The fourth-largest of the main Hawaiian islands, Kauai boasts stunning scenery, picturesque beaches and plenty of adventure, making it a wildly popular destination for travelers the world over.
Known as the Garden Isle, Kauai is a thriving land of soaring peaks and plunging valleys. ...
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The fourth-largest of the main Hawaiian islands, Kauai boasts stunning scenery, picturesque beaches and plenty of adventure, making it a wildly popular destination for travelers the world over.
Known as the Garden Isle, Kauai is a thriving land of soaring peaks and plunging valleys. Waimea Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, plunges over 3000 feet deep and is well-known for its beautiful multicolored strata. High annual rainfall has eroded deep valleys in the island’s central mountains, resulting in beautifully carved canyons and rushing waterfalls, through which visitors can venture by innertube, zipline or helicopter. Ambitious hikers flock to the island’s Kalalau Trail, 11 miles of tough trails that reward visitors with stunning vistas.
With its rich volcanic soil, Kauai produces some of the world’s best mango, bananas, guava, papaya and pineapple – perfect treats to pack for all-day trips to its many stunning beaches. The wetter north coast of the island is well-known for Ke’e Beach, where a protective reef provides calm, clear waters for swimming and snorkeling, and Tunnels Beach, a vast stretch of sand and surf that’s a wildly popular heaven on earth. The south end of the island boasts Poipu Beach, a favorite of local surfers.
Whether you want to fly past its mountains, float through its valleys, laze on its beaches or dine in its restaurants, Kauai serves up a bounty of vacation options.
So once you’ve booked your flight and picked a hotel, peruse our pages to create an itinerary inspired by fellow travelers who’ve found their heaven on the Garden Isle.
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