Your Hawaiian Vacation - Maximize & Minimize

Going to Hawaii for that long awaited tropical vacation in paradise? Looking for a few tips on what to see and do there from a former inhabitant? You've come to the right place. My wife and I lived on the Island of Kauai for three years. We're not experts by any means; but we know a few tricks and tips that can help you maximize your Hawaiian vacation, and minimize the price, discomfort, and anxiety you may have about your travels to this gorgeous spot.  And it is that: Hawaii, particularly the island of Kauai, is the most beautiful spot on earth. We've traveled extensively, and there's simply no prettier place than Kauai in particular, and Hawaii in general.  

First, getting there. One thing main landers seem to lack is a good understanding of Hawaii and its geography. This misunderstanding can add to your trip's length and cost. Here's an example of this. Several airlines frequent Hawaii, of course. Many even fly directly into Lihue on Kauai, bypassing Oahu from the west coast of the U.S. One thing to avoid when going to Kauai, therefore, is an itinerary that takes you through Honolulu, which is on Oahu. There's no need to stop there, and this typically adds to the expense and time involved in getting to Kauai. Check with your travel agent. Unless you want to see Oahu and its attractions, fly directly into Lihue Airport.

 There are seven main islands in the Hawaiian chain, or at least seven that are now above water. For the geology buffs out there, the Hawaiian chain actually consists of 124 islands stretching over 1,200 miles across the central Pacific. Most of the 124 have long been submerged, having been created, then eroded by wind, water and natural forces over the preceding 100 million years. 

Today we have access to the islands of Hawaii (the Big Island), Molokai, Maui, Oahu, Lanai, Kauai and Niihau. Check that: Niihau (Pronounced Knee-EE-How) is inaccessible to tourists, unless permission is granted by the 400 or so natives living there. This permission is rarely if ever given, as the island is privately  

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