Note: The original draft of this review was 2700 words. With some guidance I have decided to review many sites separately and will note that so you will not wonder why there is a lack of detail on particular places.
Pros: Warm, beautiful! No snow! Cons: Limited air conditioning, maybe in stores.
We were already in Kauai last year, as part of our tour on the Pride of Aloha ship by Norwegian Cruise Lines, NCL. Little did we know that less than a year later, my son and his family would move there. Grandma hadn't seen her grandkids for a couple ...
Pros: Absolutely breathtaking scenery. You'll never finish exploring it all. Cons: Expensive food, dangerous beaches, no real nightlife, can feel isolated after a while.
Well, I'm a married man now. And not too long ago, my wife and I returned from a very beautiful and relaxing honeymoon - well, strike that, we exhausted ourselves, but emotionally, it was just what we needed - on the island of Kauai. It was my ...
Pros: Exotic landscape of towering peaks, lush valleys and forbidding canyons. Cons: Home to the wettest spot on earth - don't go if rain depresses you!
You might have to travel as far as the Society Islands in French Polynesia to find anything even remotely close to the natural beauty of Kauai, the oldest and northernmost of the Hawaiian Islands. Kauai's natural beauty is simply stunning, a fantasy...
All the way around the island of Kaua'i are beaches that look very beautiful with white sand, very blue water, and green mountains looming in the background. Depending on the force and direction of the wind, they are excellent for lying on the beach,...
Pros: many restaurants, including one fine Thai one Cons: the worst Thai food I've ever had at the other one
On both of my visits to Kaua'i, I had dinner twice at Buzz's Steak and Lobster in the Coconut Marketplace (across the road from a string of hotels). It (and the branch in Waikiki in Honolulu) feature prime rib on Friday and Saturday night....
Most of the island of Kaua'i is wild -- literally wet and wild. Tourist programs claim that it has the world's highest swamp as well as the spot with the most rainfall on the planet. (I'm willing to credit the latter claim, but have seen swamps in the...
Pros: CHEAP HOTEL, had everything I needed Cons: no resort-luxury - hehehehehe
Yes, it is possible to stay in Hawaii for little money, and it does not even have to be a hostel.
There is another epinion here "Kauai on a shoestring" which recommends a cabin in the Waimea Canyon. The problem with this is that the Canyon...
Pros: the peace and quiet; beautiful scenery Cons: sometimes it can feel *too* remote
On our island-hopping honeymoon, my husband and I chose Kauai for our first stop in Hawaii. We figured that after all the hustle and bustle leading up to and at our wedding, we'd want to relax in the most peaceful place possible. We were told that of...
Pros: Gorgeous views of Na Pali coast, wonderful snorkeling, not crowded Cons: No services, can be difficult to find.
I would have reviewed Kauai, but since so many already have, and done an admirable job at that, I decided to write a review on one of the main reasons I continually return to Kauai and the object of many a daydream - Tunnels Beach!
Pros: Romantic setting with beautiful ocean view rooms at extremely reasonable rates Cons: If you like resorts with alot of people and activities, a B&B isn't for you
I wanted to write this review to give everyone an alternate type of accommodation to stay in while on Kauai. There are over 100 reviews that can give you information on other places to stay, things to see and restaurants to eat at. There are some...
Pros: Staying at a bungalow instead of a resort was perfect (for us) Cons: Staying at a bungalow instead of a resort might not be perfect (for you)
I spent two weeks in Hawaii in September, 2004 with the first week on Kauai for vacation. I found a great deal on a place and would like to focus much of this review more on how to make a decision as to where or how to stay on Kauai. I’m ...
Pros: so many great beach choices Cons: so many great beach choices
Kauai is the Hawaiian island used by Hollywood the most to portray long, white, sandy beaches and lush tropical areas. The island is covered with valleys, gulches, rivers, mountains, gardens, waterfalls, parks, and even a canyon; but even with all that,...
After spending four wonderfully sunny days in HILO, we arrived on KAUAI in the rain! The tables turned and we got our payback! A weather front from the BIG ISLAND had hit KAUAI and we spent four rainy days there! The weather on POIPU BEACH is...
Pros: All the pros that come with a tropical island. Cons: All the cons that come with a tropical island.
I’ve had quite the eventful past week. I got back from Hawaii, sold my old boat, bought a new house, quit smoking and bought a new puppy. Short of finding out my wife is pregnant or I won the lottery, I can’t think of how this past week could have been...
Pros: Sunny mild weather, spectacular beaches, cliffs, canyons, and mountains; macadamia nut ice-cream following fresh fish Cons: Prices (no surprise), travel time from mainland, little nightlife or man-made attractions
During nine memorable days in January 2004, my wife and I celebrated our delayed honeymoon/fifth anniversary in splendid style on the magnificent island of Kauai. Kauai is still largely unspoiled. Tourists seeking more than natural beauty go ...
Pros: Paradise, romantic, lots to see and do Cons: Can get a lot of rain, and pesty mosquitoes
Where did the fly girl disappear to for a whole month? Her home away from home, the garden island of Kauai. Ah, now I'm more than relaxed and ready to conquer any obstacles. You see, going to Kauai is very therapeutic for those who need to get away from...
Pros: Dramatic scenery (North Shore), less crowds, less commercialized, great beaches, great hiking and camping. Cons: Virtually no night life; less supply of hotel rooms; not as many direct flights
If you imagine Hawaii to be a beautiful lush paradise, I would rank the Hawaiian islands in this order (best to worst): Kauai, Maui, Big Island of Hawaii, and Oahu (sorry, I did not visit any of the smaller islands). If you imagine Hawaii to have ...
Pros: Quite, Able to find excellent deals, Gorgeous scenic drives, great snorkeling Cons: Too wet to make good use of the convertible.
I spent 10 days on Kauai in January '03, and it was the closest to paradise that I've ever been. Perhaps it was the time of year, but the local/tourist ratio seemed very comfortable. Kauai is the only island I visited (other than the lay-over in...
My wife and I decided to spend our honeymoon in Hawaii since we were looking for a romantic, tropical getaway. I hadn't been to the Islands since I was a small boy, and she had never been. While searching for the island we would visit, we agreed on...
Pros: Beaches, canyons, scenic mountains, dolphins, and snorkeling. Cons: Can be miserable on some parts of the island and at certain times of year.
When is the best time to travel to the island of Kauai? What should you do when you get there? Is Kauai all it's cracked up to be? Maybe I can shed some light on these questions based on my trip there.
Pros: Kauai still retains many of its natural splendor Cons: Over developed, expensive, a tropical version of Las Vegas where not much is authentic
Kauai is an island on the move. It is alive; it continues to grow, suffer, then thrive again. It certainly is the "Garden Island," the most verdant, lush Hawaiian island that television and movies often portray when a tropical jungle background is ...
Pros: TONS OF RESTAURANTS Cons: CAN BE VERY EXPENSIVE
My favorite thing to do on my favorite island is enjoying good food at a good restaurant with good wine and great ambiance. So here goes..my review of a week's worth of eating in Kauai!
First night...THE BEACH HOUSE is located at 5022 Lawai...
Pros: The most beautiful island of them all Cons: Evil blood suckin' mosquitoes!!
After watching the t.v. show "Survivor" last night, it made me think about my home away from home. The beautiful Garden Island of Kauai. Why is it called the Garden Island? Maybe, its because it is so lush and tropical, filled with hundreds of...
Pros: Kauai is a lush, beautiful island with incredible scenery in all directions. Cons: It is small enough that you could get "island fever" but I never have!
Kauai has the most beautiful landscape of any place I have ever visited. A small island with craggy mountains surrounded by the blue Pacific Ocean, it is a feast for all the senses.
The lush, green foliage and myriad of blooming flowers...
We stayed 4 days on the island after 2 days on Oahu and 1 day on the Big Island.
One caveat. Don't reserve activities at the the hotel concierge. Most of them are outside vendors and charge a surcharge, you are better off using coupons and...
Pros: Warm weather/water, Solitude Cons: Fairly expensive (Main con is I'm not there)
In March or 2000 my wife and I spent 5 days on the wonderful island of Kauai as part of a 19 day dream vacation that included time on Oahu, Kauai, Tahiti, Bora Bora and a day trip to Moorea. Essentially what we did was spend 10 days in the Hawaiian...
Pros: The oldest most tropical island. Cons: Like all the islands, money.
Kauai is the oldest and fourth largest of the islands. It is the most tropical of all the islands, it is known as the garden island. This is where most of your movies are made, like Jurassic Park.
I feel the need to write a seperate article on the resort because you can spend an entire vacation in the resort alone. My previous opinion was on the island in general. This one is more about the specifics of the resort.
Pros: Beautiful, great weather, not overcrowded, friendly islanders, nice beaches
Cons: Limited nightlife, chickens running everywhere, traveling by car can be slow
My husband and I chose Kauai as the island we wanted to visit when we were celebrating our 13th anniversary. I had read from Frommer's Guide and Lonely Planet that this was the least spoiled of the islands, more traditional, and had a multitude of...
Pros: Beautiful, tranquil island. Spectacular scenery. Reasonable prices for Hawaii. Cons: It might be too quiet for some.
Breathtaking beauty abounds on this magnificent island. My husband and I first visited Kauai five years ago and we returned this past February. In fact, we spent Valentine's Day soaring over the mountains and valleys of Kauai in an open...
Pros: Beautiful and diverse island landscape. Wonderful, friendly locals; unspoiled. Cons: Road construction down sometimes crowded highway.
The Kauai Coast Resort is exceptionally reasonably priced and has been a well kept secret (until now). It used to operate as a hotel but was bought out a year or two ago by Shell Vacation Properties and completely revamped. The resort now operates as a...
Pros: Inexpensive and fun activity to do while visiting Kauai Cons: Water temps are in the low 70's
If you ask people who have been to Kauai what they did, most will tell you they went snorkeling. As with all of Hawaii, snorkeling is big business. You'll find stopping to snorkel on the way to other points of interest easy to do. Unfortunately,...
Pros: "Beautiful" is an understatement. Cons: No nightlife to speak of.
The first time you set foot on Kauai, you will wonder what took you so long. And you will want to return again and again. It is one of the most romantic and beautiful places on Earth. Perfect for a honeymoon or anniversary.
Pros: We're going! Cons: Sounds like there are none!
We're going to Kauai in just a few weeks. I diligently sat here for 4 hours and reviewed all the reviews and made this compendium. It's info from the other reviews that I wanted to be sure to have. Thanks to all the great reviews. When we get back,...
Pros: Beautiful, great things to do, very relaxing Cons: EXPENSIVE!
Review Topic: Overview
Kauai is my favorite of all the Hawaiian islands. It isn't full of annoying tourists, and the population is only about 5000. Usually you can take your time, and there aren't too many people around. ...
My wife and I travelled to Kauai in April of 1999. We flew in at dusk, so we saw the breaking surf from the air and then darkness settled in. We took a taxi across the island to the Princeville resort, which was breathtaking even at night. The lobby...
Pros: the scenery, the dolphins, the snorkel tour at the end Cons: lack of control, can't stop if you see something you like cuz it's a tour
On your trip to Kauai, make sure you schedule a trip to the Na Pali (the cliff) Coast. This coast is practically inaccessible by land which makes the scenery virginal and unspoiled. I would suggest a boat or a kayak trip of a day or half a day. Check...
Pros: Food is the best! Cons: Entertainment is a little cheesy at times
Oh we're gooooeeeeeeeeeeeng to a Hukilau...a huki huki huki... Know this song? If you have been to a luau you do! On our trip to the gorgeous, but rainy, island of Kauai, we had to do a Kauaian luau. Having been to luaus on Oahu twice,...
Pros: Lots to see and do Cons: North end of the island is un-swimmable
Our first trip to Kauai took place on December 14-28, 2000, so I'm no expert on Kauai. However, some of my observations could come in handy for those of you visiting the island for the first time in winter. I strongly recommend you research any...
My wife and I spent 2 weeks in Hawaii for our honeymoon in October 1998. The first week in Maui, the second in Kauai. While Maui holds a lot of interest, when we go back to Hawaii, it will be to Kauai. Why?
Pros: Close to some of the best hiking in Hawaii Cons: If it rains, you're doomed...torrents of water & later, mud
Having grown up in Hawaii, there are few places that really draw me back to childhood; back when Hawaii was just becoming a state, we went to school barefoot and really did eat sugar cane. Okay, that's pretty much gone, but on Kauai, you can catch a...
Pros: Kauai is a beautiful place sadly being absorbed by "progress." See it now.
Cons: Kauai is a beautiful place if you avoid the tourist side of town. Immerse yourself.
My wife and I recently spent two lazy weeks on Kauai mainly in Ka'paa. We rented a fully-stocked but tiny private cottage ($800/week) at Baby Beach behind the Chevron station in town. Baby Beach is where the locals go to fish, drink beer and watch their ...
Pros: beautiful lush greenery, lots of nature, beautiful beaches, friendliest people, stunning scenery Cons: high gas and grocery prices, island is very small
My trip to Kaua'i was one of the best adventures I’ve ever had. Here are ten reasons why. Have a great time!
The first thing you should do is get the Ultimate Kaua'i Guidebook. (http://mynook.epinions.com/book_mu-2961250) It is the only...
Pros: Beautiful scenery, quiet, less commercialized, not crowded Cons: No nightlife, no direct flights from the US
I went to Kauai with my girlfriend in October of 1998 for a week and had a spectacular vacation that I highly recommend to other couples. Kauai has incredible beaches and landscapes, but is not as commercialized and over-touristed as more popular Oahu...
Pros: Beautiful Beaches, deep blue water and lot's of sun. Cons: Having to go home.
Kauai is the place to go to get away from it all. They actually have a law that states it's illegal to bring your worries with you to the island. That just says it all. These people are laid back and very friendly. It's so much different than Oahu....
Pros: Low priced, no frills, clean, centrally located hotel on the beach; "Meal Deal "is a good value. Cons: Beach is pretty to look at, but not good for swimming
The Kauai Coconut Beach Resort is located near Kapaa, on the Coconut Coast (west side) of Kauai. This budget resort is located on ocean front property, near shops and restaurants. I normally don't write about places I have never stayed, but my sister...
