Kauai Travel Forum

My wife and I are considering a trip to Kauia in March to celebrate an anniversary. We've never been to Kauai, so we would appreciate any advise regarding accomodations. Activities are not a big deal, as we reside on the Big Island and have probably been there and done that. Priorities would be nice views, friendly people (staff and guests). A little cheesey is OK in the big picture!

Aloha

Going to Kauai soon. Which company should my husband and I use?

Help PLEASE, with some or all of these Kauai questions! 1.Best Luau? 2.Best Helicopter tour/company? 3.Best Napali sunset dinner sail and water tour(that goes in the caves)? 4.What's the best way to see Wailua River? 5.Should we take guided tour of canyon or just go see it? 6.What about "Backcountry Tubing Adventure"? 7.Any submarine rides? My husband and I are going next month and staying at the Grand Hyatt.This weary mom can hardly get excited for trying to decide on which tour providers to use. I would really appreciate some insight. I'd like to prebook before we get there so we can quit sifting through so much info. And enjoy paradise! Thank you in advance. :)

My husband and I may go to Kauai in February and will be staying on the south shore (per recommendation), do you think it will be too cold to snorkel during that time? Is there a good snorkeling beach on the south shore during the winter months? Also, are there any nice condos for rent on the south shore on the beach?

Thanks so much!

My husband and I are planning our honeymoon in Kauai for February and would like some advise on where to stay. We are looking for beachfront accomodations so we can walk to a nice beach from our room and we can lay in the sun! We arent overly concerned about the price, just want a really comfortable easy access to the beach place to stay. If there was a nice outdoor bar/lounge area that would be a bonus along w/ good food. I know this cant be too much to ask for as we have heard Kauai is the most beautiful place!

We're headed to Kauai on saturday to visit my wife who's opening the new St Regis hotel in Princeville, and we'd like to try a luau. (when in Rome....)

Can anyone recommend a luau on Kauai, preferably on the North to East side of the island?

Thanks!!

Has anyone used the local Discount car rental co.? I see on the web site it is
1/2 the price of national chain's can anyone advise if this is a reputable co.?
Thank-You

I will be traveling to Kauai 1st. wk. in Nov. Looking at staying at the Marriott
resort. I am a little worried about the weather (rain) please any advice on resort-weather-sightseeing would be helpful.I was on Oahu & Maui 2yrs. ago Oahu to congested for me I loved Maui, Do you reccomend Kaui or should I consider the Big Island? I was afraid the Big Island would be to busy like Oahu Help Please..

Any suggestions on the "Must see and Do" in Kauai? My husband and myself are leaving on July 3rd for the vacation of our dreams. THis was a last minute trip so I haven't had much time to research the area. We love the outdoors and great food. Snorkeling,zipline,kayak,hiking, body surfing and oh yea relaxing. We will be staying at a time share in the Princeville area.
Thanks in advance for any travel tips. I have been going over a copy of Kauai Revealed and now think 1 week is only going to scrape the surface.

We're looking at a 7 - 10 day visit to Kauai this summer. My wife, myself and our 11 year old son. Not sure what part of island to stay on. We are looking to relax but also want to be near restaurants, etc. Were originally looking at Kapaa or Lihue. Want to avoid traffic congestion as well. Any suggestions as to what shore / town we should stay in? Thanks.

Hi all again,

I've read some comments about recent travellers that went to Kauai and the impression I got was that the garden island is pretty much disappearing under all this massive constructions of shopping malls, resorts, golf clubs, apartments... is that true?? If so which part of Kauai is the best place to go, where I can have a taste of the natural beauty of the island?

thanks!

Hi everyone,
I'm planning to go to Kauai for about 20 days from London! I'm going on my own and I would like to know how safe it is for a solo traveller, also I'm a student so it will be a budget holiday therefore I need to find affordable and friendly accommodation in the island.
I really appreciate any kind of advice or useful tips that anyone could give me to carry on with my "little" adventure.
Thanks

Hi all- can anyone recommend a great place to stay in Kauai that is a condo- style accommodation but part of a hotel/resort? In short, we want the best of both worlds- we would like a kitchen to prepare breakfasts and coffee, but also would like full restaurant, bar, and service amenities when by the pool or not in the mood to cook! THANKS!

Hi,

My wife and I are planning to go to Kauai in Jan'09 and she will be almost 4 months pregnant then. We have been to Maui previously. We are planning on being there for a week. Pretty much a relaxing trip with light activities, sightseeing, driving around etc. Some Qs,

(i) Any suggestion on where to stay (Poipu/Princeville/Kapaa)? Not very touristy but still not very far from medical aid just in case. Looks like North receives much more rain in Jan but seems more scenic and peaceful.

(ii) I am planning to search in VRBO listings. Anywhere else to look for condos/accomodation.

(iii) Any recommendation on activities that we could do. Any not to miss attractions

(iv) Anything to be aware of or to avoid in Kauai.

Thanks in advance!

Hello! I am going to be on Kauai with some friends on November 4. Does anyone know where there might be an Obama gathering on election night? Somewhere to watch the returns with like-minded voters, and hopefully celebrate together!

Thanks!

Is September a good time to visit Kauai? I am interested in doing the 1/2 marathon there and it is in September.

We are going to visit Kauai in January staying at the Princeville Westin Resort. I hear the weather is around 70 degrees that time of year, is that correct. We did not know how much would be going on that time of year, if all tours ran etc.
I husband wants to golf, but prices on golf courses around our condo are high. Are there any other courses that might be more reasonable.

We have rent a jeep based on suggestion from this site. What tours would be suggested to go on.

Hi, I am planning to hike & camp the Kalalau Trail for 2009, and wanted to ask the following logistical questions from people who are experienced with it:

1) Which, in your opinion, is a better time to go (in terms of drier weather conditions, not as crowded): mid-late May or early-mid June, or would it make not that much difference?

2) I am trying to carve out a reasonable sketch for my hike. Does this sound a reasonable plan? Day 1: Hike from Ke'e Beach all the way through to Kalalau Beach (camp there). Day 2: Kalalau Beach --> Kalalau Valley trail --> end at Hanakapi'ai camp site (camp there). Day 3: Finish off rest of trail hiking to Hanakapi'ai Falls, then back to Ke'e Beach. Should I allow for an additional day in case of flooded/impassable trails?

3) I have downloaded a camping permit online...I am assuming the day-hiking permits is a separate thing, and you need to have both types of permits? Are the permits for hiking only attainable at the Lihue Parks office? If so, are they easy to obtain there once you arrive in Kauai?

Some additional minor questions (I'm trying to plan to going as light as possible, based on the advice I've read):

4) Can you get by on the trail with (lighter) trail-running sneakers, or are hiking boots really the best?
5) Should I plan to bring a tent there, or (I'm hoping) can I get by on just a sleeping bag?

Thanks so much for your help, and sorry if any of these are naive questions! :)
Joe

My better half and I are looking to hike and camp Kauai for a week in Fall 2009.

I know that you can stay at the State parks for around $5 a night.

Does anyone have any routes/areas that will take us about 5/6 days to trail? We're thinking of the north west area of Kauai.

We also plan on spending our final night there in a hotel. Can anyone recommend a night hotel with pool (and hot showers!!) thats not too expensive?

Many thanks in advance

Taansend

My wife and I (we're in our 50's) will be making our first trip to Kauai for 6 days in mid-October, 2008. We'd like to spend the whole time in 1 place with a beach view for roughly $200 to $350 per night, either a 1 bedroom condo or a hotel suite. Any suggestions?

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!!!

D :)

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