Kauai Tips

Waterfalls on the island of Kauai are some of the world's best. Below we've included links to several of the best waterfalls on Kauai, most of which you can actually see without a tour or helicopter (all falls visible from the air only are noted). Kauai is the one island we would highly recommend a helicopter tour of though, since so many of...

When to visit Kauai? It's a good question, and it's an easy answer - anytime! Seriously, Kauai has a remarkably stable weather pattern year-round. During the winter you'll experience high's in the mid-70's, while during summer you may get into the mid-80's. Kauai is wetter than the other islands and is actually home to the second (arguably THE)...

Where to stay on Kauai? Good question, and luckily compared to the other islands, it's a fairly simple answer. Kauai gives you four major geographic areas to select from. In order of popularity (by our account), they are as follows: 1.) The southern coast including Koloa, Lawai, and Poipu. 2.) The north shore, including Princeville, Hanalei, and...

The weather on Kauai is pretty balanced throughout the year. Still, knowing about this balance and what the weather is like here, before your trip, is very helpful when it comes to selecting a place to stay on the island. If you're adamant about avoiding the rain, then, as you'll see below, the south shore is certainly going to be your best bet....

If you're looking for the best or top Kauai Vacation activities then you're in the right place. In this article we've selected our top eight activities and attractions for visitors on their Kauai vacation trip. Our Kauai Must See and Do page already highlights the majority of "Must See" attractions on the island, but this list is meant to narrow...

If rain is in the forecast during your Kauai vacation or trip, below are some suggestions on what to do. Please be aware that some weather sources (i.e.; the Weather Channel) will forecast rain every day. While rain does occur almost daily on Kauai, it's usually in short bursts and then the sun returns. So when we say, "rainy day," we're...

Kauai has some of the best beaches in the world, and the most of any major Hawaiian island. Some of Kauai's beaches are accessible only by trail, others by helicopter or solely by sea - but most are available to all visitors. There are beaches full of drama with crashing waves while others are calm and tranquil. Some Kauai beaches are nice all...

This short and to the point article gets to the heart of what's Overrated and Underrated on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. So what's hot and what's not on Kauai? Let's take a look. Overrated Allerton Garden - The garden is beautiful, don't get us wrong, but the steep admission, plus the fact you tour HAS to be guided, makes this garden a place...

Kauai things to do and things to know. Aloha kakou (Welcome) to the Garden Isle of Kauai. Kauai is home to the lushest scenery and beholds the most unique natural beauty of all the major Hawaiian Islands. There's a magic to the island that draws in people from all over the world; and even if you've never stepped foot on the island, chances are...

Recently we set out on a mission to go through our thousands of Kauai photographs and pick out the creme de la creme of our finest photos. We're not professional photographers or anything, but we have to admit we're pretty pleased with how these photos came out. It was a combination of knowing just enough about our camera equipment, good...

Time to pick that perfect beach location to get married on Kauai. The Garden Isle has the most beaches out of all the Hawaiian Islands. Our top choices lie on the lush green north shore as well as the sunny south shore of the island. Whether you are having a small and very intimate ceremony or you are inviting a large number of friends and...

First trip or vacation to Kauai? If you love the color green, you're going to be in a little slice of heaven. The very idea of enjoying an afternoon on the beach on a tropical island or exploring the verdant valleys of Na Pali coast, well it’s enough to make anyone a little envious at home. But once you actually arrive on this beautiful island,...