Frommer's Kauai - Jeanette Foster [0]
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Best of Kauai
1 The Best Beaches
2 The Best Kauai Experiences
3 The Best Adventures
4 The Best of Natural Hawaii
5 The Best of Underwater Hawaii
6 The Best Golf Courses
7 The Best Luxury Hotels & Resorts
8 The Best Moderately Priced Accommodations
9 The Best Inexpensive Accommodations
10 The Best Bed & Breakfasts
11 The Best Restaurants
12 The Best Shops & Galleries
13 The Best Spas
Chapter 2: Hawaii in Depth
1 History 101
2 Hawaii Today
3 Life & Language
The Hawaiian Language
Pidgin: ’Eh Fo’Real, Brah
4 A Taste of Hawaii
Tried & True: Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Plate Lunches & More: Local Food
Ahi, Ono & Opakapaka: A Hawaiian Seafood Primer
5 The Natural World: An Environmental Guide to the Islands
The Island Landscapes
The Flora of the Islands
The Fauna Of the Islands
Hawaii’s Ecosystem Problems
6 Hawaii in Popular Culture: Books, Film & Music
Books
Film
Music
Chapter 3: Planning Your Trip to Kauai
1 When to Go
The Weather
Holidays
2 Entry Requirements
Passports
Visas
Customs
Medical Requirements
3 Getting There & Getting Around
Getting to Kauai
Getting Around
4 Money & Costs
ATMs
Credit Cards & Debit Cards
Traveler’s Checks
5 Health
Staying Healthy
Common Ailments
What To Do If You Get Sick Away from Home
6 Safety
It’s the Law
Hiking Safety
Vog
7 Specialized Travel Resources
For Travelers with Disabilities
For Gay & Lesbian Travelers
For Seniors
For Families
8 Getting Married on Kauai
The Paperwork
Planning the Wedding
9 Sustainable Tourism
In the Ocean
On Land
How to Fit in like a Local
Hawaiian Culture
10 The Active Vacation Planner
Setting Out on Your Own vs. Using an Outfitter
Using Activities Desks to Book Your Island Fun
Outdoor Etiquette
11 Money-Saving Package Deals
Great Deals at Hawaii’s Top Hotel Chain
12 Staying Connected
Telephones
Cellphones
Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)
Internet Access Away from Home
13 Tips on Accommodations
Types of Accommodations
Bargaining on Prices
Using a Booking Agency VS. Doing It Yourself
Chapter 4: Suggested Kauai Itineraries
1 One Week on Kauai
2 Two Weeks on Kauai
3 Kauai for Families
4 Kauai for the Adventurous
Chapter 5: Where to Stay
1 Lihue & Environs
Very Expensive
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
Super-Cheap Sleeps
2 The Poipu Resort Area
Very Expensive
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
Elsewhere on the South Coast
3 Western Kauai
4 The Coconut Coast
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
Super-Cheap Sleeps
5 The North Shore
Very Expensive
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
Super-Cheap Sleeps
Chapter 6: Where to Dine
1 Lihue & Environs
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
2 The Poipu Resort Area
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
3 Western Kauai
Moderate
Inexpensive
4 The Coconut Coast
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
5 The North Shore
En Route to the North Shore
Expensive
Moderate
Inexpensive
Chapter 7: Fun in the Surf & Sun
1 Beaches
Lihue
The Poipu Resort Area
Western Kauai
The Coconut Coast
The North Shore
2 Watersports
Boating
BodyBoarding (Boogie Boarding) & Bodysurfing
Fishing
Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Surfing
Tubing
Water-Skiing
Windsurfing
3 Hiking & Camping
The Poipu Resort Area
Western Kauai
The Coconut Coast
The North Shore
4 Other Outdoor Pursuits
Golf
All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) Tours
Biking
Birding
Horseback Riding
Tennis
Chapter 8: Exploring Kauai
1 Lihue & Environs
2 The Poipu Resort Area
3 Western Kauai
Waimea Town
The Grand Canyon of the Pacific: Waimea Canyon
The Drive through Waimea Canyon & Up to Kokee
Kokee State Park
Helicopter Rides over Waimea Canyon & the Na Pali Coast
4 The Coconut Coast
Wailua River State Park
Sleeping Giant
5 Paradise Found: The North Shore
On The Road to Hanalei
Attractions Along