Paradise Family Guide Kaua'I

by Conrow, Joan; Stilson, Christie

• ISBN13: 9781569753644
• ISBN10: 1569753644
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-01
• Publisher: Ulysses Pr

Summary

I deal for families traveling with kids of any age -- toddlers to teenagers -- Paradise Family Guides offer a blend of travel information unlike any other guides to the Hawaiian Islands. These guides offer vacation ideas and tropical adventures that are sure to satisfy both action-hungry youngsters and relaxation-seeking parents.

Table of Contents

Introduction	x
CHAPTER 1: FAMILY PARADISE	1	(60)
Kaua'i's Best Bets	1	(3)
The Seven Wonders of Kaua'i	4	(1)
History of Kaua'i	5	(9)
The Hawaiian Language	14	(2)
Island Facts and Figures	16	(1)
Island Ecology	16	(3)
Traveling with Children	19	(7)
Especially for Seniors	26	(1)
Travel Tips for the Physically Impaired	27	(2)
What to Pack	29	(1)
Weddings & Honeymoons	30	(6)
Helpful Information	36	(1)
Communications	37	(3)
Medical Information	40	(1)
Hazards	40	(1)
Getting There	41	(5)
Cruise Lines	46	(2)
Kaua'i's Traffic Woes	48	(1)
Getting Around	48	(4)
Grocery Shopping	52	(1)
Calendar of Annual Events	53	(3)
Weather	56	(4)
Helpful Phone Numbers	60	(1)
CHAPTER 2: WHAT TO SEE, WHERE TO SHOP	61	(50)
East Shore and Central Coast Area	61	(17)
Lihu'e	61	(6)
Nawiliwili	67	(3)
Wailua	70	(4)
Waipouli	74	(3)
Kapaa	77	(1)
South and West Shore Areas	78	(17)
Koloa	79	(1)
Po'ipu	80	(3)
Lawa'i	83	(2)
Kalaheo	85	(1)
'Ele'ele and Port Allen	85	(1)
Hanapepe	86	(2)
Waimea	88	(4)
Kekaha-Polihale	92	(2)
Koke'e	94	(1)
North Shore Area	95	(16)
Kealia-Anahola	96	(1)
Moloa'a	96	(2)
Kilauea	98	(4)
Princeville	102	(3)
Hamlei	105	(3)
Ha'ena	108	(3)
CHAPTER 3: WHERE TO STAY	111	(72)
Lodging Best Bets	116	(1)
East Shore and Central Coast Area	117	(20)
Private Vacation Homes & Cottages	117	(3)
Bed and Breakfasts	120	(5)
Hotels, Condos and Hostels	125	(12)
South and West Shore Areas	137	(21)
Private Vacation Homes & Cottages	137	(3)
Bed and Breakfasts	140	(6)
Hotels, Condos and Hostels	146	(12)
North Shore Area	158	(19)
Private Vacation Homes & Cottages	158	(6)
Bed and Breakfasts	164	(3)
Hotels, Condos and Hostels	167	(10)
Retreats/Large Groups/Reunions	177	(2)
Rental Agents	179	(4)
CHAPTER 4: WHERE TO DINE	183	(96)
Ethnic Foods	186	(4)
Dining Best Bets	190	(2)
East Shore and Central Coast Area	192	(41)
South and West Shore Areas	233	(24)
North Shore Area	257	(16)
Luaus	273	(6)
CHAPTER 5: BEACHES	279	(33)
Beach Precautions	281	(5)
Best Bets	286	(1)
Using This Chapter	286	(1)
East Shore and Central Coast Area	286	(7)
South and West Shore Areas	293	(7)
North Shore Area	300	(12)
CHAPTER 6: RECREATION AND TOURS	312	(58)
Best Bets	313	(1)
Activity Booking Services	314	(1)
Adventures and Tours	315	(55)
All-Terrain Vehicles	315	(1)
Bicycling/Motor Biking	315	(2)
Billiards	317	(1)
Boat Trips	317	(1)
Bowling	317	(1)
Bridge	317	(1)
Camping	318	(1)
Cultural Tours	319	(1)
Dancing	319	(1)
Fishing	319	(3)
Garden Tours	322	(1)
Golf	322	(3)
Hang Gliding	325	(1)
Helicopters	326	(3)
Hiking	329	(4)
Horseback Riding	333	(2)
Hunting/Shooting Ranges	335	(1)
Kayaking	336	(3)
Land Tours	339	(2)
Luaus	341	(1)
Movies/Movie Rentals	341	(1)
Movie/Film Tours	342	(1)
Museums/Garden Tours/Cultural Tours	342	(6)
Parks	348	(4)
Polo	352	(1)
River Excursions	353	(1)
Running	353	(1)
Scuba Diving	353	(4)
Sea Excursions, Sailing, Cruises	357	(5)
Snorkeling	362	(2)
Snubs	364	(1)
Spas & Fitness; Centers	364	(1)
State Forest Reserve Campsites	365	(1)
Surfing	366	(1)
Tennis	367	(1)
Theater	367	(1)
Waterskiing	368	(1)
Whale Watching	368	(1)
Wildlife Refuges	368	(1)
Windsurfing	369	(1)
Recommended Reading	370	(5)
Index	375	(6)
Lodging Index	381	(3)
Dining Index	384	(3)
Dining Index by Cuisine	387	(7)
About the Authors	394