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Andraf    
'Throw a loaf of bread and a pound of tea in an old sack and jump over the back fence' - John Muir


Real Name: Andreea
Lives In: Bucharest, RO
Member Since: Oct 02, 2003
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Kauai: Unspoiled beauty

by Andraf - last update: Feb 13, 2004

Kauai is the oldest and northernmost of the Hawaiian islands and its natural beauty is simply stunning. It is also known as "the garden isle" and I found this nickname to be true as the island is very green and vegetation is abundant. One thing that I liked about Kauai is that it is still largely unspoiled, mostly rural, with no hotel strips and no four lane roads (well, there are a few big resorts but this is not the norm here). What is amazing about this little island is how many things one can see and do in such a small place. One shouldn't miss the Waimea Canyon, the Napali Coast (the Kalalau Valley), the many waterfalls, the view of the taro fields from Hanalei and the spectacular beaches (which are all public).

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Pros:"Peaceful and quiet, beautiful scenery, non-touristy by Hawaii standards"
Cons:"Prices can be a little high, little nightlife if this is what you're looking for"
In A Nutshell:"Go, Go, Go!"
Andraf's Kauai Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 9 - Photos: 9
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Sports Travel
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General Tips

Comments for Andraf about Kauai
vanve100 Sun Jun 8, 2008 01:39 UTC
 FYI on the "Don't take dogs" piece, those are hunting dogs. They often run after goats/pigs and get lost for hours/days but eventually find their way home. If you find a random shirt hanging on a tree, leave it for the dogs to pick up their owner's scent.
spitball Tue Nov 20, 2007 01:11 UTC
 Hi Andrea, I'll be on Kauai beginning November 30th, until Dec. 16th '07, your tips are just what I was looking for thank you. Looks like I WILL be bringing my boot covers.
Fra.da. Sat Nov 3, 2007 20:12 UTC
 Hi Andreea, what a wonderful page!! Kauai is on the top of my wish list! My ratings are with you. Greetings from Italy, Francesca
SugarlandCouple Thu Apr 19, 2007 18:26 UTC
 Thanks for the great information. We will take some of your advice.
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