Skip to Content

Catherine Chicotka

Travel Writer + Professional Photographer | Luxury + Adventure Travel

Home
About
Fashion
Beauty
Travel
- Lake Tahoe
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Hawai’i
- Idaho
- Massachusetts
- Nevada
- Texas
Shop
Contact Me
- Work With Me
- Disclosure

Search for:

Catherine Chicotka

Travel Writer + Professional Photographer | Luxury + Adventure Travel

Home
About
Fashion
Beauty
Travel
- Lake Tahoe
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Hawai’i
- Idaho
- Massachusetts
- Nevada
- Texas
Shop
Contact Me
- Work With Me
- Disclosure

Home Smith’s Family Luau | Catherine Chicotka

Smith’s Family Luau | Catherine Chicotka

Smith’s Family Luau | Catherine Chicotka

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Comment

Name*

Email*

Website

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Δ

About Me

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!

Read more about me here!

Readers Favorites

Hawai'i
Waimea Canyon Kauai (Best Views + Hikes + What Not to Miss)
Lake Tahoe
The Ultimate Lake Tahoe Travel Guide (Best Things to Do, Where to Stay, + Hidden Gems)
Hawai'i
Kaua’i Waterfalls Guide

Follow Me on Pinterest!

Where I Shop

catherinechicotka

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

Save this for your next Big Island trip 🌺

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.

🌺 Follow for more travel guides, adventures, and inspiration from Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi, & beyond!

Kauaʻi adventures | Kauaʻi waterfalls | Things to do in Kauaʻi | Hawaiʻi travel

#kauai #kauaihawaii #kauaiadventures #hawaiitravel #waterfalls

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.

🌺 Follow for more Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi & beyond travel guides, adventures + inspiration 🌺

Things to do in Kauaʻi | Kauaʻi beaches | Kauaʻi sunsets | Hawaiʻi travel

#kauai #hawaii #sunset #hawaiitravel #visitkauai

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.

Save this for your next Lake Tahoe trip!

Things to do in Lake Tahoe | Easy Hikes in Lake Tahoe | Best Lake Tahoe Viewpoints | Lake Tahoe Travel Guide

#laketahoe #hiking #laketahoehiking #tahoe #caverock

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.

Send this to someone you want to spend a peaceful escape with here!

@konaluxurytreehouse
#konaluxurytreehouse #bigisland #bigislandhawaii #hawaii #hawaiitravel

Follow on Instagram

© Copyright 2026 Catherine Chicotka. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy

Disclosure
Contact Me

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.