kauai (Waimea, Lihue, Kilauea: rental car, rental, violent crime)

[aprild]

hi - Im from australia and coming to hawaii for my honeymoon in May. We're going to kauai for 4 nights and then honolulu for 4. what should we do or see when in Kauai?

[doubledotz]

You should take a day trip to Waimea Canyon, visit the Na Pali coast and hit the north shore beaches for surf and the south shore beaches for snorkeling (since it's winter). Try Tunnels, Kee, and Hanalei beaches to start, and I'll let others suggest the best secluded romantic beach. My tastes do tend to run to the cheap side as far as food goes, and there's precious little cheap in Kauai, but in Hanalei I enjoy sushi at Sushi Blues, sandwiches and desserts at Polynesia cafe, breakfast at the Hanalei Bay resort, and maybe catch the seafood buffet at the Princeville (although it's absurdly overpriced and never changes).

[beesweet]

You'll have a wonderful time in Kauai! One recommendation that I have is a helicopter ride over the island - it's awesome!!! You really get to see places that you otherwise wouldn't. There's so much to do and see there that you'll not be able to do it all. Just enjoy your time there relax and enjoy every minute. One word of caution....petty theft is rampant there, so please be aware of it. If you are, you shouldn't have any problems. When we were there a couple of years ago, our rental car was broken into while we walked down to a beach. Fortunately for us, nothing was stolen but we were more vigilant after the experience and didn't let it spoil our vacation. Have a great time!

[HankDfrmSD]

Originally Posted by aprild

hi - Im from australia and coming to hawaii for my honeymoon in May. We're going to kauai for 4 nights and then honolulu for 4. what should we do or see when in Kauai?

Here are some links to help you decide:

NORTH SHORE Kauai Tour

Aloha-Hawaii.com: Kauai's North Shore

http://www.princeville.com/play/prince_desc.html

Kauai Beaches

Hawaii's Official Tourism Site -- Explore The Beautiful Island of Kauai

Kauai : Introduction : The Best of Underwater Hawaii | Frommers.com

Kilauea Lighthouse

Hawaii's Official Tourism Site -- Explore The Beautiful Island of Kauai

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the Hawaiian island of Kauai

Movie Tours

Welcome to Princeville Resorts Live Web Cam - Starwood Hawaii Hotels & Resorts

[Friend-in-Hawaii]

Aloha

Ill be going there in 2 weeks. Airfare hawaiian miles $5. My son lives in Kauai so place to stay free. My son will drive us around. transportation free. For my visit ill be golfing at princeville. Kamaaina rate is $70. Check out the beaches there after. Free. Softball tournement in beautiful Waimea. Check out the canyon while im there. free. Eat at Hamura's in Lihue for some onolicious saimin and bbq sticks. under $20. A visit with my son Priceless.

Friend in Hawaii

[Mar0]

Perhaps you should explore the Kauai board on trip advisor- they have wonderful advice,

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[Mar0]

bee-

just out of curiosity, what beach were you at? i don't think theft is rampant throughout the entire island, just in secluded areas....hence my question!

[beesweet]

Originally Posted by Mar0

bee-

just out of curiosity, what beach were you at? i don't think theft is rampant throughout the entire island, just in secluded areas....hence my question!

Mar0 - I can't remember the name of the beach that we had the problem at. It was south of the Lighthouse. The owner of the B&B that we stayed at was also astounded by the mishap, but the police officer and man at the car rental agency told us that it was a frequent occurance. The officer told us that the state of Hawaii was in the top ten for non violent crime and one of the lowest states with violent crime. That's why we were able to continue enjoying our vacation.