We just returned from a trip to beautiful Kauai, and wanted to share our top 5 list of things to do while on the island.

1. the beaches.  get out, get some sun, watch the surf and get wet.  Kauai has gorgeous beaches, some busy, some quaint, some difficult to get to.  Our favorites include Poipu Beach, Anini Beach, and Mahalapu Beach. 

2. Waimea Canyon.  the drive up the canyon takes you from the plains through the forest and into the mountains.  Along the way views of the canyon, surrounding landscapes, and the distant ocean provide for a great day trip.  Throw in some hiking and you will feel like you are on another world.

3. North Shore.  This is where Kauai gets interesting.  The little town of Hanalei (where Puff the Magic Dragon resides) can feel a little touristy, but is quaint enough to be interesting.  The drive takes you through rice patties, farming villages, one lane bridges, and ends up at a beautiful beach park.  Its densely forested and tropical, get a convertable.

4. Golf. Kauia provides an incredible range of golfing opportunities.  Truly something for every type of golfer, from a $9/ 9 hole course to the fomer home of the Grand Slam of Golf, golfing in Kauai provides a great way to see the island and spend a few hours somewhere beautiful and new.

5. Ocean Kayaking.  there is not a better way to see nature than to get closer to it.  Kayaking provides opportunities to see dolphins, sea turtles, and maybe even whales.  If you are on the island during the summer, you can also see the Napali coast when the surf is low.