Holo Holo Blog

You may recognize Shannon as a (now retired) professional Polynesian entertainer or from her role as Mrs Hawaiʻi in 2018. At Holo Holo, however, she has established herself as the nuts, bolts, flair, and heart of the operation. Human Resources & Administrative Manager does not seem to do Shannon’s position justice, as she is affectionately…

Hawaiʻi is the perfect winter getaway. Despite the rougher waters and additional rain, there are plenty of sunny beach days, post-shower rainbows, and swimmable spots to dive in here on Kauaʻi during the winter months. So grab your slippahs and check out a few of our favorite places to enjoy winter island-style! Poʻipū Beach Park…

Looking for an exceptional New Year’s Eve cocktail infused with fresh, island-inspired ingredients and flavors? Are you on holiday and looking to enjoy maximum vacation vibes? Perhaps it’s paʻu hana time, and you’d like to celebrate by making a refreshing cocktail with friends? Look no further, we’ve got you covered. Introducing the Kōloa Rum Mai…

The Holidays are the perfect time for giving, and it’s safe to say we hit it out of the Holiday ballpark with this one. We most definitely need a drum roll as we merrily announce, just in time for the Holidays, “The Supreme Sustainable Kauaʻi Giveaway,” valued at a whopping $5,735.00 (yes, you read that…

Cooking for the holidays is truly something special. Holo Holo recently booked a team building class with Cooking Kauaʻi, a Provisions kitchen offering hands-on cooking classes celebrating Hawaiian farming, seasonality, and culture. Today, we feature three delicious Hawaiian-inspired holiday recipes from Cooking Kauaʻi, sure to uplift your holiday menu. Roasted Farmers Market Carrots 10 medium…

Pearl Harbor and the Case of Mistaken Occupancy: The Niʻihau Incident December 7, 1941. Japan surprises Hawaiʻi with an attack on Pearl Harbor, Oʻahu. The U.S. military is not anticipating this attack and scrambles to get American defenses in place. The strafe air raid by eight Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighters first drops bombs on the…

Seabirds Fly High Along the Nāpali Coast & Lehua Crater Kauaʻi is home to some seriously beautiful birds, providing endless viewing opportunities for avid bird enthusiasts and amateur spectators. From vibrant endemic forest birds to mighty migratory seabirds, Kauaʻi has it all. Today, we look at Kauaʻi’s seabirds and the landscapes where they thrive. It’s…

The weather is warm, and the season is bright–there is nothing like the holidays in Hawaiʻi. This year will mark the 24th Annual Waimea Light Parade, a Westside celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. With holiday-themed floats, local emcees, music, and food, the light parade is a family-friendly event that you won’t…

Are you looking for the perfect spot for your next family reunion? Look no further, friends; we’ve got you covered! Holo Holo invites you to book a Kauaʻi private charter for your next family reunion; here’s why. Our Top Ten Reasons to Choose Holo Holo for Your Family Reunion: Shared Experiences: A private boat…

Does winter exist in Hawaiʻi? Of course! While it may not be the winter you are picturing (snow and cold), we do have a change of seasons. If you are visiting Kauaʻi from November through February, you may encounter what we consider to be our “winter” conditions:  Waves – You can catch a wave on…

Holo Holo Teams Up With Kauaʻi Independent Food Bank’s 2024 Holiday Food & Fund Drive Calling all Holo Holo guests and Kauaʻi residents! We humbly ask for all hands on deck and YOUR kōkua to fight hunger on Kauaʻi. Kauaʻi Independent Food Bank runs its annual Holiday Food & Fund Drive from October 1-December 31,…

Have you ever looked around at the endless, expansive beauty of Kauaʻi and wondered how the landscape has come to look like this? What occurred to cause such jaw-dropping scenery, including deep caverns, cliffs, canyons, valleys, coastlines, and more? default Kauaʻi is home to some of Earth’s most dramatic and diverse landscapes. Today, we take…