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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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