Synopses & Reviews
The tropical paradise of Kauai is an adventurer's dream. As the fourth largest Hawaiian island, Kauai has amazing beaches and a lush pristine interior that invite travelers to discover its hidden getaways. In Hidden Kauai, award-winning travel writer Ray Riegert balances coverage of Kauai's growing travel facilities including the resorts, condos and restaurants around Poipu and Lihue with extensive details on the island's many natural attractions, adventure activities, and still-undiscovered sites. The guide is packed with beach descriptions (36 in all), plus outdoor activities including 35 surfing spots, 23 snorkeling and scuba havens, 32 fishing areas, 7 sea kayaking routes, and 27 hikes. The author leads readers to over two dozen hidden locales including secret beaches, coastal bed-and-breakfast inns, and bits of wilderness. The wide range of dining reviews cover fresh seafood, Japanese, pan-Asian, and a dozen places to try local Hawaiian cuisine, while the 50 plus lodging recommendations range from condos and big hotels to cottage rentals and small inns.
Synopsis
Where Vacations Meet Adventures! First, each book in the Hidden, series reviews a destination's famed attractions. Then (more importantly!) it invites the reader to go further by exploring "hidden" spots other guides overlook, including small inns and local restaurants: The guides also focus on adventure travel with detailed information on beaches, parks, and outdoor activities.