Kauai

Pros: Quiet, peaceful, clean, undeveloped
Cons: Undeveloped, not a lot of nightlife, remote

I've been to Kauai numerous time, most recently last February and Northern Kauai, near Hanalei and Princeville is definitely the best. It can be much wetter than the Southern side -- Poipu -- but it is far greener and more interesting in terms of terrain...

Pros: Great beach, great gardens
Cons: Choppy waves for snorkeling

I stayed at the Kiahuna Poipu resort before Hurricane Iniki and loved it. But it was severely damaged during the hurricane and has since had to be restored. I went back as a visitor and remembered why I had gone back several times.
The Kiahuna on...

Pros: Weather & scenery
Cons: Distance to get there

Kauai is a fabulous place. My wife and I visited the island of Kauai for the second time in November, 1998. From the lush vegetation and beautiful countryside to the people, Kauai is incomparable in its splendor. I highly rate it as a top-rate travel...

Pros: beautiful scenery
Cons: the return climb can be steep!

There is lots of hiking in Kauai, but none compares to hiking in the Waimea Canyon. The Waimea Canyon is considered to be the Grand Canyon of the Pacific and it is truly spectacular. The vistas are incredible from the top and as you hike down into the...

Pros: Slow pace, relaxing, beautiful weather, great places to go.
Cons: It's Hawaii, there are no cons.

As anyone who planned their own wedding could tell you, the stress level my wife and I felt were off of any charts anyone has ever produced. Between our jobs, making sure everything was in place for the wedding and then her mom's side of the family's...

Pros: Green, lush, beautiful, peaceful. Exactly what you expect Hawaii to be
Cons: At times the roads on the north side close due to flooding.

We stayed at the North end of Kauai, beautiful area! The cottages we stayed at were right on the beach so we could walk out our door and start snorkeling. It's a small island so everything you want is very close. We spent most of our time in the ...

Pros: Peace and Quiet for people looking for a real vacation
Cons: not much road to work with, no nightlife

We recently visited kauai on a long overdue vacation. We stayed at the Sheraton in Poipu beach. Excellent beach, but the garden view at the Sheraton was pretty meadiocore since it was rated one of the nicest hotels in Kauai.

WE did the Kipu...

Pros: Weather, beaches, views
Cons: Can be expensive.

Went back for our 2nd trip to Kauai in Feb.'05. 1st trip was 5 years ago with my wife and we fell in love with the place. This trip was me, my wife, our 6 year old son, 3 other couples, and 4 other kids ages 5 thru 11. On both trips we stayed at Hyatt ...

Pros: A great time and cheap !
Cons: can become crowded later on in the day

If you get the fever to snorkel while on Kauai, then you must hit Poipou beach. There is a lot of activity on those reefs. Before you hit the water you can get gear from a little house looking surf shop. They also sell fish food for about two or three...

Pros: beautiful, lots to do and see, not commercialized
Cons: NONE

My husband and I spent the second week of our honeymoon on Kauai. We wanted to be able to see the beauty of Hawaii, do some activities that we couldn't do in Pennsylvania, and yet not be in a real commercialized environment. We were very pleased with our...

Pros: Sheer Beauty, peacefulness, not too many tourists
Cons: Expensive to eat.

Recently my wife and I spent a week in the Makai Club Cottages in Princeville, Kauai. The most beautiful island in the chain, the "Garden Isle" as it is called, is even less built up than Maui and is host to the Sleeping Giant, a formation of a...

Pros: get to see a lot of the island for less than expensive hotels
Cons: takes a bit more research, but worth the effort

We spent 10 days in Kauai and stayed at different bed and breakfasts around the island. This gave us the chance to visit many different parts of the island, rather than being stationary on just one side. Our favorite bed and breakfast was the Hale o'...

Pros: Nice views and beach
Cons: Long, exhausting, not worth the work

I have now done the Kalalau Trail up the Na Pali Coast three times. I am not quite sure why I keep doing it. It's long, tiring, painful, and not worth the work.
Before getting too far, I should point out that I am not a big fan of hiking. I have...

Pros: great local dishes
Cons: none

If you ever get tired of the fancier, more expensive restaurants on Kauai and want to sample great local dishes, check out these places:

In Koloa, right next to the BigSave supermarket, Kauai Kitchens serves up some great local dishes. Try a...

Pros: Beautiful scenery
Cons: So far away

My husband and I were in Kauai from Nov. 5 - Nov. 9. It is a very beautiful island. If you like to be outdoors and see nature, this island is for you. I would suggest at least a 1 week stay to get some hiking, snorkeling, horseback riding, and...