Kauai 2009 Travel Planner - (Page 4) GOOD TO KNOW Before You Go Getting to Kaua‘i United Airlines flies non-stop to Kaua‘i’s L¯ hu‘e Airport (LIH) from ı Los Angeles and San Francisco . American Airlines offers non-stop flights from Los Angeles. U.S. Airways flies non-stop from Phoenix. And Alaska Airlines has non-stop flights from Seattle . Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines, U.S. Airways and WestJet serve Honolulu International Airport (HNL) . From there, it’s a quick 25-minute “island hop” via jet on either go! Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Island Air or Mokulele Airlines. If you are going directly to Kaua‘i, you can check your baggage straight through . The USDA enforces strict rules regarding the importation of uninspected plants and animals that can severely change our fragile environment . Before landing in Hawai‘i, you’ll be asked to declare any such items. Department of Agriculture agents will inspect and likely confiscate them before allowing you to continue on your way. For more information, visit the Dept. of Agriculture website at www.hawaii.gov/hdoa. evening, and a jacket is recommended for those planning to venture into cool upland regions such as Koke‘e . Attire ¯ is “resort wear” even at Kaua‘i’s finest resorts and restaurants . Going Online Most of Kaua‘i’s larger hotels and condominium resorts have high-speed Internet access, including wireless in the public areas . Internet service is also available in the food court area of the Kukui Grove Center . Hawai‘i Travel Tips Visit www.travelsmarthawaii.com to find everything you’ll need to know about traveling to and from Hawai‘i . For water safety, check out www.kauaiexplorer.com . during Your Stay Getting Around On Kaua‘i, ground transportation includes rental cars, hotel shuttles and taxis . Several companies provide guided tours aboard motor coaches, mini-buses, vans, four-wheel-drive vehicles and limousines . Since the point of Kaua‘i is to get around, most visitors rent cars . All the major rental car companies are represented . Grown on Kaua‘i Climate Control Kaua‘i has seven distinct microclimates, from the desert-like West Side to the tropical rain forest interior. Weather can vary from one part of the island to another, with anywhere from 20 to 40 inches of rainfall annually in some coastal areas, more in the upcountry and interior regions . Sugar, papaya, pineapple, coffee, taro and guava are major crops for Kaua‘i . The island is actively developing ways to diversify the economy, including aquaculture and tropical flower cultivation. Enjoy local crops during your stay, and take some home to extend the experience a little longer . Visit www.kauaimade.net to find unique products and art crafted from Kaua‘i’s natural resources . Keep It Casual Good Day, Sunshine Dress for comfort . Think “light” in terms of color and fabrics . Temperatures are cooler in the 4 KAUA‘I Hawai‘i’s Island of Discovery™ You’ll want to show off a nice tan when you go home, but use common sense when you sunbathe in the tropics. Trust http://www.polyad.com http://www.travelsmarthawaii.com http://www.kauaiexplorer.com http://www.polyad.com http://www.hawaii.gov/hdoa http://www.kauaimade.net
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