KAUAI
KAUI…The Garden Isle
It is easy to see where Kauai gets its nickname, because there is rich tropical foliage everywhere you look, complimented by spectacular peaks, seasonal waterfalls and pristine beaches. Kauai is the northernmost and fourth largest of the Hawaiian archipelago, and has just over 64,000 residents. This was the first populated island and is geologically the oldest.
It has been the scene of many motion picture productions, perhaps the most famous of which is South Pacific, many scenes of which were shot in the shadow of landmark Bali Hai, visible from the small surf town of Hanalei on Kauai’s North Shore.
Kauai has 90 miles of coastline featuring widely ranging eco-systems from desert-like Waimea Canyon (the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” to the velvet green NaPali Coast where oceanfront cliffs rise 2,700 feet.
Some highlights of Kauai include:
The North Shore: Rugged and natural, noted for its seasonal waterfalls, excellent surfing, secluded beaches and coves and Princeville Resort, a global vacation destination with hotels, restaurants and two championship golf courses
Poipu Beach: On the South Shore, a vacation favorite with an incredible number of sunny days that plays host to world-class hotels, championship golf courses, fine dining and the charming old sugar plantation town of Koloa.
The West Side: A more arid climate that is home to Waimea Canyon, which is 10 miles long and over a mile wide. Standing at the canyon rim during a sunset and watching the colors shift and change is truly a memorable experience.
Lihue: Home of Kauai International Airport and the County Seat, Lihue is the commerce center of the island with shopping centers, a hospital and many historic sites. Cruise ships regularly dock in nearby Nawiliwili Harbor.
It is easy to see where Kauai gets its nickname, because there is rich tropical foliage everywhere you look, complimented by spectacular peaks, seasonal waterfalls and pristine beaches. Kauai is the northernmost and fourth largest of the Hawaiian archipelago, and has just over 64,000 residents. This was the first populated island and is geologically the oldest.
It has been the scene of many motion picture productions, perhaps the most famous of which is South Pacific, many scenes of which were shot in the shadow of landmark Bali Hai, visible from the small surf town of Hanalei on Kauai’s North Shore.
Kauai has 90 miles of coastline featuring widely ranging eco-systems from desert-like Waimea Canyon (the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” to the velvet green NaPali Coast where oceanfront cliffs rise 2,700 feet.
Some highlights of Kauai include:
The North Shore: Rugged and natural, noted for its seasonal waterfalls, excellent surfing, secluded beaches and coves and Princeville Resort, a global vacation destination with hotels, restaurants and two championship golf courses
Poipu Beach: On the South Shore, a vacation favorite with an incredible number of sunny days that plays host to world-class hotels, championship golf courses, fine dining and the charming old sugar plantation town of Koloa.
The West Side: A more arid climate that is home to Waimea Canyon, which is 10 miles long and over a mile wide. Standing at the canyon rim during a sunset and watching the colors shift and change is truly a memorable experience.
Lihue: Home of Kauai International Airport and the County Seat, Lihue is the commerce center of the island with shopping centers, a hospital and many historic sites. Cruise ships regularly dock in nearby Nawiliwili Harbor.
