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Catherine Chicotka

Travel Writer + Professional Photographer | Luxury + Adventure Travel

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  • About
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    • Lake Tahoe
    • Alaska
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    • California
    • Hawai’i
    • Idaho
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Kaua'i Hiking Guide | Best Hikes on Kauai | Hiking Trails in Kauai | Sleeping Giant Trail | Catherine ChicotkaKaua'i Hiking Guide | Best Hikes on Kauai | Hiking Trails in Kauai | Catherine Chicotka
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Best Hikes on Kaua’i: The Ultimate Kaua’i Hiking Guide

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Kona Luxury Treehouse Review: One of Hawaiʻi Island's Most Unique Stays | Where to Stay on Big Island | Unique Stays in Hawai'i | Unique Stays Big Island | Kona Luxury Treehouse | Catherine ChicotkaKona Luxury Treehouse Review: One of Big Island's Most Unique Stays | Where to Stay on Big Island | Unique Stays in Hawai'i | Unique Stays Big Island | Kona Luxury Treehouse | Catherine Chicotka
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Kona Luxury Treehouse Review: One of the Big Island’s Most Unique Stays

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Best Things to Do Kaua'i | Bucketlist Activities Kaua'i | Must Do Activities Kaua'i | 3 Day Kaua'i Itinerary: A Local's Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend | Catherine ChicotkaBest Things to Do Kaua'i | Bucketlist Activities Kaua'i | Must Do Activities Kaua'i | 3 Day Kaua'i Itinerary: A Local's Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend | Catherine Chicotka
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3 Day Kaua’i Itinerary: A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend

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Hey, I’m Catherine! I’m an outdoor photographer, travel writer, and adventure seeker based on the beautiful island of Kaua’i. Through this blog, I share destination guides, outdoors adventures, luxury travel experiences, and practical travel tips …

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Best Hikes on Kaua’i: The Ultimate Kaua’i Hiking Guide

CatherineUpdated on July 6, 2026July 6, 2026Leave a Comment on Best Hikes on Kaua’i: The Ultimate Kaua’i Hiking Guide

From dramatic ridgelines overlooking Nāpali Coast to hidden waterfalls, Kaua’i is a hiker’s paradise. Known as the Garden Isle, Kaua’i is home to lush rainforests, towering waterfalls, dramatic cliffs, and some of the most breathtaking hikes …

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Kona Luxury Treehouse Review: One of Hawaiʻi Island's Most Unique Stays | Where to Stay on Big Island | Unique Stays in Hawai'i | Unique Stays Big Island | Kona Luxury Treehouse | Catherine ChicotkaKona Luxury Treehouse Review: One of Big Island's Most Unique Stays | Where to Stay on Big Island | Unique Stays in Hawai'i | Unique Stays Big Island | Kona Luxury Treehouse | Catherine Chicotka
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Kona Luxury Treehouse Review: One of the Big Island’s Most Unique Stays

CatherineUpdated on July 4, 2026July 2, 2026Leave a Comment on Kona Luxury Treehouse Review: One of the Big Island’s Most Unique Stays

Tucked into the lush Kaloko rainforest above Kailua-Kona, the Kona Luxury Treehouse offers the chance to experience a completely different side of Hawai’i. Instead of crowded beachfront resorts with busy hotel pools, imagine falling asleep …

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Hawai'i

3 Day Kaua’i Itinerary: A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend

CatherineUpdated on June 15, 2026June 8, 2026Leave a Comment on 3 Day Kaua’i Itinerary: A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend

Any time you get the opportunity to visit Kaua’i, you absolutely should. Even if it’s for a long weekend. It is such a magical paradise full of unique adventures. While you could easily spend a …

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Ultimate Santa Cruz Travel Guide (Local Tips + Hidden Gems)

CatherineUpdated on June 19, 2026April 22, 2026Leave a Comment on Ultimate Santa Cruz Travel Guide (Local Tips + Hidden Gems)

Growing up near Santa Cruz, my friends and I spent countless days exploring this laid-back coastal town. From early morning beach sunrises to afternoons wandering downtown and camping trips in the mountains. Nestled between miles …

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Best Things to Do in Lake Tahoe: A Local’s Guide

Catherine April 20, 2026April 19, 2026Leave a Comment on Best Things to Do in Lake Tahoe: A Local’s Guide

After living in Lake Tahoe for over ten years, the only way I can describe it is there’s nowhere quite like it. From skiing with the crystal clear lake as your backdrop to hiking through …

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Catherine Chicotka

I’m a Kaua’i based outdoor adventurer, photographer, and travel writer inspiring you to live life to the fullest and explore new places. I combine a mix of luxury travel with must do outdoor adventures. I’ve always been obsessed with taking pictures (my phone currently has over 17,000 photos) so as I’ve moved and traveled around I started sharing my experiences and creating guides to inspire you to take your next great adventure!

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What if where you stayed was one of the best parts What if where you stayed was one of the best parts of the trip?

Tucked into the rainforest above Kona, @konaluxurytreehouse is so much more than a place to sleep.

Wake up to ocean views from bed, shower surrounded by tropical greenery, unwind in the private sauna and hot tub, and watch the sunset through the trees. Even a tropical downpour feels magical when you’re tucked away in your own treehouse.

This is the kind of place that makes you want to leave an entire day of your itinerary empty to simply be. 

📍 Kona Luxury Treehouse, Big Island

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Some adventures take a little more effort to find. Some adventures take a little more effort to find.

This gorgeous multi-tiered waterfall is tucked away on Kauaʻi’s North Shore.

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One thing I’ll never get tired of on Kauaʻi… sunse One thing I’ll never get tired of on Kauaʻi… sunsets like this 😍

The south and west sides of the island are some of my favorite places to watch the sun go down, especially when the clouds put on a show like this.

A few of my Favorite Sunset Spots:
🌺 Poʻipū Beach (great spot for seeing Honu resting on shore)
🌺 Salt Pond
🌺 Polihale
🌺 Kekaha Beach

If you’re planning your Kauaʻi itinerary, leave at least one evening completely open to grab some food, head to the beach, and watch the sun disappear into the Pacific.

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Looking for a quick hike with incredible views? Looking for a quick hike with incredible views? 

Cave Rock Trail is only 0.8 miles round trip, but offers panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. It’s a short hike with a relatively flat dirt trail and a brief rock scramble at the end. There is almost a path in the rocks making the scramble manageable. 

It’s one of my favorite places to watch sunrise or sunset, the light is stunning over the lake! Sunrise tends to be less crowded than sunset. There is a very small parking area (only about 5 cars), so plan to arrive early to get a spot. 

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The Kona Luxury Treehouse isn't your typical hotel The Kona Luxury Treehouse isn't your typical hotel. It's something even better. 

Located in the Kaloko rainforest overlooking Kailua-Kona, it's the perfect place to slow down. Imagine waking up to birds singing, spending slow days disconnected and recharging, watching the sunset from the lanai, and falling asleep to the sounds of coqui frogs. 

It's more than just a place to stay, it's a luxury experience.

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