This NEW 2012 FIFTH EDITION of the Sprout's top-selling guide is packed with updated activities, dozens of fresh photos, and a special Trailblazer Kids chapter for families headed to Hawaii's adventure island. The Kindle version has the same content as the trade paperback edition.
Popular among independent and active travelers, Trailblazer guides are known for their user-friendly format, readability, organization, and sharp graphics. All the makings are inside for pre-planning your daily itinerary - no wasted vacation time wondering where to go or what to do.
You'll find all the mountain ridges, tropical gardens, beaches, coves and lagoons, jungles, rivers, historic landmarks and cultural sites, coral reefs, ancient ruins, and coastal bluffs-all the places to get wet, muddy, and have fun on Kaua'i. Less energetic visitors will appreciate the book's driving tours, which hit the headliners along with the island's out-of-the-way charms.
A Resource Links section gives visitor information and cultural contacts, recommended recreational outfitters, museums and attractions, Hawaiiana shops and hula shows, as well as a hand-picked list of restaurants and places to stay. Safety precautions and traveling tips are not to be overlooked, and a Best Of section lets you select among activities to suit your mood.
Kauai Trailblazer includes:
119 hikes and strolls to mountain ridges, tropical gardens, beaches, jungles, coves, reefs, historic landmarks and ancient ruins, swamps, craters, forests, coastal bluffs and tide pools, towns, canyons, waterfalls and river valleys.
68 beaches, including 22 reachable only by trail.
42 snorkeling pools, both the island favorites and hidden coves.
61 mountain bike rides along forest, coastal, and countryside trails.
27 kayaking waters: 13 rivers and streams, 14 bays and lagoons.
36 surfing spots, including the best places to watch.
10 maps and 175 photographs with a new four-page color insert.
Driving Tours, featuring heiaus, wildlife sanctuaries, cultural and historical sites,tourist attractions and natural wonders.
Appendices of Hawaiian words, place names, movie locations, hula performances, farmer's markets, weather, flora, history, driving distances, useful websites.
The Sprout's love and respect for Hawaiian cultural traditions shines through on every page.
