Cabin fever setting in yet? With a few more months of cold and rain, I know more than a few people dreaming of a tropical getaway. If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to escape, head to Northgate Mall this Saturday from 11 – 1. The Kauai Visitor’s Bureau is in Seattle and they’ll be hosting Escape Winter – Discover Kauai, an event that combines music, food and hula dancing to pull you out of your winter funk. The best part? The Island of Discovery will be giving away prizes and a chance to win a free trip (including airfare, accommodations and activities) for two to Kauai.
As if a trip to paradise isn’t enough, the island features great outdoor activities like kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, mountain horseback riding, ATV adventures and zipline aerial, helicopter and boat tours of the 3,567-foot Waimea Canyon and the 3,000-foot mountain cliffs overlooking the Napali Coast.
One day of island culture isn’t enough to kick the winter blues? Head to The Triple Door on Sunday and Tuesday for performances by two of Hawaii’s top artists, Grammy award winners Amy Hanaialii and Henry Kapono.
For more information follow @kauaidiscovery on Twitter or join their Facebook page.
Northgate Mall is located at 401 NE Northgate Way, five miles north of downtown Seattle off the Interstate 5 corridor at exit 173.