Who: Joe Placard and Brooke Tietsort of Denver and Arvada
Where: Sunset on the pier at
Hanalei Bay, Kauai, near the trailhead of the 22-mile, round- trip Kalalau trail.
Best meal: Breakfast consisting of smoothies, fresh fruit and homemade pancakes at the wonderful Bed Breakfast and Beach in Hanalei Bay.
Best deal: Rent a longboard for $15 a day from Hanalei Surf Co. and hit the great beginner waves at Hanalei bay.
Best time to go: Whether you plan to hike the Kalalau trail or sit on the beach, we suggest going once the rainy season ends. May through November is the drier time of year.
Best travel tip: If you plan to hike the entire Kalalau trail, obtain camping permits early and plan to spend at least two nights on the trail. Be sure to boil or filter H2O to avoid leptospirosis.
