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