Things to do / Travel Guide
Mention “Hawaii” and people think of a lush, green, tropical paradise; waterfalls cascading down steep cliffs straight into the sea and remote beaches backed by dense jungle. That's Kauai.
Kauai is beautiful today, just as it was around the 4th century, when it was first discovered. The first residents of Kauai made a lasting impression on Hawaiian culture, which is evident today in many foods unique to the Hawaiian Islands. Popular at luaus, visitors can sample poi, which is made from taro root brought to the island by those initial inhabitants.
Kauai is known as “The Garden Isle,” and is among the most favored stops of tourists who visit the Hawaiian Islands from all over the world. Quietly reserved with unparalleled beauty, visitors can relax and catch their breath in Kauai after touring the other Hawaiian islands, or keep as busy as their time and budgets allow.
The island of Kauai features some of the most magnificent beaches in the world. This offers visitors the option of participating in all types of water-related activities, like diving, paddling, snorkeling, and more. In addition, Kauai offers visitors the added bonus of having a rich Polynesian cultural heritage, adding flavor to all the activities found on the Island.
From traditional luaus to fishing, whale watching, swimming, boating, camping, hiking, biking, and observing Polynesian cultural exhibitions, there's truly something for everyone on Kauai. And, if you want to just hang out on the beach and relax, well, Kauai is just the place to do it! Mahalo!
Time Zone
In the winter, Hawaiian Standard time (HST) is two hours behind Pacific Standard Time (PST) and five hours behind Eastern Standard Time (EST). In the summer, when the rest of the United States is on Daylight Saving Time, Hawaii is three and six hours behind, respectively.
Risks
In the waters around Kauai, visitors should pay heed to warning signs and the advice of local lifeguards.
In spite of the natural beauty of Kauai, many of its inland streams may be polluted. The best advice here is to check with the locals.
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