The Three R's of Kaua'i: Rebalance, Replenish and Revive

Take in a Hawaiian luau for the quintessential island experience. Photo by Deborah Stone

Music and dance are also commonly regarded as good for the spirit, and thus successful contributors to wellness. On Kaua’i, there’s no lack of opportunities to listen and participate in either of these arts. Numerous properties on the island have live music at night, as well as offer traditional hula classes for interested participants. Some even provide free ukulele and slack-key guitar instructional sessions, too. There’s also the proverbial luau, which combines song and dance for a theatrical extravaganza. Lu’au Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation is one of the best. It’s mesmerizing dinner theatre with a dash of Cirque du Soleil.

When it’s time to take your leave of this little slice of paradise, do as the Hawaiians do and don’t say goodbye. Just say “a hui hou” - until we meet again.

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Deborah Stone is a travel and lifestyle writer, who explores the globe in search of unique destinations and experiences to share with her readers. She’s an avid adventurer who welcomes new opportunities to increase awareness and enthusiasm for travel and cross-cultural connections. Her stories appear in a number of publications as well as on various travel websites. Additionally, she can be frequently be heard dishing travel with the hosts of the NPR-affiliated and AARP produced talk radio show, “2 Boomer Babes.” Deborah is a longtime Seattle area resident, who currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico.