| If Hawaii is on your mind, either because | | | | or kalo lo'I, in case you were wondering what |
| you've never been and feel that you're | | | | native delicacy was being grown in patchwork |
| missing out on something, or because you have | | | | formations all around this region. This |
| been but need another taste of paradise, then | | | | Hawaiian staple is used to make poi, among |
| it's time to figure out the where, what, and | | | | other things, so try some while you're here |
| why of your next trip. Well, the "why" is | | | | and appreciate the fact that it is truly |
| easy, you're overworked and jonesing for a | | | | authentic and homegrown. |
| jaunt to one of those too-good-to-be-true | | | | |
| kinds of places. The other two questions will | | | | There are several shops and restaurants in |
| take a little more examination. Put yourself | | | | Hanalei, so sample the local fare and pick up |
| on the right track by narrowing things down a | | | | a few souvenirs for the guys back home. |
| bit, perhaps focusing on Kaui; its north | | | | You'll also want to drive around a bit and |
| shore, to be exact. | | | | explore the waterfalls that cascade towards |
| | | | the poi fields and ultimately, the sea, as |
| Here is where you'll find Hanalei, a dreamy | | | | well as the Hanalei Bridge, which looks |
| little spot that sits at the foot of the | | | | rickety but will promise to keep you safe. |
| mountains and encompasses a city, a beach, a | | | | |
| bay, and so much more. The name means | | | | Note that much of Hanalei is a wildlife |
| crescent shape, and as you look out over the | | | | refuge, so keep your eyes open for exotic |
| valley you'll see the unique geography and | | | | flora and fauna. This is how Hawaii exists in |
| stunning scenes reaching out into the | | | | its natural state, and any worries of |
| sparkling blue water, inviting you to go | | | | visiting an overly trodden tourist trap will |
| exploring. Start at one corner and work your | | | | disappear once you stop to absorb the sweet |
| way around, you surely won't regret a single | | | | sound of quiet and the goose bump-inducing |
| moment of your Hawaiian adventure. | | | | sights of rainbows, mists, and lush green |
| | | | hills. |
| Starting with the obvious, the beach is where | | | | |
| you may end up spending the bulk of your | | | | Princeville, another spectacular North Shore |
| time. White sands frame the ocean and provide | | | | gem, is just down the road, and a number of |
| a striking contrast to the rolling mountains | | | | vacation rentals can be found sprinkled |
| that rise behind you, and the conditions are | | | | throughout this end of Kauai. If you've done |
| perfect for surfing and boogie boarding. | | | | the hotel thing one too many times, consider |
| Grassy stretches make for good picnic spots, | | | | booking a special place for this special |
| and lifeguards are standing by to ensure a | | | | trip. Having more than just a square room |
| safe time is had by all. | | | | with a mediocre view will bump this trip to a |
| | | | first-class affair, and after having known |
| Enjoy Hanalei Beach Park Pavilion, as it's | | | | what its like to have a kitchen, porch, and |
| certainly different than anything you see on | | | | hot tub all to yourself, it'll be hard to go |
| a daily basis. Even kicking back for a nap on | | | | back to your old ways. |
| your towel or finally taking the chance to | | | | |
| read a book for pleasure will count as | | | | As long as you don't mind learning to treat |
| properly enjoying the scenery, as every | | | | yourself right on vacation, then start |
| glance towards the sky you indulge in and | | | | exploring all the Hanalei Vacation Rentals |
| every breath you take will contribute to your | | | | you can see online. This destination will |
| overall sense of well-being. | | | | certainly deliver the goods, so dive into the |
| | | | planning process without hesitation. |
| Hanalei is the site of several taro fields, | | | | |