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Paradise Found - Hawaii

A March 2003 trip to Kauai by bpinet

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Paradise found on Kauai, Hawaii. We traded a timeshare into PAHIO at Keo'Kai in Princeville.

  • 6 reviews
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Pahio at Ka' Eo KaiBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

Best Things Nearby:
Hanalei Bay. Gorgeous Tunnels Beach.

Best Things About the Resort:
Very accessible to everything you could need: groceries, attractions, and lots of beaches. Full concierge services.

Resort Experience:
We had a very spacious, large master suite with a private master bath and Jacuzzi tub. There are two swimming pools, but there are so many wonderful beaches, we only got to one. Our lower-level unit, with a full-kitchen, was exactly as described in the RCI Directory. We would love to go back as often as possible. Since we had the full-kitchen, we used the separate bar area as our tech center for our digital camera, laptop, and cell phone charging.

  • Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
  • Activities: Excellent
  • Amenities: Very Good
  • Unit Satisfaction: Very Good
  • Family Friendliness: Excellent
  • Service: Very Good
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by bpinet on April 10, 2003

Pahio at Ka' Eo Kai
3970 Wylie Road Kauai, Hawaii
(808) 826-6549

Zelo's BeachhouseBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Zelo's"

Lunch was very reasonable. We ordered beer-battered fish and chips. The fish was ONO (meaning "Delicious" in Hawaiian) and it was the best fish and chips ever!!! This is a very relaxed and casual dining experience, open to the outside with seating is available on the deck.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by bpinet on April 10, 2003

Zelo's Beachhouse
5-5190 Kuhio Ave. Kauai, Hawaii 96714
(808) 828-1435

Jack Harter HelicoptersBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Helicopter"

Waterfalls
HeliUSA
This is definitely one of the best tourist activities we did, and we did almost all of them. The views were absolutley amazing--imagine flying through Wiamea Canyon (named the Grand Canyon of the Pacific) then over the edge and over the Na Pali Coast (only accessible by air and boat). I'm usually afraid of heights, but this was so smooth and the views so awesome that I never even thought about being afraid!!
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by bpinet on April 10, 2003

Jack Harter Helicopters
4231 Ahukini Road Kauai, Hawaii 96766
(808) 245-3774

Kayak WailuaBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Kayak/Hike to Private Waterfall"

We were lead by locals who told wonderful tales of the island and gave a lot of history. It was very fun and exciting. Kayak up a small stream, then hike to a private pool with a waterfall and eat a very nice lunch. This is great for anyone, even the inexperienced.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by bpinet on April 10, 2003

Kayak Wailua
159 Wailua Road Kauai, Hawaii 96746
(808) 822-3388

Na Pali CoastBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Captain Sundown - Na Pali Coast"

Captain Sundown Boat
Only Na Pali Coast Tour that is permitted to sail out of Hanalei Bay. Only takes a couple of minutes to reach the Na Pali Coast. All others are out of Port Allen on otherside of Island and take 15-20 minutes to get to the coast. Family run boat, nice small groups, I believe 15 was the limit. Great history and story telling by captain and crew. Saw spinner dolphins, green sea turtles, and the gorgeous Na Pali Coast. Great trip, probably the best activity we did all week.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by bpinet on June 5, 2003

Na Pali Coast
Northwest shore Na Pali, Hawaii 96714
+1 808 274 3444

Salt Pond Beach ParkBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Salt Pond Beach"

Sunset from Beach
We stopped here on the way back from Waimea Canyon to Princeville. We were looking for someplace that had a great sunset and we definitely found it. Great reefs to provide calmer water for snorkeling and even saw a monk seal on the beach (don't go to close, there are strict laws about not disturbing them). The sunset was amazing and the beach nice and clean.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by bpinet on June 5, 2003

Salt Pond Beach Park
Lolokai Road to the end Hanapepe, Hawaii 96716
+1 808 335 5871 (Haw

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