Tubing
Tubing is a great way to cool off from the hot Kauai sun and get an up-close tour of Kauai’s dense rain forest. You will float along canals and through several tunnels as you take in the scenic ride. It is family-friendly, though kids must be at least 5 to participate. Kauai Backcountry Adventures takes reservations in advance for your tubing experience online or over the phone. Lunch is provided during the activity, and you will have a chance to jump off the tube and swim. Because of its popularity, you should reserve your tubing excursion at least four weeks in advance. Expect to pay about $100 per person.

Bike Through Waimea Canyon
Book a trip to bike through Waimea Canyon. The scenic canyon views are second only to the Grand Canyon, and the ride is almost all downhill, so you do not have to be in tip-top shape to finish the ride. The tour, given by Outfitters Kauai, is 12 miles long and includes frequent stops for photos and brief talks about the history of the area. Expect to get up early; check in is 6 a.m., but coffee and fresh muffins are served immediately. The colors in the canyon at dawn are the most vibrant of the day. Expect to pay between $80 and $100 for adults and $70 to $80 for children ages 12 through 14. Children younger than 12 are not permitted.

Surf’s Up
Surfing is a popular activity for visitors to Kauai. Even if you have never stepped on a board, you will have fun learning the basics and getting up on some small, beginner waves. Kayak Kauai offers 90-minute surf lessons with certified instructors in Hanalei, Kauai’s most famous surf town and surfing beach. The company guarantees that you will stand up on a wave in your first lesson. They use different surfboards for appropriate skill levels: foam boards for beginners and fiberglass boards for more experienced surfers. The lessons are offered daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Expect to pay about $50 per person; save a few bucks by booking in advance.

Napali Boat Tours
The spectacular cliffs of the Na Pali coast are off limits to most visitors – unless they dare to hike the wilderness on narrow and slippery trails. Coastal boat tours provide a way to see these amazing cliffs up close, and enjoy a sometimes rough and ready adventure at the same time. Explore sea caves, watch sparkling waterfalls, and marvel at how tenaciously plants can cling to inhospitable rock. You’ll see an enormous change in landscape, from the dark, rich green of Ke‘e Beach, where rainfall measures nearly 125 inches a year, to the reds and browns of Polihale on the west side, where it’s only 20 inches. During winter (November till March), if seas off Na Pali are too rough and currents too strong, tours may cruise Kauai’s south shore to Kipu Kai, where humpback whales frequent Hawaii’s warm waters from December to April, as well as pods of spinner dolphins.

Zip-Lining Adventures
Capture a bird’s eye view of Kauai while soaring above its lush valleys, flowing streams and dense rain forests on an exhilarating zipline tour. These eco-friendly tours will provide you with both a thrilling experience and educational insight into Kauai’s rich history.

Enjoy the ride as you soar above a colorful jungle canopy, while simultaneously learning about Kauai’s diverse ecosystem of rare native plant and animal species. The world’s most beautiful panoramic views abound as you descend effortlessly into the forest below.

Kauai is home to a variety of ziplining opportunities, each offering a unique aerial perspective of the island’s diverse landscape. Princeville Ranch Adventures (See Ground Tours), Kaua‘i Backcountry Adventures (See Ground Tours), Just Live (See Ground Tours) and Outfitters Kaua‘i (See Ocean/River Kayaking) all operate zipline courses.

All zipline companies will have similar requirements and restrictions. For tour-specific information, please contact each zipline company directly.

Hiking on Kauai
Part of Hawaii, Kauai is a spectacular island with amazing scenery. There are numerous major waterfalls on the island, some visible from the road, some from the air, and many that you can hike to. Some of these hikes are short hikes from the road, and others can take all day, or longer. One of my favorite hikes on Kauai starts with a kayak trip up the Wailua River, which is then followed by a hike further inland to Secret Falls. There are many hikes through the Hanalei river valley, and Mount Wai’ale’ale is visible from much of the island. Waimea Canyon is particularly breathtaking and is often called the grand canyon of the pacific. Not to mention, the 11 mile hike along the Napali coast in to Kalalau. You can choose to hike in to the first beach, Hanakapi’ai which takes approximately 45 minutes. This is a popular one for many. Always check with lifeguards and/or local authorities regarding conditions for hiking/swimming.

As you may already know, Hawaii is composed of a number of islands. Six of those islands are considered popular vacation destinations. Those islands include the Hawaiian islands of Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Lanai, Molokai, and Hawaii’s Big Island. In fact, the choice that you have, as to where you want to visit, is one of the reasons why Hawaii vacations are so highly sought after. In fact, you don’t even really have to choose just one island. Over the past few years, the popularity of inter-island vacations has skyrocketed. This popularity has lead to the addition of more inter-island flights, as well as affordable prices.

In addition to having a wide variety of different choices, island wise, the beaches are also one of the reasons why Hawaii is considered one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. Hawaii is most well-known for its beautiful beaches, many of which have white sandy beaches and clear waters. With Hawaii being a collection of islands, no matter where you travel, you are almost always given the opportunity to enjoy those beaches. In fact, in addition to the views that come along with them, the beach activities that you can enjoy are another one of the many of many reasons why Hawaii vacations come so highly recommended. Those activities include, but are not limited to, fishing, swimming, boating, scuba diving, and surfing.

Hawaii is also a popular vacation destination because of the wide range of overnight accommodations. As previously mentioned, the beaches are what often lure vacationers in. That is why beachfront vacation rentals are so popular in Hawaii. These rentals often include Hawaii beachfront vacation homes and beachfront vacation villas. If you are looking for something a little bit more affordable, you may enjoy a stay at a beachfront hotel or resort. Although Hawaii beaches are part of the attraction, there is also a chance that you may like to stay inland, at a more centralized location. If so, you can also find hotels, resorts, villas, and vacation homes that are not located along the beach, but inland.

The costs of Hawaii vacations are another reason why they are so popular; they can be affordable. Of course, it is always possible to schedule an expensive Hawaii vacation, but it is also possible to make affordable reservations. The cost of a Hawaii vacation will all depend on the reservations that you are interested in making. For instance, if you are looking to book a stay at a vacation villa, you should expect to pay more for your vacation than you would if you wanted to stay at a vacation hotel or resort. The cost of a vacation will also depend on how you make your reservations. If you would like to save the most money, you may want to think about booking your Hawaii vacation reservations through an online travel website or with the purchase of a Hawaii vacation package.

With all of the benefits, you can easily see why Hawaii is known as one of the most popular vacation destinations, in the entire world. If you are interested in taking a Hawaii trip, you will need to start making your vacation reservations. As previously mentioned, these reservations can easily be made online, through an online travel website. For the largest selection of overnight accommodations, you may want to use a Hawaii travel website. These websites are online travel websites that deal specifically with Hawaii vacations.

Hawaii, has been a favorite for many couples as it offers a multitude of romantic settings including the traditional chapel to popular outdoor locations such as beach weddings, tropical gardens, ocean bluff, and river side.  Whatever your little heart desires is something Allure Kauai wedding planners will be sure to meet.  So if you’re looking for that tropical wedding – Hawaii is the place for you.  The ultimate location for a Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall wedding on Kauai.  Weather is pleasant all year round.  

Kauai, Hawaii’s Garden Island, is one of the world’s most exquisitely beautiful and romantic places to exchange your vows. Whether you choose a white sand beach, majestic bluff or a private estate, our Kauai wedding planners can assist you in creating your perfect wedding day.  The island offers the perfect, romantic setting for a tropical and exotic wedding in Hawaii. There are reputable wedding planners on Kauai eager to help make your wedding plans easy for you.

Some of our favorite Hawaiian wedding package locations include off-the-beaten-path white sand beaches to lush Hawaii Wedding gardens with tropical waterfalls and secluded locations.  So why not make your wedding in Hawaii one that all of your family and friends will be so excited about.  Everyone wants to be in Hawaii.  This is a great way to enjoy the tropics with all of your family and friends.  How often do you get to do that?  Kauai wedding packages are available. This includes the consultation, Kauai wedding location in Hawaii, flowers, photographer, romantic accommodations, and so much more.  Everything you can think of inplanning a wedding on Kauai. Just imagine….your Hawaii wedding ceremony set amidst Kauai’s azure-blue waters, lush emerald-green mountains and magnificent waterfalls.  There is no experience like a Kauai wedding experience.  Why do it all yourself when you can have an experienced Kauai wedding planner do it for you. It is worth the extra money to hire a wedding coordinator on Kauai so that you know that your wedding will be handled perfectly the way you wanted it.  This not only relieves the stress that sometimes come along with planning a wedding but also adds all the fine little details that one wouldn’t think of.  Allure Kauai wedding experts are connected to the best vendors available on island.  We only work with the top and most reputable companies out there.  So we invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.  

There are a beautiful Kauai accommodations in price ranges to meet every budget. You can choose from Kauai romantic cottages to vacation rental homes on Kauai in locations island-wide.  Hanalei vacation rentals offer the perfect opportunity for a honeymoon on the beach.  You might want to contact the local Kauai vacation rental experts at Allure Kauai to assist you in finding the ideal romantic cottages on Kauai. Maybe you opt to stay in luxury Kauai condo rental in Princeville or a Poipu condo.  You can pretty much find all Kauai accommodations at Allure Kauai.  Your one-stop resource for your upcoming Kauai wedding.  Your family and friends can connect easily by choosing to stay in a Allure Kauai vacation home rental with the convenience of a contact list for your wedding.  We realize the importance of having a contact guest list including where they are staying, Kauai lodging phone number, and unit number with the resort for immediate access.  You can trust a local Kauai vacation rental agency for all the little things that come into handy when it comes to your wedding on Kauai.

All condos and single family homes inside the designated VDA areas that rent to vacationers will have until September 3, 2008 to apply for a Vacation Rental Registration Number.   Vacation Rentals that are located outside of the designated VDA must apply for a non-conforming Use Certificate from the county by October 15th and receive approval by March 30, 2009. If your property is located within the existing Visitor Destination Area (VDA), registration your registration should be approved as long as you file the required documentation and pay an annual $150 fee to the county.  Outside of the VDA, the county will no longer allow new vacation rentals.  Existing vacation rentals that can show current and past reservation history will be allowed to continue with a special use permit, only if they register with the county each year and comply with numerous other zoning and use requirements.   As of this writing, the County is requiring that all forms be submitted in person at the County Assessment Office AND at the County Planning Office.  You are allowed to have another person submit the applications for you if you provide an Authorization Letter.  As part of the application, the county is requiring a plot plan and building plans, signed and stamped by a licensed architect or engineer along with copies of General Excise Tax and Transient Accommodation Tax licenses and a designated 24 hour contact person.

Whether you are considering buying or selling vacation rental property in Kauai, it will be very important in the future to work with people who familiar with this ordinance and how it will affect you.  The county can levy a fine against any owner, person or company that it finds in violation of the new ordinance, so please feel free to go to the County Of Kauai for more information.

Top names such as Arnold Palmer to Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and Jr. and Tom Fazio among others in course design have made their mark in the middle of the Pacific.  Standing proud between jagged peaks and Hanalai Bay, the Prince Golf Course at Princeville at Hanalei is one of the most spectacular golf course in the world.   It enjoys magnificent views from 300 feet above the Pacific Ocean.  The dramatic elevation changes and wildly undulating fairways are the order of the day.  Located not too far from Mount Waialeale, said to be the wettest spot on earth.  Rain showers come and go, golfers hop in and out of shelters around the course.

There are numerous golf courses spread throughout the islands of Hawaii but nothing comes close to a golf vacation on Kauai.  We spent 3 weeks on Kauai.  We golfed almost everyday of our trip.  The first week we stayed in a Poipu Vacation Rental and golfed everyday at Poipu Bay Golf Course, the home of the PGA Grand Slam of Gold from 1994-2006.  The next week we stayed in a Hanalei Vacation Home as it was the ideal location in the middle of everything.  The Prince Golf Course we found very challenging but the views took our breath away.  Ocean and mountain views are present anywhere you are on the course.  Finally, the last week stayed in private Kauai cottage rental located in Aliomanu Beach Anahola.  Just about a 15-20 minute drive from the Lihue Airport.  We enjoyed all of our Allure Kauai accommodations.