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Kauai Mountains (courtesy, Hawaii CVB)
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Kauai Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • See Waimea Canyon, the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific"
  • Get a bird's-eye view of Kauai, aka the Garden Isle, on a helicopter ride
  • Hike part of the scenic Kalalau Trail
  • Visit the fragrant and lush National Tropical Botanical Garden
  • Swim in the Pacific and sun on the golden sands of top-rated Poipu Beach

Kauai Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Less developed than Maui, Kauai lives up to its lush rep as the Garden Isle, a tunnel of towering eucalyptus trees that signals the turnoff from Koloa towards popular Poipu Beach—one of the signature shots of this intriguing isle. Bougainvillea, bird of paradise, ginger, and hibiscus all grow in profusion on Kauai and ferns feather the roadsides. And, of course, this profusion of tropical flora makes for the perfect wardrobe for several spectacular natural wonders: Waimea Canyon, the Alakai Swamp, and the fluted Na Pali Cliffs.

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Hotels

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Grand Hyatt Kauai
1571 Poipu Road
Kauai, HI 96756
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 8.4 Miles
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Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club
Kalapaki Beach, 3610 Rice Street
Lihue (Island of Kauai), HI 96766
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 0.5 Miles
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Princeville Resort
5520 Kahaku Road, Princeville
Kauai, HI 96722
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 18.2 Miles
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Attractions

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Koloa Heritage Trail
Post Office Box 730
Koloa, Hawaii 96756
Distance: 8.3 Miles (from destination center)
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Princeville Ranch Stables
5-4430 Kuhio Highway
Princeville, Hawaii 96722 Map
Distance: 17.4 Miles (from destination center)
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Kayak Hanalei
Hanalei Pier
Hanalei, Hawaii 96714
Distance: 17.7 Miles (from destination center)
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Kauai Vacation Rentals

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Omao House
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in KAPAA, HI 96746
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in HANALEI, HI 96714
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Patio, VCR
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