Has anyone ever stayed at the Sheraton Kauai Coco beach resort in Kapaa? How was it? Was it nice, clean, etc… Also, was it close to fun activities on the island (I’m okay with a 30-45 min drive to the North and South shores)? Is there anything local to do/shop/walk around and see in the town that it’s in?
My family and I are visiting the second week of September, and Lala (plus the storm behind it) has got us spooked. We’re thinking of canceling it. anyone else trying to sort this out for themselves?
So my fiance and I plan on doing a big family vacay with both of our immediate families and getting married/eloping on Tunnels beach the last day (then fam will go home and we will stay for honeymoon). For some people going, it will be their first time in Hawaii (including me) and I want everyone to get a good full Hawaii experience, without spending half the time driving.
Is it better to stay towards the North shore, South shore, or East side near the airport??
Some of the people that are going are elderly (my grandparents) so I would prefer to stay on a side that has shops and stuff that they could do during the vacation (because it’s not like they’re gonna go hiking or cliff jumping)
Edit: Many have said to rethink tunnels beach. I would like to add we haven’t scheduled anything or even bought flights yet. We also have the option of other beaches on the island that we can consider if the elopement company agreed we should. Thank you all
Aloha every one? How's Kauai today? Hope all is well, I've been following the other Islands yesterday of how the conditions are. I know it's a lot of cleaning up. Wish you all a safe and bright day at least.
They said they would start working on this after they have cleared Tree Tunnel Rd…have to go down to Lawai and come back down Koloa Rd to get to Poipu…
Hoping to find some reports of how the waimea canyon and/or tunnels beach is looking.
My wife and I were planning to drive to waimea canyon today, but we're unsure due to the storms. We weren't really planning on hiking, just enjoying the lookouts is good enough. If that isn't an option, I'm thinking going to tunnels beach might be better?
Thanks all - decided to just stay at the hotel
Looks like it’s getting close to Kauai this morning. Anyone knows how long it’s supposed to last?
Hi! Apologies as I know this may seem redundant after I've gone through many Kauai pages. Myself and partner are planning our trip to Hawaii in January. I was first looking in Princeville/ more north. Our main bucket list item is the Nā Pali Coast and hikes around there. However, after reading about the weather and conditions in the winter, I am beginning to question if we should spend the whole time in the north or split it up south/ try to split it and go elsewhere in Hawaii (we will be there about 8 days, would potentially be willing to do the short flight to Maui or Oahu). Transportation and timing wise I am wondering the feasibility of this and what will require a car vs ok walking/ others. Anyways, any help or suggestions appreciated and again apologies for any redundancies between mine and other posts. :) Thank you sooo much !
We love snorkeling and would be our priority. Which charter would be better amongst the two? TIA for your help.
We will be taking our first trip to Kauai this January for 2 weeks - half in Princeville, and half in Poipu. What should we start booking right away?
e.g., what Hikes? Tours? Restaurants?
I need help because I’ve been going back and forth for DAYS and need to book something basically now 😭
My husband and I are trying to take a last-minute trip Aug 14–22.
I’ve been extremely burnt out from work/studying and the main thing I want from this vacation is to actually reset.
I definitely want beautiful blue/clear water, white sand, warm weather, and several days where I genuinely don’t have to do anything.
But I also love mountains, dramatic scenery, boat rides, exploring, etc., which is why I started considering Hawaii.
Option 1: Hawaii — Kauai + Oahu
We’d spend most of the trip in Kauai (14th-19th) and then about 3-4 nights in Oahu.
Things I’m excited about:
Na Pali Coast boat tour
Waimea Canyon
Jurassic Park-type scenery/mountains
Beautiful beaches
Getting both relaxation AND adventure
Neither of us has been to Hawaii before
My concern is that I’m already exhausted, and Hawaii seems like it could turn into a very “go go go” vacation — rental cars, driving everywhere, excursions, checking weather, moving islands/hotels, etc.
The forecast for Kauai is also currently showing clouds/scattered rain during some of our days, which is making me nervous about the boat tour and whether we’ll get that sunny tropical vacation feeling. But I also know that this could just mean it rains for 20 mins and passes or not at all.
Option 2: Turks & Caicos
I’ve already been to Turks&Caicos and absolutely loved it. I’d probably stay at the same place again, so there would be almost zero planning involved.
I already know the beaches are exactly what I want: crazy blue clear water, soft white sand, easy beach days, etc. I could basically wake up every morning and decide what to do that day without feeling like I’m “wasting” the destination.
The downside is that I’ve already been there, so part of me wonders if I’ll regret spending the time/money going somewhere I’ve already seen instead of finally experiencing Hawaii.
BUT because we’re booking so last minute, Turks & Caicos is actually coming out about $640 MORE for the entire trip than Hawaii. So weirdly, Hawaii — even with Kauai + Oahu — is the cheaper option right now. (tbh i just mentioned this for the sake of mentioning it cuz i don’t mind paying a little more for the right trip)
But yes that does make me question paying more to revisit somewhere I’ve already been when I could spend less and experience Hawaii for the first time.
ST LUCIA sounds like a decent compromise until i saw the only flight there from NYC on the 14th is like 2,262 per person and 45HRS total to get there (shocked)
For people who have done both Hawaii & Turks, which would you choose specifically for someone who is mentally exhausted and wants to come home actually rested?
And for anyone who has done Kauai: did you find it relaxing, or did you feel like you were constantly driving/planning/trying to fit things in? Also, should scattered rain in the Kauai forecast for next week actually concern me, especially for a Na Pali boat tour?
I think my biggest fear is choosing Hawaii because it’s the more exciting/new option and then realizing halfway through that what I actually needed was a beach chair and absolutely nothing to do 😂
But my other fear is choosing the easy, familiar option because I’m exhausted and then coming home thinking, “Damn, I had almost 10 days, Hawaii was actually cheaper, and I had the time. Why didn’t I just go when I had the chance?”
Please make this decision for me because clearly I cannot 😭
My family and I will be going to the Big Island for a week in the middle of March this year. My fiancé and I want to extend the vacation for a few days after and are trying to decide between the two islands. I really love the natural beauty of Kauai but we are afraid it’s going to be too slow for us. We want some restaurants to get a couple drinks and maybe some shopping as well. If anyone could share their experience to help us choose that would be great.
Hi everyone! I wanted to get recommendations for my trip coming up in the next couple of days. Whether it's hiking trails, exploring local culture/history and mom and pop shops.
My fiancé and I are planning to visit Kauai Hawaii for our honeymoon in January. We plan to go Sunday-Monday (9 days). We’re now thinking we want to go to another island as well, but my concern is that if we split it up 5 and 4 days then we won’t have enough time to explore both islands. Do you think this is possible, or would we regret trying to do too much and not see everything in Kauai?
We live on the East Coast so it is a long trip to get there and we’re not sure when we would be able to go back. This is a once in a lifetime trip for us and we want to make the most of it.
Also, if you have any recommendations for local businesses, restaurants, or hospitalities that we can support while in Kauai I would love to visit them. Thanks in advance!
Leaving for Kauai tomorrow with my husband and 2 kids (8.5 and 6). I’ve only ever been pre-kids so looking for can’t miss activities while we’re there.
I'm going to Kauai in early to mid October splitting my stay between the north and south shore. I'm reading that in winter one should take the Na Pali coast tours out of the south shore.
I can see some companies offer tours still from the north shore but I'm curious if we'll get a better experience porting from the south.
What has been your experience during the month of October for these tours?
Best loco moco in Kauai? Any recommendations?
Looking at pricing Turo seems the way to go. Anything I should know? Anyone use them and if so how was the experience, particularly with regards to:
Pickup/Dropoff
Insurance
Liability
TIA