"Kauai - The Garden Island" Kauai by pamstravels

Kauai Travel Guide: 1,141 reviews and 2,514 photos

Welcome sign at the Lihue airport in Kauai

Kauai is mesmerizing

Our last stop on our Hawaiian vacation was Kauai. This is a quiet island that offers beautiful views and calming gardens. So far, I find this the best island in Hawaii.

Please check out my other Hawaii Pages:
OAHU
WAIKIKI
LAHAINA

And my favorite activity in Kauai, our HELICOPTER RIDE IN KAUAI

Hanalei Valley Lookout

Hanalei Kauai Lookout

Typical of the garden island - fields of the local staple Taro. Aka Poi. I find it disgusting since I first thought I was taking a spoonful of chocolate pudding and got this bland paste. But, to each his own.

Hawaiian Monk Seals - Kauai

Hey! This is my beach!

If you are lucky you may see one of these endangered Monk Seals on the beach! Read more our surprising encounter with MONK SEALS!!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Lush gardens, blue ocean views
Cons:rain in winter
In a nutshell:The best Hawaiian island

Last visit to Kauai: Jan 2005
Intro Updated Mar 7, 2005
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Helpful Hint -Visitor Bureau Marker Things to Do (9)

The state of Hawaii has placed these signs at locations throughout Hawaii where there are great photo opportunities. Be... more travel advice

The Ultimate Kauai Guide What to Pack (1)

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Wet Cave - aka Blue Room 2nd of 2 wet caves - Kauai

Wet Cave - aka Blue Room 2nd of 2 wet... Things to Do (9)

The second wet cave, known by two names Upper Blue Room or Waikapalae Wet Cave. Apparently there is a small opening... more travel advice

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Comments (8)

Fra.da. Nov 3, 2007 at 12:18 PM Report Abuse

Many people say that Kauai is their fav Hawaiian island. I warmly hope to visit it one day... Thanks for sharing, Francesca
ChristinaNest Sep 5, 2006 at 10:35 PM Report Abuse

What a beautiful place! Happy birthday! Best wishes from Sofia, Bulgaria
2rs Oct 9, 2005 at 10:19 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for sharing your images and tips.
travelgirl3 May 17, 2005 at 11:14 AM Report Abuse

Excellent Kauai page! Your photos and tips are very concise and helpful. I visited many years ago, and this brought back memories (but I wish I didn't know about the Wal-Mart!) Penny
madamx Apr 24, 2005 at 7:34 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for giving me much insight into Kauai; we are considering Kauai for our anniversary trip next year. WHAT an excellent page! Fantastic tips and love that seal :o) ~ Helen
BerniShand Apr 24, 2005 at 7:24 AM Report Abuse

excellent tips and pics, l really enjoyeyed reading your pages, they made me want to pack a bag and go NOW !
dejavu2gb Apr 14, 2005 at 8:10 AM Report Abuse

Great page with cool pictures... I am tempted to jet off to have some fun in the sun... (sorry I just relaised how corny that all sounds)
bryINpoland Feb 3, 2005 at 2:20 PM Report Abuse

nice work with your kauai tips. great pictures...