Detailed Vacation Plans for Various Destinations
Hawaii
13 Days in Paradise ~ Hawaii Itinerary
Hawaii Trip ~ Day One – The Adventure Begins
Lava Rock Beaches on the Big Island
Flying High ~ An Aerial View of Kilauea
The McBryde Gardens, located on the south shore of Kauai in the Lawa’i Valley, offer a variety of tours and is a lovely way to spend several hours enjoying the flora and fauna of the island.
Whether you are visiting the McBryde or Allerton Gardens,
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If seeing the amazingly beautiful Rainbow Eucalyptus trees is on your checklist for Kauai, you will find a whole grove of them at the Keahu Arboretum. You can also see them at the spectacular Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens, but there is a fee, and the arboretum is free.
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If you’d like to be immersed in a rainforest in Kauai, the Kuilau Ridge Trail might be for you.
Although the trail is approximately 3.6 miles roundtrip, you do not have to go that far to enjoy fantastic views. (I’ve seen this hike listed anywhere from 3.6 to 5 miles,
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One of the easiest waterfalls to visit in Kauai are the Opaeka’a Falls.
A trio of falls that drop 151 feet to a pool below are definitely worth taking a drive to gaze upon. There is a decent size parking lot, a large viewing area and restrooms.
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There is no better way to witness the beauty of Kauai than by taking a helicopter ride.
We chose Mauna Loa Helicopter Tours for two reasons. One, we wanted a private tour. My husband had a less than optimal experience on our group ride in Hawaii several years back.
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The Spouting Horn blowhole is located near the end of Lawai Road at Spouting Horn Park. It is directly south of the McBryde Botanical Garden.
The blowhole is created by water rushing into an underwater lava tube and escaping in an explosive burst through an opening in the rock.
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While I recommend spending at least two days at Waimea Canyon State Park, if you only have time for one day, make sure you stop at all of the lookout points. Be sure to include the two lookout points in Kokee State Park, as well.
The first outlook you will come to is the most popular.
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For long stretches of golden sand beaches, great snorkeling and monk seal spotting, you will want to head over to Poipu Beach.
Poipu Beach is located on the South Side of the island. It was a five minute drive from our condo,
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The first half of our trip we stayed in a condo at Kuhio Shores in Koloa. We picked it for the view and location.
We started every morning having tea and coffee on the lanai while watching the sun rise, listening to the ocean and listening to the roosters crowing.
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We just returned from our first vacation in 2 long years. Kauai has been calling our names for a long time, if it’s calling yours too, check out our 15 day itinerary. I made notes about what we liked and what we wouldn’t repeat to help you with your travel plans.
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