| If you are planning a Hawaiian vacation, be sure | | | | well as over 40 acres of freshwater lagoons. |
| to stop by the unique and beautiful island of Kauai, | | | | The south shore of Kauai is perfect for those |
| just about 20 minutes by plane from Honolulu, | | | | seeking historical treats or swimming and |
| Hawaii's capital. | | | | snorkeling. Besides a number of parks and |
| Kauai is also the oldest and northernmost of the | | | | beaches, you can visit the National Tropical |
| Hawaiian Islands. The 550-square mile island is | | | | Botanical Garden. And whatever you do, don't |
| blanketed by lush tropical gardens and surrounded | | | | miss out on the natural lava tube formations in |
| by sparkling blue waters. | | | | Spouting Horn. |
| The north shore of Kauai has some of the most | | | | The west side of this remarkable island features |
| spectacular landscapes on Earth. The Na Pali Coast | | | | the breathtaking Waimea Canyon and Polihale |
| features cliffs that rise 4,000 feet above the | | | | State Park. If you are interested in Hawaiian |
| ocean. This area is also home to the gorgeous | | | | culture, check out the sacred Polihale heiau. It is |
| Lumahai Beach and the town of Hanalei. | | | | believed that this is one of the points from which |
| The Na Pali Coast is a magical place to visit | | | | the souls of the island's dead departed Kauai into |
| because of its caves, lava tubes, and sandy | | | | the setting sun. |
| beaches. This is the perfect locale for nature | | | | If you plan to visit Kauai in the autumn, book |
| lovers. You can tour the Coast by foot on one of | | | | yourself a humpback whale sighting excursion. |
| the many hiking trails, or you may sail along the | | | | These boat trips are an amazing experience and if |
| island's shore. | | | | you decide against a sighting excursion on the |
| Kauai's Coconut Coast is a cultural hotspot, and | | | | ocean itself, you still may see a whale in the |
| the Wailua River is a tourist favorite. There's a | | | | distance from the shore. |
| river cruise that goes to Fern Grotto and the | | | | What would any Hawaiian vacation be without a |
| Wailua River State Park. Whilst you are on the | | | | luau? Kauai offers authentic luaus, which combine |
| island, don't miss out on the Anahola Mountain or | | | | dinner, dancing, and music. Watch the hula dancers |
| the Keahua Forestry Arboretum while visiting the | | | | while you feast on huli-huli chicken and haupia! |
| Coconut Coast. | | | | Whether you seek a commune with nature, a golf |
| Lihue-Kalapaki is the hub of business and | | | | getaway, a water sport adventure, or a cultural |
| transportation on Kauai and Kauai's county seat. | | | | experience of a lifetime, Kauai has it all. |
| Here you can explore Kauai Museum and tour | | | | So, when you visit Hawaii, don't miss out on this |
| extensive exhibits of Hawaiiana along with | | | | ancient and mystical island and all it has to offer. |
| remnants from the sugar plantation era, the Huleia | | | | For more details on the different regions of Kauai, |
| National Wildlife Refuge, the Kauai Museum, and | | | | browse the Internet. You'll find plenty of things |
| more! | | | | you'll be dying to see in no time at all. |
| Kauai Lagoons is for the avid golfer. It hosts an | | | | When you reach Kauai, Hawaii, you'll know you've |
| 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, as | | | | found paradise. |