Kauai
 

Planning a trip to Kauai. Can someone help me on the must see / must do list for the week? Will be traveling in February (7 nts)and staying at a villa in the Princeville area. Lookong for the best snorkel spot...the best beach...the best luau...best site...best excursion etc. We hate excursions where you go with 100 of your best friends.

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Do not miss driving to Waimea Canyon. Breathtaking. On the way back take a sort detour and check out Polihale.

Now my very favorite spot to just ooh and ahh is at the lighthouse.

My friend iamq can help you with the best snorkeling..although I'm not sure you will be able to do his spot in February.

Its been 30 years since I've been to Kauai. Waimea Canyon was my favorite.

Here's some info that might help:

www.gohawaii.com free brochure

www.kauaidiscovery.com free brochure

www.kauai-hawaii.com

www.alternative-hawaii.com Good drive guides & restaurant reviews

www.hawaiiweb.com

www.driveguidemagazines.com Good maps & restaurant guide

www.thisweek.com This Week on Kauai XXX You can read the entire brochure online

www.spotlighthawaii.com Kauai Gold XXX

www.101thingstodo.com 101 Things to do on Kauai XXX

XXX - these also have free brochures that you can pick up when you get there.

These might help you with snorkeling:

http://www.snorkeling-hawaii-insider...com/index.html

www.snorkelbobs.com
Click on Hawaii Gear & Adventure
Click on: Map'n Tips

Most snorkel shops will give you a map.

While visiting Princeville, be sure to check out the local pub in Hanalei called The Tahiti Nui (Tues, night had a great local band).But watch out for the one lane roads. I got the stink eye when I made a mistake at the double bridge.

Surf could be an issue during the winter at my favorite North Shore snorkeling spots, but Anini beach is reliably calm. Not the best spot for snorkeling per se, but definitely one of my favorite beaches. Best excursion for us was the Kipu Ranch ATV tour. Definitely take a day to drive to Waimea Canyon and check out Polihale.