Kauai - Where to Stay
Sep 17th, 2006, 03:42 PM
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Kauai - Where to Stay
We will be heading to Kauau in April - our first visit. We plan to spend a good part of every day hiking. We also want to snorkel some. Generally speaking...what part of the island will have the best access to a variety of hiking and snorkeling?
Ultimately, we will look for a condo or villa once we nail down the location. Thanks.
Ultimately, we will look for a condo or villa once we nail down the location. Thanks.
Sep 18th, 2006, 04:40 AM
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Sorry - I tried to be clear. I am not looking for specific advice about a specific hotel or condo. I am inquiring as to the general location on the island that folks think will have the best access to both hiking and snorkeling (e.g., north, south, etc.). I am trying to get my arms around where things are on the island.
Once I nail down a general location, I am sure I will have questions about specific lodging options, at which time, I will be back asking more questions!
If it helps with the general location, I can tell you that ultimately, we would like something with the following:
- prefer condo over hotel
reasonably close to several hiking/snorkeling options
- a balcony/lanai
- a view (ocean would be nice, but not a must
- ideally walking distance to some dining/bar option (e.g., next to a resort that we can walk to)
- price range? Haven't really figure it out, but probably $200 to $300 per night
Once I nail down a general location, I am sure I will have questions about specific lodging options, at which time, I will be back asking more questions!
If it helps with the general location, I can tell you that ultimately, we would like something with the following:
- prefer condo over hotel
reasonably close to several hiking/snorkeling options
- a balcony/lanai
- a view (ocean would be nice, but not a must
- ideally walking distance to some dining/bar option (e.g., next to a resort that we can walk to)
- price range? Haven't really figure it out, but probably $200 to $300 per night
Sep 18th, 2006, 09:39 AM
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Sorry if I misunderstood, but my thoughts were that, from my research, anywhere on the island offers most of those things in some way or another.
When I planned to go last year with DH (it fell through), I planned either the North Shore, Hannalei area or Poipu area. Definitely did NOT want to stay on the east shore, as I wanted quiant & cozy near the beach.
Now, I am planning next May to go with DS and have chosen the east coast due to it's central location and Kal's recommendation of the place.
It has a cool beach bar that I hope my DS will find attractive so that he won't be tempted to drive after a few beers, he can just walk back to the room!
When I planned to go last year with DH (it fell through), I planned either the North Shore, Hannalei area or Poipu area. Definitely did NOT want to stay on the east shore, as I wanted quiant & cozy near the beach.
Now, I am planning next May to go with DS and have chosen the east coast due to it's central location and Kal's recommendation of the place.
It has a cool beach bar that I hope my DS will find attractive so that he won't be tempted to drive after a few beers, he can just walk back to the room!
