It’s only been in the last few decades that visitors to Hawaii have been able to visit Niihau, Hawaii’s Forbidden Isle. Why is Niihau forbidden? Well, the island is privately owned, so the only way to go there is either to be invited by a resident or to take part in one of the few […]
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Introducing Niihau, the Forbidden Isle
Niihau is Hawaii’s seventh largest island and is closest to Kauai. Never heard of it? That’s not surprising; we call it “The Forbidden Isle.” Although Niihau’s nickname sounds mysterious, the reason for it being “forbidden” is not so intriguing: the island is actually privately owned, so its availability to visitors is highly restricted. However, Niihau […]
Tubing the Ditch on Kauai
A less than glamorous name for a pretty spectacular excursion, tubing the ditch is exactly what it sounds like: floating down a water-filled canal. What makes it spectacular? First of all, this is no ordinary ditch! They are really a series of trenches and tunnels dug nearly 150 years ago to irrigate the surrounding sugar […]
World’s Highest Sea Cliffs: Sea Cliffs of Molokai, Hawaii
Hawaii boasts some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet and the Sea Cliffs of Molokai are no exception. Considered the tallest in the world, Molokai’s northern sea cliffs are between 3,000 and 4,000 feet high. To see these stunning cliffs, you can either visit Palaau State Park or Kalaupapa National Historical Park. For […]