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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 #2080 on: June 02, 2016, 09:33:31 AM »
And in terms of your itinerary, you have too much packed into both days. By the time you finish snorkeling and the heli tour, I'd bet you're too tired to go on a hike and certainly not then after to continue onto Lydegate or the falls. For your second day, we also went snorkeling at Poipu and then Waimea, which meant we got too Waimea later in the day and it was cloudy. Then again, it was our first time at Poipu, so maybe we spent more time there than you will if it's your second day snorkeling. Either way, I'd make sure to leave early in the day (well before lunch time) to make sure you have the best views and aren't tired after all the driving to actually go on a hike. Definitely don't count on doing the Lithified Cliffs hike after all that driving (and hiking) in Waimea.
 

We plan to snorkel early and be finished by 9:30 am so hopefully we can be in Waimea late morning.

I don't expect to get far by the lithified cliffs anyway, but maybe we will have to skip it.

Also, I'm thinking that we should snorkel at Lydgate on Tuesday morning instead of poipu.

Thanks for the feedback.

Any advice about the best short hikes around Waimea?

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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2081 on: June 02, 2016, 09:41:20 AM »
Lydgate may be a bit of a letdown compared to Poipu for snorkeling. It's nice for kids, but not so much for adults. Also, do your shopping Monday night - just a couple adults can go, and do spouting horn on the way back from waimea, and you can do more stuff Thursday. Can you get a later flight on Thursday, and check out the north?

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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2082 on: June 02, 2016, 10:09:36 AM »
Lydgate may be a bit of a letdown compared to Poipu for snorkeling. It's nice for kids, but not so much for adults. Also, do your shopping Monday night - just a couple adults can go, and do spouting horn on the way back from waimea, and you can do more stuff Thursday. Can you get a later flight on Thursday, and check out the north?

I was thinking of Lydgate bc they have a cool playground my kids would enjoy. I can definitely skip it.

Good idea about spouting Horn. What do you suggest for Thursday morning. Flight is 12:30

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« Reply #2083 on: June 02, 2016, 10:14:13 AM »
If you don't get to the top of Waimea in the early morning it'll be crowded and cloudy.
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« Reply #2084 on: June 02, 2016, 10:14:57 AM »
Maybe snorkeling Thursday instead of Wednesday.

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« Reply #2085 on: June 02, 2016, 10:19:38 AM »
If you don't get to the top of Waimea in the early morning it'll be crowded and cloudy.

What time would you suggest leaving poipu? Maybe we will skip snorkeling that morning.

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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2086 on: June 02, 2016, 10:30:11 AM »
What time would you suggest leaving poipu? Maybe we will skip snorkeling that morning.
As almost always with Hawaii, the earlier the better. You can relax Thursday evening. Do you make kiddush Thursday night and Friday?

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« Reply #2087 on: June 02, 2016, 10:32:37 AM »
As almost always with Hawaii, the earlier the better. You can relax Thursday evening. Do you make kiddush Thursday night and Friday?

Just Friday night/shabbos. But I was told to light candles on Thursday without a Bracha.

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« Reply #2088 on: June 02, 2016, 10:50:11 AM »
If you don't get to the top of Waimea in the early morning it'll be crowded and cloudy.
Looked good to us around 12 or so, maybe later.
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« Reply #2089 on: June 02, 2016, 11:10:41 AM »
As usual, YMMV.
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« Reply #2090 on: June 02, 2016, 11:41:11 AM »
i was there in the afternoon and it really clear. it's a huge ymmv according to the park ranger. not really time specific

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not really time specific
The blue LIH bible begs to differ.
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The blue LIH bible begs to differ.

lol. i guess it's a machlokes b'ksav (blue book) vs baal peh (ranger)

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« Reply #2093 on: June 02, 2016, 12:15:58 PM »
lol. i guess it's a machlokes b'ksav (blue book) vs baal peh (ranger)
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« Reply #2094 on: June 02, 2016, 01:16:47 PM »
It comes down to normal weather patterns. At the ground warms up from the heat of the day, clouds begin to form. The earlier you go, the less chance of clouds, simple as that.

Now every so often there is a variation to the typical weather pattern (temperature and humidity fluctuations, mostly), that makes the clouds deviate from the normal schedule, leaving afternoon skies clear and blue. But that's the exception, not the rule.
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« Reply #2095 on: June 02, 2016, 01:20:13 PM »
It comes down to normal weather patterns. At the ground warms up from the heat of the day, clouds begin to form. The earlier you go, the less chance of clouds, simple as that.

Now every so often there is a variation to the typical weather pattern (temperature and humidity fluctuations, mostly), that makes the clouds deviate from the normal schedule, leaving afternoon skies clear and blue. But that's the exception, not the rule.


I'm thinking of driving up without stopping to get to the top earlier, then make our stops on the way down.

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« Reply #2096 on: June 02, 2016, 01:23:30 PM »
I was thinking of Lydgate bc they have a cool playground my kids would enjoy. I can definitely skip it.

Lydgate is a mediocre beach with mediocre snorkeling. Quite frankly it's a waste of time.

And there are nice playgrounds in Brooklyn...
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« Reply #2097 on: June 02, 2016, 01:29:45 PM »
We keep de'oraisas on Friday, so that means that by shkia on Thursday we have to be settled in wherever we will be for shabbos.

Just Friday night/shabbos. But I was told to light candles on Thursday without a Bracha.

Ah, understood. Forgot about the 2 day Shabbos option, hehe. Can I ask what your Rav said to do for Tefillin for the men on Friday?

Very similar to the psak I got:

Once I got my psak that I need to keep two days, I compiled a list of many, many questions and took it into my Rov. Everything had a simple, black and white answer.

To address your tefillin question, he told me to wear it and daven like a regular weekday.

Shabbos candles was a more interesting issue - you can't light them on Friday afternoon, but at the same time you must light them for Shabbos! So he told me to light yartzeit candles on Thursday afternoon, and "Lekovod Shabbos Kodesh" over them. Then on Friday afternoon, my wife should cover her eyes and make the beracha. This way, no matter when Shabbos really was, we'd be covered :D.

I’ve done it twice already. Of course it raises some issues, but I got my psak from one of the most well-known and respected dayanim alive today (I don’t know if it’s a good idea to post his name here; feel free to PM if you want to know).
 
Here’s what he said (obviously for informational purposes only; everyone should ask their own LOR):
 
- Keep Shabbos on Saturday, plus keep d’oreisas on Friday (meaning from sundown Thursday). (This is also paskened in Shevet HaLevy as well as other sources)
- D’rabonons could be done, but only if there’s a “need” – not just for the heck of it (for example amira l’akum is fine, but touching muktza just because is not).
- Light >25-hour yartzeit candles at the zman on Thursday without a brocha, but say “l’kovod Shabbos kodesh” on them.
- By the zman Friday cover your eyes and then make the regular brocha on the candles.
- Tefillin, davening, bentching, Kiddush, havdala, etc. should all be done as on a normal Friday and Shabbos.
 
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- Carrying on the grounds/yard on Friday is allowed, since it’s considered a karmelis.
- Amira l’akum is allowed.
- Dry food (chicken, kugel) could be put onto a blech or hotplate Friday afternoon, as long as the flame or hot plate was already on (either since Thursday or on a timer).
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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2098 on: June 02, 2016, 01:34:29 PM »
Lydgate is a mediocre beach with mediocre snorkeling. Quite frankly it's a waste of time.

And there are nice playgrounds in Brooklyn...


Just trying to fit in a variety of activities. My 3 year old would enjoy a playground more that nice views :)

Like I said, I can skip it. But it might be nice for my kids first snorkel experience and then go to poipu beach, which will seem even nicer by comparison.

We are makpid that no one else is on the beach while we are there, so we try to go first thing in the morning.

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Re: Kauai, HI Master Thread
« Reply #2099 on: June 17, 2016, 12:20:52 PM »
Anyone do Wai Koa Loop trail?