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.

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About the Festival 

As new technology moves into the classroom, community stations, and home computers, oung people are finding their voice, expressing their creativitiy, and building their academic skills at the same time.To nurture youth’s interpretation of their commitment to preserving our coral reefs, beaches, fish populations, and to show the solutions to protect and restore our ocean resources for future generations. 

Hawaii Ocean Film Festival begins Saturday, August 29, 2009

Featuring films about marine resources, ocean recreation and cultural connections to the sea.  Independent filmmakers from around the world have contributed to this event.Each year Kauai filmmakers showcase their works.  A dear friend, Brady Cushway is a favorite local filmmaker that the festival seeks to embrace. Brady’s self taught talent, love for the ocean, and his life in Wainiha is explained only through music to tell the story.  This year his film ‘Brady’s Wrrld – Respect’ encompasses some of the dangers ocean users encounter. There will be many other local filmmakers at the festival.  So we encourage you to be there after sunset in Waipa, one mile past Hanalei.  The entry cost is $5.  For those especially who love Hawaii and the ocean – this is a one of a kind event that is worth a visit.  

Choose to stay in a nearby Kauai vacation rental for convenience to this years Ocean Film Festival in Waipa.  Hanalei Bay rentals are ideal and located just about 5 minutes away from the event.  Maybe you opt for a condo rental in Princeville or a Haena vacation home rental.  These are perfect Kauai accommodation options available.  Discounted rates apply to select rentals.  

Well that pretty much sums it up.  In fact, Hawaii is ranked very high among the travel destination spots in the world.  There is no place on earth like Hawaii.  The under-sea volcanoes erupted decades ago and formed Hawaii’s eight unique islands.  The Hawaiian islands include the projected tops of the biggest mountain ranges in the world.  Who would’ve known that Hawaii would become a popular place in the world.  Kauai the fourth largest island in Hawaii and oldest of all island is a place everyone should experience in your lifetime.  Located on the northern most point of the Hawaiian island chain and home to one of the wettest spots on earth (Mt. Waiale’ale), it is no wonder Kauai offers an exotic paradise with stunning views, vibrant colors, lush tropical jungle, spectacular coastline views and so much more.  

Be smart and make the most out of your Kauai Hawaii vacation.  Maybe you choose to stay in a Poipu condo rental on the sunny south shore for the first part of your stay.  Then move into a Hanalei vacation rental on the northern side of the island for the latter part.  No matter what, you will enjoy a beautiful vacation in a Kauai Hawaii vacation home rental. Accommodations in Kauai Hawaii offers discerning travelers wonderful opportunities.  In Hawaii, Kauai lodging offer the kind of vacation you deserve.  It is your home away from home.  Not your average vacation package on Kauai, but rather a unique and custom Kauai vacation that you will never forget.  Allure Kauai vacation home rentals is one of the top recommended vacation rental agencies on Kauai.  You will find the perfect Kauai accommodation here.  It doesn’t stop here.  Your private Kauai island concierge will provide insight on all the fun things to do on Kauai and so much more. 

Visitors can take advantage of vacation deals on Kauai.  You can choose from select Kauai condos to luxury home rentals on Kauai.  So if you want to save on your vacation, then contact your local Kauai agent and ask her to arrange Allure Kauai home rentals.  It is not everyday that you go for such vacations, and so, when you go, you deserve nothing but the best.