Looking for a place for a sun and sand vacation? Perhaps you’ve thought of Hawaii. But maybe you think it’s too crowded.
Consider Kauai, the least crowded of the major Hawaiian islands. Want to hear 10 reasons why?
1. The snorkeling is great. There are colorful fish everywhere you put your mask in the water.
2. You can find great surf on Kauai and also tame wavelets. Those are on the sheltered south side.
3. Outfitters on the island offer zipline tours through the treetops and kayaking on scenic rivers and oceanfront.
4. Kauai’s northwest coast, the Na Pali cliffs, will look familiar to you from movies like Raiders of the Lost Ark and Jurassic Park. You too can take a look at the amazing cliffs from a boat tour or from a helicopter tour. You could also take a sea kayak day-long adventure to see them up close.
5. You can use frequent flyer miles to get there.
6. Since it is a U.S. destination, U.S. liability laws apply for diving outfitters. So you are more likely to have a safe diving experience with safe equipment than in non-U.S. destinations.
7. Kauai is a great place for those seeking the road less traveled, away from the crowds.
8. You get to see monk seals and sea turtles at the beaches. Don’t feed or touch! They are endangered.
9. You can find out all about Niihau, the neighboring island forbidden to outsiders for nearly 100 years, 17 miles away.
10. Because you can use U.S. currency, your vacation may be less expensive than at other, non-U.S. tropical destinations.
So, consider Kauai!