Kauai, Hawaii Travel Guide - Vacation Rentals by Zonder

Kauai Hawaii vacationsDiscover Kauai, the island of discovery. The Garden Isle. 50 miles of sand beaches. 550 square miles of paradise. Explore Waimea Canyon State Park, take a helicopter tour of Kauai, or just relax on the the beach. Hike, surf, snorkel and scuba dive your way around the island of Kauai. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway or a family friendly excursion, if you still need more advice on what to do in Kauai, we'd be happy to be your tour guide.

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  • Santa's Wearing a Speedo: Spending Christmas in Kauai

    No, it's not Santa's sleigh in the sky; it's you parasailing off the docks in Lihue. Or maybe, that's Santa in the red canoe with a Speedo under his red suit with the pant legs rolled up. He wants to get back in the water as soon as possible. For a Christmas or Thanksgiving holiday that is Hawaiian Don Ho Ho Ho friendly, consider the island of Kauai. What would Christmas be like without...

  • Explore the History of the Garden Isle

    Born of a titanic volcanic eruption, and estimated to be over five million years old, Kauai has existed longer than every other major Hawaiian island. Kauai is also the only island that was not conquered by King Kamehameha I in the early nineteenth century. Kaumualii, ruler of Kauai, simply forfeited the land to avoid further bloodshed. The Kingdom of Hawaii was finally established in 1810. A past...

  • Historical Kauai--Bring Your Camera!

    Kauai's first inhabitants appeared around the 5th century A.D. Over a thousand years passed before Captain James Cook, in obvious need of a better map, "discovered" the island while voyaging to Alaska. Kauai remained the last independent Hawaiian island until King Kaumualaii offered it to King Kamehameha in 1810 to avoid further bloodshed, which simply means the king surrendered the island...

  • Fun Family Attractions & Adventures in Kauai

    If you are considering a trip to Kauai but aren't sure if it's an appropriate vacation for the whole family then guess no more. Our guide to Kauai provides great tips on how your family can have an eventful, but stress free vacation. Kauai, known as "The Garden Isle" is not only breath taking in beauty, it also offers endless hands on learning experiences in history, culture, botany...

  • Kauai's Colorful Regions - As Seen in TV, Movies & Music

    Stunning tropical sunsets, the beautiful blue Pacific and one of the most lush and beautiful island not to be missed is Kauai, Hawaii. Kauai has everything you're looking for whether you are a family with children, beach bums, yuppies, hippies, newlyweds or active seniors. It caters to all tastes, every budget, and promises to deliver a fun filled holiday in the exotic surrounds of one of the planet's...

  • Ways to Spend Quality Time with your Teenagers in Kauai

    As our family of four packed for our trip to Kauai, I was looking forward to a lying on a beach and working on my suntan. Little did I know what my two teenage children had in store. After checking into our resort condo in Kauai , our teenagers who had done all their research online, informed us that we were going to have an action packed trip. After coming to a mutual agreement of dividing the days...

  • Are We There Yet? Getting to Kauai and Around

    Kauai's lush tropical beauty beckons and repeatedly draws us back. Scenic and spectacular describes only partially what we love about this Garden Isle. Glimpses via air or sea, prior to landing, reveal dramatic facets of paradise that you'll want to explore further. Mainland and inter-island flights land at Lihue airport, about a mile from Nawiliwili Harbor where cruise ships and inter-island...

  • Ditch the Snow, Bring on the Kauai Sun!

    Winter in Kauai is always devoid of snow. That should be enough reason to travel there. The coldest winter I ever spent was in Hawaii. I know that sounds like a Mark Twain reference to summer in San Francisco, but it isn't. Hawaiian homes don't have heaters, but you don't really need them 99 percent of the time. Many people come to Hawaii for Christmas vacation. Kauai is the perfect place...

  • A Kauai for Every Taste

    Have you ever wondered where to stay when traveling to the lush green isle of Kauai? The names of each coast are as pretty as the area itself but they can leave first-time travelers easily confused. In order to simplify the regions, the island can be divided into four, with landscapes varying from verdant forests to sunny beaches with azure waters perfect for snorkeling to canyons with waterfalls....

  • Winter Blues Got You Down? Hop the Next Flight to Kauai

    Winter in Kauai brings with it a breath of fresh - and slightly cooler than usual - air. The average temperature hovers around a balmy 74 degrees, and a cool ocean breeze is always blowing. The South Pacific's winter waves are a surfer's delight: The Hanalei Bay brings in spectacular 40-foot swells. During the rainy season, it's not uncommon for 10-minute showers to pop up out of an ordinarily...

  • Getting Around Kauai

    Kauai, known to locals as the Garden Isle, has been waiting more than five million years for you to discover its natural beauty. Whether you jet into Lihue Airport on a commercial airliner, charter a boat from Honolulu, or hire a helicopter to bring you in from the Big Island, the lush Garden Isle has an abundance of untapped potential. There are several ways to get around this 552-square-mile island;...

  • Kauai is an Adventure Lovers Paradise - or, Just for Lovers

    If you are looking for adventure, Kauai is, by far, the best island to visit in Hawaii. My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Hawaii this past July. We also visited Maui and the Big Island, but Kauai won over our hearts. As we drove from the Lihue airport to the North shore to get to our resort, it felt like we were in Jurassic Park. The mountains were green and lush, almost prehistoric looking....

  • Things to Do in Kauai with Kids in Tow

    If you are considering a trip to Kauai but aren't sure if it's appropriate for the whole family then guess no more, I have some great tips to share on how your family can have an eventful, stress free vacation. Kauai, known as "The Garden Isle" is not only breath taking in beauty, it also offers endless hands on learning experiences in history, culture, botany and marine biology....

  • Keepin it Real in Kauai: Enjoy the Local Life

    Kauai has many signature tourist attractions. However, the locals (shopkeepers, construction workers, waitresses, itinerant surfers) have some secrets they don't publicize. During a recent trip with my husband, I met a few locals who shared their inside secrets. I'd like to pass (some of) them along to you. The rest, we're keeping to ourselves. We asked a surfer what beach he loved. Secret...

  • Historical Sites and Folklore Lure Visitors on Kauai

    Kauai, Hawaii is the pearl of the Hawaiian Islands. The best kept secret of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai is glazed with spectacular scenery and historical sites. The glistening sandy beaches beckon you to languish on them, stretching your toes amongst the fine granules of sand. The warmth of the sun is also apparent in the relaxed hospitality of the people of Kauai. With an average temperature of around...
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