Queen's Bath ("Keanalele") at Kiholo Bay
This fresh water pool is easy to miss while walking along the bay, but I urge you not to. Not only is it a refreshing dip in the hot Kona sun, but it is essentially a lava tube that goes much further back than it appears. There are the two "pukas" (holes); the one in the forefront has a ladder to help you in to the the chilled water. The second hole is further back where my parents are standing. I encourage you to swim past the second puka all the way back to the edge of the caves for a little thrill. It's shallow enough to walk, but it's a good idea to bring a waterproof flashlight. ;)
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Hawaii 96740, USA
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My wife and I are headed to Hawaii for the first time on 6/20. We'll be in Maui and Kauai for about five days each during that time. Any 'AFAR-like' suggestions for us to explore?
Hi Matthew! How exciting. I actually haven't been to Maui yet. I absolutely love Kauai and the good thing about the island is that most of it provides "AFARish" experiences. If you like to hike, I have a local connection on the island who takes people on custom hikes depending on what they're interested in. Along the way, he'll entertain you with his stories about the island. If this sounds like something you're interested in doing, feel free to email me: lauren@afar.com. Aloha!
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