🤣🤣🤣poke is actually said as “pokay”. My family got a chuckle as we are from Hawaii. Great tips. Enjoy watching.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Ya know we thought so but so many people I talked to there pronounced it poke. I loved poking my fork in that delicious, fresh goodness! Wow just rewatching that part makes my mouth water. What a beautiful state!!!

@ChineseAg

2 жыл бұрын

Now I want to get some poké for lunch. Spicy ahi 😋

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChineseAg Maybe they will deliver!!

@Felgood808

Жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie next time your in Maui try Poke from Like Poke Food Truck near the airport. Best Poke I've ever had.

@chadowensdesigns8552

6 ай бұрын

Anyone in Kauai who told you it is pronounced "poke" like rhymes with "oak" was either misinformed or they were pulling your leg. In the Polynesian language spoken in Hawaii, poke, which rhymes with okay, means “chunk” or “something cut away,” usually by crosscutting. There is no silent "e" in Hawaiian. @@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Loved this, very accurate. I am originally from Kauai and now live in Florida. Kauai will always be home sweet home. 🤙🏽🌺❤️

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh a whole different form of humidity in Florida, right? We love this island. And we love how they’ve kept it pretty much the same. I feel sorry for the locals with all of the traffic.

Great video,thanks .I m 30 years living in the garden island Kauai 🏝 one of of the most beautiful on the planet .

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

It sure is!

My favorite island 🌺🌴🌸🍹

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

It is ours as well. We still have not been to one.

One of my favorite trips was to Kauai. Absolutely beautiful. I got to take a tour on a helicopter. Amazing feeling when you glide down an opening in the gorgeous mountain cliffs, you look all around to see many waterfalls and rainbows. Absolutely magical. 🥰🐕🌻🌿

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! We did the helicopter tour; beautiful island for that.

I always wanted to go there! Haven’t made it yet! Wonderful narration of things to do. You had such a beautiful vacation! Have a blessed week!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

There’s no place on the mainland that has similar breezes and humidity. It’s a great treat to visit there. But expensive but maybe not in the off season.

Such a fun video! Great destination travel tips!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to go back!

Wow - perfect timing! We will be first timers next month. We will be staying south in Koloa but have a day trip planned for north shore -- CANNOT WAIT!!!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Ooh, enjoy everything! You're on Aloha time!

This is a really good list!

Thank you for the tips, looking forward to my trip there for work.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Ooh what a great place to visit for work!

OMG...Laurie, you are too cute! You made the same face I do when thinking about leaving Kauai. 😢 🤣 💖 My husband and I really enjoyed our time there. Wish I'd seen this video before we went (several years ago). Love your videos! Keep 'em comin'

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

We love finding things to do near Princeville and Hanalei. I used to think that Princeville was just too expensive.

I grew up on Oahu but Kauai has always been my go to since my Senior Trip and Honeymoon.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

We honeymooned in Kauai. But any island is just beautiful!

On my bucket list for 2023, thanks for the great tips.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

I knew I should've checked your channel first before my family trip to Kauai last month. We totally skipped going to Hanalei side. At least now I have a good excuse to go back and roam Hanalei side and try your recommendations. Mahalo and Aloha🤙

Laurie thank you so much for the great information I’ve never been to Hawaii not sure at 71 if I’ll ever get there but I think your information was really great

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful place to visit at the end of a rainbow. Be happy where you are sitting on your part of the rainbow. Thanks for watching!

Great video, Laurie! My husband and I love Kilauea Bakery and Pizzeria. The pizza is delicious and the pastries too, including the guava macaroons. We stayed at a boutique hotel in Kapaa and walked to Java Kai every morning. Their coffee is amazing. We love that place! So good to know there is a location in Princeville area as well. There is a gorgeous mini golf place between Kapaa and Princeville- it’s so lush and beautiful. I felt like I was at a Hawaiian botanical garden. I highly recommend it for a scenic and fun outing for adults or a family.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Let’s go next week!!! We just love visiting this island! There’s always something to uncover that has not been covered by concrete. Have you heard about Mark Zuckerberg buying all the acreage before Kilauea?

@lizinaz2480

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie What? No, I haven’t. I don’t know how I feel about that. 😳 I’ll have to wait and see if it happens first before I expend too much energy thinking about an outcome. 😃 Next time I’m there, hopefully next May, I’m doing that hike you mentioned. And Pink’s! 👍

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

@@lizinaz2480 That's a gorgeous time to go. It rained and was cold most of the time we were there in April-never happened to us before during that month. I was in shock that I wore a fleece most mornings and nights. We are definitely NOT hikers so I'm sure there are harder hikes you can find if you like it. Mahalo for watching and have such a fun time next year wherever you fly to.

We went their 14 years ago and had the best time!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

It’s gorgeous and so peaceful for a vacation!

Kauai is such a wonderful place to visit! We went to the "Allerton Gardens", which is where some of Jurassic Park & Pirates of the Caribbean were filmed and it was well worth visiting. Also, one of my favorite activities was to go on a kayak tour on the Wailua River combined with a hike to a remote waterfall. My two friends and I shared a triple seat kayak and it was so much fun. The "Hawaii Revealed" guidebooks are fantastic and have books for each of the major Hawaiian Islands and I would recommend those to anyone planning a trip to Hawaii. Happy 20th anniversary and thanks for the great tips!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sherry!!!! These are great tips for Kauai that are hidden gems. Now I need to go back and do these.

@Steve-the-Reiki-guy

Жыл бұрын

Love these recommendations! Sounds like the exact kinds of things I'd like to do! Heading to Kauai in just a week! I can't wait!

Thanks for the tips. We usually stay on the other side of the island! We are here now back for trip number three!! Love Kauai !!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

5 ай бұрын

AWESOME! Have a great time.

Going to Kauai in September, thank you for tips on places we haven’t visited yet! Aloha🤙🌺

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I cannot wait to hear how beautiful you think it is. All the restaurants will be delicious. Pack your stretchy pants

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. You are delightful. Subscribing :)

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Christy!

Great video! We spent most of our visit on the Waimea side.. so I think (know) we need to go back!! Kilauea Point Wildlife Refuge is a great place to visit but make a reservation….it’s busy but not busy busy 😂

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the north shore is completely different from the Waimea side. But there’s lots to do over there too; just with lots of people imo.

I miss Kauai everyday. My husband and I married and honeymooned there (and on the big island). Daydreaming of a return trip-maybe for our 10 yr. I’ll definitely save this one!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh maybe for your 20th!!!

Hi Laurie, I’m Laurie too and also share your love for Kauai. The North shore rocks! Love your videos and you really know your stuff and present it in a nice way.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Laurie! My mom named me after a soap opera actress in 1972-how did you get your name?

@lauriesteinhauser8768

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Mornin Laurie! I was born in 1957 and there was a popular song out called Laura and my mom loved the song. Instead of calling me Laura she called me Laurie. I love my name don't you? Glad she spelled it that way and not Lori which is the more popular spelling.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

@@lauriesteinhauser8768 That is so neato. So many substitute teachers pronounced my name Laura during roll call lol. I love the ie on the end but wish there was no e sometimes. It's a great name!

Hi Laurie, we are new to and love you channel. I was excited to here you were going to Kauai. We are there right now. We love finding all the hidden gems on our vacations. We are headed to Hanalei bay tomorrow. We did Captain A bbq boat ride today. We had a great time. You should try the dinner sunset cruise some time. We did that last time we came. Tomorrow we are tubbing. Ps TSA is telling us to keep everything in our carryons and personal bags but phones, I pads and laptops. We didn’t have to pull out liquids bag or food… we have been on 5 flights so far this trip. Looks like it’s getting easer to go through security🙌🏼Thanks for sharing all your tips.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Yay so glad they are not making us take them out. We loved our boat tours we’ve been on. Ahhh take me back! We loved the Hanalei bakery! But really wanted the Bar-acuda and the noodle place beside it but too full of reservations. Enjoy the drive up there.

I’m so glad Kaui hasn’t changed much in 20 years …that’s around the last time I was there😍 this year we are going to Maui again 🌺Next year either Sicily or Kauai . Thank you for info… Aloha 🤗🌸

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds beautiful!

I had to listen to the “poke” 3 times lol great video! Lived here 38 years and never been to Kauai but we got our tickets booked since flights were only $29.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

You’ll love it and the poke😂

“Hey!” (Now we met, hehehe) Thank you for the tips! I am heading to Kauai in December and traveling with my sister. We are going to stay at Grand Hyatt Kauai, and will definitely visit Princeville/Hanalei area!! Mahalo!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Have a beautiful trip to Kauai!

Laurie, great advice & tips, I am sending my family my son his wife & my granddaughter I booked the a stay at the H-B-R, I got married by a Kahu on the just north of Hanalei on the beach . the beauty of Kauai's north shore never leaves oneself does it....

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Ahhh brings back memories of Kauai!

My recommendation- continue on the road through Hanalei all the way to the end to Ke'e beach! This is also the trailhead for the Kalalau Trail. The hike is a popular one, so the actual beach is nice and quite, with a view of the coastline. Nice restrooms too! Note: you must make a reservation to park here, but worth it! Just google for all the details for the reservation Aloha!

We honeymooned at Princeville in 1996 - it was amazing!!!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

The resort is completely gutted for a total renovation! No telling when it’ll be finished. Love Princeville condos. They were easy to get to and so affordable.

@suzanne8284

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie I knew about that - we wanted to go back for our 25th last year, but found out it was closed - so sad :(

Also the Beach House Restaurant is one of our favorites but its closer to Poipu

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

So many good restaurants in Kauai!!

Anahola is the first placed I stayed and alway go back to that beach. It’s my favorite ❤️💛💚 it’s always empty P.S a local houstonian also

How timely! We are going there in a couple of months. Thanks for the tips. We are island hopping, however, not staying in a condo. Any packing tips for living out of a suitcase for two weeks?

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Whew it’s helpful to not stress about organization but to be kind of organized. The islands are very very casual! I would have a pouch just for morning toiletries and then a pouch for if you’re going to do full hair washing/makeup etc. It helped me when we were changing hotels daily doing a WW2 tour.

Great video. Thanks for all the great info. I am looking for the link to the condo you stayed in. Enjoy all your videos. Thanks

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I added it. Here it is: bit.ly/CondoPrinceville

@latissagraham1297

Жыл бұрын

It just takes you to VRBO, not a specific condo. Can you please tell us which one you were at?

Do you ever venture down to the Poipu area? We really enjoy all that area has to offer also. 😊

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, we have before. It's all so beautiful!

Our family loves Kauai!! We've been vacationing there for 15+ years. One of our favorite stops after arriving is at Hamura Saimin in Lihue, close to the airport. It's authentic Hawaiian saimin (ramen) and really good! Expect a wait but it's worth it :) These tips were great, there are a few places we haven't been to yet and I look forward to getting to them on our next trip! P.S. We were VERY sad when Bubba's Burgers left Hanalei. Just not the same without it there.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

We just love it!

@Jenny-zr3ck

Жыл бұрын

What do you order🙂

@Felgood808

Жыл бұрын

We went last month and I was a little disappointed. It wasn't what I remembered it to be.

Hi Laurie. I went to the link for condo but it just brings up the general VRBO page. Do you have any other info to share so that I can get to the property? Thanks! I love your videos…they have been very helpful!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

10 ай бұрын

Pooey I do not have one. They were back in Princeville with several other condo communities.

Some tips! For a hole-in-the-wall place to go with amazing food in Kapa'a, head to Tiki Tacos. I'm not kidding; the food there is amazing. Try the kalua pig taco! If you're in Kapa'a and want to stop at the Java Kai location there, you can park in the back very easily to avoid the problems with traffic, but it's true that traffic through town can be very slow. On the north shore, take some time to mini golf at Mini Golf and Gardens at Anaina Hou for the most scenic mini-golf experience you may ever have. And try the Village Snack Shop and Bakery for a mahi sandwich that tastes like it just came out of the ocean; even better, go where Laurie did and try Kilauea Bakery and Pizza! :)

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Eeeek I’m so ready to go back! Several people recommended Tiki Tacos! Yum

@NarrowRoadComm

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Likewise!

@Chefmia5150

Жыл бұрын

Tiki Tacos is a joke...lol

See you tube video Hanalei Moon by Dennis Pavao. Used to live in the Island 15 years my husband had Chiropractic conferences on different island. I stayed at the Princeville hotel and saw Hanalei by moonlight (full moon clear night) as the band was playing and singing that song. Chicken skin!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

LOVE this island!

A lot of restaurants in Hawaii have limitations how far out they will take reservations. Some only book out 2-3 weeks.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

I did notice that for Bar-acuda in Hanalei. We never got to go.

There is Secret Beach and there is Hideaways Beach but you were at Kaweonui(or SeaLodge)Beach.

Was about to write about the pronunciation of poke-below has explained.

It's called Sealodge beach, not Secret Beach...Hideaways beach is a little further up the way in Princeville...also lovely..better for swimming.

It’s pronounced po kay not poke

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Yes we heard it pronounced many ways there.

This is Ed's Wife Alisha. Great video. I clicked on the link for the condo you stayed at but it's just taking me to VRBO so can you share the exact link for that unit please? Thanks a ton

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

3 ай бұрын

Oh Pooey! I do not have a link. It was one of the condos up there. Maybe it’s not rentable this year. Have fun

Would you provide the link to the rentable condo? I don’t seem to see it. Thanks.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

Oh shoot; I forgot. Hold on: www.vrbo.com/2233233?_branch_match_id=1055287563064316431&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXL9ErK0rK18vM1y9KzQhI8U7JNy9IAgDm4P3QHQAAAA%3D%3D&adultsCount=1&childAgeString=%7B%7D&oc=apA2HeXUZ9Wi2obkRd0Bq&Avrbo%3Ashare%3AXXX%3AUS%3Aios&

Where did you get your Hawaii 94 tshirt?!

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

HI, it's super old from Old Navy-like 7 years old

I heard most restaurants close early but I land at 8PM. any recommendations?

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

It will be so wonderful! I bet Coconut Marketplace area all the way to Kapaa will have open restaurants. There are little plazas along the way. Which way are you going from the airport? Maybe a resort?

Any idea how busy these places will be the middle of March?

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Not super busy. But definitely do not go hungry to a restaurant.

Coming this summer...is there good bodyboarding? How about Paddleboarding?

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Hi, yes near Coconut Village and more I am sure-not in Hanalei.

I'm sorry but you did give us a laugh. I'm from Maui it's pronounced Pok-kay not poke. Lol! Sorry still laughing but thanks for the chuckle.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Haha have you read the other comments lol? I could've sworn that's how the gal pronounced it. I will forever not say that. In another video I said pont instead of ponte (pontee) pants and viewers were laughing too. Now my mouth is watering; just not the real thing here.

Aloha! Thanks for sharing. Hawaii is always amazing. We try to get there frequently. In fact our Maui content comes out over the next 2 weeks. We are looking forward to being there again next April and we thank you for the inspiration. We are Corey and Brendon Kerkela, a father and son KZread team of travelling archaeologists and we think your content and interests are similar to our and you might enjoy our channel like we enjoy yours. Please feel free to check it out and keep up the good work here.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

So cool! Have y’all been to Iceland?

@thegallivanthropologists

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie when we were talking to a couple production companies, that was supposed to be where we shot the pilot. We have it penciled in for 2024 if our non-profit does not interfere.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

@@thegallivanthropologists Congratulations!!! What an accomplishment.

@thegallivanthropologists

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie Would love for you to let us know any feedback on the channel and check out our vlogs on Maui when they come out. Aloha and Mahalo.

“I’m a Houston wife”

You might want to mention the OUTRAGEOUS ($100-$150 per person) charge for the chocolate tours.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Hi Cyril, this tiny one was not that much, but he did say they sell out a year in advance sometimes.

Your link to your condo doesn't take you to the specific condo. Only to VRBO

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

Oh okay. It must not be for rent...that golf course condo in Princeville had several condo communities up on the bluff.

Someone already corrected U. Just think of café, it is pronounced just like that. Another correction: everything in Hanalei IS NOT Hanalei Bay.....

Poke=Po-Kay

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

:)

@raiderfrankdatank

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelTipsbyLaurie great video. Mahalo

I'm sorry did you just say poke? like poking someone? I enjoyed the video until you said poke! 😂 It's pronounced poh-kay if you ask the locals. My husband is also a commercial airline pilot and was raised on Kauai. I refused to eat raw fish until I had poke from Hawaii and now it's one of the things I look forward when we visit the islands, cuz mainland poke does not compare to it.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

Жыл бұрын

It's awful I know. I swear people called it poke there! Whatever the pronunciation, I want some tomorrow!! It was so delicious!

Hawaiian natives have asked us several times to stop visiting. Tourists are using up all of their resources and natives can no longer afford to live in their homeland. There are plenty of other places to visit.

@lizinaz2480

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Hawaiian natives run the boutique hotel where we stay, and they always welcome us back. They have employment because of tourists like us. 👍

@SelahSims

2 жыл бұрын

@@lizinaz2480 *some of them have employment because of tourists. Nevertheless, many are becoming homeless and tourists are depleting their clean drinking water supply.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

@@lizinaz2480 Yes they have asked airlines to stop flying so many fights as well.

@TravelTipsbyLaurie

2 жыл бұрын

@@lizinaz2480 I will still vacation there and will be very respectful of their resources. I deleted the argument parts.

It's poe-keh not poke.