| There is no better place to relax and
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| | in the 1860's. From humble beginnings as
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| unwind. Although I had mixed feelings
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| | the son of missionary teachers, George
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| about visiting this place myself, I would
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| | Norton built a successful plantation.
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| surely dare to say that it was an amazing
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| | Grove Farm is no longer in the sugar
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| visit that I would never forget. Kauai
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| | business. In fact, due to the low price
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| promises fun filled activities for the
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| | of sugar worldwide, sugar production has
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| entire family. Although the entire island
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| | been declining throughout the State for
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| is so huge and there are so many
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| | years. Now, as diversified agriculture
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| activities and places worth visiting, a
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| | replaces sugar, Grove Farm leases its
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| drive around the island is a must.
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| | land to over 100 tenants raising a
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| Roughly circular in shape, Kauai is 550
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| | variety of crops and animals. Cycle
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| square miles in area and 32 miles in
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| | through these lands!that were once owned
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| diameter. With little public
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| | by Princess Ruth the sister of King
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| transportation, rental cars are
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| | Kalakaua, you can enjoy the scenic
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| recommended, but getting around on Kauai
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| | mountain views and many places seldom
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| is easy. Kauai's roads almost encircle
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| | seen by locals or visitors. The view when
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| the entire coastline only to stop at the
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| | passing through Kauai's only sugarcane
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| formidable Na Pali Coast where building
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| | tunnel, which separates the east side of
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| roads would be impossible. The
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| | the island from the south shore, is
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| breathtaking steep green cliffs of Na
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| | breathtaking. Identify native plants,
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| Pali provide a natural barrier, limiting
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| | birds and trees along the way. As well as
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| access to one of the world's most
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| | having a fun ride in a beautiful place
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| awe-inspiring and primeval places to
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| | you'll learn about what makes Kauai
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| those walking, on helicopter or traveling
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| | special!
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| via boat. From mopeds to Harleys, VW
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| | You can hop on an All Terrain Vehicle
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| convertibles to motor homes, you could
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| | (ATV) and go places more spectacular than
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| rent all kinds of vehicles on the island.
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| | you can ever imagine. Organized tours
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| The best means to explore the island
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| | lasting up to three and a half hour
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| would of course be in a grand luxurious
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| | adventure takes you deep into Kauai's
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| Winnebago which is a recreational vehicle
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| | interior to the base of Mount
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| that comes complete with sleeping
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| | Wai'ale'ale.
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| accommodations, kitchenette, bathroom,
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| | Your journey begins with a
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| awnings, generator - all the comforts to
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| | familiarization and safety briefing,
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| make a adventurer's vacation come true.
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| | before you get acquainted with your
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| The Winnebago is excellent for all
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| | vehicle and head out to the backcountry.
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| travelers needs as it has the comforts of
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| | Your guide will lead you through miles of
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| a luxurious 5 star hotel minus the
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| | old cane lands, tropical forests, and
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| swimming pool and room service. Instead
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| | jungles rich with magnificent scenery.
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| of paying for accommodation and
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| | Another adventure is the exhilarating
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| transport, hire a motor home in Kauai and
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| | Zipline, where you wear a harness that
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| cruise the island on a luxurious 30
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| | attaches to a cable and allows you to
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| footer mobile hotel room. Park anywhere
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| | 'zip' across above the valley and forest
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| along the islands beautiful coastline and
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| | below.
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| enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner on
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| | Here are some facts about Hawaii from the
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| Kauai's spectacular beaches. With an RV,
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| | Kauai visitor information website.
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| the possibilities are limitless.
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| | - Kauai, Hawaii has more sandy beaches
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| Enjoy the carefree lifestyle for which
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| | than most other Hawaiian islands, plus
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| Kauai is famous for! For the adventurous
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| | nearly 45% of its coastline is virtually
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| yuppie, why not grab a backpack and some
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| | deserted. It's a safe bet you will find
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| camping gear, and spend the next week
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| | your perfect and "private" beach for
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| touring the majestic roads of Kauai on
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| | snorkeling or sunning.
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| the back of a Harley. The island of Kauai
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| | - Kauai is home to three of the top ten
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| has many motorbike rental companies. Cost
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| | rated golf courses in Hawaii. Kauai has
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| range from $50-120 a day, depending on
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| | more great golf courses than you could
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| the model of bike and duration of rental.
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| | possibly find time to play in a week,
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| But lose the leather jacket because if
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| | maybe two.
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| the bike doesn't kill you, the humidity
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| | - Kauai has huge areas of tropical
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| surely will!
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| | forest, deserted coast and lush mountains
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| If you think you don't have the stamina
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| | suitable for hiking, including the
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| of Forest Gump, but can manage riding a
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| | awe-inspiring Na Pali Coast and Waimea
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| bike around the island, many places on
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| | Canyon -- known as the "Grand Canyon of
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| Kauai will rent you a pushbike. You can
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| | the Pacific." All of these areas have
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| cruise through Koke'e State Park and
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| | easily accessible hiking trails.
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| Waimea Canyon State Park. Ride from the
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| | - Kauai's bountiful coral reefs are
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| rim of the famed Waimea Canyon (el.
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| | teeming with multitudes of colorful fish.
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| 3600') down 12 miles of smooth winding
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| | It is easy and delightful to snorkel the
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| blacktop all the way to the shore of the
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| | clear warm waters of Kauai's lagoons.
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| blue Pacific. It's 100% downhill, and
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| | - Kauai is home to numerous rare bird and
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| 100% fun! Cycle through the legendary
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| | plant species, which exist nowhere else
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| estate of Grove Farm Sugar Plantation, a
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| | in the world. Kauai is also home to a
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| former 22,000-acre sugar plantation.
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| | seabird sanctuary and two locations of
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| George Norton Wilcox started Grove Farm
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| | the awe-inspiring and educational.
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