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>> 11)  I am not the worlds' fastest typer, but I lived on Kauai for 2 years, 
>> and was just there on vacation last week. Our daughter is 9 and has 
>> Celiac, but she stayed with friends on Oahu.  Kauai was AWESOME, and they 
>> are not getting much rain which is unusual this time of year.  There are 
>> SO many cool things to do- our favorite was a Sea Tour of Napali Coast 
>> (imagine jumping 10 ft. waves in a Navy Seal platoon boat). For 6 hours 
>> and $120/each, the boat goes out of Port Allen, and was the most fun we've 
>> had in quite a while......You can get most tourist info from the COncierge 
>> depending on where you're staying.  Anyway, there are great restaurants on 
>> the island, and most can do a plain chicken or steak for you with veggies, 
>> and of course white rice.  Your only enemy is the soy sauce (called 
>> 'SHOYU' in Hawaii). Make sure to say NO SHOYU !Safe choices::   Keoki's 
>> restaurants (Lihue and Koloa both have one)
>> Grand Hyatt restaurants are FABULOUS and can do ANYTHING with their menu 
>> items (Dondero's and Tidepools) The Beach House Rest (Poipu)  If you want 
>> to go camping for a night, you need a camping permit- Call Kokee National 
>> Park and inquire if there is a wait list.....Also, since island is busy 
>> with tourists, it's a good idea to get reservations for ANY dining or 
>> activitites you may do.
>> Other than that there is a Walmart in Lihue and small grocery stores, but 
>> other than fresh fruits and veggies, I would bring my own bread, crackers, 
>> favorite snacks, etc.  Of course there is always Macadamia nuts for sale, 
>> and some other delicious treats !
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>> 12) Hmm, I have never camped there so I can't give you any help there 
>> though there are two hiking areas that I know about which may include 
>> camping areas.  There is the Napali coast which is a large section of the 
>> coastline which has no development and has a number of hiking trails, etc. 
>> The other place is the center of the island which includes the wettest 
>> spot on the planet or so they claim.  Can't remember the name of it. 
>> Other than that, you can't really go wrong on Kauai, it is very nice. 
>> There was a nice kayak/hike combination thing we did where you kayak up 
>> the main river and then hike from a specific spot to a nice waterfall. 
>> There is also the waterfall from the beginning of Fantasy Island.  Can't 
>> think of the specific names of the beaches that were good.  Though I can't 
>> remember any being bad. One good restaurant I can remember for seafood was 
>> called Keokis or something close to that.  I haven't been there for at 
>> least 10 years so lots has probably changed.  Hope this helps.
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>> 13 )  Where are you staying on Kauai?  It's a beautiful island, the most 
>> geographically diverse and undisturbed it you ask me.  I was born in 
>> Honolulu but have lived on the mainland all my life really, taking many 
>> trips to Hawaii mostly to Kauai.  Though my family has Celiac we haven't 
>> had it long enough to give you any dining tips.  If you are really 
>> adventureous there is a great hike at the end of the road (one main road 
>> goes around the island but does not go all the way around the island) on 
>> the Princeville side.  I believe the closest beach is Ke'e.  You can hike 
>> up and over the mountain and then up to a wonderful cold waterfall.  I 
>> think once over the mountain  you can camp there.  You can also probably 
>> take a Zodiac boat ride, they could drop you off and pick you up the next 
>> morning.  I'd check into the safety of doing that due to unknown people 
>> camping and living in the hills to avoid the law!  Not to scare you. 
>> Lumahai beach is where South Pacific the movie was filmed and you can hike 
>> down to it from the road. Waimei Canyon is a must see as it iso like the 
>> Grand Canyon.  The Napili coast is incredible and you can take helicopter 
>> rides over the island.  You could rent a cabin in Kokee State Park which 
>> is at the other end of the road.  It is high in the altitidue so it has a 
>> very different feel to it; more rain forested but can be chilly (rustic 
>> cabins I think).  Barking Sands beach is over that way too and is very 
>> desolate and untouched.  Poipu has the blowhole which is interesting but 
>> is much more built up.  I was certified in diving there in 1975 and there 
>> are some great places to dive and snorkel.  I'd get a guide book and 
>> really study it to decide what you'd like to see, what the recommendations 
>> are for camping (the Lonely Planet guide would be a good one for 
>> alternative things like that) and how you want to spend your time.  Lots 
>> to see but you could do a lot of driving.  Great thing about Kauai is you 
>> can drive from one end of the road to the other within a day easily.
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>> 14)  The whole island is not that large. Where are you staying? I camped 
>> near Hanapepe. Waimea Canyon is awesome and has some great trails. Here's 
>> a link to a great map - http://www.kauai-blue-lagoon.com/kauaimap.htm 
>> Just google for tourism informaton - that's what I did. The Hawaiian Hula 
>> Poppy Seed dressing is gf and my favourite.
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>> 15)  I haven't been to Kauai, saving it for next trip. We went to Hawaii 
>> and Maui last year. The best guide books are the Island Revealed series by 
>> Andrew Doughtly. It's a complete guide.Covering everything from hotels, 
>> restaurants, maps, hikes, secret places ( of course no longer secret as 
>> these books are immensely popular), et al.  So get the guidebook Ultimate 
>> Kauai Guidebook, Kauai Revealed, ISBN 0971727910 and you'll be all set. 
>> GF eating was a little easier in Maui/Hawaii with the Asian influence Rice 
>> noodles are available. And the fresh fish, fruits, and vegetables are 
>> great. I'd recommend packing a lunch/food pack for the trip over. I 
>> carried a large canvas bag as my carry-on which held a small insulated 
>> bag/six pack size loaded with snacks. Then once we were there the bag 
>> became our beach bag and ice chest for the beach. Hiking is great on Kauai 
>> so you might think about a backpack/daypack.  If you're staying at a 
>> single resort, call ahead and talk to the chef/restaurant staff about your 
>> needs so you're better prepared or can bring ingredients with you.
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