Kauai Travel Forum

Does anyone know of a website or calendar that tells me what days the jellyfish will be out? Trying to plan my vacation and will only be in Kauai for few days.

We are taking (finally) the teenagers for a week-long trip to Kauai at the end of August. Don't want to do much - just sit and watch the clouds roll by. We'd like to rent a house for the six of us near the beach. Will we need a/c? and where do we want to be? Two of the kids surf, two like to hike (I'm a hiker, too).

Thanks!! Linda

Hi All
Will be going in Jan,Feb or March 09.
Which month would give us the best weather?
What area would also have the best weather.
Thank You

Hello!! So we will be visiting Kauai in June and we will be bringing our then 21 month old daughter. I have been researching everything possible and just want to know if anyone has any recommendations on Catamaran tours that are baby friendly. Most say ages 2 and up, so I think we will be fine (close enough to being 2). Does anyone have any other toddler friendly ideas? We are very active and plan on doing some hiking and we would love to do a zipline tour. Is it possible for one of us to go while the oher holds the tot and then switch? Any recs would be great! Thanks!!!

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Hi all, thanks for everyone who replied to my earlier postings about the colony resort and waimai cottages. I am just overwhelmed with how much there is to see and do. How do you go about making the decision about which area to stay in? We will be going in the summer time. The North sounds perfect because of the relative quiet, the cliffs and scenary, but I wonder about rain and safe swimming beaches for young children. The Coconut coast area and the south coast seems wonderful sunny, but are probably the most crowded areas.

Travelling certainly isn't inexpensive, and I want to make the best decision possible. If anyone has advice or experiences to share, please chime in. We would be traveling with our children who would be 6 and 9 at the time of the trip.

Thanks!

Hello,

I am sifting through information for a trip in a year or so-- my husband and I and our two children (6 and 9 then). Has anyone been to the Hanalei Colony Resort lately? Is it a good place for families? The north end of the island looks beautiful, but I have heard than rain and getting around is more difficult? I don't know how much of an issue that is.

I also keep seeing descriptions of the Waimai plantation cottages in the central (?) part of the island. Anyone been there?

The Sheraton and Hyatt look great for families, but are really costly, and we'd really like to find a place not quite as crowded as a large hotel.

Please pass along any thoughts or suggestions.

Thanks!

Hello World,
Can anyone help us? We ae looking to stay or rent a beach hut of some kind in Kauai. Does anyone know where we can look or any companies or even hotels that offer this.
Many Thanks,
P.S. needs to be fairly cheap, none of this million $ a night.
Thanks again

I am thinking about proposing to my girlfriend at the bottom of Wailua Falls. How is the hike down and is this a good idea?

I am looking forward to go to Kauai this coming April and am wondering if any one knows a way to get some good deal on an air, car rental and hotel room with kitchenette??????
We will be two adults and one child.


Thank you

Philippe

Hey!! Im going to Kauai island at the end of February with 2 of my friends (3 adults in total) and are searching some budget accommodation. We are stayin on the island for 3 nights. I would be so happy if someone could give me some infos coz all i get are expensive resorts!!!! Thanks! CHEEEERS, Kat

Please, could you give some informations about interestings places to visit in this magical Island, the place where they used to play movies such as Jurassic Park? and places for kids (8 years)...
thanks
Bea

The things to see I have found are:

-National Tropical Botanical Gardens
-Fern Grotto
-Wailua Falls
-Waimea Canyon
-Wet/Dry Caves


Is there anything else that I am missing thats a must in Kauai?

Getting ready to leave Friday to head to Kauai. We will be staying at the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club for a week. We are pretty much open to anything. So anyone have any last minute advice on thigs to see or do or even avoid? Thanks.

Hi!!First time travelling to Kauai and looking for a great place to eat when i get there. I'm a Chef from Australia and would love some ideas where its the best dining maybe take some interesting recipes back with me. Also any ideas for shopping around in Kauai. Any info would be much appreciated.

We are head to Kauai in 2 weeks for our honeymoon and we have not snorkeled much. (some in Cabo) Is there an Ideal spot to snorkel on your own for less experienced persons?

We are heading to Kauai, staying September 14 - 21 at Marriott. Have never been and trying to decide what we would want to do and if the weather is too rough that time of year. Is the typical weather to rough this time of year for the Queens Bath? Also any other suggestions would be great. Thanks.

Can anyone give me adivse on which location on Kauai is the best in early Oct? We want either a cottage with beach access or a decent condo with pool. We are looking to just relax, lay in the sun and explore. We would like to spend $125 or less a night.

Are there any dangers in getting to the Lava Pools? Please confirm and relay
what they are. Thanks

Can anyone give me an idea of some houes or cottages that are not so "resort" in the southern area? Just don't care to be stacked up with others.
Thanks for any help, Max

We are a family (children aged 3 and 6),
that will spend 3 days on Kauai in beginning of August.
Any Tip Regarding
-Where to stay (hotel and what part of the Island)
-Good beaches for children and snorkeling
is appreciated.

Hello Kauai forum!! First time in this spot of our community so hello to everyone. And I'm sure it won't be the last since I have so many things I want to figure out. =)

My first question is this: Na Pali coast: Did research already on the three ways to see it, 1)fly: heli.,ultra. 2) boats: engine, sail, zodiaks,etc..3) hiking. If I do either fly or boat, do we have an opportunity to touch land and hike and explore in this majestic valley or its just a 'fly/skip by' approach?

2nd question: If we hike all the way to mile 11, will we be able to see the same things, and magnificent depth of the valley walls as the fly,ocean options? (I ask this dumb question cause the topography map shows the trail after mile 4 as hugging the beach instead of hugging the mountain top so the human power option looks like it will only grant views one puny side of a mountain and beaches)? Can the hike be done by experienced hikers on moderate pace with plenty of fun/photo stops by a full 1 night stay. (8am-hike to campground-overnight-10am hike out back at trail head sunset 2nd day) Am I stupid to wonder if it can be done in 1 daytime day hike, 6am-8pm?

3rd and obviously dumb question to the people I am asking it of so appologies in advance: If you do any one of the mechanized options, is it worth/necessary/advisable doing the hiking method as well, or vise versa?

THANK YOU ALL! Sorry for the blast of multiple questions. I see this forum isn't busting with questions on a daily basis as others so I hope you expereienced ones peek in once in a while.

Hi There,

I have a reservation at the Hilton Kauai in a ocean front room and a 1 bedroom villa at the Mariott Kauai Beach Club...Can't decide where to stay...each property seems to have its pro's and con's ...does anyone know any of the two? can you recoomommend one over the other?

Have read many things about Kauai ultralight flights, but the website no longer is available and have not been able to find any other information on them. Is Birds in Paradise the only ultralight company available now?

I WAS LOOKING FOR A GREAT PLACE TO PROPOSE WHILE I WAS IN KAUAI. HOPEFULLY SOME WHERE THAT WOULD MAKE A GREAT PICTURE. ALSO WAS WONDERING OPINIONS ON WHEN IN THE TRIP I SHOULD DO IT

I will be staying on Kauai for 3 months to work. Any ideas on long term car rental? Are there any locally owned rental car places that use older model cars? I heard that you can buy an older model car cheap, and resale when I leave, any truth to that?






























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Will be visiting Kauai in early May. Can someone pls recommend a Luau on the island and a preferred helicopter service? Thank you.

We are planning a vow renewal at The Beach House Restaurant on Sept.7 2007.Has anyone had recent experience with either a wedding or a vow renewal at this location and could you describe the food and the location itself? Also,what kind of weather might we expect? If you could only do one activity on Kauai what would it be? Thanks so much for the help!!

Does anyone know how long of a drive is it from Waimea to the Kokee Lodge? We were thinking of staying a the Kokee Lodge because we wanted to hike along the Napali coast and go into the Alakai swamp. Is it worth it to stay at the Kokee lodge? or can we just drive back and forth from Waimea?

If it's ok to stay in Waime and do this, does anyone have recommendations of places to stay that are under $100?

Also, has anyone hiked in the Alakai swamp? Do you need a 4 wheel drive to get there?

we are going to kauai in june and would like to know what the best fishing charter would be. we would like to blue marlin fish. we booked with kai bear today but i saw a posting that gave it very bad reviews

My husband and I are going to Kauai in August, and plan to stay in the Kapa'a area. I understand that most of the beaches at hotels/condos are too rough for swimming in the winter. Is this true in the summer as well? Are there any beaches safe for swimming near lodgings? thanks