Kauai is the westernmost accessible island in the Hawaiian chain and has plenty of things to do. From a tourist stand point it is the most relaxed and slowest paced island in Hawaii. It pretty much shuts down by 9 PM. The island is known for fantastic scenery, parts of which can only be viewed by helicopter tour.

The Queens Bath in the town of Princeville on the north side of the island is a place to spend a very relaxing afternoon. A bit farther along is the town of Hanalei made famous by the song Puff the Magic Dragon. Tunnels Beach is a huge reef and has fantastic snorkelling. Along the south and west sides be sure to see Spouting Horn, Waimea Canyon and Polihale Beach. Wailua Falls will be familiar to many visitors from the opening credits of the television show Fantasy Island.

Don't try to do too much while you're in Kauai. The pace of life is slower and more relaxed. Many of the roads are posted at 50 mph, but you'll often find yourself driving much more slowly, drinking in the wonderful aromas and colors of the flowers you'll see everywhere.