Fodor's Kauai (Full-color Travel Guide)
Language: English
Pages: 208
ISBN: 1101879904
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Hawaii's "Garden Isle" is green and lush, with famous sights from the steeply folded sea cliffs of the Napali Coast to the stunning sweep of Waimea Canyon. The island also has more beaches per mile of coastline than any other island in the state. A favorite of honeymooners and bird-watchers, Kauai is on many bucket lists.
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hundred years of immigration that resulted in today’s blended society, and the tradition of aloha that has welcomed millions of visitors over the years. Aloha Shirt To go to Hawaii without taking an aloha shirt home is almost sacrilege. The first aloha shirts from the 1920s and 1930s—called “silkies”—were classic canvases of art and tailored for the tourists. Popular culture caught on in the 1950s, and they became a fashion craze. With the 1960s’ more subdued designs, Aloha Friday was born, and
are also 15-day cruises out of San Francisco. In addition, the line offers longer cruises—up to 29 days—that include stops in Hawaii and the South Pacific. | 800/774–6237 | www.princess.com. American Safari Cruises. Except for the summer months when its yachts cruise Alaska, American Safari Cruises offers round-trip, eight-day, seven-night interisland cruises departing from Lahaina, Maui. The Safari Explorer accommodates only 36 passengers; its smaller size allows it to dock at Molokai and Lanai
Hanapepe | 808/335–6121 | www.lappertshawaii.com. Kukuiolono Park. Translated as “Light of the God Lono,” Kukuiolono has serene Japanese gardens, a display of significant Hawaiian stones, and spectacular panoramic views. This quiet hilltop park is one of Kauai’s most scenic areas and an ideal picnic spot. There’s also a small golf course. | Papalina Rd. | Kalaheo | 808/332–9151 | Free | Daily 6:30–6:30. Waimea and Waimea Canyon Waimea is 7 miles northwest of Hanapepe; Waimea Canyon is
several little green plantation-style buildings, and the brown double-yurt community center around the gravel parking lot. | Hanalei Family Community Center,5-5299 Kuhio Hwy. | Hanalei | 808/826–1469 | www.hawaiianslackkeyguitar.com | $20 | Fri. at 4, Sun. at 3. Kauai Concert Association. This group offers a seasonal program at the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center that features well-known classical musicians, including soloists and small ensembles. | 3-1901 Kaumualii Hwy. | Lihue |
people who were born in the Islands or have lived there for a long time. kanaka: originally a man or humanity, it is now used to denote a male Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian, but is occasionally taken as a slur when used by non-Hawaiians. Kanaka maoli, originally a full-blooded Hawaiian person, is used by some native Hawaiian rights activists to embrace part-Hawaiians as well. kāne: a man, a husband. If you see this word on a door, it’s the men’s room. If you see kane on a door, it’s probably a