18 +0000 Seanettle 2076610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Poipu has the best weather, and its by the Napali coast line which I would recomend taking a boat tour or hiking if your are up to it. I loved spouting horn, driving up to prinville for sunsets....trip to canyon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2076594 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:46:27 +0000 Chillybear 2076594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was there for my honeymoon back in 2010. We loved to kauai its such a laid back relaxing island! We stayed in Poipu at the Koa Kea - Theres a lot of great restaurants and shopping in the area. Depending on the time of year its a great spot for whale watching and Spouting Horn was nearby. We also visited a Brewery (Kauai Island Brewery &amp; Grill - Last beer before tomorrow) and a municipal golf course and played 9 holes in Wailua (It was cheap and a beautiful course - i'm not a golfer but my hubs wanted to play) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/kauai#post-2076572 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:40:18 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2076572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I are planning a babymoon / 5th anniversary trip for mid April. He suggested Hawaii and after reading about the islands I think we'd like to go to Kauai. Has anyone been there before? What side of the island did you stay on? Would you go back? Any tips on things to do, restaurants, etc? </p>