The lush greens which soothe the traveler’s eyesight, the smell of the salt melting under the heat of the Pacific sun, the cool breeze that warps the heated body into a calm and serene state and the people who have gone beyond the extra mile in making their visitors elated—all of these can be seen in one miraculous place called Kauai.
Boasting under the famous Hawaiian island wing, this place is slowly being a melting pot of the Pacific because of the grandeur vacation that one would be able to experience and witness. With all its’ glory, this little patch of Heaven on Earth still stay rooted to the ground and is continuously giving travelers from all over the planet a magical and out-of-this-world stay.
So pack your bags, shove all necessary things inside your tote and dip your hands to the gritty sands and the sun-heated waters of Kauai. Be the first to feel how this island turns your ordinary beach trip to an extravaganza of a lifetime.
Location
(1)
While the island is said to exist as far as six million years old back from present day, Kauai had been one of the most well preserved areas in Hawaii that’s harboring humongous attention from the global community.
Also famously dubbed as the “Garden Isle” and the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai is located 105 miles, or 169 kilometers across the Kauai Channel, which is on the northwest side of another notable Hawaiian treasure, O’ahu Island.
Kauai is boasting a total land and water area of 562.30 square miles and is recognized as the United States of America’s 21st largest island. This island is subdivided into five main regions: Lihue, the Coconut Coast, the North Shore, the South Shore and the West Side.
As an added information, Kauai’s name literally meant “place around the neck”, which is a way of how a father would be carrying his favorite child, and it is just fitting as this island can be classified as a favorite destination amidst its brother islands.
Climate
If it’s your main aim to feel and imbibe the Pacific sun and spirit, Kauai will supply with the best of temperatures, day and night. Yearly, average land temperature is in the 69 t0 84 degrees, which is just the right amount if you want to sweat and feel the summer season at its finest. Ocean temperatures are adept for swimming and diving, which generally plays on the 71 to 81 degrees-range whole year round.
While the air is thick with humidity and might not feel good if you stay here for a longer period of time, you don’t need to fret as trade winds would surely blow the scorching heat away once in a while. Perfect to balance the sea-saturated air, Kauai’s cooperative forces of weather would definitely stretch your joy while you reside on its loving arms.
Kauai also possesses about seven microclimates, which includes lush interior spots to arid patches on the west Side area. One notable microclimate observed on Kauai is at Mount Waialeale, towering at 5,148 feet, and is a proven rainforest with almost 400 inches of rainfall yearly. While at the topic, rain falls mostly occur at nighttime on the whole island, and is always timed as a brief occurrence.
Transportation
(2)
No matter where you’re coming from, the main entry point to get into Kauai is the Honolulu International Airport, which also served as the window of the totality of Hawaii to the world. From there, you must catch an inland flight to the majestic Kauai Island through the Lihu’e Airport.
You can generally choose from different carriers like Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Hawaiian Air, American Airlines and US Westjet to fly you wherever you originate. Flights to the Honolulu International Airport works so much like other international airways so finding schedule would not be an issue.
If you want to move around and successfully set foot on the island of Kauai, the Kauai Bus Line System, which is operated by Roberts Hawaii, would be your best option.
If travelling by water, the only commercial passengers that you would need to take note of would be the Norwegian Cruise Line and Princess Cruises. Both ships would be docking passengers to the Nawiliwili Harbor/Port that is a stone thrown away from Lihu’e Airport.
What to See
Kauai Hindu Monastery
(3)
Set at about 363 acres of green abundant forest atop the Wailua River, this Hindu Monastery is home to statues like Nandi and Ganesha, Kadavul Temple and other identifiable structures which are akin to the god Shiva.
And since this is a religious place, a proper decorum on what to wear is strictly upheld. Visitors would have all their leisure time wandering through the monastery at a limited slot during the day and free guided tours are scheduled once a week.
Waimea Canyon
(4)
Dubbed as the Great Canyon of the Pacific, Waimea Canyon would aid you in unleashing the nature lover that’s been bottled up inside you.
Though a minutest comparison with other wildlife canyons present in the United States, Waimea is one of Kauai’s most visited.
This place would be satisfying your eyes as it intakes panoramic views of rugged crags, deep valley gorges and crested buttes that can stretch up to 14 miles long and can drop to 3,600 feet deep.
Hanalei Town
(5)
Located strategically on Kauai’s North Shore, Hanalei Town is a small spot of serenity and timeless beauty on structures and on its inhabitants. This adorable town is where numerous art galleries and historic places are nestled and is a must-visit place if you’re in the Kauai vicinity.
One of the most noted activities that are present in this little town is a ukulele concert which is being held at their community center and is respected as a regular and usual Kauai welcoming event.
Kokee State Park
(6)
Hiking and the blooming flora, this is what the Kokee State Park is known for. With a whopping 4,345 acres of the wildest flowers, the toughest lands and its towering 4,200 above sea level height, mountaineers would treat this as a trip of their lifetimes.
This state park would be giving you the opportunity in spotting excellent plants that are native to Kauai and hear the chirps of Hawaiian native birds like apapane, iwi and moa. For the hikers’ information, there is a vast 45 miles of hiking trails to suit your need for locomotion and adventure.
Kokee Natural History Museum
(7)
If you want to be well informed of the Waimea Canyon and other places, which would require local knowledge, this stop would definitely help you with everything that you need.
On this museum, staff would gracefully answer all your queries regarding safe hiking trails, the possible weather condition on the path of the track you wanted to take and overview of everything to expect.
Waioli Mission House and Church
(8)
Built in 1837 and considered home to Christian missionaries Abner and Lucy Wilcox, this establishment would warp you back in time through the history that will unfold right before your very eyes.
A clock which had been set and installed in 1866 will still give you that eureka feeling as it can still accurately tell time up to this day, fine koa furniture and the lava rock chimney and all the stories built on this religious place is a must-know while in Kauai.
Images
(1) www.eluxe.com
(2) www.mappery.com
(3) www.skyscrapercity.com
(4) www.kauairetreat.wordpress.com
(5) www.hawaiiadventurecenter.com
(6) www.byronandlinda.com
(7) www.makanacharters.com
(8) www.mygola.com
Nenhum comentário:
Postar um comentário