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Inside Background
Background 
Kauai Websites   Accomodation http://www.hawaii... (vacation rentals...
Last edited: November 30, 2009
Neighborhoods 
Getting Around The Island Most visitors to Kaua’i will stay either on the south...
Last edited: December 22, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Kauai - Mile by Mile Guide: Best of the Garden Isle - A new series of guides...
Last edited: October 16, 2009
Tourist Board Info 
Visit the Kauai Visitors Bureau site found at www.kauaidiscover... They offer...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
At just over 550 square miles, Kauai offers amazing diversity in it's...
Last edited: January 01, 2009
Accommodation Tips 
Accommodation Tips on Kauai The following are a few tips for selecting the...
Last edited: December 21, 2008
Be Safe on Kauai 
Brief background: 5 th generation born and raised  Kauai "local girl...
Last edited: September 02, 2007
Budget trip to Kauai? Yes!  
So, if you are really wanting to go to Kauai, but feel you can't afford it...
Last edited: December 04, 2009
Information for 1st timers 
Airline: If you are traveling to different islands, book the last flight of the...
Last edited: July 29, 2008
Introduction 
Known as the Garden Isle, Kaua'i is the oldest and northernmost island in...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Kauai Info 
Kauai Travel Information Kauai is one of the most beautiful islands in the...
Last edited: February 10, 2009
The forbidden island of Ni 
THE FORBIDDEN ISLAND OF NI‘IHAU When you come to Kaua‘i you can’t help but...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Things to avoid doing 
Do Not Feed the Fish - Just Observe The Hawaiian Islands have an abundance of...
Last edited: February 20, 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
United, American, Hawaiian, Delta and ATA Airlines have direct flights to...
Last edited: November 03, 2008
Getting Around 
There is only one major road around Kaua’i, and it doesn’t even go completely...
Last edited: March 03, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis and limousines have to be called for on Kaua'i, and the public bus...
Last edited: February 08, 2007
Rental Tips 
Rental Car Tips on Kauai On Kaua‘i a rental car is definitely the best option...
Last edited: September 15, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
North Shore  Ke'e Beach: Snorkling, swimming, shaded areas of beach, mountain...
Last edited: February 10, 2008
Family Travel 
One of the most enjoyable things to do in Kauai with small and medium...
Last edited: March 05, 2009
First-time Visitors 
When in Kauai, there are several things that a first-time visitor should not...
Last edited: February 10, 2009
Museums & Attractions 
If you Scuba dive or want to learn Scuba and find yourself in Kauai, Hawaii you...
Last edited: June 19, 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
  Off the Beaten Path – Kauai Besides relaxing at the beach or sipping rum...
Last edited: September 02, 2006
Sports & Activities 
SEEING KAUAI ON THE CHEAP Activities agents abound on Kauai. Most are located...
Last edited: April 03, 2007
Backpack a renowned trail on Kauai! 
One of the greatest trails for both a challenge and scenery is the Kalalau...
Last edited: August 07, 2006
Beaches and the Ocean 
One of the best and most frequently mentioned reasons to come to Kaua'i is to...
Last edited: December 08, 2006
Blue Dolphin Charters 
Check out this boat company for a trip to the Napali Coast area. The boat is...
Last edited: May 06, 2008
Diving with Seasport Divers 
If you Scuba dive or want to learn Scuba and find yourself in Kauai, Hawaii you...
Last edited: June 19, 2009
Fun Stuff to do in Kaua’i 
Here's a list of great stuff to do in Kauai. Inner tubing at a sugar plantation...
Last edited: May 12, 2008
Golf 
Whether you just want an excuse for a nice walk with beautiful scenery, or...
Last edited: April 25, 2006
GREAT Sites all on One Road 
There are so many great sites to see along Kuamo'o Road which turns into...
Last edited: February 13, 2009
Hiking in Kauai 
Since most of Kauai is inaccessible by car,  hiking is the only way to explore...
Last edited: January 10, 2007
Kalalau Trail Na Pali Coastline 
 This is the ultimate hike that everyone talks about and would like to...
Last edited: December 04, 2009
Kuamoo Trail Sleeping Giant Mt. 
Kuamoo Trail -  Kuamoo Trail begins ½ mile past Opaekaa Falls off Kuamoo Road...
Last edited: February 10, 2009
Kuilau Ridge Trail 
This is a very nice hike. The first part is on an asphalt base path that has a...
Last edited: February 13, 2009
Kukui Trail in Waimea Canyon 
    Just past mile marker 8 on the way up to Waimea Canyon is the trailhead and...
Last edited: February 06, 2009
Local Farmers’ Markets 
Kauai has an abundance of wonderful fresh food and flowers, and it's showcased...
Last edited: April 25, 2006
Nounou West Trail Sleeping Giant Mt. 
Nounou West Trail Turn right onto Kamalu Road (Hwy 581), which is about 1 mile...
Last edited: October 30, 2009
Queens Bath Princeville 
Queens Bath Princeville         Queens Bath has become so popular that they...
Last edited: February 08, 2009
Scenic View of 1/5 of Kauai! 
 This trail is referred to as “The Puffer”. It gains 1250 feet in 2 miles. The...
Last edited: February 06, 2009
Brennecke's Beach 
Brennecke's Beach is one of the top body surfing and body boarding beaches on...
Last edited: August 16, 2008
Kalalau Trail 
Hiking the Kalalau Trail is one of life's most spiritual adventures, full of...
Last edited: October 29, 2008
Kalihiwai Beach 
There are 2 ways of getting to this beach - the best way is to take the...
Last edited: July 29, 2009
Nu'alolo Trail 
The Nu'alolo Trail is a fairly steep climb, which is why it is recommended to...
Last edited: January 31, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Puka Dog Nestled in the mist of the Poipu Shopping Village is a small hidden...
Last edited: May 01, 2006
Cheap Eats 
HaloHalo Shave Ice in Li'hue is a must for dessert.  The ice here is so sweet...
Last edited: February 07, 2007
Outdoor Dining 
PIZZETTA PIZZETTA RESTAURANT Great atmosphere in the middle of Kapaa, Kauai...
Last edited: February 19, 2008
Special Occasion Dining 
Gaylord's at Kilohana (Lihue) anytime for dinner or lunch. For the ultimate in...
Last edited: April 20, 2007
Tahiti Nui is the new dining "Hot Spot"  
"The Nui" is the new HOT SPOT for dining on Kauai Recently renovated dinner...
Last edited: March 26, 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: December 30, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 13, 2009
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