Dramatically balanced on the precipice of a cliff overlooking what can only be described as an island paradise, there is a vacation rental with your name on it. The sheer beauty of the landscape is probably what first attracted you to the idea of taking a trip to Hawaii, but after perusing the lodging options online it was clear what you had to do. By electing to take advantage of one of the many fabulous beach side homes in the jaw-droppingly gorgeous region known as Princeville, you’ll be taking the expectation of what a getaway should be and pushing it sky high.

You don’t have to be rich, famous, or a member of the royal family to visit Princeville, located in northern Kauai, but you might feel pretty darn special after a few minutes in this rarified atmosphere. The sky looks bluer, the breeze is more fragrant, and the sun seems to shine with carefree delight. Part of it might just be your imagination (how long has it been since you’ve taken a vacation, anyway?) but there is definitely something different about the environment here. It’s something to experience for yourself.

But back to that vacation rental perched at the edge of the exhilarating drop towards the sea. Okay, it’s not exactly teetering at the brink or anything, but it is surely a different sort of view than the one you see from your own bedroom window and that of your office (if you even have a window). The cliffs in northern Kauai can be explored by hiking or taking a boat tour, and can also be enjoyed as the backdrop to your private lanai. Of course you’ll want to do all the standard tourist activities while you’re here, from swimming on the beach below to eating all the fresh seafood and smoothies your taste buds desire, but at the end of the day it’s important to have a place to lay your head that makes you feel comfortable.

Such an accent to your Princeville vacation will mean that at any given time things will be running smoothly. No noisy neighbors to contend with, no stuffy rooms, and no claustrophobia. The whole family will coexist in a way you’ve never seen before within the walls of a villa that offers up beds, bathrooms, a game room, and even a breakfast nook. Some have private pools and Jacuzzis, and all will make you and yours feel special and ultra-relaxed. Vacation rentals exist in places all over the world, making things easier and nicer for travelers of all taste and disposition, but they seem especially convenient and desirable in such a place as Princeville.

Island living is strange in that it alternately brings energy levels up and down. One minute you could feel like tying on your hiking boots and trekking through the rainforest, the next all you want to do is take a settle into a shady spot while the tides lull you into a trance-like state of repose. Even more complicated is the fact that all the members of your family will be experiencing these feelings at different times, meaning that separate schedules and unique itineraries may be proposed.

Don’t fight this or think it’s unnatural. Instead, let the convenience of your home away from home make it easier for briefly splitting up to occur. The hyper ones can take a stroll down to the beach while the sleepyheads work on their tans. A short drive away is the shopping district, and on the way there bargain hunters can drop off the golfers for a few rounds. Meet back up when hunger strikes, either at a restaurant or at “home" for a casual meal, and sit back as stories are swapped and everyone expresses happiness at how their day played out. This unique phenomenon is greatly encouraged by the spirit of the vacation home; with its freedom-loving, tranquility-inducing, choice-encouraging ways, everything will go pretty smoothly this time around.

Go online to check out all the fabulous Princeville Vacation Rentals and choose the one that’s right for your upcoming trip to Kauai. It’ll be entertaining just to look at all the colorful pics, enthusiastic reviews and informative maps and such, so take a few minutes from your busy day to make your future a little brighter.