Kauai General Tips

Its been about two weeks since I have been back from my Kauai trip and I had alot of time to think. While I was in Kauai I was so bummed out because the weather was so bad and the vacation was turning out as great as I thought it would but no that I am back in Los Angeles and I have been working on my travel pages and going through my pictures I realized that I had a better time than I even thought. Yeah, it rained alot but I was still in paradise.
I was also not at work. :)
While I was there I wasnt sure I wanted to come back here again but the more I think about it, I think I will.


	Kauai Beach & Activity Guide

By AliasGirl

on August 22, 2004

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Its so helpful to pick up all the guides at the Lihue Airport, you can check all the local current activites. Its mostly advertisements, but you may come across an ad that interests you.


	Check out the "locals"

By GlobalMatt

on October 10, 2006

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Parrot at the Grand Hyatt -
2006

Kaua'i is home to all kinds of exotic species. These are some shots of parrots that were residents at the Grand Hyatt


	The Dying Sugar Economy

Updated By AKtravelers

on January 2, 2007

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An abandoned sugar plant near
Poipu

Kaua'i used to be an island dominated by sugar plantations and company towns for sugar mills. Unfortunately, globalization has resulted in Hawaiian sugar being priced out of the market due to high labor and other costs (Hawaii is an expensive place to do business). Therefore, only two of the nine sugar mills are still operating on Kaua'i, which means many of the small towns have had to come up with other sources of economic sustenance. Luckily, increased tourism has helped Waimea and Hanapepe, among others, continue to prosper, but the loss of agricultural jobs is one of the reason that thousands of Hawaii natives move to the mainland every year.


	Go To Kauai

Updated By Etoile2B

on October 11, 2007

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Waves crashing on the beach in
Kauai.

Kauai is by far my favorite of the Hawaiian Islands. The landscape is so luch and verdant and diverse. If you're into the outdoors there is plenty of hiking, kayaking and SCUBA diving. My favorite hike is up Wiamea Canyon to the Wettest Spot on Earth. The views up there are amazing. And, although tourists are always crawling all over the Islands, here you can find a little peace if you look in the right spot.


	Maniniholo Dry Cave

By furioso

on December 18, 2002

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Maniniholo Dry Cave (Maniniholo means "swimming Manini fish") is about 300 yards deep, and reaches to a small exit hole on the side of the mountain. The cave interior used to be larger than now, before a 1957 tsunami half-filled it with sand. To get there, go to Ha'ena Beach Park on Route 560.


	Beautiful scenery

By keala

on March 24, 2004

Must do the helicopter ride


	Kaua`i Veteran's Memorial Hospital

Updated By BlueCollar

on November 17, 2007

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Kaua`i Veteran's Memorial
Hospital

Not exactly a Must See, but if you're on the west side of Kaua'i and in need of medical care, Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waimea cannot be beat. We had the most pleasing experience here than at any other hospital we've ever been to. Here, you are respected as a person needing help....not just a number or a source of revenue.

During our trip in Oct. 2001, my wife spent two days here with a kidney stone that decided to migrate south. Within about one hour of walking into the ER, she was seen by three doctors, sonogrammed, X-rayed and diagnosed. Everyone - from staff to nurses to doctors - was so nice and accommodating. It certainly refreshed a belief that personalized healthcare was possible and still being practiced.

And to top it all off, upon our return to Florida, Dr. Paul took time from her busy schedule to personally call us and see that we made it home safely. That is a great doctor!


	Hawaiian Monk Seal

By sswagner

on May 6, 2008

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Hawaiian monk seal

Sealife is abundant at the Hawaiian Islands. One particularly special encounter possible is with the Hawaiian Monk Seal. They are a very endangered species, therefore it is illegal to disturb them or get too close to them. Occasionally, one will come ashore. When this happens, the area around the seal will be roped off by volunteers. It is easy to observe them beyond the barriers. I saw three on seperate occasions during a one week visit. Two sightings were at Poipu Beach, and one was just to the east of Poipu at a rocky area. It is nice to see conservation efforts in action.


	Leave your Hotel!

By geekgrrl

on September 6, 2002

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This is truly my photo, and it
is this beautiful.

See Waimea Canyon! We call it the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, and it is truly an amazing site

We love the quiet and few tourists on Kauai.