Travel Hawaii – Kauai – Poipu – Lihue – Niihau

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The oldest Hawaiian Island is "Kauai, it’s best known for historical natural beauty such as the waterfalls and volcanoes. "Blue Hawaii" was filmed at the most famous falls on the Island the Opaekaa Falls and Wailua Falls is where the television drama "Fantasy Island” was filmed. Another popular tourist attraction is "Waimea Canyon” is a huge gorge with the most dense rain forest,  most visitors take helicopter tours to appreciate the colorful rock that is consistently changing throughout the day. Another famous place is the ‘Waialeale Crater’ it’s the rainiest place on earth (460 inches annually). And of course the beautiful beaches, one of them is Poipu Beach, a very popular for swimming as well as water sports but it is highly recommended to use only the beaches that are in guarded areas.

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Lodging accommodations mostly consist of vacation rentals, private home rentals or condos. The "Hale Maama Hou” is a beautiful private beach home, it is located in the city of Poipu, it has five bedrooms that sleep 10, 4 baths, and two half baths. The rates start at $1,000.00 per night.  You will have all of the amenities of home, full kitchen, living space and a dining area, a pool and a hot tub.  This area is very popular for tourism so book reservations in advance and remember to ask about the security deposit.  The "Dolphin House" is one of the most luxurious vacation rentals you and your family will experience on Kauai. The weekly rates are $12,500-$18,000 per week, you and your family will enjoy five bedrooms (three kings, two queens) that sleeps ten, a private Jacuzzi, washer and dryer, full kitchen, a living area and a gas grill. The rentals are in a gated entry area complete with a security system. The Dolphin House requires a $3,000 deposit.

Kauai offers all of typical fast food restaurants such as McDonald’s, Taco Bell, etc. But if your looking for fine dining the "Lighthouse Bistro” is an open air restaurant that features West coast seafood and steaks, European food as well as Pacific-Rim cuisine.

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Hawaii ( The Big Island) is home for the world’s most active volcano "Mount Kilauea,” which is located at Hawaii "Volcanoes National Park". This area welcomes more than two million visitors each year, the popularity is due to the crater rim drive which is a 11-mile road that goes around the volcano’s summit. You can also drive through the "Chain of craters" road, this will take you 3,700 ft. underground to experience hardened lava.

The "Big Island” is also known for outdoor activities such as hiking biking and golf.  You are not going to find the typical white sandy coastlines, what attracts most tourists is the green and black sandy beaches. If you and your family are looking for a less populated area and you don’t mind driving to enjoy the nature, this is the place for you. If you are looking extended stay motels or extended stay hotels, The "Hilton Waikoloa Village" is a great place for a great family vacation or a business trip.  They offer three unique pools, several bars and a full service spa. The restaurants offer authentic Hawaiian cuisine as well as steaks and seafood. The rates are $239.00-$539.00 (sleeps 2) per night and include a full kitchen, and both living and dining areas.

The "Big Island” is the largest and most modernized island that makes up the state of Hawaii, and there are several extended stay lodging facilities as well as condos, lofts, and cabins. Remember to ask about security deposits and to book your reservations in advance.

The Island of "Niihau" (pop 210) is one of the Islands that make up the state of Hawaii, but why don’t we hear more about the Island? Or why isn’t travel available?  "Niihau" is called "the forbidden island". It has been  privately owned by the same family for more than one hundred years. The Island is isolated from the rest of the world and is prohibited. The people of the Island are allowed to leave but only a certain few people are allowed on the island. A representative of health, tax and school authorities are allowed on the Island. Once in a while a Physician or a personal guest can visit for a short time.

The Island is regarded as a very sacred place where the people can follow through with the original customs and rituals of the natural Hawaiian heritage. In order to live like the old Hawaiians, they feel they must  be isolated from the rest of the world.  However, depending who you are and what is on your agenda, you can make arrangements for a short visit through the Niihau Islands helicopters. Prior to dropping you off at the landing point, they will also make arrangements for a pick up time. You also have to agree that you will have no contact with the locals. As far as education, there is one elementary school that is used to teach basic English and Hawaiian languages. The children continue their education at the closest high school,  (in Kauai) and are only allowed to go home on holidays.

Last but not least, we have the uninhibited Island of ‘”Kahoolawe.” This Island is only 44.6 square miles and is very dry due to low elevation. The Island is under Kahoolawe island reserve to restore and oversee the island and surrounding waters. Very few Hawaiian’s visit the island and if they do, it is for ritual purposes only.