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HUNTER
THE BEST PLACES TO STAY & EAT
THE BEACHES & RAINFORESTS
THE WATERFALLS & VOLCANOES
DIVING, WHALE-WATCHING, FISHING,
ECO-TOURS, HIKING & BOATING
Kauai
TRAVEL GUIDES
dventure Guide
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Kauai
Heather McDaniel
HUNTER
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HUNTER PUBLISHING, INC.
130 Campus Drive, Edison, NJ 08818-7816
732-225-1900 / 800-255-0343 / fax 732-417-1744
www.hunterpublishing.com
E-mail comments@hunterpublishing.com
IN CANADA:
Ulysses Travel Publications
4176 Saint-Denis, Montréal, Québec, Canada H2W 2M5
01189-346-367/fax 01189-346-368
ISBN 978-1-58843-633-7
© 2007 Hunter Publishing, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or other-
wise, without the written permission of the publisher.
This guide focuses on recreational activities. As all such activities
contain elements of risk, the publisher, author, affiliated individuals
and companies disclaim any responsibility for any injury, harm, or ill-
ness that may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information
in this book. Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of informa-
tion in this book, but the publisher and author do not assume, and
hereby disclaim, any liability for loss or damage caused by errors,
omissions, misleading information or potential travel problems
caused by this guide, even if such errors or omissions result from neg-
ligence, accident or any other cause.
Cover photo : Na Pali Coast (© Jacques Jangoux/Alamy)
Other photos by the authors and courtesy of shorediving.com,
hawaiianimages.com and others.
Maps © 2007 Hunter Publishing, Inc.
Index by Nancy Wolff
4321
514-843-9882 ext. 2232 / fax 514-843-9448
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM:
Windsor Books International
5, Castle End Park, Castle End Rd, Ruscombe
Berkshire, RG10 9XQ England,
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Contents
The Hawaiian Islands
1
History
9
Polynesian Settlers
9
Arrival Of The British
10
Hawaiian Monarchy
11
Arrival Of The Missionaries
14
The Economy
14
Statehood
15
Politics & Government
17
The Land, Flora & Fauna
17
Ecosystems
17
Climate
18
Temperature
19
Hurricanes
19
Flora & Fauna
20
The People & Culture
25
The Lei
26
The Population
27
The Aloha Spirit
28
Island Time
29
Kaua`i In Films
30
Music
32
Hula
33
Myths & Legends
34
Hawaiian Language
36
Pidgin
38
Dining
40
Travel Information
43
What To Pack
44
How to Dress
44
What Can I Bring?
45
Accommodations
46
Hotels
46
Resorts
46
Condos
47
Bed & Breakfasts
47
Vacation Rentals
47
Dining
48
Introduction
3
When To Go
43
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Contents
Banks
49
Post Offices
49
Libraries
49
Holidays
50
Festivals On Kaua`i
51
Getting Here
59
By Air
59
By Sea
60
Getting Around
60
By Car
60
Rental Cars
61
Insurance
63
By Taxi
63
By Bus
63
By Motorcycle
64
By Bicycle
64
Bike Rentals
65
Staying Safe
65
General Safety
65
Hospitals
66
Police
67
Water Safety
67
Sun Safety
69
Hiking Safety
69
Getting Married on Kaua`i
71
Kaua`i Wi-Fi
72
Cell Phone Service
73
Gay Kaua`i
73
Important Numbers
74
Top Attractions - Best Of Kaua`i
74
The North Shore
What to See
81
Kilauea
85
Hanalei
89
Ha`ena
92
Sightseeing Tours
93
Adventures
93
Hiking
93
Guided Hikes
94
Horseback Riding
95
Kaua`i Polo
96
Golf
97
Tennis
98
Biking
98
On the Water
98
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