| Kauai, the westernmost
and oldest of the major Hawaiian Islands, is a garden of lush vegetation and
fragrant, colorful flowers. You'll marvel at dramatic Waimea Canyon, Kokee
State Park, Wailua Falls, Fern Grotto, magnificent sea cliffs of the Na Pali
coast, and beautiful beaches on three sides of the island. Throughout this
varied landscape, you'll find elegant plantations, historic mission houses,
tiny farms, and modern resort hotels. Kauai is also a land of the menehunes,
the "little people" of lore, who are said to have lived here long
before the earliest Polynesians. The menehune legend tells of building massive
fish ponds, aqueducts, and other structures in single nights. The beauty of
Kauai and its relaxed atmosphere have made it a favorite of honeymooners and
those seeking a quiet retreat from big city life. However, even on this
unhurried island, there is plenty to do, such as golf, tennis, snorkeling,
horseback riding, hiking, fishing, helicopter tours, ocean rafting, river
cruises, and much more. Picturesque Kauai is a paradise unto itself. |
