Favorite Vacation - Kauai the garden isle
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Kauai Vacations
Our hope is that we can give you a few new places to check out on your next trip to Kauai. If you've been there before, be sure to vote for your favorite beach!
Kauai Monk Seal
Endangered Species
Some where along the line on your travels down the Hawaiian beaches you may come across one of Hawaii's prized native animals the Hawaiian Monk Seal.
There are a few guidelines that you should follow when you see a monk seal. First remember that these are an endangered species. If you are found trying to move, wake up, feed, get to close to or otherwise harass a monk seal there is a possibility of a large fine. Take your pictures and otherwise enjoy these animals from a distance. Usually at least 100 feet, if there is a mother and her pup it is best to even stay a greater distance away.
Never get between a mother and her pup.
Keep dogs well away from the seals
Do Not try to feed a monk seal
Do not shout, throw sticks at or otherwise try to wake up a monk seal so you can take a picture.
Keep children well away from the seals.
Never try swimming near a monk seal
Never walk between a monk seal and the shoreline (the ocean)
Often when the a monk seal decides to sun bathe near a hotel, the hotel workers will put up barriers around the seal. Do not walk into the barrier. If you need to get to the other side, walk around the barrier.
Kauai Facts
Kauai is the Northern most island in Hawaii, with a coastline of 90 miles.Known as the "Garden Isle" Kauai is the home of the wettest place on Earth, Wai'ale'ale with 451 inches of rain a year.
Kauai is a relatively small island. With the longest spot from North to South being about 25 miles and the widest spot from East to West being about 33 miles.
The major airport on Kauai is in Lihue, located on the west side of Kauai. There are a number of other small airports located around the island that are use mostly for the helicopter tours. There can be a bit of traffic in Lihue as well as several of the other cities, so be sure to plan enough time to get there so you don't miss you plane.
Kauai Beaches
Of course the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Kauai are the beaches. Here's a list of the top Kauai Beaches! If we missed your favorite beach, add it to the list.
Vote For your Favorite Beach!
Makua (Tunnels) Beach
Personally, this was our favorite beach to snorkel at. Tons of fish, turtles swimming within a few feet of us.3 points
Great places to stay
There are some great low cost motels on Kauai. But, be sure to find out if they are really close to the beach as they may say before reserving a room, if that is what you're looking for.
We like the private vacation rentals when we go, they are far more private than a Motel. Most also offer kitchens and other conveniences, often at only a little higher price than a Motel.
Princeville Resort - Luxury Kauai Hotel on Hanalei Beach
Nice Resort on Cliffs over looking the ocean. Little expensive and you have to drive to get to the water.1 point
Kauai Luxury Resorts | The St. Regis Princeville Resort | Princeville Luxury Resorts
Overlooking beautiful Hanalei Bay, The St. Regis Princeville Resort has two championship golf courses, world-class spa and luxury accommodations with stunning ocean views at this Kauai luxury, oceanfront resort0 points
Kauai Oceanfront Resorts | Sheraton Kauai Resort | Poipu Beach, Kauai Oceanfront Resort
Sheraton Kauai Resort is the perfect Kauai "garden isle" hotel in the heart of Poipu - offering golf, children's programs, romance and shopping.0 points
Kauai HI Hotel Heaven . . . Kauai Beach Resort in Lihue
Experience hotel heaven in Kauai, HI, at Kauai Beach Resort, a spectacular beachfront hotel and resort on 25 tropical acres on Kauai's east shore. Located near Lihue Airport, Kauai Beach Resort is a magical hotel getaway - a place to play, eat, love and discover.0 points
http://www.grandhyattkauai.com/
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa - certified site. Explore the natural wonders of the Garden Isle from our stellar Kauai Hawaii hotel. Magnificent grounds, charming accommodations and friendly service make us one of the preferred Kauai resort hotels.0 points
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lihhi-kauai-marriott-resort/
Plan your stay at Kauai Marriot Resort & Beach Club and discover our Lihue hotel's idyllic retreat. With a beachfront location, golf, a spa, family-friendly amenities and romantic wedding sites, our hotel in Kauai, Hawaii, offers the ultimate escape.0 points
Courtyard Kauai at Coconut Beach - beachfront hotel in Hawaii
Courtyard Kauai at Coconut Beach is a beach hotel on Kauai within walking distance to shopping. It features rooms with ocean view balconies, restaurants, pool, gym, event facilities.0 points
Ultimate Kauai Guidebook
The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook: Kauai Revealed
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 02/13/2012)![]()
Used Price: $11.81
We highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to get the most out of their Kauai Vacation. We've almost worn our copy out!
Oahu and other great beach locations
Dominican Republic
Another great island location you might think about is in the Caribbean! The Dominican Republic has some great breaches and great places to stay. Often you can get an "All Inclusive" hotel at the same price you can get a lodging only motel in Hawaii. All inclusive include a private beach, all food and drinks (including alcohol) at one low price, some deals even include airfare. For more information on whether a DR vacation is right for you check out Dominican Republic Vacations
Top Ten Things to see and do on Kauai:
Encompassing all areas that lie north of Kapa'a on Kauai's Coconut Coast, there's plenty of adventure on the North Shore. Take a day trip and go past Hanalei town and the famous Hanalei Lookout, the Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge and Lighthouse and the resort area of Princeville. Spend some time on some of the most picturesque beaches in the world or take a hike along the northern part of the Kalalau Trail at Ke'e Beach. Go ziplining in Princeville.
2- Spend the day at Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park
Nicknamed the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific", Waimea Canyon is two miles wide, ten miles long, 3,600 feet deep and is a stunning sight of deep reds, browns and greens created by the many volcanic flow over the centuries. With 45 hiking trails and spread over more than 4,000 acres the majestic Koke'es State Park, bordering Waimea Canyon is a hiker's delight.
3- Enjoy the Limahuli Garden and Preserve
Covering more than1,000 acres in a luxuriant tropical valley, the magnificent Limahuli Garden and Preserve extends over three distinct ecological zones on the wet north shore in Haena.
4- Take a Boat or Zodiac Raft tour of the Na Pali Coast
The 22-mile stretch of volcanic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast State Park offers a breathtaking sight and plenty of one-of-a-kind photo opportunities.
5- Go on a Helicopter Ride
Get a bird's eye-view of Kauai from a helicopter. The precipitous sea cliffs, cascading waterfalls and Mountain Waialeale itself offer a feast for the eyes from high above.
6- Bask in the sunshine on Kauai's South Shore
Famous around the world for its sunny days, breathtaking sunsets and fabulous beaches, the Poipu area of South Kauai is not to be missed. If you can tear yourself away from the beach for a while, take a short drive to Spouting Horn and see one of the most famous blowholes in Hawaii.
7- Take a tour of a Working Sugar plantation
Take a tour of the Gay & Robinson sugar plantation and get a glimpse into the industry that has sustained the Hawaiian economy for almost 165 years.
8- Explore the Wailua River Valley
Sail up the Wailua River Valley by kayak or boat and check out the locales of all time great movies such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Outbreak.
9- Spend time on the Greens
Designed by course experts such as Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones, the golf courses in Kauai are among the best in the world.
10- Take a Movie Tour of Kauai
Kauai's Movie Tours takes you to places made famous by some of the most popular motion pictures and television series including Blue Hawaii, Jurassic Park, Gilligan's Island, South Pacific and Fantasy Island. You have a choice of taking a 4x4 tour, a bus tour or a helicopter tour.
Planning a wedding on your Kauai Trip?
Often, hiring a wedding planner is the best way to go. They know all the best places and can often get you better deals for the items you will need.
Of course a local planner is the best, we've heard some great things about Alohana Weddings. You can also find more information on our Kauai Wedding Lens.
Beach Items
Kauai Stuff
The Kaua'I Movie Book
The Kaua'i Movie Book (Hawaii)
Amazon Price: $42.99 (as of 02/13/2012)![]()
Used Price: $3.33
Want to find out more about these movies? This is an awesome coffee table book!
Kauai in the Movies
Kauai has been the location of choice of many very popular movies. Maybe it's because the producers felt this would be a great place for a paid vacation! Can you blame them.
There have been about 50 movies shot on Kauai. Choose your favorite on my list or add one of the ones I haven't got to yet.
Looking for a great deal on your next Kauai Vacation?
Table of Contents
- Kauai Monk Seal
- Kauai Facts
- Kauai Beaches
- Great places to stay
- Ultimate Kauai Guidebook
- Oahu and other great beach locations
- Top Ten Things to see and do on Kauai:
- Planning a wedding on your Kauai Trip?
- Beach Items
- Kauai Stuff
- The Kaua'I Movie Book
- Kauai in the Movies
- Looking for a great deal on your next Kauai Vacation?
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indiavacationplans
Oct 13, 2011 @ 2:17 am | delete
- I was enjoying your lens very much, very detailed and hard work. Place worth visiting :)
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LaraineRose Sep 13, 2011 @ 9:29 pm | delete
- I'm happy! Just had a trip to Kauai via Dwayne. Sounds like a great place to hang out while Canada is having the north winds blow. Thank you for this information.
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cosmopinkice
Apr 29, 2011 @ 10:20 pm | delete
- Kauai sounds like paradise. This is great information and makes me want to visit Kauai more than ever!
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KonaGirl
Aug 17, 2008 @ 11:12 am | delete
- Great lens! I love Kaua'i! Even though I am from Kona on the Big Island, Kauai'i has always been my favorite island. 5* and lens rolled to all my Hawaii lens.
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NorDac
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Thanks, got that corrected :)
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