Vacation spots Hanalei Bay Resort

08 Aug 2009 | 2 Comments »


Information for planning your vacation to Hanalei Bay, Kauai.  Hanalei Bay is one of the most scenic areas on the island of Kauai.  Hanalei Bay is located on the North end of the island which is the wet side of Kauai, and more lush.  The islands climate is pleasant, the scenery is postcard perfect and the tropical nature is second to none.  There is a wide variety of outdoor activities to do here on the island.  Kauai has 43  beautiful white sand beaches, and Hanalei Bay is known for walking, sight seeing, golf, surfing, swimming, diving, sailing, fishing, boating, kayaking and just relaxing on the beach. The reefs around the North Shore are known for their snorkeling. Be sure to bring a good snorkel mask for snorkeling vacations.

Hanalei has many types of accommodations to suit everyones taste and pocket book.  The Hanalei Bay Resort offers condo rentals with ocean and mountain views.  Rooms at the resort range from one bedrooms to three bedrooms and a loft.  Most of the condos have full kitchens, which is helpful for the budget minded traveler.  Just down to road is the

Westin Villas Princeville pool

Westin Villas Princeville pool

Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, which are a bit more upscale in taste.  The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas rests on a cliff on Kauai’s breathtakingly beautiful North Shore. Suspended high above the crystal clear waters of the Pacific, the resort is set against the majestic mountains of Namolokama and Makana, and is just a few miles from Hanalei Bay and the world-famous Napali Coast.

Hanalei Bay beachfront rental property

Hanalei Bay beachfront rental property

If you prefer privacy of a private residence,  rental homes are available around the entire Hanalei Bay and Princeville area.  A river front cottage can be found for around $850. u.s. per week up to a 4000 square foot house for around $3200. U.S. per week.  Each one of these rental properties is unique and charming in its own way.  Read details regarding location views and other details before buying.  Typing the address into Google maps has always helped me make a decision before renting a private home.  Hanalei North Shore Properties can help you further in this area, their direct number is 1 (800) 488-3336, or local (808) 826-9622.

If your staying in the area for more than a week, a condo (with a kitchen) or rental property is the way to go in my opinion.  When you consider eating out three meals per day this adds up quick for a family.  A location with a kitchen allows you to do bit a grocery shopping and save big on your food bill while on vacation.  Most of the rental properties include frigs, stoves, ovens, microwaves and plates, forks, knifes, spoons, etc.  Usually almost everything you would be able to find in your  home kitchen.

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3 Must-see spots on your trip to Kauai

20 Nov 2010 | No Comments »

If you haven’t yet been to Hawaii, it is high time that you plan a trip to this wonderful Pacific island (don’t forget your travel insurance!). If you’ve watched the show Lost, you’ll know how beautiful these islands are. If you choose to stay on the island of Kauai, even though it is one of the smallest of the archipelago, there is still plenty to see.

Wonderful falls

Kauai is well known for its untamed wilderness and its beautiful natural sights. If you’re a fan of waterfalls, then Kauai is the perfect spot for you. From the double-tiered Wailua Falls to the impressively high and well-hidden Hanakapiai Falls, you will have plenty of opportunities to take pictures and visit the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Take a plunge in lakes of clear, cold water and swim behind the falls for a whole new outlook on the world.

Friends in high places

The volcanic islands of Hawaii have amazing vistas from which you can see the islands and the beautiful immensity of the Pacific Ocean. On Kauai, you can visit the Kalalau Lookout, a now remote spot which is among the most photographed vistas in Hawaii. It stands over the Kalalau valley, and the sea is visible in the distance. The best time to visit is between 9 and 11AM, since you want the advantage of a fully-risen sun without the usual afternoon clouds. For something different, stop by the Kilauea Lighthouse. The views of the cliffs and the breaking surf are unbeatable. There is a lot of history about this lighthouse; the region is also home to a wildlife refuge.

The Sleeping Giant

On the eastern side of the island, you will be able to see a strange rock formation called the Sleeping Giant. Natives have formed a fascinating corpus of stories and legends about this rock, and hearing them from a traditional storyteller is quite an experience. If you visit Kauai, you won’t want to miss this sight.

This is just a few of the sights one can see in Kauai. There are many more natural and human wonders to see as you visit the island. You can read other articles on our website for tips to save money while visiting Hawaii; don’t forget that off-season plane tickets, hostels and a cheap travel insurance will go a long way in saving you money to get that surf lesson you’ve always dreamed of taking!

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DIY Kauai- How to plan a fantastic holiday, your way

20 Sep 2010 | No Comments »

Kauai is a truly magical place, even by the demanding standards of the Hawaiian islands. It’s very much the sort of place people want to come back to, time and again. This is the kind of place where you can create your own personal DIY holiday, and love every second. All you’ll ever need on Kauai is some easy travel insurance and a desire to enjoy yourself.

Preparing for your Kauai holiday

Kauai may be an island, but there’s so much on offer in this wonderful place that you might be forgiven for finding yourself spoiled for choices. You’ve got a very useful asset in your holiday planning- Kauai is a truly professional, competent tourist destination. Kauai can match any tourist destination on Earth for services, and do it well. Whatever you want to do, or need to know, the local operators will know how to handle it for you.

The trick to good holiday planning is really time management. Creating time for yourself to do everything is the key. Allow days, not hours, for your activities. Don’t get stuck “commuting” throughout your holiday. (On Kauai, you can organize your own transport to suit yourself, which means your travels can be very leisurely and paced to your needs.)

The planning part is a way of going on holiday before you even get to Kauai:

1. Set up a base camp where you’re in easy reach of everything and everywhere you want to do and see. The very beautiful Hanalei Bay area is a good case in point, where you can laze around in a wonderful rented home or get even lazier in some of the luxury accommodation which discreetly dots the island. From Hanalei you can drift happily around Kauai to your heart’s content.

2. Check out all the connections you need to make, like car rentals, scuba or boat hire, etc. (The Kauai operators can also help with this sort of thing, and most importantly can give you advice when you need it.)

3. Want to bring the kids, or get all the domestic stuff set up and under control before you arrive? Easy- If you’ve got young kids and related needs, Kauai has it all under control, and if you mention specific needs, that’s exactly what you’ll get.

4. Doing the things you want to do- It doesn’t get any easier. Fun is the core business activity on Kauai. You can book practically anything online, check out options, and get some good deals while you’re at it. This is another area where the local advice is very useful, and you can find yourself with more holiday time on your hands just by asking for information instead of having to learn as you go.

The perfect holiday

You arrive on Kauai with everything ready to go. You have a beautiful place to stay, and no need to run around looking for anything. You found some good cheap travel insurance online, so you don’t even have that to worry about. Have some of the fabulous Kauai food, put your feet up, and start thinking about the weeks of fun you’re about to have. This is why people try to get to Kauai as often as they can. No fuss, all fun. Enjoy!

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