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Suggestions for Kauai
Posted on 3/12/24 at 9:40 am
Posted on 3/12/24 at 9:40 am
Just booked the Grand Hyatt for this summer. Excited to be taking the family (3 boys, ages 9-15) and exploring the island. My husband and I visited several years ago and I remember finding some great information on this board when we went. I read through one of the posts in the all inclusive travel post but the other post is seems to be gone.
Could you all recommend some cool things for us to do and suggestions on who to book with? I'd like to do the boat ride along the NaPali Coast, helicopter tour, & aqueduct tubing. Anything else you can suggest? We love adventure!
Could you all recommend some cool things for us to do and suggestions on who to book with? I'd like to do the boat ride along the NaPali Coast, helicopter tour, & aqueduct tubing. Anything else you can suggest? We love adventure!
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Posted on 3/12/24 at 12:00 pm to LSUlove
Poipu Beach at sunset. We went two different nights and probably saw 40-50 sea turtles come into the beach.
Lydgate Beach has two protected pools that are fun for snorkeling.
Lumaha'i Beach has a river that meets the ocean, which is great for swimming. They have a few rope swings you can use too.
Lydgate Beach has two protected pools that are fun for snorkeling.
Lumaha'i Beach has a river that meets the ocean, which is great for swimming. They have a few rope swings you can use too.
Posted on 3/12/24 at 12:58 pm to LSUlove
That’s going to be a great trip! The breakfast at the Grand Hyatt is noteworthy!
Definitely see the Napoli Coast by boat, go to Kalaheo Coffee shop, drive around the island with Gypsy Guide (fantastic tour), have dinner at Spezia in Koloa, and snorkel in front of the Sheraton in Poipu. We have been to Kauai two times in the past two years, best place I’ve ever been.
Definitely see the Napoli Coast by boat, go to Kalaheo Coffee shop, drive around the island with Gypsy Guide (fantastic tour), have dinner at Spezia in Koloa, and snorkel in front of the Sheraton in Poipu. We have been to Kauai two times in the past two years, best place I’ve ever been.
Posted on 3/12/24 at 1:54 pm to ToucanBill
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The breakfast at the Grand Hyatt is noteworthy!
I’m a Globalist so we were going to just have breakfast in the club, but I’d love to hear your suggestion at the resort!
Posted on 3/12/24 at 2:37 pm to LSUlove
Here's a good review of the resort.
Grand Hyatt Kauai
In September, we did 3 nights at 1 Hotel Hanalei and 3 at the Grand Hyatt. For families the Hyatt is the right choice, but 1 Hotel was over the top luxury. Perfect for couples.
We used Na Pali Catamaran for a snorkeling tour and Blue Hawaiian out of the Princeville airport the helicopter tour. Both were great, and more convenient to the 1 Hotel.
The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook had good info and we used the companion phone app. It requires a subscription, so wait until just before you leave to sign up and don't forget to cancel when you return - I think it's like $10 for 30 days. It gives a running commentary and history on what you are seeing as you drive. Used it to take a couple of detours to waterfalls and also a day trip to Waimea canyon.
Have fun!
Grand Hyatt Kauai
In September, we did 3 nights at 1 Hotel Hanalei and 3 at the Grand Hyatt. For families the Hyatt is the right choice, but 1 Hotel was over the top luxury. Perfect for couples.
We used Na Pali Catamaran for a snorkeling tour and Blue Hawaiian out of the Princeville airport the helicopter tour. Both were great, and more convenient to the 1 Hotel.
The Ultimate Kauai Guidebook had good info and we used the companion phone app. It requires a subscription, so wait until just before you leave to sign up and don't forget to cancel when you return - I think it's like $10 for 30 days. It gives a running commentary and history on what you are seeing as you drive. Used it to take a couple of detours to waterfalls and also a day trip to Waimea canyon.
Have fun!
Posted on 3/12/24 at 6:07 pm to rsb831
There’s a beach you must have reservations for and can only book 30 days out and it books out within minutes. Great beach. And def8nitely do the tubing adventure there
Posted on 3/12/24 at 6:35 pm to LSUlove
Da Crack burrito stand. Tuna burrito… yes please. There’s a fish house that I can’t remember the name that had smoked marlin which was amazing. One of the big zip lining places over an old plantation was a waste of time. Boat ride to Napali coast was awesome (we went in Jan so water was insanely rough, you can walk on the beach during calm summer days). Shipwreck beach behind the Hyatt was very rough and we were advised not to swim (again during winter so summer it might be calmer). We took surf lesson and DIY snorkled at Poipu beach which is great.
We’re heading to Maui for spring break. I wanted a do-over in Kauai but the kids wanted to try somewhere else.
We’re heading to Maui for spring break. I wanted a do-over in Kauai but the kids wanted to try somewhere else.
Posted on 3/12/24 at 6:41 pm to pjab
If you’re talking about the zip line at the Prince ranch, I thought it fun but I think it’s closed now. Been to kauai a few times and I love it. Always stay on the north coast
Posted on 3/13/24 at 11:11 pm to LSUlove
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I’m a Globalist so we were going to just have breakfast in the club, but I’d love to hear your suggestion at the resort!
Whoa whoa
As a Globalist you should have the regular breakfast included at Ilima Terrace (double check me in Flyertalk). The breakfast in the club is sad in comparison.
Also, the club is all the way on one side by the spa, so if you're booked in the other wing you're in for a haul.
For the boat tour I went with the little speedboat thing. It will beat you up, but going through the sea caves is the awesome. Did that with Capt. Andy's. Food was shockingly good for being prepared and stored on a small boat. Also swam near sea turtles by happenstance on this tour.
This post was edited on 3/13/24 at 11:43 pm
Posted on 3/14/24 at 9:46 am to LSUlove
Highly recommend Captain Napali and their 1/2 day zodiac boat Napali Coast tour. We’ve done it twice and it’s one of the best things we’ve ever done anywhere.
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