Kaleidoscope Travel & Cruise

Article Published: December 9th, 2004

Hawaii’s Island of Discovery is famed for its diverse and scenic wonders, such as the 3,567-foot deep Waimea Canyon, stretching 14 miles across the western end of the island and often called the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” and the 3,000-foot high mountain cliffs that rise from the ocean floor to form the magnificent, unspoiled Napali Coast. There are many other differences that make Kauai unique from its sister islands. No building can be built over four stories high, the approximate height of a mature palm tree. The island has 43 white sand beaches, more beaches per mile of coastline than the other islands. Kauai has also been the film location site for more than 60 major motion pictures and television films, including such classics as South Pacific and Blue Hawaii with Elvis Presley and more recently, Jurassic Park III and Lilo & Stitch. You will find four of the ten top golf courses in the state of Hawaii, one of which is ranked in Golf Digest’s “100 greatest golf courses in America”. For coffee lovers there is the largest coffee plantation, Kauai Coffee Company a 4000-acre estate plantation. Kauai’s romantic settings are perfect for couples. Families will also feel right at home with hiking bicycling, whale watching, snorkelling, and kayaking. Whether you are looking for relaxation or an adventurous exploration of natural wonders, Kauai is the perfect location.

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