Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hole in the Mountain
LANDMARK
Ever since a landslide altered this once- obvious landmark, the
puka
(hole) in
Puʻu Kon-
anae
has been a mere sliver. From slightly north of mile marker 15 along Hwy 56, look
back at the mountain, down to the right of the tallest pinnacle: on sunny days you'll see a
smile of light shining through a slit in the rock face.
Legend has it that the original hole was created when a giant threw his spear through
the mountain, causing the water stored within to gush forth as waterfalls.
Angeline's Muʻolaulani
SPA
(
822-3235;
www.angelineslomikauai.com
;
Kama- lomaloʻo Pl; massage treatment $150;
9am-2pm Mon-Fri by appointment only)
Experience authentic
lomilomi
(traditional Hawaiian
massage; literally 'loving hands') at this longstanding bodywork center run by a Native
Hawaiian family. With outdoor shower, open-air deck, massage tables separated by cur-
tains and simple sarongs to cover up, Angeline's is a rustic contrast to plush resort spas.
Last appointment at noon.
Sleeping & Eating
ʻIli Noho Kai O Anahola
B&B $
(
821-0179, 639-6317; ʻAliomanu Rd; r with shared bathroom incl breakfast $100)
This simple
guesthouse fronts Anahola Beach and offers three compact but tidy rooms (sharing two
bathrooms) surrounding a central lanai, where guests talk story and fill up on home-
cooked breakfasts.
Kauai Aloha
VACATION RENTAL $$$
the Anahola Beach area, this sprinkling of four romantic, wooden houses is in a lovely
quiet neighborhood and right on the beach. It's locally owned, and you'll get tremendous
value for the dollar here, but there's no telephone or TV.
Hale Kikoʻo
INN $$$
the highway on an unnamed, unpaved road are two charming modern studios, each with
full kitchen. The downstairs unit is spacious and features stylish slate floors, lava-rock
pillars, garden patio and artsy outdoor shower. The upstairs unit is more ordinary, but
brighter, with windows aplenty and a deck. An additional cleaning fee ($100 to $125) is
charged.
