As you approach Nawiliwili Bay, you'll get your first of many looks at the islands brilliant colors and blossoming hillsides, all rising mystically from emerald waters. You'll know at once why Kauai is called the Garden Isle. Play on world-class golf courses artfully cut into natures scenery. Take tours to the best sights on the island. Join a snorkeling tour of the islands reefs. Or enjoy a quiet cruise up the Wailua River. Kauai is everything you imagine Hawaii to be.
Attractions
Take a helicopter ride over Waimea Canyon, the valleys and cliffs of the Na Pali Coast, the Valley of the Lost Tribe, and the wettest spot on earth, the Waialeale Crater. Along the way, keep your eyes open for familiar scenery from popular movies, including Jurassic Park and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Currency
The U.S. dollar (USD) is the official currency. Traveler's checks and credit cards are also widely accepted.