There’s something new at beloved Waikomo Stream Villas. It’s our latest Kauai vacation rental with an easy number you won’t forget, Unit 222. This charming one-bedroom Kauai condo offers an inviting view of tropical gardens and a beautiful interior that earns our premier rating.

If you complete your stay by December 19, you’ll save up to 50 percent with one of our popular Kauai deals. It’s the HI-Five promotion and available on all of our Waikomo Stream Villas when you book a minimum of six nights.

Featured in USA Today, Waikomo Stream Villas is the right choice for travelers wanting value with superior service and amenities. Our guest concierge is conveniently located at the front desk for any help you need planning Kauai activities. Waikomo Stream Villas is a short walk to Kiahuna Beach and close to the new Shops at Kukui`ula. You’ll find art galleries there, upscale clothing stores and many of our favorite Kauai restaurants like Tortilla Republic. It’s one of the trendiest spots for Kauai dining.

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For a complete property description of Unit 222, visit our Waikomo Stream Villas property page. This sparkling Kauai condo will sleep up to four guests. You’ll enjoy its second floor location and generous 1,050 square feet.

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May 11, 2012 – When it comes to Kauai deals, our Aloha Friday promotion is hard to beat. Today we’re featuring an awesome Poipu vacation rental for only $99 nightly. That’s with ocean view and enough room for up to four guests. Better hurry because this 33% savings on Unit 113 at Kahala Resort is only valid on reservations made today – call us at 800-325-5701 to start planning your next Kauai vacation.

You can see more photos and information on the Kahala Resort property page. Unit 113 is close to the pool and only a 5 minute walk to Poipu Beach. This one-bedroom, ground floor Kauai condo has our premier rating with its beautifully furnished interior. We’ve also included free parking and tennis. It’s one of many fine Kauai vacation rentals in our Parrish at Poipu Kai Collection.

Additional Details: You’ll need to stay at least five nights and the non-refundable payment is due at time of booking. One change allowed if the same unit is available and the new arrival date is within 30 days of your original arrival date. This offer cannot be combined with any other special or promotion and is not valid between December 19 and January 5. Additional processing and cleaning fees apply per reservation. Rates plus 13.416% state tax.

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It took a cattle rancher’s gift of 500 eucalyptus trees from Australia to start the famous Tree Tunnel. That was over 100 years ago when sugar king Walter Duncan McBryde made his generous donation to our island community. These Swamp Mahogany’s have now survived two hurricanes and continue to thrive for future generations. Their lush canopy is over 100 feet above the ground creating a grand entrance to the South Shore and our Poipu vacation rentals.

Arguably the most well known trees on Kauai, you’ll find this one mile stretch of Tree Tunnel when you turn off on Maluhia Road (Hwy. 520) and head south to Koloa Town and Poipu Beach. It’s a short scenic drive that you’ll enjoy often on your Kauai vacation. Kids love this road too which feels like something from a popular fairy tale. One of my favorite times to drive through the Tree Tunnel is at night during a full moon when the eucalyptus glows in the soft light.

McBryde’s gifts to Kauai also included the popular Kauai golf course, Kukuiolono, where you can play for nine dollars all day. He lived an active life as co-founder of the McBryde Sugar Company and manager of Kauai Pineapple.

When you drive Tree Tunnel, roll the car windows down or lower the top of your convertible to enjoy this living Kauai treasure. If you stop to take a photo, please park in a safe spot away from blind turns and be very cautious of oncoming traffic from both directions.

The ocean views from Unit 231 at Pali Ke Kua are truly amazing. From the covered lanai, you can watch and listen to the sounds of the crashing waves of the blue Pacific Ocean right below. Recently remodeled, this latest addition to our Princeville vacation rentals has been completely updated with granite and marble countertops, stainless steel appliances along with all new flooring and island style furnishings.

This spacious two-bedroom, two-bath unit offers guests a fully-stocked kitchen, master bedroom suite with king sized bed and a second bedroom suite with two full sized beds. Both suites have private bathrooms with new walk-in showers.

Pali Ke Kua is a low density resort featuring a newly refurbished pool and hot tub which is located within walking distance of the St Regis Hotel with its fine dining, luxury spa and beach. Hideaways Beach is a just a ten minute hike from the front door along a private path, providing an excellent sandy beach with good swimming in calmer seas.

Three miles by car is Hanalei Bay with its world famous white sand beach and quaint historic town center. Kee Beach and the start of the Kalalau Trail is only eight miles away. Be sure to check out a personal favorite, Lumahai Beach and Tunnels, one of Kauai’s finest snorkeling destinations.

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Book with confidence as we professionally manage our Kauai vacation rental collection and offer our rate guarantee to ensure that you receive the best price available. Be sure to check out Pali Ke Kua 231 today and begin planning your next Kauai vacation.

Just before reaching Ke`e Beach on the North Shore you’ll see the sign pointing to this Kauai botanical garden. More than a nature preserve, Limahuli Garden is a fascinating step back in time. The ancient lava rock terraces, where taro still thrives, were built over 700 years ago by the Polynesians. Chosen the best natural botanical garden in the United States in 1997, this Kauai treasure continues to educate all of us in Hawaiian culture.

One of our Kauai vacation rental guests told me that Limahuli Garden reminded him of a smaller Machu Piccu. That’s a good observation when you look at the spectacular setting in the shadow of Makana Mountain, also known as Bali Hai from the movie South Pacific. Unlike Machu Piccu, this historical Kauai garden is set in a lush valley overlooking the Pacific with its legendary ancient rocks watching over.

“Past and present converge in this enchanting valley, where native plants as well as ancient and contemporary Hawaiian culture are being actively preserved, nurtured, and perpetuated.” (Limahuli Gardens)

When you walk its Kauai garden trails you’ll see rare and endangered species that are on the verge of extinction in the wild, such as a native fan palm found only in Limahuli Valley. The leisurely 3/4 mile loop offers beautiful vistas and lush setting surrounded by bananas, hibiscus, breadfruit and other tropical plants.

Afterwards stop at Ke`e Beach where you can snorkel in the reef enclosed lagoon. Another place teeming with tropical fish is popular Tunnels Beach. If you like this area as much as I do, consider staying nearby at our Haena vacation homes or Hanalei vacation rentals.

Limahuli is part of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens which includes the McBryde and Allerton Gardens near Spouting Horn at Poipu.

Directions: Entrance is 1/2-mile from the end of the highway on the North Shore at Ke`e Beach.

Admission Fee: Self guided tour is $15 and takes 90 minutes. For a more in-depth visit, there’s a $30 guided tour offered once a day at 10am if you make a reservation. Lower rates for children.

Attire: Comfortable walking shoes, long pants and/or mosquito repellant, sunscreen, hat for shade and bottled water. Umbrellas and walking sticks provided.

Hours You Can Visit: 9:30am to 4:00pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Call 808-826-1053 for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities for Visitors: You are also invited to Vacation and Volunteer at Limahuli Garden during your Kauai vacation.

After you’ve been to Limahuli Garden, we invite you to share your experience with us.

May 4, 2012 – A private swimming pool next to a stylish ocean view residence highlights this Kauai vacation rental deal near Poipu Beach. Today only we’re offering Aina Kai for $300 nightly. To take advantage of this 37% savings, call us on May 4 at 800-325-5701.

This dream home features a completely renovated interior that earns our premier rating. Many rooms have ocean views as well as the expansive covered lanai. When you stay here you’ll be only a short walk to three Kauai beaches from your perch above the Pacific.

To see photos and more information, we invite you to visit the Aina Kai property page on our new website. This beautiful Kauai vacation home sleeps eight guests and has 3 bedrooms plus 3 baths. It’s perfect for a large gathering of friends or your next Kauai family vacation.

Additional Details: To qualify for this Kauai travel deal you’ll need to stay at least seven nights and the non-refundable payment is due at time of booking. One change allowed if the same unit is available and the new arrival date is within 30 days of your original arrival date. This offer cannot be combined with any other special or promotion and is not valid between December 19 and January 5. Additional processing and cleaning fees apply per reservation. Rates plus 13.416% state tax.

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If you stay at our Kauai vacation rentals the first week of May, you’ll get to experience a beautiful Hawaiian holiday first-hand for yourself. It’s Lei Day which has been celebrated here since early 1928 thanks to poet Don Blanding. He wrote an article in a local paper back then suggesting that a holiday be created to honor the Hawaiian custom of making and wearing lei. It was fellow writer Grace Tower Warren who came up with the idea of a holiday on May 1 in conjunction with May Day. She is also responsible for the phrase, “May Day is Lei Day”.

One of many popular Kauai events, Lei Day is now celebrated the first Saturday of May at the Kauai Museum.

This year will be the 32nd annual lei day competition on May 5. If you stop by between 11am and 3pm you can see anywhere from 65 to 100 handcrafted lei. They are delivered to the museum in the early morning, measured, reviewed to be sure they meet the criteria and categorized by color and size. Later they are judged for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons. Some are given sponsored awards which are above and beyond in each category.

Several years ago the Malie Foundation Award for the Most Hawaiian lei went to our very own Pat Finberg.

Pat is Guest Services Manager at our Princeville office. It is a very prestigious award. The mission of the Malie Foundation is to provide events that education, promote, preserve and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture through its varied activities and for all people. Malie is the Hawaiian word for calm or smooth and is often used in songs to describe the Peacefulness of the Ocean. Pat’s lei that year was created in the Wili style of lei making, which is to wrap each piece of material individually onto a base. Local native material was used in its creation with Pat picking, cleaning and assembling the lei.

Pat started making lei in the mid 1970′s when she started studying hula and Hawaiian culture with Ka Imi Na’auao O Hawaii Nei Institute. She continues her studies with Kumu Hula Roselle Kelihonipua Bailey and is inspired to carry on the work of her teachers to honor them. They make all of their lei for hula performances.

For over thirty years, Pat has been participating in the Kauai Museum Lei Day competition and winning awards. Through the years she has conducted workshops at the Kauai Museum and around the island. Pat’s halau traveled to Switzerland and Germany several years ago to perform hula. Our congratulations to Pat for her dedication and hard work to preserve this art.

If you would like to know what happens to all those beautiful lei, they are purchased at silent auction.

To benefit the Kauai Museum you can bid on your favorite lei at the event. Our very own Cynthia Kaiminaauao, senior reservationist for Parrish Kauai is often at the museum giving back to the community by donating her time. She creates and sells beautiful gardenia corsages as a museum fundraiser. A big Mahalo for her commitment to give back to the community.

April 27, 2012 – For less than the nightly cost of a Franklin bill, you and five guests can stay in an air-conditioned 3 bedroom, 3 bath Kauai vacation rental at The Plantation at Princeville Resort. You’ll also be close to spectacular Kauai beaches on the North Shore and conveniently located next to the renovated Prince Golf Course.

This extraordinary $99 rate is offered on new reservations made today, April 27, for Aloha Friday. Our new website has photos and reviews of Unit 1422 which you’ll see on the The Plantation at Princeville resort page. When you’re ready to book this elegant Kauai condo, call our reservation team on April 27 at 800-325-5701.