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