My favorite part of Kauai was snorkeling at Kee Beach and Tunnels Beach on the North Shore. The beauty of the Napoli Coast, cascading waterfalls off the sheer cliffs, literally made you dizzy. The sand was so deep; your feet would just sink in. We then walked out into the waters and immediately entered an underwater fantasy of beautiful tropical fish, eels, coral reefs. The most astonishing surprise was the many sea turtles. We swam with at least 10 - 15 sea turtles. Some were as big as my boys (4 ft)...they were so close, I could touch them. They let me swim right with them as they fed off the coral reefs. It was AMAZING! I got some GREAT underwater shots! I felt like I was dreaming. I co
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Quick Tips:
I'd suggest a 10 day trip rather than 7 so you can adjust for jet lag. Aston Islander at the Beach was a nice, reasonable hotel for the extra 2 days, right on the ocean.
Another suggestion... go to a timeshare presentation, especially if you have a big group. My husband and I went to an Embassy Suites time share presentation and saved over on 3 activities that we wanted to do for our group of 6.
Plan for expensive meals. Even when you shop, prices are high....ie. milk (.00); bread (.00). Shelves are often bare.
Prepare by reading all the Kauai journals. Read also the Hidden Kauai by Ray Riegert. On the long trip over, outline things to do/shop/see/eat for the areas you will be in. The organization will save you tons of money and time.
ABSOLUTELY, buy 8 hour waterproof Banana Boat lotion before going to the beaches, or you will get fried. This offers excellent protection.
Also, Hilo Hattie is a MUST for shopping. They have tons of gifts, souvenirs,& goodies at the best prices.
Best Way To Get Around:
Having 6 in our group - we rented 1 mini-van with a luggage rack on top...crowded coming to and from airport...but worked the majority of the time. If it was just my husband and me... I would rent a convertible and soak it all in! :) Read Less