| Going to Hawaii is something you just have to do. | | | | a chance to see the Nenes, geese that nearly |
| Face it, it's the state that doesn't belong with the | | | | met a terrible fate until a few kind-hearted |
| rest, it's undeniably friendly and gorgeous, and it | | | | Hawaiians stepped in. |
| wouldn't be right of you to ignore its existence | | | | Continue your tour by making stops at the Koloa |
| when you've so dutifully visited the less-stunning | | | | History Center, Kukuiolono Park, National Tropical |
| American counterparts that birthed you, raised | | | | Botanical Garden, or just kick back on one of |
| you, and currently shelter you. It's on all of our | | | | Poipu's famous beaches for a doze or |
| lists as it should be on yours, so if you've yet to | | | | novel-reading session. This southernmost point is |
| sail in this direction with the mainland at your back, | | | | the cream of the crop when it comes to sandy |
| accept the inevitable and start planning your trip | | | | strips of stereotypically-beautiful shoreline, so |
| today. | | | | make some time for Poipu. |
| Your secret musings (you know you've | | | | One of the more high-profile points of interest in |
| considered this trip before) have left you worried | | | | Koloa is Spouting Horn, a natural occurrence of |
| about one thing; with five islands to choose from, | | | | rock and tide-meeting that results in a hissing, |
| which one should you set in your sights for this | | | | gushing lava tube. The natives had their own ideas |
| upcoming vacation? You can't really go wrong | | | | about what it symbolized, but to you it might |
| with any of them, but let us suggest Kauai as a | | | | mean the release of all the tension that once filled |
| great place to start. Lush, lovely, and bursting with | | | | your body. Watch the ocean spray dissolve into |
| diversions, it's practically welcoming you with open | | | | the breeze and think only of the here and now of |
| arms. | | | | this fabulous vacation. |
| Kauai is known as the "Garden Isle" because of its | | | | Also located in south Kauai are several vacation |
| abundant wildlife and idyllic scenery. The beaches | | | | homes, so you truly will be making Koloa your |
| are nothing to take for take for granted, either, | | | | home base for your Hawaiian explorations. Settle |
| and the cultural attractions will keep you quite | | | | into a convenient condo or a deluxe ocean side |
| busy and entertained. Basically, you've heard a lot | | | | villa for a few days, making the beach your |
| of pretty sweet rumors about Hawaii, and lucky | | | | backdrop to family fun, solitary stays, or a |
| for you all the rumors are true. | | | | romantic rendezvous. Kitchen appliances, an |
| Since having a good time during this visit is a | | | | outdoor grill, and ample space for sleeping, |
| pretty safe bet, you might want to tighten things | | | | entertaining, and playing games distinguish a |
| up even more and focus on southern Kauai in the | | | | vacation rental from most hotels, so if you've |
| area called Koloa as the base camp for your | | | | never taken this route before, now would be a |
| wanderings. Here you'll find enough to do to keep | | | | good time to try it out. |
| you busy for quite a while, so start in Koloa and if | | | | Your visit to Hawaii is turning out to be pretty |
| you have time, work your way around the rest | | | | promising. Guess it won't be such a chore after all |
| of the island. | | | | to stray out to this far-away state with |
| The south shore has especially good beaches for | | | | uncommon yet oh-so-inviting features, so pack up |
| swimming and snorkeling, so hopefully you've | | | | your bags and prepare to cross off an item from |
| brought your appetite for underwater sightseeing. | | | | your life list of things to do. Make arrangements |
| Rent some flippers and a mask and grab some | | | | at home, book a flight, and choose the Koloa |
| fish food for an up-close-and-personal view of the | | | | Vacation Rental that will best complement your |
| colorful, curious fish that are privileged enough to | | | | stay. You'll feel better once you've tackled this |
| call this their home. If you're interested in | | | | outstanding obligation. |
| endangered species, check out Kipu Kai Beach for | | | | |