Kaua'i, Hawaii
~ The Garden
Isle ~
10/30/11
10/30/11
Where the
legends of the Menehune abound. Kaua'i is the oldest island in the Hawaiian
chain and often called the Garden Isle because of its endless beauty. It is a
place as close to the Garden of Eden as one can find. Perhaps the sculptural
masterpiece is the Na Pali Coast accessible only by boat, helicopter or foot.
Here the scenery is so magnificent it defies description. The only thing that
can compare to the natural beauty of this island is the beauty of the people of
Kaua'i with their genuine friendliness and spirit of Aloha.
Other Things to do in: Nawiliwili, Kauai are ~
Side 1 and side 2
Info for walking tours
A brief History of Waimea ~
Historic Waimea Map ~
Possibilities for what you might do while you are in Kauai
Plan A:
Spend the
Afternoon Shopping.
When you are on Kauai you may want to think about going to K-Mart. There
is a free shuttle bus to and from all cruise ships to and from K-mart
and Kukui Grove Shopping Center. K-Mart has the largest selection of souvenirs
anywhere on the island of Kauai. There are always good deals at K-Mart besides
the already low prices of everything in K-Mart. If you are looking for unique
items to bring back home with you, K-Mart is the place to go! K-Mart has a
large selection of clothing also. You made need some clothes when you arrive on
Kauai, so, go to K-Mart. There are many sizes, ranging from petite to plus
sizes. K-Mart has something for everyone. K-Mart has a section filled with food
products. You might want to buy some snacks to take back to the ship with you
after you leave K-Mart. Also, at K-Mart there is a wide variety of personal hygiene
products. If you need some things like that, you should stop by K-Mart and take
advantage of thier low prices. Little Ceasars Pizza is located inside of K-Mart
on Kauai. Little Ceasars Pizza offers a variety of pizzas and other foods to
choose from. Some of these foods include: hot out of the oven pizzas, Crazy
Braed-wich is eight warm sticks of freshly baked bread topped with the flavors
of butter and garlic, then sprinkled with parmesan cheese, Crazy Sauce-which is
tomato sauce with a special blend of tasty herbs and spices, Crazy Dips-which
are tasty dips for Crazy Bread, Italian Cheese Bread, Caesar Wings, or pizza,
they are available in the following flavors: buffalo, chipotle, ranch,
buttery garlic, buffalo ranch and cheezy, Italian Cheese Bread-which is freshly
baked bread with a crispy edge, covered with melted cheeses and topped with
Italian spices, Ceasar Wings-which are tasty buffalo flavored chicken wings,
Pepperoni Cheese Bread-which is Little Ceasar's signature cheese bread
topped with pepperoni and Parmesan cheese, and Churros-which are three sticks
with cake like centers, surrounded by a crispy shell, then lightly rolled in
cinnamon and sugar. Little Ceasars has something for everyone. Stop by K-Mart
to shop and have lunch.
Plan B:
Rent a Moped.
Unlike the other Hawaiian isalnds, we are very small.
Also, most of the towns and sights to see on Kauai are 10 to 15 miles apart,
and they are up and down big hills. We do not have shoulders on our
raods and all the mopeds are little 49cc units with a top speed of about 25
mph. It will take you an hour to get anywhere. Little
roads with no shoulders will make you tired of the ride very
fast. I have not found anyone that was happy about renting a moped on Kauai.
By the way, I have ridden a moped on the other islands and loved it. Here,
riding a moped just does not work!
Plan C:
Plan C:
Rent a Harley on Kauai.
Have you ever wanted to have the wind in your hair as you ride a great
hog on a pacfic island? We have more Harley rentals here than I have seen
anywhere else. But please read the fine print! First, you have to have a
deposit of $2,000 that is available on your credit card. Next, you will
spend about $300 for the Harley rental for the day. The motorcycle rental
starts in the morning, and ends in the late afternoon. Oh, you also have to
have your license to ride a motorcycle in order to rent one and for
the insurance.
Plan D:
Plan D:
Get a Local Tour Company
Tour.
Usually, you only have a certain amount of time to check out the island
because the cruise shipa are on a schedule. We do have a couple
activities, such as tours, that are about four hours long. These
are as cheap as $30 for the trip. You should not pay much more than
this. If they are asking more than this, look around because there are
several tour companies that compete for business on the island of
Kauai. Ask three or four tour companies how much they charge and
what you will see on your tour. Our favorite is Alex Taxi and Tours.
Plan E:
Plan E:
Go with the Big Bus Tour.
There are a couple of tour companies that have large buses that
will take you around the island. They are affordable and are partnered with the
cruise ships. So, they have been checked out.
Plan F:
Plan F:
Go Bar Hopping.
There are several bars in the area. This is not my idea of seeing what
the night life is because only the people from the ships go to the bars right
around the harbor.
Plan G:
Plan G:
Go for a Nice Swim.
When you walk out the gates around the cruise ship you came in on,
go to the end of the street, turn right, and in about 3 blocks you will be
at a very nice beach. This is a nice location with very little wave
activity. It is a great place to go swimming.
Plan H:
Rent a Car
Plan H:
Rent a Car
If I was to bring my best friend here from Chicago, there are a couple
of things I would do. I would rent a cheap car. There are many cheap
car rental companies on Kauai. There are several car rental companies
close to the airport, and there are shuttle buses to take you there. Have your
snorkles ready, a couple of towels and a waterproof camera-Then head out
of the airport to the end of the road which is Ke'e state park. It is hard
to find parking, but according to me, it is the best place on Kauai to
take a quick dip or go snorkeling. Jump in the water and swim out just
past the coral reef. On the other side there are sea turles. Please note:
touching or bothreing sea turtles can get you a fine of up to
$10,000. Please do not bother them while swimming in the area. If you
look down while snorkeling, you will be able see at least 60 feet
down. This water is crystal clear and you will think you are swimming in a
pool. I would sit on the beach for a little bit, then jump in the car and
find food. There are several places to eat while heading South. Local
food is called "local grinds." In Chicago, the term "local
grinds" would mean coffee. But, on Kauai it means
food. I would take them to the town of Hanelei, where Puff the Magic
Dragon lives. So, the food has to be good-right? There are several
little places that have great food. I would take my buddy to Bubba
Burgers. It is good, fast and affordable. Bubba Burgers
is listed in our "Where to" section under
"Eat." If you would like to see more activity options, check out
our "Island Planner" or our "Things to do" section.
~ Places to see in Kauai ~
Waimea Canyon
Spouting Horn
Hanalei Lookout
~ Places to see in Kauai ~
Waimea Canyon
Spouting Horn
Hanalei Lookout
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