Waipi'o Valley sits five miles deep on the Big Island. It is known as the Valley of the Kings as it was once home to many of the early Hawaiian rulers. At this time, however, fewer than 100 people live here. Other than on "Main Street", there is no electricity. It is remote, wild, and gorgeously lush. The descent into the valley is something of a white-knuckle affair, but the rewards are incredible.
Hanalei Bay on Kauai's north shore may very well be the most beautiful bay in the world. This is where we swam while it poured rain, soaked in the gorgeous light at sunset and sunrise, and ate a fabulous meal at Tahiti Nui, a tiki restaurant in the town of Hanalei.
