Lanai | Poipu Beach | Grand Canyon | Waimea Canyon
Hawaiian Styles
by
Richelle Thomson
Poipu Beach, arguably the best on the island, is where most
tourists roost. And no trip to Kauai would be complete without
visiting the
Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Waimea Canyon; the road
winding along its rim offers countless lookouts and trails. You'll
end up at Koke'e State Park and the Kalaulau Valley lookout, where
you can set your sights on the entire Na Pali Coast, thousands of
feet below.
LANAI: The Pineapple Island
Who should go: Luxury lovers who want privacy and
relaxation.
Minimum stay: Two days.
Pack: A thick, juicy novel.
What you should know: Lanai was once home to the largest
pineapple plantation in the world; now, only about 100 acres remain
of the 15,000 formerly in cultivation. The island, which is easily
visible from Maui and Molokai, is shaped like an upturned bowl, its
gentle slopes rising just a couple thousand feet. The least
populated and touristed of any of the main islands in the chain,
Lanai offers world-class golfing (as do all the islands), mountain
biking, snorkeling, horseback riding, and
swimming with dolphins.
The Garden of the Gods archaeological site is a well-preserved
window into the past, and lots of visitors make the pilgrimage to
beautiful and aptly named Shipwreck Beach. But you could skip all
that activity. This small island is tailor-made for relaxing and
getting completely away from your mainland worries.
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