What is the flight time from Denver to Hawaii?
7 hours 24 minutes
What airport is closest to Kauai Hawaii?
Lihue Airport
Is Kauai better than Maui?
Maui: Good snorkeling can be had on Kauai, but on Maui, it’s great. There are more top-notch sites here, and more are easily accessible from beaches. Kauai: While Maui has the edge in snorkeling, Kauai — also known as the Garden Isle — is a hiker’s haven.
How many days do you need in Kauai?
Many first-time visitors stop in Kauai for four days while island hopping between two or three islands. Four days is enough time to see the best of the island (except for several days-long hikes like the Na Pali Coast).
What is the best month to go to Kauai?
The best time to visit Kauai is between September and November or from April to June, when the weather is pleasant and airfare and hotel rates drop.
Do I need a car on Kauai?
Kauai is meant to be explored; to do so, you’ll need a car. You’ll find that driving is easy, as there are really only two major highways on the island (Kaumualii and Kuhio Highways). The most important thing to do is reserve your rental car before you depart.
Where should I stay in Kauai for the first time?
For your time on Kauai’s north shore, I would recommend staying in Princeville. Princeville is well-located in terms of beaches and tourist conveniences, and it’s also got a front-row seat to some of Kauai’s most gorgeous scenery (more on that later).
Should I stay Princeville or Poipu?
The major difference is most of Poipu proper has accessible beaches and places to dine within walking distance. Princeville mostly involves a short drive to one of the beautiful north shore beaches. Restaurants are lacking in Princeville. Princeville has fabulous views of the lush , verdant mountains and Bali Hai.
What is the cheapest way to stay in Kauai?
10 Cheap Places to Stay in Kauai
- ASTON ISLANDER ON THE BEACH. 440 Aleka Pl, Kapaʻa, HI 96746.
- PLANTATION HALE SUITES. 525 Aleka Loop, Kapaʻa, HI 96746.
- BANYAN HARBOR. 3411 Wilcox Rd, Lihue, HI 96766.
- SHERATON KAUAI COCONUT BEACH RESORT.
- HOTEL CORAL REEF.
- THE ISO.
- HILTON GARDEN INN – WAILUA BAY.
- THE KAUAI INN.
Can you swim in the ocean in Kauai?
Kauai Beaches are known for their beauty and drama. Miles of white sand meet with crashing surf for dramatic effect; while other more protected areas offer calm, clear seas for swimming, snorkeling, and SCUBA diving, and surfing.
Do I have to wear a mask at the beach in Kauai?
Not wearing a mask is considered disrespectful of our local residents and other visitors. Kauai’s medical resources and large population of Kupuna (older generation) continue to be guarded against proliferation of COVID-19 — a devastating scenario on an island where medical facilities and resources are very limited.
Are there sharks in Poipu Beach?
Lifeguards advised beachgoers to stay out of the water at renowned Poipu Beach Kauai on Tuesday, as seen in our photo above. After a 6 to 8 foot shark was sighted on Tuesday afternoon, at Nukumoi Point and the Tombolo, during an unusually busy spring season.
What is the sunniest part of Kauai?
Here are the major resort areas listed in order of most sunshine. Poipu and Waimea on the South is by far your best bet for dry sunny days, as it averages around 35 inches of rain per year. Kapaa and Lihue on the eastern side of Kauai would be your second best choice with an average rainfall of 48 inches per year.
What does Poipu mean in Hawaiian?
crashing waves
What does Kauai mean in Hawaiian?
Kauai’s name has no particular historical meaning; however, through the legend of Hawaii loa who is thought to have been the Polynesian founder of the Hawaiian island’s original inhabitants, “a favorite place around one’s neck” is suggested.