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10 Reasons to Vacation on Kauai, Hawaii

Story Published on July 31, 2008 ⋅  Email this Story ⋅  Print this Story ⋅ Post a comment ⋅

Looking for a place for a sun and sand vacation? Perhaps you’ve thought of Hawaii. But maybe you think it’s too crowded.

If you like less-crowded vacation spots, you should definitely consider Kauai, Hawaii’s least-traveled large island. Here are 10 reasons why:

Put your face in the water (wearing a mask or goggles) at any beach and watch the colorful fish. You don’t even need a snorkel.

2. You can find great surf on Kauai and also tame wavelets. Those are on the sheltered south side.

3. Adventurous folks will find zipline tours, helicopter tours, and plenty of opportunities to kayak to see amazing scenery.

4. You will see an amazing coast on Kauai’s northwest side. Hollywood directors have found it and used it in movies like King Kong and Raiders of the Lost Ark. You can see it from a boat or helicopter, or even from a kayak if you relish an athletic challenge.

5. Possibly you are a frequent flyer. In that case, you may be able to use your miles to get there.

7. Scuba divers will like the safety factor of diving under U.S. liability laws.

7. Kauai is a great place for those seeking the road less traveled, away from the crowds.

8. You get to see monk seals and sea turtles at the beaches. Don’t feed or touch! They are endangered.

9. You get to learn about Niihau, the Forbidden Island, and see it from 17 miles away, low on the southwest horizon.

10. Because you can use U.S. currency, your vacation may be less expensive than at other, non-U.S. tropical destinations.

So, consider Kauai!

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