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A January 2003 trip to Kauai by Susan&JohnML

View from Room Photo - The Point at Poipu, Koloa, Hawaii More Photos
Quote: Staying at the Embassy in Poipu turned a rainy, cloudy trip into a sun-drenched, whale-watching paradise. Having Poipu as your home base makes all the difference in a visit to Kauai.
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The Point at Poipu Best of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Embassy Vacation Resort Poipu Point"

View from Room Photo - The Point at Poipu, Koloa, Hawaii
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Best Things Nearby:The Hyatt (shops, golf course, restaurants). It's an amazing hotel, but at $350 for a garden view, the Embassy is a great deal. They welcome Embassy guests at the morning activity breakfast and have reps from the spa and the hotel tells you all they have to offer. With the economy so bad, tourism has been low. With timeshares, you've already paid for it, so we are their best customers and they know it.Best Things About the Resort:What an amazing, beautiful resort! We absolutely loved it. The grounds are lush and wander in and out with koi ponds and pools. The ocean front views are spectacular -- much better than the Hyatt, which is further back from th...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on March 20, 2003

The Point at Poipu
1613 Pe'e Road
Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii 96756
(808) 742-1888

Gaylord's at Kilohana Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Gaylord's Plantation"

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This is a wonderfully authentic Hawaiian plantation experience. It's romantic and upscale with beautiful grounds. The food is excellent--the best on the island, in fact. It is pricey, but everything other than a plate lunch is expensive on Kauai.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on March 20, 2003

Gaylord's at Kilohana
3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766
(808) 245-9593

Jack Harter Helicopters Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Helicopter"

Gorgeous View Photo - Jack Harter Helicopters, Kauai, Hawaii
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The helicopter tour was the highlight of our trip. Much of the island and most of the waterfalls can't be seen from land or sea. The views were spectacular!

We went in a helicopter without doors. What a thrill as they made turns and you looked right down! It was very windy, so tie your hair back or wear a hooded jacket that ties tight. It was also a little cold in the morning, so you may want to go when it's warmer.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on March 31, 2003

Jack Harter Helicopters
4231 Ahukini Road
Kauai, Hawaii 96766
(888) 245-2001

A Na Pali Eco Adventure Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Na Pali Boat Cruise on Blue Dolphin"

Na Pali Mist Photo - A Na Pali Eco Adventure, Kauai, Hawaii
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We've sailed with Blue Dolphin twice and it's a lot of fun. The morning Na Pali trip is beautiful, with the sun streaming through the mist. I think the whales are more active in the afternoon though (Dec-March). The sunset trip is also very nice. The snorkeling spot they took us too wasn't good--it was too cloudy and there weren't a lot of fish—and I wouldn't pay extra for the dive.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on March 20, 2003

A Na Pali Eco Adventure
4310 Waialo Road
Eleele, Hawaii 96705
+1 808 826 6804; 1-8