Holo Holo Blog

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…

When you think of your favorite restaurants, what comes to mind? What elements go into the making of a memorable dining experience? Do you think of the food in general, a specific dish, a creative drink menu, a curated wine list, the ambiance, or service? Perhaps it’s a particular person you shared a meal with…

Looking for something off the beaten path, a place where environmental stewardship is alive and thriving? Located on the south side of Kauaʻi, between CJM Country Stables and Gillan’s Beach, is Makauwahi Cave Reserve, a 17-acre plot of robust local conservation history and efforts. Boasting Hawaiʻi’s largest limestone cave, the Reserve is a fossil treasure…

The Perfect Spot: Surprise Engagements Aboard Holo Holo Charters So, you’re ready to ask one of the biggest questions of your life and want it to be a perfect surprise, a moment of epic proportions they will never forget. You also happen to have booked a legendary Nāpali Sunset Dinner Tour aboard Holo Holo Charters…

If you’ve been to the Garden Isle you’ve encountered our unofficial mascot–the chicken! The last thing most people expect to go hand-in-hand with a tropical paradise is a farm animal, but the chickens outnumber the humans on the island at this point. With an estimated 450,000 chickens to 80,000 residents on Kauaʻi, wherever your day…

Holo Holo Charters cares deeply about protecting the ocean and land, environmental stewardship, preserving native Hawaiian ecosystems, and community projects that support Hawaiian culture, history, and values. We strive, as a company and as individuals, to do better and be better every day. Hawaiʻi Community Foundation – Kauai Photographer Kit Holo Holo’s Sustainability Mission Statement…

Kauaʻi Photographer – Kit Furderer Ke Ala Hele Makālae, also known as the Kapaʻa Bike Path, is a multi-use paved path stretching 7.6 stunning coastal miles on Kauaʻi’s East side. Residents and visitors can enjoy the path’s picturesque views from Lydgate Beach to Kuna Bay (Donkey Beach). So go ahead, grab your walking shoes or…

Hawaiʻi’s 45th Annual Charity Walk Gives Back to the Islands in Major Ways Are you looking for a way to give back to Kauaʻi, get involved with projects that positively impact our island ʻohana, and support critical community non-profit organizations that are up to big things? Look no further. The 45th Annual Visitor Industry Charity…

Nestled on a rugged, lush, vividly-green peninsula 180 feet above sea level on Kauaʻi’s north shore sits Kīleaua Point Lighthouse & National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). The 52-foot iconic lighthouse rests atop a steeply carved cliff and was constructed in 1913. Today, it is a must-see historical landmark for both lighthouse and bird enthusiasts alike. (1)…

Ah, the Hawaiian snow cone…a real must for any trip to the islands. There is nothing like a day at the beach (or on the water) paired with a refreshing island-style treat to really lean into the island vibe. Shave (not shaved!) ice came to Hawaiʻi with the help of Japanese immigrants in the mid-to…