Why travel to the Hawaiin island of Kauai? The better question is why not? Most Hawaiian islands are the perfect blend of golden beaches, awesome waves, scenic coastal landscapes, laidback vibes, and a hiker’s paradise. For work-related reasons, we had to spend six nights in Honolulu (poor us!), Hawaii’s capital on Oahu island. During our time there, we did have time to explore portions of the island, and from there made our way to Kauai where we spent the next eight nights.

The biggest decision we faced when planning this trip was related to which island we should visit after Oahu: Maui, Big Island, or Kauai? Maui is probably Hawaii’s most famous island and is well-known for its beaches, Big Island is home to Hawaii’s only still active volcano, whereas Kauai is often referred to as the Garden Island or the Green Island.

We were particularly drawn to Kauai, which is Hawaii’s oldest island where its age has graced it with valleys, mountains, lush rainforests, and rivers unlike those on any of the other islands. The island’s dramatic green scenery seemed to make it the perfect spot for outdoor activities, like kayaking, snorkelling and hiking, so it’s a perfect spot for the adventure traveller. Kauai also has its own share of spectacular beaches and is home to Waimea Canyon State Park, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Travel to Kauai and you’ll feel that you landed in paradise!

Kauai trip summary
Duration: Two-week itinerary
Start/Endpoint: Honolulu
When: June 2015
Transportation: Roadtrip + Inter-island flight