Kauai - Yes finally a break from work... Anybody been?

[darcitananda]

I went to Kauai for my honeymoon. It's a beautiful island with stunning scenery. We stayed closer to Princeville in the North as the landscape is way more lush there. Definitely rent a car and you can explore so much. I loved hiking to waterfalls (using a rope to get down and up!), the NaPali coast by boat (try to start at the north end otherwise you spend all the time getting seasick coming from the south and don't even get to see all the awesome cliffs) and the Kalalau trail (very slippery and strenuous but fabulous views. we could see pods of dolphins from the cliffs!), and other hiking was awesome too, very primeval feeling. The snorkeling isn't great, but the water is warm. There is also an all stone Hindu temple being built and the property it is on is amazing. Hm, what else, in Poipu you can see tons of turtles right from the shore. The water was rough when I was there, so there was no swimming. Yes, the "revealed" guidebook really is awesome and there are places that literally no-one else bothers to go. If you like hiking, you are in for a treat!

You can see my pics here (sorry for all the dorky ones of me):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hennalounge/sets/72157594489340613/

 

[Kinetic]

cool thanks! I'll order the book from amazon right now =)

and I love hiking! It's one of my favorite passtimes... given I have time for it =)

 

[darcitananda]

you HAVE to go hiking because all the most romantic vistas are on the trails.

P.S. Maui is better for snorkeling, food, and nightlife. Kauai is better for terrestial nature lovers, landscape, and really getting away from it all.

 

[racrumrine]

Several years ago, I took a helicopter tour of the whole island. Then, rented a car to go exploring. From the air, the North seemed to be the more beautiful side. Thus, I headed out that direction.

Unfortunately, I was by myself and it was just a day trip.

Nevertheless, I will go back and do another helicopter ride.

I would second that guidebook series.

Best of luck,

Roy

 

[TimTen]

I was looking through all my kauai picture's, and found my Snorkel Bob's map. You should try most of the spots, but the best, by far( without a tour) is named hiddeways, on his map. You have to be in the Princeville condo area and hike down a unmarked path. Since its hard to get to, I saw the best coral/ fish. I even spent 10 min swimming with a giant sea turtle. The only think I wish I did while there was, take a Zodiak/Snorkle tour of the Napali coast. Also if your renting a car spend the extra few and get a jeep.