Don't miss....on Kauai, Big Island
May 17th, 2011, 03:22 PM
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Don't miss....on Kauai, Big Island
We are a family of four active adults who enjoy hiking, snorkeling, moderate (but tasty dining), and "special" places to visit to help cement our trip in our memories. We leave for Oahu next week for 4 days (mostly planned--Diamond Head, Sunken Island kayak trip, Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Cultural Ctr., etc). Then, we continue to Kauai, and BI for 5 days each. I have done some research, and have a tentative activity plan. But, I want to make certain we don't "miss" that one magnificent, hidden place. Fodor's Forum has been such a wealth of valuable info to us in the past. We have wonderful memories of a few spots we would not have found any other way!
Would you once again come through for us and name those special, hidden gems that shouldn't be missed? Activities, restaurants, vistas, hikes, snorkel spots, etc. Thanks immensely, in advance. We are counting down!!!!
Would you once again come through for us and name those special, hidden gems that shouldn't be missed? Activities, restaurants, vistas, hikes, snorkel spots, etc. Thanks immensely, in advance. We are counting down!!!!
May 17th, 2011, 04:22 PM
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This report gave me some ideas for a trip we're planning later this summer. Maybe it'll help you some too: http://vicki-h.travellerspoint.com/50/. Scroll down to the small "Next" link below the photo of the lei to begin the report.
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From an avid snorkler and yearly visitor to Hawaii, here are the best snorkling locations, IMO, for each island:
Kauai: Ke'e Beach; a beautiful, reef protected cove located at the foot of the Na Pali Coast Trail. It's the last accessible beach by car on the north shore. A bit of a drive from Lihue but well worth it.
Big Island: Honaunau Bay, adjacent to Pu'uhonoa O Honaunau (City of Refuge) state park. Excellent snorkeling at a site called "Two Steps"; named for the easy "two step" entry into the water from the lava rock formation. Excellent chance of spotting Hawaii's famous giant sea turtles at this location.
Kauai: Ke'e Beach; a beautiful, reef protected cove located at the foot of the Na Pali Coast Trail. It's the last accessible beach by car on the north shore. A bit of a drive from Lihue but well worth it.
Big Island: Honaunau Bay, adjacent to Pu'uhonoa O Honaunau (City of Refuge) state park. Excellent snorkeling at a site called "Two Steps"; named for the easy "two step" entry into the water from the lava rock formation. Excellent chance of spotting Hawaii's famous giant sea turtles at this location.
