Kauai is geologically the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. The beautiful island thus beckons you to its crystal pools, magnificent waterfalls, stunning sunsets and sparkling beaches. You literally enjoy this Pacific island along with its warm welcoming people sharing it all in the true spirit of Aloha. This is why it is known as the Garden Isle.

It is the site of Waimea Canyon State Park and tourism is the main focus here. Ships dock at Nawiliwili Harbor on the southeast side of the island. The huge Aloha Center close to Nawiliwili Harbor's disembarkation center has an art gallery, coffee shop, clothing store, helicopter tour and moped rentals. Several arts and crafts vendors sell wooden bowls, boxes, jewelry, candles, Hawaiian quilts and slippers. Shoppers may visit Harbor Mall and Anchor Cove.

As the oldest of the eight major Hawaiian Islands Kauai volcanic rocks date back 5.5 million years. Displaying marvelous beauty amid lush rain forests and valleys the majestic mountains and long stretches of white sand make Kauai a remarkable place where nature takes center stage. Kauai with its forty three beaches has more per mile of coastline than any other island. Līhuʻe city is the seat and second largest city on the island. Kapaʻa and Waimea, former capitals are other towns.

Kauai is the only Hawaiian island with navigable rivers and has an amazing, breathtaking gorge. 22 miles of sheer cliffs rising high make Kauai Island a great natural spot full of picturesque scenery. Building codes restraining multi storied construction preserve the natural ambience in Kauai to allow nature to reign supreme.