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Kalo Loí – Hawaiian Taro Fields of Hanalei Kauai

The Hawaiian taro fields (kalo lo’i) of Hanalei are one the main sources of cultivation for Hawaii’s favorite starch, the taro (kalo) root. This respected plant can be prepared many ways and is eaten in its entirety. The lo’í or irrigated terrace is the vast paddy that feeds and nurtures the kalo. These colorful paddy’s […]

New Oceanfront Kauai Vacation Rental in Poipu Resort

The ocean views from Hale Mahana Kai are amazing!! The sounds of crashing waves and the Pacific Ocean fill every room at this light and airy beach house on the road to Spouting Horn in Poipu, Kauai. Lawai Beach, Poipu Beach and many other Poipu Resort destinations are all within a few minutes’ drive. With […]

Bird Watching On Kauai

The island of Kauai is home to a wide variety of endemic (natural to a specific place), indigenous (native to a particular region including Kauai), migratory, and introduced birds. More than 80 species of birds are present on our Garden Island. Whether a casual or expert bird-watcher, you are certain to find Kauai a captivating […]

New Poolside Unit at Nihi Kai Villas Resort

We are excited to announce the addition of a new pool side unit at the ocean side resort of Nihi Kai Villas. Just steps from the resorts heated pool with amazing ocean views, this spacious and well equipped Poipu Resort condo is available as a vacation rental for the first time in over 15 years. […]

Kauai’s Dragon Fruit – It’s Strange, It’s Beautiful, It’s Healthy

Have you encountered a bright pink fruit with strange and wonderful “dragon scales” on the outside skin when visiting any of the Old Koloa Town, pick one up, take to your Parrish Kauai Vacation Rental and give it a try! It’s an experience to savor!

Kokee State Park – A Kauai Treasure

Just an hour from Poipu on the South Shore of Kauai is museum, a lodge serving delicious Koke’e chili and cornbread, and rustic cabins for rent. The park is just north of Waimea Canyon State Park and includes 4,345 acres of mountainous terrain. The main attractions of Koke’e’s hiking trails are the native vegetation, native forest […]

Parrish Kauai Helps Out at Kauai Heritage Properties’ 2010 Kauai Marathon Finish Line Aid Station

Why would someone willingly rise and shine at 5:00 am on a Sunday morning? To volunteer at Kauai Heritage Properties Finish Line Aid Station for the 2010 Kauai Marathon and the awe inspiring Kauai sunrise. This year’s slogan was “Come for the Race. Stay for the Paradise”. Kauai is quickly drawing National attention for this relatively new annual event with […]

Newly Remodeled Poipu Kai Vacation Rental – Kahala 113 Joins Parrish Kauai

The Parrish Collection Kauai is pleased to announce the addition of another luxury condo in its collection located at one of the most popular Kauai resorts – Poipu Kai Resort at Poipu Beach. Totally remodeled and refurnished in 2010, Kahala 113 is a one-bedroom ground floor, pool-side condo with distant ocean views. The owners went […]

Parrish Kauai Adds Princeville Vacation Rental Home

Laule’a Hale is a comfortable and peaceful Princeville vacation rental. Located in the resort community of Princeville at Hanalei, Laule’a Hale offers all amenities of this ideal island destination, including two golf courses, a spa and fitness center, mile of walking and biking trails, beautiful beaches, shopping, dining and much more. Just a few minutes […]

Celebrating Hawaiian Music and Dance on Kauai – 2010 Mokihana Festival

Celebrating Hawaiian music and dance with concerts and competitions from September 19 through September 25, 2010, this is one of Kauai’s most entertaining festivals. This annual event is presented by the non-profit Maile Foundation which was created to provide events that educate, promote, preserve and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture through its varied activities and for all people. The festival opens with a service on September […]

Parrish Kauai Sponsors Kukui`ula Outrigger’s 2010 Paddle Fest at Poipu Beach

The Parrish Collection Kauai is proud to again sponsor Kukui’ula Outrigger’s 2010 Paddle Fest event in Poipu Beach, Kauai. Held on Sunday July 18, 2010 on Kauai’s South Shore, this event is part of the Koloa Plantation Days celebration. The outrigger canoe & paddle board races, food, and other public activities will be from 10am […]

Where are the Coconuts at this Poipu Resort?

That is a question that The Parrish Collection office at Nihi Kai Villas is asked daily. If you have ever been around a coconut tree when a coconut falls off the tree you know it could really hurt you if it hit you. So for liability reason the coconuts are cut off the trees.Here at […]