Leaving for Kauai in 1 week
 

After what seems to be forever, we'll be leaving for our honeymoon to Kauai next Sun. We're splitting our time between the Princeville resort and the Hyatt @ Poipu. Any last minute suggestions for dinners/activities? We'll hit Beach House, Roy's, Pacific cafe for meals. Any others not to miss? For activities we'll try snorkle, kayaking, windsurfing?, helicopter ride. Any suggestions for locations or pilots? <BR> <BR>Thanks for all of the suggestions in the past. We'll let you know how it turns out!

Mark - <BR> <BR>You have chosen wisely. Kauai is the best of the Sandwich Isles. The Hyatt at Poipu is outstanding. It is one of the loveliest hotels you could have chosen. You will not be disappointed. While you are on the South Shore, have dinner at Casa di Amici - only a few minutes from where you are staying. Really wonderful food and relaxed, casual atmosphere. I would skip Roy's. Food is great, but atmosphere is horrendous. It is located in Kiahuna Shopping Center - no view and the tables are so close, you can hardly hear yourself think let alone talk, but just my opinion. You can do better. <BR> <BR>Princeville is also a lovely area. Are you staying at the Princeville Hotel or at one of the condos in Princeville? The North is so different from the south. Get to Tunnel's for snorkeling. You should have made your helicopter reservation by now. There are only two people I would recommend on the island - first, Jack Harter and second, Will Squires. Stay away from the big companies. They shortchange you on your tour and their safety records are suspect. Jack and Will have impeccable records; give you the most for your money and will not take you if the weather is inclement. The others will. Do not hesitate to cancel if the day if not good. We have found that early afternoon is the better time to go before the clouds start to build late afternoon over Napali. <BR> <BR>Do kayak the Hanalei River. It's peaceful and an enjoyable few hours. Try Zelos for dinner for casual, good food, fun atmosphere. The Bali Hai Restaurant has a remarkable view and some local Hawaiian entertainment in the Happy Talk lounge most nights. <BR> <BR>Most of all, have a great time. What a wonderful way to start your lives together.

Mark, Make sure you do a helicopter ride. I went with Jack Harter and it was fabulous! Definately a "must do" on Kauai.

Forgive me if this becomes a duplicate, but my original reply hasn't shown in 4 hours. <BR> <BR>One of our favorite Kauai activities was horseback riding. We used CJM stables which is just down the road from the Hyatt. The guides were great. The horses were matched to rider experience and the group was small (7 + guide). <BR> <BR>Also, the shops near Spouting Horn had better prices than most areas we saw, plus you can't beat the scenery.

On the north shore, you should try a hike, at least part way, on the Kalalau Trail - its awesome! Take a dip in Queen's Bath - tide pool below Princeville. South area - check out Kipu falls and swing rope into the pool. West side - Pihea Trail and Kalalau Valley view above Waimea Canyon is spectacular. Enjoy!