Press Room
Airline Cancellation and Change Policies
Now is not the time to travel to Hawaii. The governor and county mayors are on board for ultra-tight and prohibitive restrictions to discourage visitors until the threat of COVID-19 spread is in the past. If you’re thinking of coming to Kauai later this year, check out this great resource to look up airline cancellation […]
Future Booking Policies at Kauai’s East Side Resorts
Now is not the time to travel to Hawaii, though a number of top properties on the Royal Coconut Coast have revised their cancellation policies for future bookings after COVID-19 is gone. Many are offering 24 hours advance notice for cancellation or refund of advance payment. Check out the cancellation policies linked at each property, […]
Restaurants & Grocery Providers on Kauai — Current
Kauai County has partnered with the Kauai Chamber of Commerce to create this interactive map to help locate Food Resources during the COVID-19 outbreak. This includes restaurants, grocery stores, and non-profit food providers. On the Royal Coconut Coast, these establishments are also offering take out: Haole Girl Sweets – […]
Current Guidelines for Visitors Planning A Kauai Trip
Hawaii State Governor David Ige held a press conference on June 24 and announced a pre-travel testing program for out-of-state travelers that will begin Saturday, August 1. The governor’s message was: “We are working on an alternative to the 14-day mandatory quarantine that would allow a safe and healthy way for travelers to return to […]
Significant Upgrade In Pono Kai Resort Lobby
Pono Kai Resort, a 241-unit oceanfront condominium resort, has just completed a $115,000 lobby upgrade creating a strong sense of Hawaii and Kauai with its new decor. The extensive renovation to Pono Kai’s check-in area took four weeks to complete and was largely guided by Signature Homes, bringing in new images, large wood carvings and […]
The Bull Shed Restaurant — Top Honors in “Best of Kauai People’s Choice Awards”
From KITV News The Bull Shed Restaurant at The ISO, a Castle Resorts & Hotels property once again took top honors in The Garden Island’s “Best of Kauai 2019” People’s Choice Awards. The Bull Shed Restaurant received First Place in the categories of “Restaurant” and “Steak. Located on the beautiful Royal Coconut Coast in Kapaa, […]
Thanksgiving Traditions in Hawaii
From Hawaii Magazine: Thanksgiving in Hawaii has a unique history—both ancient and modern. Long before the Puritans were sailing to Plymouth Rock, the native Hawaiians already had a festival of thanks. And they didn’t limit themselves to a single day. They celebrated a successful harvest for an entire season. Makahiki ran four lunar months, from November […]
Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Makes Its Debut
By Jessica Else, The Garden Island WAIPOULI — Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort made its debut on Kauai following a property-wide transformation, unveiling 314 redesigned guest rooms, a brand-new arrival experience, oceanfront bar and restaurants, fully reinvented public spaces, a re-energized pool scene, and fresh programming. Centrally located on Kauai’s Eastside, the newly flagged resort […]
Kauai Travel Tips — Kuleana Videos Unveiled
Four outstanding one-minute videos are now available through YouTube or via download through the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Billed as Kauai Travel Tips the videos are designed to educate visitors of their kuleana (responsibilities) when visiting Kauai and to communicate the significant role visitors play in the health of Hawaii’s communities. Based on community input and […]
