Honeymoon Paradise Kauai

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The white buildings of this resort sprawl luxuriantly across 50 acres of beachfront property in South Kauai. Rooms are spacious and stylish, with full-length sliding glass doors that look out on the garden or the ocean. The grounds are covered in tropical flowers, trees and plants; man-made pools and lagoons shimmer invitingly in the sun. Enjoy the water slide and the floating chairs. A half-dozen restaurants, bars and lounges offer everything from light snacking to fine dining. The 25,000 square foot ANARA Spa includes massage rooms which faces their own private gardens. The 4 jacuzzis and 25-yard lap pool are all located in open-air courtyards, and the locker room facilities include open-air lava rock showers. Adjacent to the resort is Poipu Bay Resort golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., that hosts the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.

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Situated beside one of the hotel's tropical lagoons, this pleasant, popular restaurant offers a varied menu of American grill favorites. The selection includes everything from inexpensive pizzas to lobster. Fresh catch is always a good bet. The Sunday Brunch is a sumptuous buffet affair that any visitor to Hawai'i should experience at least once. A separate children's menu is available. Reservations are recommended for larger parties.

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The name of this company leaves little to the imagination. It's quite clear what you'll do here, if you choose. Learn to stand up in the warm waters of Kaua'i, on a sandy-bottom beach with an experienced, trained, First Aid-certified instructor. This is the perfect place for beginners to learn. Only one or two students are in each class, making it more like private instruction than a class.

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The charming plantation-style building that used to be the Hanalei Museum is now Hanalei's gourmet central. Postcards is known for its use of healthful ingredients, fresh from the island and creatively prepared and presented. It's dinner only at this quaint eatery but a memorable experience. My picks from the changing menu are the wasabi crusted ahi or the sombrero (puff pastry filled with organic cheeses, green chiles, onions, mushrooms, and garlic) or the Shanghai (tofu with veggies and roasted cashews in a tamarind ginger sauce). Save room for the chocolate silk (a chocolate pie in a crust of graham crackers, dried cherries, and crusted cashews) -- yum-yum. In the front yard, an immense, mossy, hollowed-out stone serves as a free-standing lily pond and roadside landmark. Great menu, presentation, and ambience -- a winner.

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Located on beachfront territory in front of the Kauai Marriott, this outdoor activities company can outfit tourist for any adventure. From kayak rental to snorkel excursions to sailing, the company has it all covered. Windsurfing, diving and other activities can also be arranged. Of course, surfing is one of the most popular activities, and the Beach Boys offer group classes or private instruction daily. This is the premier east side surf school.

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The Hyatt's most popular restaurant is also a great place to have a drink and soak up the atmosphere. The restaurant is surrounded by a free-form pool, which makes for a pleasant, serene atmosphere. It serves Hawaiian-inspired cuisine which focuses heavily on steak and seafood. The menu changes regularly, but you can always count on a few fresh and delicious seafood catches. The extensive wine list offers vintages from all over the world. The lounge opens a half-hour earlier than the restaurant and closes whenever patrons choose to go home.

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The beautiful Hawaiian bar located in Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa is open from late mornings till sunset. Captains's Bar gives a fascinating view of the lagoon. Your visit at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa is not complete without a visit here. Sip on delicious tropical drinks as you take in the views of Keoneloa Bay and bask in the warm Hawaaiian sun. A great way to spend your time-watching the serene landscape which will leave you relaxed and refreshed.

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The white buildings of this resort sprawl luxuriantly across 50 acres of beachfront property in South Kauai. Rooms are spacious and stylish, with full-length sliding glass doors that look out on the garden or the ocean. The grounds are covered in tropical flowers, trees and plants; man-made pools and lagoons shimmer invitingly in the sun. Enjoy the water slide and the floating chairs. A half-dozen restaurants, bars and lounges offer everything from light snacking to fine dining. The 25,000 square foot ANARA Spa includes massage rooms which faces their own private gardens. The 4 jacuzzis and 25-yard lap pool are all located in open-air courtyards, and the locker room facilities include open-air lava rock showers. Adjacent to the resort is Poipu Bay Resort golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., that hosts the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.

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Rebuilt after a hurricane all but destroyed its original structure, this breezy Poipu Beach hot spot offers broiler favorites in an informal environment. Outdoor seating provides optimal views, and the clientele is mixed. The lunch menu includes standard favorites such as hamburgers and pupus. A deli counter is open downstairs, serving salads, sandwiches and an alternating daily special. Dinner is on the pricey side and typically includes steaks and seafood.

Our Local Expert Says:

If white sand beaches and girls in bikinis is what you crave, Poipu Beach is your own personal heaven. Mainly teens and young adults are found daily walking the shores of Poipu’s beaches and strutting their “stuff.”

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On the shores of "Sunny Poipu" visitors will find a stretch of coast unparalleled in beauty, and bursting with activity. At its center lies Poipu Beach Park and Brennecke's Beach. While half of the family enjoys a cool dip in the shallow pools and snorkeling along the reef, the more adventurous factions can rent a body board right on the beach and walk over to Brennecke's for some of the best body boarding on the island. Getting hungry? Try the deli or restaurants located at and around the beach, or buy some "grinds" to cook up on the many BBQ's located in the park. For a relaxing day of fun for the whole family, it is hard to beat the white sand beaches of "Sunny Poipu."

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This natural phenomenon is second only to Yellowstone's Old Faithful. It's quite a sight -- big waves hit Kauai's south shore with enough force to send a spout of funneled salt water 10 feet or more up in the air; in winter, the water can get as high as six stories.

Spouting Horn is different from other blowholes in Hawaii, in that an additional hole blows air that sounds like a loud moaning. According to Hawaiian legend, this coastline was once guarded by a giant female lizard (Mo'o); she gobbled up any intruders. One day, along came Liko, who wanted to fish in this area. Mo'o rushed out to eat Liko. Quickly, Liko threw a spear right into the giant lizard's mouth. Mo'o then chased Liko into a lava tube. Liko escaped, but legend says Mo'o is still in the tube, and the moaning at Spouting Horn is her cry for help.

Our Local Expert Says:

Watching the sunset from the lawn is a fabulous view.

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The Beach House Restaurant offers a Pacific Rim-influenced menu featuring a nice blend of seafood, veggie and meat dishes. But it is not just a place to eat or order drinks, the watching the sunset from the Beach House's front lawn is a sight of its own.

Visitors can sit down inside to eat, and watch the sunset from there, but drinks are not allowed on the lawn. The restaurant allows people to get comfortable on the lawn just to enjoy the sunset without ordering food. Sunsets from here on any clear evening are always vibrant and colorful, and they are the backdrop to a surf break known as PK's.

Not to be confused with Zelo's Beach House, this is a perennial favorite for fine dining. It has had a rather turbulent history that includes more than one full-scale natural disaster. Nevertheless, in spite of hurricanes, changes of ownership, and the unstable dining climate in Hawai'i, this restaurant perseveres. The Beach House usually has a mix of locals having a "pau hana" (end of work day) drink, and tourists taking in the sunset.

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For those of you that want to go on a kayak tour, but aren't sure which one is best, stop here. Outfitters provides the best and most exciting kayak tours on the Island hands down! This exciting tour begins on the beautiful Hule'ia River where you will pass the historic Menuhune Fish Pond. The tour then hikes to the tractor, where they take you on a scenic tour through the valley, onto their zip line and ending up at Kipu Falls. While at Kipu, visitors have a chance to jump off of a real waterfall and ride the rope swing launching you into a deep natural pool! Do not miss this tour if you plan on kayaking while on Kauai!

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Keoki's Paradise is a sprawling and energetic restaurant in the heart of Poipu. A great place of lunch or dinner. The food both delicious and affordable. Some lunch favorites include Ahi sandwich or fish tacos, or the cobb salad. Dinner is all about the fresh fish or the fantastic selection of beef. The cafe in the bar area often features live Hawaiian music.

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Keoki's Paradise is a sprawling and energentic restaurant in the heart of Poipu. A great place of lunch or dinner. The food both delicious and affordable. Some lunch favorites include Ahi sandwich or fish tacos, or the cobb salad. Dinner is all about the fresh fish or the fantastic selection of beef. The cafe in the bar area features live Hawaiian music on Thursday and Friday nights and Sunday afternoon.

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For anyone trying to maintain a relatively healthy eating regimen while on vacation, the place is an absolute dream. The cafe's theme is balance; that is how the name Kupono translates. As the name implies, the goal is to provide the perfect combination of nutrition and flavor - and in this, the restaurant succeeds admirably. Salads here are organic, breads are whole-grain, and fruit smoothies are made from only the freshest ingredients. The cafe is conveniently located inside the Hyatt's Anara Spa.

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The art for sale in this Poipu gallery goes well beyond the oil-on-canvas variety. Unique creations in silk, native wood and blown glass are for sale. In addition, the gallery features a collection of Chinese and Hawaiian antique furniture pieces and ornaments. For fans of the brush, a stunning array of watercolor and oil original works and limited edition reproductions is on display. Less expensive craft and gift items can be found at Hale Mana Gifts for the Spirited, also in the Poipu Shopping Village.

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There are two parts of this museum. Every aspect of the island's history, starting at its formation and winding up at the present, is covered in the permanent exhibit in the Rice Building. Historic displays include ancient artifacts, scientific diagrams and turn-of-the-century photographs. The Wilcox Building houses the Mezzanine Gallery, which features an ever-changing display of works by professional and amateur local artists, as well as other exhibits and the gift shop. The museum-sponsored events are geared toward the local community and tourists.

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If there were a saimin hall of fame, Hamura's would be in it. It's a cultural experience, a renowned saimin stand where fans line up to take their places over steaming bowls of this island specialty at a few U-shaped counters that haven't changed in decades. The saimin and teriyaki barbecue sticks attract an all-day, late-night, pre- and post-movie crowd. The noodles come heaped with vegetables, wontons, hard-boiled eggs, sweetened pork, vegetables, and condiments. We love the casualness of Hamura's and the simple pleasures it consistently delivers.

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This, the largest and second-oldest chain in Kauai, represents several highly esteemed local and international artists. Two and three dimensional artworks are available. In addition to original works, limited editions and prints are for sale. Featured artists include Roy Tabora, Jan Parker and Randy Puckett. Among the more interesting artists displayed in the gallery are Frogman, whose moniker is in honor of his bronze frog sculptures, and the inimitable Theodor S. Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.

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Surrounded by the lovely Moir Gardens at the Kiahuna Plantation Resort, the restaurant is like an idyllic getaway with outdoor lanai seating and views of lush gardens. It serves authentic Hawaiian cuisine, and the vegetables are grown organically and sourced from local farmers. All the food is cooked on traditional Kiawe - a mesquite wood which adds flavor to the food. Try the local fare especially the catch of the day, like Seafood Lau Lau, Steamer Basket with Hawaiian snapper or the Hawaiian Hot pot, sugar cane skewered shrimp and scallops.

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Take a seat at the 27-foot, hand crafted koa wood bar or select a table in the cozy booked lined room. Reminiscent of a Victorian-era gentlemen's club, Stevenson's Library boasts an extensive selection of Cognac and Port and plenty of entertainment. Enjoy a game of pool, backgammon or chess or just relax to the soothing sounds of the live Jazz. Stevenson's also offers a full menu of freshly prepared Sushi, served Friday through Monday.

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The white buildings of this resort sprawl luxuriantly across 50 acres of beachfront property in South Kauai. Rooms are spacious and stylish, with full-length sliding glass doors that look out on the garden or the ocean. The grounds are covered in tropical flowers, trees and plants; man-made pools and lagoons shimmer invitingly in the sun. Enjoy the water slide and the floating chairs. A half-dozen restaurants, bars and lounges offer everything from light snacking to fine dining. The 25,000 square foot ANARA Spa includes massage rooms which faces their own private gardens. The 4 jacuzzis and 25-yard lap pool are all located in open-air courtyards, and the locker room facilities include open-air lava rock showers. Adjacent to the resort is Poipu Bay Resort golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., that hosts the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.