Home to the famous Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon
(i.e. "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific") and Voted "Best Hawaiian
Island" by the readers of Travel & Leisure Magazine for several
years in a row, the island of Kauai is one of the world's most
spectacular islands. With its jagged peaks, deep, winding canyons,
endless pastures and sparkling waterfalls, Kauai does not disappoint.
Hollywood movie-makers love Kauai's lush landscape and have used it as
the backdrop to many films like South Pacific and Jurassic Park.
The most popular areas are: Poipu, Lihue, Kapaa and Hanalei/Princeville.
The rule on Kauai is that no structure be taller than a coconut tree
(about 3 or 4 stories high). As a result, the island itself is the main
draw, not its high-rise hotels. If discovering hidden beaches, hiking
through mountain trails, kayaking through canyons and snorkeling in
crystal clear lagoons is your idea of a Hawaiian vacation, look no
further than KAUAI.
