Kauai 2009 Travel Planner - (Page 11) Only minutes away from the busy streets, East Kaua‘i bursts upon the senses in long stretches of sand, ocean and swaying palms. Royalty once ruled from this part of the island. Remnants of their reign and their faith can be seen in the many heiau (temple) ruins. Lava-walled heiau once lined the broad Wailua River and their prayers were carried from one altar to the next on giant sharkskin temple drums. Today, tour boats ply the river, taking people to the Fern Grotto, a natural cathedral fringed in ferns. Two beautiful waterfalls feed the ¯ Wailua River—‘Opaeka‘a, which tumbles out of the jungle in a symphony of rushing water, and the twin cascades of Wailua Falls. They are most beautiful in early morning when sunlight paints them a molten silver. Smith’s Tropical Paradise, a 30-acre botanical garden, blooms alongside the banks of the river. The property is operated by the Smith family, who host an evening lu ‘au and Pacific ¯ revue above a lagoon that mirrors the excitement, doubling the magic. The show pays tribute to the many cultures that have contributed to the diversity of Hawai‘i. You will enjoy everything from a hip-swiveling Tahitian tamure to the firecrackers of a Chinese lion dance. You’ll find Lydgate Beach Park just south of the Wailua River. The waters are calm enough for toddlers and clear enough for great snorkeling. Wailua Golf Course is an 18-hole municipal ¯ ‘OPAEKA‘A FALLS. RON dAHLqUIST Begin your adventure on the Garden Isle in the spacious comfort of an Outrigger Condominium. Contemporary furnishings and complete kitchens make you feel at home, while everything you want to do is close at hand including breathtaking beaches, challenging golf, exciting shopping and intriguing cultural attractions. Call or visit . KAUA‘I Hawai‘i’s Island of Discovery™ 11 http://www.outriggercondos.com http://www.outriggercondos.com
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