Classic Vacations - Hawaii 2008 - (Page 34) Kauai The westernmost and oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai has played a starring role in many leading films, as well as in many travelers’ dream vacations. From the landmark South Pacific to classics such as Raiders of the Lost Ark, the island’s mist-shrouded peaks, velvet-green valleys, and dramatic waterfalls have offered the perfect setting for romance and adventure. Hike or sail the island’s famed Na Pali Coast or explore Waimea Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. TEN WAYS TO enjoy Kauai 6. For a taste of authentic Island life, explore Hanalei on the North Shore, and visit quaint shops and cosmopolitan restaurants. 7. Enjoy a cocktail on the terrace of the Princeville Resort, and gaze across the bay to the headlands where South Pacific was filmed. 8. Enjoy majestic views of Kauai’s waterfalls and vibrant green valleys on a luxury helicopter tour. 9. Explore the rugged and beautiful Na Pali Coast on a guided kayak tour. 10. Be sure to visit the lovely little town of Koloa, with its single stoplight and unique history. 1. View the top of the jungle while attached to a zip line on a guided high-flying expedition. 2. Experience an unforgettable exploring adventure on a catamaran and see schools of spinner dolphins and endangered sea turtles. 3. Play nine holes of golf at twilight at the Poipu Bay Resort, a Golf Magazine Gold Medal winner. 4. Take a bike adventure down Waimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. 5. Embark on an off-road cinematic tour of the island while visiting famous Hollywood movie locations in a theater-on-wheels van outfitted with surround sound and video.
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