... t need a 4WD. The rental companies forbid off-roading anyway, and if you're off-road your probably somewhere you ought not to be. Anyplace else can be accessed with just a car. Convertible is up to you. It could be a bit rainy on the north and east ... more

... book early and keep checking rental car prices for them going down. Jan is very popular for visitors in Jan and cars could run out. Last Feb they did. If you do stay more than a week on Kauai you could split your stay to cut down on driving to ... more

... between the two. This is vacation. Sit down and relax...enjoy the beach, enjoy enjoy each other, and do not feel that you have to rush around. I always tell the story our first time we went, we thought we would never be back. We rushed the first two islands ... more

... wait and see how your rental agency handles this. On laundry detergent.....only a few units at Kiahuna have their own washer/dryer. With most you use the main laundry facility. I would be that you can purchase the small boxes there but I'd probably go and pick up ... more

... coffee and fruit from the rental agency. It really depends on who you are renting from. We rented a condo in California from VRBO and the ower left a huge basket of goodies including beer and wine! We really like Plantation Gardens Restaurant. I think it would be a perfect ... more

... Jack Harter Helicopter ride...no problem. Our condo complex seems very empty. Just 3 cars all week for a condo with 10 rentals. Traffic seems like there should be hoards of people! Plan your left turns against traffic. In other words, try to schedule as many right turns as possible ... more

... at Koa' Kea, no question. It is a lovely, small boutique hotel on a great beach. We usually stay in a condo or rental home but we have the kids with us. I would suggest staying put and explore the island from there. A lot more relaxing and less hectic ... more