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Aloha from all of us at GVR!
"Aloha" in the Hawaiian language can mean hello or goodbye. It also means love and affection. It may be used in combination with other words, such as aloha kakahiaka, which means good morning; aloha auinala which means good afternoon or aloha ahiahi which means good evening! Because of aloha's unique meaning and popularity, Hawaii is called the Aloha State.
Aloha is a Hawaiian symbol. Its meaning goes beyond any definition you can find about it in the dictionaries. In Hawaii, you hear aloha all the time and you are treated with aloha everywhere!
If you are on the island please join us on May 17th for the 36th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk. On May 31st support our keiki (children) by attending the 6th Annual Love Life Festival.
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Beachcombing for Glass Balls
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Many treasures may be found beachcombing Kauai's long stretches of secluded white sand. Sunrise shells and cowrie shells are always fun to find but there is nothing quite like stumbling upon your very own glass ball!
 Glass fishing floats were once used by fishermen in many parts of the world to keep their fishing nets, as well as longlines or droplines afloat.
Large groups of fishnets strung together, sometimes 50 miles long, were set adrift in the ocean and supported near the surface by hollow glass balls or cylinders containing air to give them buoyancy. These glass floats are no longer being used by fishermen, but many of them are still afloat in the world's oceans, primarily the Pacific. They have become a popular collectors' item for beachcombers and decorators. Replicas are also being manufactured.
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Join the Celebration Festival in Hanalei at Waioli Beach Park on May 10th. May Day by the Bay features Hawaiian music performed by groups from throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Enjoy cultural demonstrations by local practitioners, a craft fair of Kaua'i made products, Hawaiian food, displays of local non-profits, and a Silent Auction!
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Love Kauai? Save a Turtle! Buy Local!
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Aloha Share is a community marketplace for local artists and small businesses on Kauai "Aloha Vendors"
They share their aloha, artistry and experience with us.
We sustain their creativity by sharing our appreciation of their work.
SHOP NOW.... SHARE the ALOHA
50% of the proceeds from ALOHA GIFT items donated by Aloha Vendors support local non-profits dedicated to protecting the ocean, reef, wildlife heritage, animals and the precious keiki (children) of Kauai.
The meaning of aloha:
alo, 1. sharing 2. in the present
oha, joyous affection, joy
ha, life energy, life, breath
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6th Annual Love Life Festival
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For the past 5 years Kauai Underground Artists has hosted this annual festival to create a drug-free and suicide-free culture on Kaua'i. KUGA has gathered the creative community to share their love for life through creative outlets such as dance, music, fashion, food and art.  This event features Kauai's best foodtrucks, live dance battles, special guest DJs & dancers, live grafitti art, local creative vendors, and a keiki fashion show. In the main theater is a danceshow case featuring a quality production with dance groups from Kauai and abroad.
The Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center May 31st, 2014. Festival hours 4:30pm-9:30pm
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Last minute travel deals for Summer
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"puka" in Hawaii means gap or little hole such as the ones found in the puka shell...
Find Puka Discounts from now through June 30th 2014. We offer discounted rates to fill a "puka" or calendar gap i.e. last minute open calendar dates remaining for their vacation properties. If your vacation time is flexible see if you can fill a "puka" and qualify for a special Discount!
Find a Puka Discount!
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Dreaming of owning property on Kauai? It is still a Buyer's market with opportunities available for the savvy investor.
View our Real Estate Listings and Kauai MLS at www.kauailistings.com
We welcome you to call us with all your real estate needs and questions.
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