• A trip to Kauai must include a drive to the north side of the island and a stop at Secret Beach. This 3,000-foot-long beach accessed by a steep, unmarked trail, is known for its size, privacy, and majestic scenery.

  • Poolside at Ko’a Kea Resort. The #1 TripAdvisor rated hotel on Kauai offers a more intimate escape.

  • The boutique hotel’s contemporary design is carried throughout the property in crimson, turquoise, and coral accents.

  • Stretching 22.5 kilometers long, 1.6 kilometers wide, and more than 3,600 feet deep, Waimea Canyon on Kauai’s west side is described as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.

  • Ko’a Kea is situated steps from beloved Po’ipū Beach on the sunny south shore of Kauai.

  • Just 15 minutes north of the Ko’a Kea Resort, in Old Koloa Town, is Kauai Nut Roasters, a favourite of locals and visitors alike. The family-run business has been roasting one-of-a-kind-nuts since 2004.

  • A sweet ending at Keoki’s Paradise restaurant in Po’ipū Shopping Village: the famous Hula Pie. Macadamia nut ice cream is piled high on an Oreo cookie crust and topped with chocolate fudge, whipped cream, and more macadamia nuts.

  • What postcards are made of: Kilauea Lighthouse at the northernmost point of the island offers a picturesque view of the sweeping cliff and ocean vistas.

  • Beat the heat with Mai Tai’s at Ko’a Kea Resort’s poolside bar.

  • With its breathtaking ocean views and stunning sunsets, Ko’a Kea Resort is just the spot for an intimate and quiet Hawaiian escape.

Kauai

The garden island.

Hawaii’s garden island is a lush tropical paradise and has been a darling of honeymooners ever since Elvis tied the knot there in Blue Hawaii. Situated on the sunnier south shore of Kauai, on beloved Po’ipū Beach, is Ko’a Kea Hotel & Resort, a boutique property that embodies the essence of the island. With its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and near-perfect beaches, this island jewel immediately sets the mood for an intimate getaway.

Ko’a Kea, which translates to “white coral” in Hawaiian, takes its design and inspiration from natural forms and vibrant sea life. This 121-room tranquil resort is small and sophisticated, with requisite modern-day conveniences: superior service, private lanais, a luxury spa, and the award-winning Red Salt restaurant, named after the famous Alaea Hawaiian salt. With its superior spot on the beachfront, a path from the resort’s centrepiece outdoor pool makes it easy for guests to access the section of beach best for swimming, snorkelling, or surfing.

Photos by Joshua McVeity.

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January 14, 2014