Fodor's Kauai

Whether you want to take a helicopter tour over the Napali Coast, hike through Waimea Canyon, or relax on Poipu Beach, the local Fodor's travel experts in Kauai are here to help! Fodor's Kauai guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition travel guide has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.

Fodor's Kauai travel guide includes:

AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do

MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time

DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently

COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!

HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, beaches, activities, and more

PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "Kauai's Best Beaches," "Kauai's Natural Wonders," and more

TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money

HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, cuisine, history, geography and more

SPECIAL FEATURES on "Hawaii Flora & Fauna 101," "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit," and "What to Eat and Drink"

LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems

HAWAIIAN VOCABULARY with useful words and essential phrases

UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Napali Coast, Hanalei Bay, the Waimea Canyon, Lihue, Kapaa, Wailua, Poipu Beach, Kee Beach, Koloa, the Kalalau Trail, the Menehune, Hawaiian resorts, snorkeling in Hawaii, helicopter tours, and more

Planning on visiting the rest of Hawaii? Check out Fodor's Essential Hawaii, Fodor's Maui, and Fodor's Oahu.

*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.

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