Explore Kauai, Hawaii
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Karen Malone
Victoria, MN
Cruise and Tour Specialist
My interests are many but one of my first loves in traveling is cruising. I have been on more than 40 cruises all over the world including river cruising and trans-Atlantic crossing. I hold two certificates with Cruise Lines International Associat...
My interests are many but one of my first loves in traveling is cruising. I have been on more than 40 cruises all over the world including river cruising and trans-Atlantic crossing. I hold two certificates with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), both the Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC) and the Master Cruise Counselor (MCC). I have also completed the Princess Cruise Line and Cunard Cruise Line specialist programs achieving the rank of Commodore in both. Cruise lines I have sailed on include: Cunard, Princess, Celebrity, Holland America, Carnival, Norwegian, Regent, Orient, Viking River, Windstar Cruises, Majestic (American Queen). And on these lines I have enjoyed, the Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal, South America, Alaska, Mediterranean, Baltic, Amstel River and the mighty Mississippi to name a few. My interest in travel doesn’t stop there. I have traveled all over Europe and especially enjoyed rail travel from Paris to Venice. From Iceland to Italy and destinations in between, I can’t say there is a place I wouldn’t recommend! I have also traveled to all four major islands in Hawaii, Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Of all the beaches I have visited around the world I think Hawaii holds the prettiest. And of course, no passport is required! Another travel favorite would be Asia. My first trip to Singapore left me wanting more. I have since returned to Beijing and Hong Kong. Most recently I traveled to Bangkok and Chaing Mai. In Chaing Mai I had the opportunity to visit the elephant camp featured on Animal Planet and see the little elephant, Hang. She creates her own unguided art and has won international acclaim as an artist! For history, art, and value for your dollar, you can’t beat the Asian destinations. I entered this profession with a passion for travel and would enjoy being your personal travel fairy making your travel dreams come true!
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Waimea Canyon opening out to the sea
Kauai embodies everything you imagine when you think of Hawaii -- it’s called the Garden Island for a reason! Magnificent waterfalls, rugged rocky shores and white sand beaches, lagoons and rivers in a lush rain forest, and tropical gardens are some of the reasons why this island’s iconic scenery has been used in filming South Pacific and Jurassic Park. The natural beauty of Kauai cannot be overstated.
Kauai is a perfect destination for almost anyone. Honeymooners will love its slow, unhurried pace, its inspiring scenery, and charming resorts. What could be more romantic than a slow cruise down the Wailua River, being serenaded by Hawaiian musicians? Nature lovers will be in their element viewing “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific” -- Waimea Canyon State Park. This volcanic formation is 10 miles long and offers spectacular views and numerous hiking trails. Another geological wonder will catch your interest -- Spouting Horn is where the ocean shoots through an opening in the rocks, sending ocean spray high into the air. Golfers of every ability will enjoy Kauai. If you’re up for a challenge, try the Prince Makai Course in Princeville. This award winning course will demand your A game.
One of the best ways to fully appreciate the beauty of Kauai is to take a helicopter tour. This allows you to see the towering cliffs of the Napali Coast, waterfalls in the rain forest as well as a birds eye view of Waimea Canyon.
You won’t want to miss a luau to experience traditional Hawaiian food and to enjoy the evening’s spectacular entertainment. Two of the best are at the Kauai Coconut Beach Resort and the Tahiti Nui Luau.
If you’re fortunate enough to be visiting in January or February you can witness the migration of humpback whales as they escape the frigid waters of Alaska and travel over 3000 miles to warmer climates. Poipu Beach, Na Pali and Port Allen are prime locations for viewing this amazing phenomenon.
I’d like to help you plan a trip to Kauai that will give you a whole new appreciation for Mother Nature.