Kauai welcomes you to the oldest island in Hawaii. You will be amazed on your holiday trip at the loveliness of this area of Hawaii. The spot chosen by those who are celebrating wedding nuptials and for those who need a break from everyday stress is found by visiting Kauai. Do not be alarmed - even though the area is a quiet and laid back island, you will not want for recreational events.

Two of the biggest names in golfing have designed course on the island of Kauai. Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and Jack Nicklaus are responsible for six courses being designed in Hawaii. Featuring three resorts which are quite appealing, Poipu Bay, Kauai Lagoons and Princeville, the island of Kauai is known to be the choice of many for the best golfing available.

Credited for the huge fish ponds and various structures which herald from ancient times are the menehunes. Legend contends these little people could construct these pieces of history in a single night. The menehunes were inhabitants centuries before the Polynesians arrived on Kauai.

Overlooking the Kiahuna Golf Club are 27 sites that have been preserved as archaeological remains. If this type of history appeals to you and you are one who loves to feel the presence of those who lived many centuries ago, this is a must see. Over the area are many types of foliage native to this area that provide part of the natural beauty of this island.

When it comes to viewing the natural inhabitants of Kauai, you can expect to see 400 lb. sea turtles. The turtles that live here are called the green turtle, the leatherback and the hawksbill. They are very important in the scheme of things when it comes to Hawaiian history. They feed on vegetables and seaweed from underwater. Sporting shells of a dark green dabbled with flecks of gold, the green turtles are the most common.

When visiting Kauai, the choice of outdoor events will not be a problem. Because they have about the same weather all the time, the array of activities are available year round. The sea temperatures are responsible for keeping the weather pleasant and there is only a variance of a few degrees from one time of the year to the next one. The lows average about ten degrees from the highs.

If you are an outdoors person, you will love the availability of being able to ride horseback on your adventures. The thrill of seeing the old trails that follow the coastline will make you appreciate the people that lived here many years ago. The choice of nine stables allow you to choose your horse and spend the second half of the day exploring. The trails along the Haupu Valley, the inlets of Mahaulepu Beach and the one known as the "Pacific's Grand Canyon" is Waimea Canyon which you will not want to miss.

When enjoying fishing, another of the hobbies you love so much you will see many species of fish. The saltwater and freshwater fish are in abundance which makes fishing here so much fun. The abundance of fish makes the chance of catching that big one you have not been able to quite a possibility.