Kauai 2009 Travel Planner - (Page 42) FAMILIES WELCOME If you’re planning a family vacation, put Kaua‘i on the top of the list. The children will have a terrific time discovering this unique corner of the tropics. Familyoriented accommodations, activities and restaurants on Kaua‘i make the trip fun and memorable. The traditions of the many cultures that make up life on Kaua‘i all center on the family. The Hawaiian word ‘ohana (family) is heard almost as frequently as aloha. Here you’ll find that children are more than welcome, they are celebrated. Here you’ll find that children are more than welcome, they are celebrated. Gather your brood and play outdoors from dawn to dusk. Hop on a horse, bike, boat or body board. Pack a picnic and head out to a park or garden. It’s easy to drive on Kaua‘i because there are only two main roads—Highway 56 goes north from Lı hu‘e; Highway 50 travels south and west ¯ from Lı hu‘e. Your rental car is your magic ¯ carpet ride to historical places, cultural places, fun places and places you’ll want to see simply because they’re inspiringly beautiful. Kaua‘i is ringed by superb beaches, many of them facing calm waters in summer. The calmest, children-friendly spots can be found at Lydgate Beach Park in Wailua and Po‘ipu Beach Park on the South Shore. ¯ At Koke‘e State Park, family hiking ¯ options include guided “Wonder Walks” on weekend afternoons during the summer. Find giant California redwoods among the native ‘ohi‘a, koa and other forest plants ¯ along your trek. Sometimes kids need a vacation from their parents. Most of the major resorts have supervised programs for children. Don’t think these are merely babysitting services. You can find programs that include Hawaiian crafts and cultural activities, fishing, beach games, nature walks, surfing lessons, sand sculpture contests, coconut frond weaving, tidepool explorations, tours of historic sites and field trips led by local naturalists and other experts. SRI MAIAVA RUSdEN 42 KAUA‘I Hawai‘i’s Island of Discovery™
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