I’ve been asked a few times so far if Kauai has an “off season.” And I’ll admit that it’s a hard question for me to answer. Therefore, I have decided to answer it here and now. The answer is: yes and no.

Yes – Kauai does technically have an “off season” if you mean a time when there are fewer tourists that visit. For instance, we get a lot of tourists here in the summer when families don’t have kids in school. We also get a lot of traffic during Spring Break, when college students want to party in a tropical climate. And, strangely, we get quite a bit of holiday traffic, when people want to avoid cold weather and their in-laws. However, during the early fall months and the spring, we have fewer people visiting. So technically, these months would be the “off season.”

No – But Kauai is always lovely and always has stuff going on. There isn’t a week that goes by where events, luaus, festivals, and fun activities aren’t happening on our little island. The temperature of the water is always in the 70s, even in the winter. And the beaches are always beautiful with white sand and crystal clear waters. So technically, there isn’t an “off season,” if you mean a time of year when Kauai is less enjoyable to visit.

See why it’s a hard question to answer? On the plus side, for those of you who want to come to Kauai when there aren’t as many people visiting, you can come in the non-summer months (avoiding Spring Break to be safe). In fact, right now is a great time to come to Kauai. Spring Break has just ended and it isn’t quite summer yet. But it is spring, which means the tropical flowers are blooming, the waters are warm, the people are friendly, and the activities are frequent. Now is the perfect time to come and visit us… in our supposed “off season.”

If you want to come and stay on Kauai with your small family, you will need a bit of stretching out space. Fitting 3-4 people in a hotel room is not fun and it’s expensive, especially if you decide to get two rooms. But you don’t want a large vacation rental home either. That would just be too much space. What you need is a place like the Cliffs 4206, which is a part of the Cliffs at Princeville complex.

What is special about the Cliffs? Well, these condos are just the right size for small families or couples seeking some relaxation. The Cliffs 4206 is a 1 bedroom condo with 2 bathrooms and a queen-sized pull-out couch in the living room. So, while parents can luxuriate in a King-sized bed, private bathroom, and private lanai at night, the kids can stay comfortably on the bed in the living room with their own bathroom and enough space to stretch out.

In addition to the sleeping arrangements, this condo has all of the amenities you might want for your stay: a fully equipped kitchen, living room with large flat panel tv, high speed internet, comfortable furniture, and enough windows with a view of the ocean that you just might get sick of looking at it. Plus, there are quite a few amenities for the families in the condos to share, like a pool, spa, ½ basketball court, volleyball court, tennis court, playground, mini putting green, and barbeques galore. Seriously, this place is great.

If you want to go out and enjoy all that Kauai has to offer, you’re right in Princeville, where you will find the best beaches, water sport opportunities, stores, restaurants, and adventures on the island. Plus, the Cliffs offers rentals for anything you might need, such as bicycles, boogie boards, snorkeling equipment, and more. So you’ll be completely set to take on the world during the day and then come back to your private condo each evening for some rest and relaxation.

Last month, I talked about Alii Kai and it’s great location and amenities. However, that was Alii Kai 8E. Today, I want to talk about another great Alii Kai rental that is sure to be the perfect place for you and your family: Alii Kai 5103.

For one thing, Alii Kai 5103 is in Princeville, which is one of the most popular towns on Kauai. In Princeville, you can find concerts, nice restaurants, crystal clear waters, the best beaches on the island, water sports, equipment rentals, hiking trails, shopping centers, and even a few friends. And if you stay at Alii Kai, you will be right in the thick of things.

And Alii Kai also has a great view of the water, located on a bluff overlooking the beautiful waters surrounding the island. Not only that, but there is a large lawn where your family can play touch football or enjoy an evening picnic underneath the stars.

Of course, the house itself is also lovely. With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, there is enough room for a family of four or two couples vacationing together. And each room of the house has a beautiful ocean view, so you don’t have to argue over who gets which bedroom. The lanai is a great place to relax and have a cold drink at the end of a busy day spent enjoying all that Kauai has to offer. And, let’s be honest, at only $900 a week, this place is a steal.

So if you need a place to stay for your Kauai vacation, consider Alii Kai 5103.

I really love it when someone chooses to comment on my blog. Whether that person is unhappy with something I’ve written (I could always use the constructive criticism) or is thrilled with the information (which I prefer), it’s always nice to see my readers’ responses.

However, if you are going to comment on my blog just to get a link to your company’s website out there, there are a couple things you need to know.

1. If you are commenting on my blog just so you can place a link to your website into the blog commenting section, I will delete your post.

2. However, if you are based in Kauai as a business and you want to get information about your company out there, why not send me an email (or even a comment) and ask me if I can post about your company on my blog. I love writing about businesses and opportunities on Kauai! So, unless I have had a bad experience with your company, I will probably visit you and write about the experience. And yes, I will include a link to your website in the blog.

3. Unless you are a hotel or another condo rental business here on Kauai. I don’t believe that visitors should stay in hotels because they are overpriced and don’t provide enough space for real people. So I won’t advocate them. And I chose the Kauai vacation rentals company I’m partnered with very carefully. And since we are now partnered in this blog venture, I am unable to advocate for any other rental agency… nor would I want to. I did my research very well and chose the company I believe to be the best on the island.

I hope that answers a few questions for you and gives you an idea of what to expect when you comment for your business. And for everyone else who reads this blog, please feel free to leave me a comment or two! I really do love to hear from my readers.

We just pulled the funniest prank for April Fools Day! It was great. My fiancée and I have been getting a lot of flack from our families about the fact that we haven’t set a date for the wedding yet. So we decided to get them back. Here’s how it went down.

Early this morning, we sent a text to our families telling them that we had broken off the engagement. We simply couldn’t come to terms with all of the pressure and decided to go our separate ways. We started getting return texts right away, with our families trying to comfort us. We even got a few responses about it being “all his/her fault,” which was great!

Then, about mid-day, I sent out a text to both families. To my family, I wrote that I just wasn’t sure what to do now because, while I hadn’t told them this before, I’m pregnant and I don’t want to do this alone. And to his family, I asked them to talk to him because, while I hadn’t told anyone this before, I’m pregnant. As you can imagine, this started a whole new uproar with all sorts of insults, comforting words, and immediate texts to my fiancée.

Then, about an hour ago, we sent a text to everyone saying that everything was okay. We decided to get back together for the sake of the baby. AND, because I wanted to be able to fit into my wedding dress on my wedding day, we moved up the wedding. So, they no longer have to bug us about setting a date… WE ELOPED!

It was mass chaos. For the most part, no one figured out that it was an April Fools Day joke until that last text. And sadly, there are still members of our family who think we got married today and are now taking back all of the negative things they said about me or him in the last few hours. It is awesome.

I think we’ll give them another hour before we text “Happy April Fools!” to everyone.

Happy April Fools!!

On Kauai, we have many hotels, several villas, and quite a few resorts. But the best places to stay are often the vacation rental homes. For one thing, they are cheaper per week than getting a hotel room or staying at a resort. And for another thing, they offer you a lot more room and many more amenities than most other places. So, if you are coming to visit Kauai, consider Alii Kai 8E for your stay.

Alii Kai is a group of condos in Princeville, the best town on Kauai. At Alii Kai 8E, you will be surrounded by the lush views of tropical landscaping, be within walking distance to some beautiful tennis courts, and you can even see the ocean from the condo. Of course, I recommend 8E specifically because it has a cozy yet spacious appearance with many windows to keep the space light and bright throughout the year.

Alii Kai 8E is a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo with enough space to sleep 4 comfortably. This makes 8E the perfect place for a small family or two couples to stay. Plus the living room has a pullout couch for additional sleeping space if needed.

Amenities for this condo include a fully equipped kitchen, landscaping, a communal swimming pool and tennis courts, a washer/dryer unit in the condo, free high speed internet and a TV/DVD unit. But the best part of this condo is the price: only $875 for an entire week! So if you come to Kauai, you can spend your money on what really matters and not on an outrageous hotel bill.

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, a time to celebrate with some friends, fun, and maybe a bit of green beer. And it’s a day to wear green! I completely forgot that until my fiancée came to pick me up today. That man can PINTCH!

So wherever you are, go out and celebrate today. I know I will! And don’t forget to put on some green before you leave the house. Trust me – you’ll thank me later.