Hawaiʻi, United States · Destination guide
Kauaʻi
Kauaʻi took our family from canyon overlooks to rocky shorelines in 2009. These photos follow the changing colors of Waimea Canyon and the Pacific.
Summer 2009
All photos are from my own travels.
Roger’s experience in Kauaʻi
In the Kauaʻi album from 2009, the camera followed us from the layered cliffs of Waimea Canyon to the coast. There are pictures of one of my sons taking in a canyon view, water surging through volcanic rock, and the sun slipping under clouds at the beach. It was a trip with plenty of family time, but these five frames leave the landscape room to tell its own story.
Why travelers enjoy Kauaʻi
Scenic drives, coastline, canyon views, and beach time let travelers spend more of their trip outdoors.
Planning a trip to Kauaʻi
Allow time to move between the coast and the canyon, then decide how much of the stay is for exploring versus slowing down.
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Practical notes
Before you go to Kauaʻi
A few useful basics to make the arrival smoother. Roger can help fit the details to your itinerary.
- Currency
- U.S. dollar (USD)
- Power
- North American A/B; about 120 V
- Language
- English and Hawaiian
- Time zone
- Hawaiʻi Standard Time (HST, UTC−10) year-round
- Tipping
- U.S. table-service tipping is customary; check for included service.
- Getting around
- A rental car is useful for dispersed sights; tours cover some outings.
- Emergency number
- 911
- Seasons
- Warm year-round; wetter areas and passing rain are common, with local microclimates.
On arrival
- Allow extra drive time between parts of the island.
- Check ocean conditions locally before swimming or shoreline activities.
Travel requirements can change. Confirm current requirements before departure.
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