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Related DDF Threads:
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-Kauai Master Thread
-Maui Master Thread
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Before you go:

How long should I go for?
You could spend 10 years on Kauai and not get your fill. That being said, the bare minimum to enjoy your stay is 4 days on the ground. A week is ideal.

It's possible to do a short trip by leaving early Sunday morning, getting there in the afternoon, and then leaving Thursday night and being back home for shabbos.

Do I need a guide book?
Very definitely. Sure you could find most info online, but nothing compares to a good, written-by-a-local, guide book. Kauai Revealed is by far the best option, and will possibly be the best $16 you spent on your trip.

What about Shabbos?
Some authorities hold that there's a dateline issue with Shabbos.
The local communities keep shabbos on Saturday.
Definitely ask your LOR before you go - some hold simply that Shabbos is on Saturday, some hold that you have to keep Shabbos on both Friday and Saturday, and some hold that you have to keep D'oreisas on Friday and full Shabbos on Saturday.

If you must keep 2 days, remember that there are many questions that could come up (such as when to light Shabbos candles, how to warm up food, etc.), so make sure to discuss it all with your LOR.

There have been books written about the Chabad opinion of keeping shabbos only on Saturday. Rabbi Aharon Dovid Gancz gives an absolutely fascinating pilpul on the topic, if you get a chance to attend one please record it (with permission) and upload the video online.


Getting there and getting around:

Air:
The main airport is in Lihue, and is designated LIH.
You could fly directly from the mainland to LIH from
DEN (UA)
LAX (AA, DL, HA, UA)
OAK (AS, HA)
SAN (AS)
SEA (AS)
SFO (UA)
SJC (AS)
PDX (AS)
PHX (US)
YVR (WestJet)

There are no direct flights from the East coast, so you will stop in one of these cities.
Alternately, you could fly directly to Honolulu (HNL) and continue to LIH from there.

Hawaiian, Go, and Island Air fly interisland to LIH from HNL and OGG. There are no direct flights between LIH and the Big Island (ITO/KOA).

You can also use 5K AA or, 6k UA, or 7.5k HA miles each way to fly interisland. United allows a free stopover on a round-trip, so for instance you can fly HNL-LIH-OGG-HNL for just 12K miles.

Car:
A car is necessary on Kauai. All major companies have branches, mostly at the airport. There are also some local companies.

National has Executive Aisle/Selection at the airport, but Hertz doesn't have Gold Choice. Avis also has a desk at the Grand Hyatt Kauai. Check out www.discounthawaiicarrental.com - they book from the major brands, and are worth a try.

There's nothing like a convertible on Kauai, but a 4WD is better (sometimes even necessary) for certain places such as Polihale Beach or Milolii Ridge Road. Taking a convertible for most of your stay and a 4WD for a day or two is a good idea.


Where to stay:

There are 3 major areas where to stay. The South side is drier so good weather is more or less guaranteed. The North side is far prettier, with sheer cliffs and a backdrop of lovely green mountains. However, the weather in winter could be rainy and it can be buggy as well.
The rain typically doesn't last long, and is usually accompanied by numerous rainbows, so it's usually not too bad. However, it's something you should take into account. The East side has the cities of Lihue and Kapa'a, alone with countless hotels and resorts. This area isn't as beautiful and the North or South side.

When choosing an area also consider how far it is to your chosen activities, not just the weather, For example, it takes about an hour from the Grand Hyatt to Waimea Canyon, but over two hours from the St. Regis.  On the other hand the St. Regis is much closer to north shore activities.

Here are some places that are discussed in this thread:

NameAreaMore InfoComments
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Grand Hyatt KauaiSouth sideWebsiteGenerally considered to be the top hotel on Kauai, and countless DDF'ers have stayed there. The weather is perfect year-round, it's right by Poipu beach, and you drive through an awesome tree tunnel to get there. There are countless pools and exotic birds all around.
St. Regis PrincevilleNorth sideWebsiteAnother beautiful hotel, this is an SPG category 7. The setting of the SRP is absolutely breathtaking, with the ocean crashing on the cliffs below and the waterfall-filled mountains in the background. The views from the rooms are unparalleled, but most rooms have no balconies.
Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas North sideWebsiteSPG category 6.
Sheraton Kauai Resort South sideWebsiteSPG category 5.
"Get your own place"AnywhereWebsiteThere are countless condos, timeshares, or villas available to rent on the island. The advantages are that you get more for your money - a couple of bedrooms, living/dining rooms, and a full kitchen. There will usually be a pool, sometimes even a private one. Additionally, they're often cheaper than a hotel. There are many places to find them -
 HomeAway Kauai
VRBO Kauai
Airbnb Kauai, etc.


What to do:

Beaches:
There are countless beaches on Kauai, and all are public. Most offer amazing snorkeling. The East and South side beaches are safe for swimming / snorkeling year round, while some North and West beaches could be deadly in winter. Here are some popular ones, in no particular order:

NameAreaComments
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PoipuSouth sideThis beach is right by the GHK. Full amenities (lifeguard, showers, etc.). Snorkeling is amazing here, especially in the morning. Sea turtles and the critically endangered Hawaiian monk seal are commonly seen here. Gorgeous sunsets.
Ke'eNorth sideThis beach is the gateway to the famous Kalalau Trail. The view from here is amazing, looking out over the majestic Na Pali cliffs. Great snorkeling, with a large fringing reef. This beach could be deadly winter, when 20-foot waves crash onto shore. However, at times it's perfectly calm. Use common sense. The beach is part of Hāʻena State Park
TunnelsNorth sideBeautiful crescent beach, with a lovely view of "Puff the Magic Dragon" mountain. Great snorkeling, and beautiful sunrises. May be dangerous in winter.
LumahaiNorth sideVery pretty beach, where they filmed South Pacific. Extremely dangerous winter.
PolihaleWest side17 solid miles of uninterrupted sand. Fairly remote, and accessible only via dirt and sand road, so 4WD is preferred. Unswimmable most of the year, but the area called Queens Pond is safe all year round. Since it's so huge, you could easily find a secluded spot. Great view of the south side of Na Pali, with amazing sunsets.
Queen's BathNorth sideThis is a rocky beach by the cliffs under Princeville. Very cool during the summer, when you could swim in a rock pool with the fish, but absolutely deadly during the winter (people die there all the time).
KalalauNorth sideOne of the most beautiful beaches in the entire world. Unfortunately, it's only accessible via one of the most difficult and most dangerous hikes in the world, the Kalalau Trail.
HonopūNorth sideAnother one of the top ten beaches in the world. The only way to get there is by swimming - from Kalalau beach :o!
Hanalei BayNorth sideA beautiful crescent beach with wonderful views. Mediocre snorkeling, but safe even in the winter. Very predictable waves, so this is the top spot for learning to surf or paddle. Breathtaking sunrises and sunsets.
SecretNorth sideRelatively secluded beach, and needs a bit of a hike to get there.
LydgateEast sideA fully protected beach, with pretty good snorkeling. Great for little kids, but is usually very busy.
NawiliwiliEast sideBoring beach, but the park of the the side is a nice place to stop for lunch and watch the kitesurfers.
Kapa'aEast sideAnother relatively boring beach, but a nice place to have lunch if you're in Kapa'a.


Hiking:
There are a tremendous amount of great hikes on Kauai. Check the Kauai Revealed book for detailed info on all of them, with maps, difficulty ratings, etc. These are just a few which are discussed in this thread:

NameAreaComments
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Hike 1Area 1Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
Hike 2Area 2Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.


Other activities:

ActivityComments
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Helicopter toursEasily the most expensive activity on Kauai, and easily the most amazing. You get to see otherwise inaccessible places - among others, you fly into Waimea Canyon, along the stunning Na Pali coast, and into the crater of the extinct Mount Waiʻaleʻale, now the wettest place on earth. It's an experience that could simply not be matched. Blue Hawaiian is the most popular and usually recommended. Jack Harter also flies amazing doors-off tours, which are wet, windy, and exhilirating :D.
Powered hang glidingThis is a unique flight lesson (counts a flying time for a pilot's license) in what's basically a motorized tricycle with wings. Supposed to be tremendous fun. Offered by Birds in Paradise.
Waimea CanyonLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
Kalalau Valley overlookLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
Hanalei Valley overlook
Kayaking
Biking
ATVing
Horseback riding
Ziplining
Cruises
4 Wheel Driving


Shopping:
  • Costco in Lihue has some kosher food, as well as the cheapest gas on the island
  • Wal-Mart, also in Lihue, also has some kosher food

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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2460 on: January 12, 2017, 11:34:31 PM »
Not made up.

Its not a Kauai problem. Its not a vacation problem. Its a Dan problem. Sorry buddy but that sucks.
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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2461 on: January 12, 2017, 11:35:17 PM »
'Tis the truth.

And then there are the special folk who call my hotel room with questions. Or email me pictures of me eating dinner with my wife in a restaurant  ::)

People are special, don't get me started...
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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2462 on: January 12, 2017, 11:35:29 PM »
Its not a Kauai problem. Its not a vacation problem. Its a Dan problem. Sorry buddy but that sucks.
It's a problem when I write about a hotel that was off the radar that becomes a DD hotspot. Life goes on.
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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2463 on: January 12, 2017, 11:38:44 PM »
It's a problem when I write about a hotel that was off the radar that becomes a DD hotspot. Life goes on.

Turns out though that after having spoken to several people that worked in several resorts on Kauai and have been in the hospitality industry for a very long time that they all agree that the GHK is the overall best resort on the island and has been for years.

Doesn't change the fact that in your case its annoying bc when you go there, you will have people bother you which just is not ok.
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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2464 on: January 12, 2017, 11:42:12 PM »
Doesn't change the fact that in your case its annoying bc when you go there, you will have people bother you which just is not ok.
Meh. People bother me from home too.
Just ask the DDFer who organized a campaign to get people to Whatsapp me to pull something from DDMS. Never mind that they're probably only in the loop from connections they've made via DD/DDF over the years.
All part of what I signed up for I guess.

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« Reply #2465 on: January 12, 2017, 11:43:24 PM »
Meh. People bother me from home too.
Just ask the DDFer who organized a campaign to get people to Whatsapp me to pull something from DDMS. Never mind that they're probably only in the loop from connections they've made via DD/DDF over the years.
All part of what I signed up for I guess.

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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2466 on: January 13, 2017, 05:51:03 AM »
Meh. People bother me from home too.
Just ask the DDFer who organized a campaign to get people to Whatsapp me to pull something from DDMS. Never mind that they're probably only in the loop from connections they've made via DD/DDF over the years.
All part of what I signed up for I guess.

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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2467 on: January 18, 2017, 06:29:36 AM »
I am planning a trip to Kauai this winter and have booked 5 nights at the GHK on a diamond account using cash and points.
From what I've read here, they usually waive the fee resort fee for diamond members on a points booking, does anyone know if they do this on cash and points bookings too? what about parking fees?
Also, when I called to ask about heating up meals, they said they would store and heat up meals for free but people have posted here that they have been charged. Has anyone done this recently and can confirm?
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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2468 on: January 18, 2017, 06:33:19 AM »
I am planning a trip to Kauai this winter and have booked 5 nights at the GHK on a diamond account using cash and points.
From what I've read here, they usually waive the fee resort fee for diamond members on a points booking, does anyone know if they do this on cash and points bookings too? what about parking fees?
Also, when I called to ask about heating up meals, they said they would store and heat up meals for free but people have posted here that they have been charged. Has anyone done this recently and can confirm?
Thanks!

-There is self parking that's free.
-C+P is charged the resort fee. Doesn't matter if you are diamond. Only full points bookings are excused of
The resort fee.
-they store for free and will deliver frozen meals for free. Warmed up meals will be charged per meal.
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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2469 on: January 18, 2017, 09:09:02 AM »
I asked nicely and they waived the resort fee and the valet fee on a Diamond cash res. YMMV.

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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2470 on: January 19, 2017, 11:14:50 AM »
which hotel is close to chabad?

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« Reply #2471 on: January 19, 2017, 11:15:41 AM »
which hotel is close to chabad?
Chabad is in Princeville.
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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2472 on: January 19, 2017, 11:43:38 AM »
Chabad is in Princeville.

how long is the walk from Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas?

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how long is the walk from Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas?
Is your Google Maps broken?
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« Reply #2474 on: January 19, 2017, 12:14:56 PM »
Anyone interested in Suite at GHK?  Couple months back a supervisor exception to book me into Garden Suite from 1/29-2/5 (switching half way through the stay to Ocean Suite), but not sure I'll be able to make it.

Stay would have to be on my account.

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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2475 on: January 19, 2017, 12:18:05 PM »
It's a problem when I write about a hotel that was off the radar that becomes a DD hotspot. Life goes on.

Incredible.

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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2476 on: January 29, 2017, 09:13:09 AM »
Anyone want 2 toasters, sandwich maker and BBQ grill? I left them in the ghk for my friend and he's leaving 2/1.
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Anyone want 2 toasters, sandwich maker and BBQ grill? I left them in the ghk for my friend and he's leaving 2/1.
We gotta open a kosher pantry there  ;D

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Good toaster?  ;)
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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2479 on: February 07, 2017, 09:43:49 PM »
Heading to GHK next week - any hidden toasters or burners left over from yeshiva week?