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Hawaii's Oldest Island: Kauai

One of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai, isRanch Adventures. Here, a visitor can enjoy
sometimes referred to as "Hawaii's Island Ofthe land as it sprawls from hilly terrain to
Discovery". That's because Kauai is Hawaii'scoastal beaches. These beaches offer common
oldest island, yet it's constantly changingsites of turtles, seals and yes, even
to enlighten and satisfy all the manydolphins!Should visitors have a passion for
visitors who go there.One can find shops andPolynesian dancing, attending a three-day
restaurants bustling with activity alongsideKauai Polynesian Festival event is an
the many vendors working the highways andabsolute treat. Located at the Kukui Grove
by-ways to sell flowers, a variety of fishPark and Pavilion on Highway 50, guests are
and lots of fruit.On Kauai's west side on theentertained by local Hula troupes, dancers
beach on Kekaha, an old sugar camp house satfrom Somoa, Tahiti and as far away as New
for years awaiting restoration. Finally,Zealand. The festival usually held in late
this facility along with an historicMay, boasts international craft displays,
5-bedroom house, has now joined Waimeaintereresting booths and an abundance of
Plantation Cottages as a restored plantation-local cuisine.While in Lihue, check out the
style home bringing the cottage count now tofascinating yet unusual museum known as the
50.Heading east to Kalaheo, two houses haveKauai Veterans' Center Military Museum.
been added as rentals for vacationers.Here, the die-hard war-buff can view displays
Although both sites are away from any beachesof weaponry donated by local soldiers of
(and are more residential than resort-style),Hawaii who fought in World War II and in
the accommodations are affordable, clean andVietnam. There are even archives from combat
comfortable. Plus, guests do not need to beunits dating back to the Spanish American
concerned with minimum stays or cleaningWar.Making your way on Kauai's east side
fees.Vacationers here can even enjoy morenorth of Lihue, visitors discover the little
perks like a hot tub, free tennis courtcommunity of Kapaa. Here you find the Kauai
usage, beach gear, boogie boards and snorkelChildren's Discovery Museum specializing in
equipment.On the south side, reconstructionthe developmental needs of kids under five
of a hotel (Waiohai Hotel), damaged byyears in age. Parents are welcome to gather
Hurricane Iniki in 1992, has been completed.information about community resources and
This property was converted intoservices as well as on child development.
timeshares---200 2-bedroom accommodations inOne will be very impressed with the numerous
nine buildings.Catering to the upscalespecial toys and playground equipment---all
market, 22 units in the Poipu Kai Resort weredesigned for the stimulation of kids' brains
added measuring 1,700 to 2,000 square feet.and muscles.As you leave Kapaa and continue
These condos have air conditioning, featuringnorthward on Highway 56, prepare yourself for
walk-in showers made of glass block, completeall the congestion due to a construction
with designer furnishings. Oh and forboom. Surprisingly, an oasis appears
kitchen lovers, there's Corian countertopsrevealing the Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens
throughout. Visitors here will agree thisand Sculpture Park. Guests are permitted to
place is a pleasant, nicely-manicured resort,tour the grounds where gardens feature exotic
complete with pool and ocean-front units.Alsovegetation, hardwood trees, even dozens of
in the Poipu area, roughly a block from thestatues made of bronze. Two of the most
ocean, is a quiet setting with restoredrecently added statues depict a young
former residential rentals featuring hardwoodHawaiian with his father planting a mahogany
floors, hot tubs and walk-in showers. Heretree; and the other was installed adjacent to
one finds a feeling of seclusion in thisthe ponds along the garden's birdwalk, called
lovely place called Hideaway Love Villas.For"Still Life" which is a likeness of a blue
those visitors wishing to be pampered whileheron.For the hiking enthusiasts, Princeville
staying at Poipu, there is another setting ofRanch has a fantastic hiking tour lasting
three 2,600 square-foot units: two at oceanfive hours over ranch land hosting some
front; one with an ocean view. Here, atawe-inspiring viewpoints. This tour even
Kauai Cottages at Poipu Beach, a guest getsfeatures an exciting area where you must
elegant furnishings, high-speed Internetswing on a chain to advance off a small
access---complimented with tennis andcliff. At the end of the hiking is Kalihwai
honeymoon packages. The honeymoon packagesFalls, providing the visitor/hiker with a
come with a cold bottle of champagne uponrefreshing dip and a fulfilling lunch.There
arrival PLUS a chef will even prepare ais a place on Kauai debated to be the most
delicious meal! So, be assured to find a lotremote place on the island: Hanalei Colony
of romance when staying in these private,Resort. There are no phones and no
beautifully- landscaped cottages.As thetelevisions. Renovations are underway
continual proliferation of vacation rentalsupgrading these condos from one bath to one
marches on, the south side of Kauai willand a half baths. Workers minimize their
doubtless feel some growing pains. Morebuilding efforts, however, to focus on the
commercial development will need to keepmost important detail: Don't Disrupt the
pace---town squares, shops, restaurants andQuiet-Seeking Patrons! As remote and quiet
grocery stores will blanket theas this resort remains, wedding, honeymoon
landscape.Approaching Lihue, one finds whatand small meeting groups are always
used to be one of the "off limits" inwelcome.Yes, Kauai is continually offering
Kauai---until a 3,000 acre ranch owner openedits visitors something pristine and glorious.
his property to small tours. This was aIt's an adventure into Paradise not soon
former sugar plantation now managed by Kipuforgotten.



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