| Kauai is Hawaii's northernmost isle and is | | | | lifeguards are not present, it is important |
| known for its lush vegetation, array of | | | | to exercise caution if you decide to take a |
| activities, and scenery that can shift from | | | | dip. Visitors reluctant to take risks should |
| mountains to deserts to beaches in the blink | | | | stick to beaches like Hanalei Beach Park, |
| of an eye. The Aloha State is hardly lacking | | | | Anahola, Wailua, and Kekeha, which are all |
| in picturesque, postcard-worthy scenes, but | | | | overseen by life-saving professionals. |
| Kauai stands out as a true winner when it | | | | |
| comes to choosing your vacation destination. | | | | As mentioned before, Kauai's North Shore is |
| | | | definitely a point of interest for those |
| An interesting feature of Kauai is that it's | | | | looking for an authentic experience. The |
| not the typical resort-dotted island. Yes, if | | | | striking cliffs of the Na Pali coast and the |
| you want to dance the night away at a luau | | | | heart-stopping Lumahai beach have both been |
| while sampling the traditional fare or lay | | | | immortalized on the big screen, so there must |
| out on a spectacular beach, you'll find | | | | be something appealing about them. If your |
| places to do so. However, don't be alarmed if | | | | interest has been piqued, don't forget to |
| you find yourself practically alone on the | | | | head north at some point during your trip. |
| craggy shores of North Shore or catching a | | | | |
| glimpse of a rare species of flower within a | | | | Other activities include golfing, helicopter |
| nature preserve. | | | | rides, snorkeling, and whale watching. Each |
| | | | season has its bright spots, so be sure to |
| Kauai is also a family friendly place to be. | | | | check with the locals as you plan your |
| Kapaa is home to the Children's Discovery | | | | itinerary. Watching a pod of whales during |
| Museum, which educates visitors about the | | | | their migration period or feeding a school of |
| roots of the island's inhabitants as well its | | | | tropical fish will no doubt end up being |
| natural features. The friendly beaches of the | | | | standout moments in what's already shaping up |
| South Shore make for great places to swim, | | | | to be a phenomenal trip. |
| take a surf lesson, and build sandcastles, so | | | | |
| pack lots of sunscreen and bring the camera | | | | Lodging can be found on all parts of Kauai, |
| along, as great family memories are sure | | | | so whether you seek a beachfront condo or a |
| made. | | | | quiet mountain retreat, you'll surely be |
| | | | satisfied. Think Vacation Rentals Kauai if |
| Appreciators of nature will be thrilled by | | | | your goal is to escape the influence of the |
| Kauai's offerings. The west side of the | | | | outside and world and establish your own |
| island is where you'll find Kokee State Park, | | | | schedule. A villa with plenty of bedrooms, |
| where acres of beautiful land will reveal | | | | showers, and its own kitchen means you can |
| flora and fauna like you've never seen | | | | avoid contact with the outside world as much |
| before. Waimea Canyon makes for a great stop | | | | as you want. |
| as well, as it is known as the "Grand Canyon | | | | |
| of the Pacific." Between the mountainous | | | | This garden isle is filled with secrets |
| interior of the island and all the hike and | | | | waiting to be discovered, so stray from the |
| bike opportunities that you'll find there, | | | | beaten path on your next vacation. In other |
| your adventurer's soul will never be | | | | words, while a trip to Kauai will offer the |
| disappointed during your visit to Kauai. | | | | traditional Hawaiian sights and sounds, be |
| | | | prepared to end up wide-eyed and breathless |
| Many beaches make for great surfing and | | | | on more than one occasion due to the |
| swimming, but some have the potential to pose | | | | surprises that it also holds. |
| a danger to even experienced travelers. When | | | | |