<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> >> >> 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 ! >> >> 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. >> >> 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. >> >> 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. >> >> >> 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. >> > >> >> >> >> > * All posts for product information must include the applicable country * Archives are at: Http://Listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?LIST=CELIAC