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Kauai Travels - Our family favorite eats and activities

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We love traveling to the islands. From the warmth of the sun to the waterfalls and the sunsets - it has all one could ask for on a relaxing vacation. Hope you enjoy these places to eat and tips for a wonderful vacation .Check back as I will keep addi...
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We love Kauai. When you need a vacation and not a trip, this is the place to be. Vacations are for lounging around, relaxing and finding a good meal. Trips are where you have tons of to-do's and come back tired. This island is about taking it easy. 

 
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If you like Monkeypod on Maui, you will like Merrimans too. Everyone " who knows" knows that you have to have the Mai Tai with the lilikoi foam. I am telling you - once you have it, you will keep coming back!  We went for happy hour 4:00 PM – 5: 00 PM at the Bar. Great apps and view. Perfect start to the evening. The plaza hosts a farmers market- check local listings for details.
Farm to Table Restaurant | Merriman's Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii
 
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Go get your Puka dog and walk across the street to the beach and watch the sunset and say you saw the “green flash” - just when the sun dips below the horizon.  
 The sauces are where it is at, lots of choices and you pretty much cant go wrong. A nice grab and go snack/meal when you are out and about.
Puka Dog
 
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This was so much fun! This was our first ATV tour and it was a blast. They take you all around to different spots for different views. This guide was knowledgeable and I felt they were safety oriented and explained how to do things well. I would go t...
Ultimate Kauai Off-Road Ranch Tour
 
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This is a great app to find places to eat and things to do that may not already be on your list. We found a few new places the last time we were on the island.
Shaka Guide: Audio Tour Guide | Shaka Guide
 
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This luau is a non negotiagle every time we go to Kauai. It is a dinner show, there is a storyline and wonderful entertainers. The food is really good and served buffet style. Get to the plantation early and do a rum tasting or take a train ride arou...
Kauai Luau in Lihue | Luau Kalamaku
 
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Explore the property by train, schedule a rum tasting (then go to Costco and pick up some POG and your favorite bottle of Rum for later). If you have a young one, the train safari ride is always a fun adventure. Nice way to spend the afternoon.
Kilohana Plantation
 
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We had to check out of our condo but our flight was not until 10pm. We decided to book a cabana and relax by the pool for our last day. It was so nice not to rush around but just lounge by the pool, then get ready for our last dinner and  head to the airport.
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue: Pool & Spa Day Pass Lihue | ResortPass
 
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Local plate lunch place. Food was great and people friendly. Will go back on our next trip!
Mark's Place Kauai Restaurant | Hawaiian Food, Plate Lunches
 
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It you are missing some Filipino food while on the island, stop by here. Nothing fancy but good food. Pick up a quick lunch and continue on with your day!
Mama Lucy's Kitchen
 
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BBQ in Kauai? Yes. We have been back everytime we are on the island. People are friendly and the food is really good. They have the Frito Pie which is a family favorite. Cute merch too!
Family Restaurant In Kauai Live Music - Paniolo BBQ Kauai
 
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Our family loves artisan pizza - where the ingredients are fresh and the sauce is made with love. Another stop everytime we are on the island. Love this place!
Scorpacciata Kapaa | Best Kauai Food Trucks
 
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Love this shave ice truck. Usually near the pizza truck - at least when we have been there. Love the Wailua Sunrise with the Haupia foam (coconut milk). No artificial dyes -made with fresh fruit.
Wailua Shave Ice Kapaa | Best Kauai Food Trucks