Kauai is where all of the beauty of Hawaii is housed. The area is full of beauty, such as waterfalls, sunshine filled beaches, beautiful mountain cliffs, and scenery that will make you grateful to be alive. In addition, the weather is always great in the area, which means any time is perfect to visit. From the months of April to November, temperatures range in the 75 to 85 degree range, while the winter time is much colder. Plus, Kauai is the oldest island in Hawaii, which makes it a historical place to visit as well.

Most flights will come directly into the island since the Lihue Airport is located here and is the main airport that brings passengers to Hawaii.

Kauai is known for its rainy season, especially on the northern end of the island that is known to get around 460 inches of precipitation per year. But, perhaps because of this rain, the island is full of green scenery that has been the backdrop in many movies such as Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, as well as several other movies and TV series.

For those that do not want to be in the rainy part of the island, then they should try the more southern end of the island, in order to avoid the majority of rain. However, keep in mind that it is normal for rain to fall in some part of the island at least once a day. But, rarely does this rain hinder certain activities or does it rain during a person's entire vacation.

Things to do while in Kauai

There are many activities that people can choose to participate in while on vacation in Kauai. Probably the neatest aspect of taking a vacation in Kauai is that you can take a helicopter ride of the entire city and see all the sights, which is a once in a lifetime experience. Hiking is also a popular activities to take part in, you can utilize professional guides so that you know exactly where are you are and risk no chance of getting lost. For those that would rather have a nice round of golf, Princeville, offers many golf courses that people thoroughly enjoy.

Vacation Rentals in Kauai

When traveling to the area, you have the option to stay in one of the numerous hotels that are available in the area, however, this can become quite expensive for the entire family. Instead of having to spend thousands of dollars for the entire family, you may want to consider a more cost efficient private vacation rental. These vacation rentals offer much more than any hotel could wish to offer. For example, full size kitchens, and the ability to have everyone sit down for dinner without having to go to a restaurant. Plus, your own personal pool to use without have to compete with other guests for swim time, which is something that most guests enjoy a lot. In using a vacation rental you can plan a vacation that will include the most family time that you can manage, while not having to spend a fortune.