visiting hawaii

The Hawaiian Islands are made up of six islands: Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, and Kauai.

About Hawaii – Island of Kauai
Kauai is the oldest island in the chain of Hawaiian Islands and is known as “the Garden Isle” because of its green lushness and beauty. Captain Cook first landed on the island in 1778, returning home to tell of a paradise found in the Pacific, thereby introducing Hawaii to the world. Kauai today is known for its world class sport fishing, outdoor activities and the famous Napali Coastline.

Getting to Hawaii
Check the Internet for specials- as a little creativity can get you to Hawaii for far less than you’d imagine. One easy way to get to Hawaii inexpensively is to fly a discount carrier like Jet Blue into Los Angeles, and then take advantage of the many carriers, (like Hawaiian Air) offering inexpensive flight deals to the Hawaiian Islands.

Direct flights to Kauai Island Lihue (LIH) are available from American, www.aa.com and United, www.united.com out of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Non-stop flights are available through United Airlines from Los Angeles and San Francisco, American Airlines from Los Angeles, Alaskan Airlines www.alaskaair.com from Seattle, and US Airways www.usairways.com from Phoenix. United, American, Delta, www.delta.com, Hawaiian and Continental www.continental.com all serve Honolulu International Airport (HNL).

If flying into Honolulu or Kona, “island hopping” by plane is easy and quick and inexpensive. Kauai is a short 25 minute flight by Hawaiian www.hawaiiianair.com, Island Air www.islandair.com or Go Air. www.iflygo.com. Don’t forget to take a good look out the window as you begin to descend to Kauai, as the 360* view of the island is dramatic and unforgettable.

Length of stay
For some, a healing retreat at Ahonui Healing is a destination unto itself. For others, a stay at Ahonui is wrapped into a longer vacation that includes stays in Kauai and other islands. For this reason, we have made it easy to choose what works best for YOU. Healing and Adventure retreats are available daily, weekly or longer. Contact us so that we may help you to plan your stay.

Accommodations
When staying with us in Kauai, Ahonui Healing guests are able to choose a package which includes housing. Accommodations are held in one of a few, hand selected intimate but, spacious and authentic island-style bed and breakfast homes. Nestled in the beautiful picturesque valley of Wailua, close to the Nounou Mountain, we are only a quick 10 minute ride away from beaches, restaurants, and shopping. Guests will experience the gracious solitude of island life on Kauai with all the luxuries of home. In all our housing units, we include continental breakfast with fruit, private bedrooms, each with private bathroom, laundry facilities, main house access, and wi-fi.

Accommodation prices range anywhere from $75 to $280+++ per night. For those wishing to find other type of lodging, we can price your journey separate from our pre-priced options.

Interisland transportation
Transportation between islands is accessible only by air travel. It’s advisable to book this locally through a Hawaiian based travel agent to take advantage of special deals. Contact us for recommendations on reputable agents.

Transportation while on Kauai
It’s highly advisable to rent a car while on Kauai. Additionally, there are a variety of transportation options to choose from when traveling into town.

Car Rental:
For local, island car rentals, please contact us so that we can direct you to the most affordable and assured option.

Taxi Service:
For Taxi service, please contact us for recommendations to reputable companies. Please note that taxis located at the airport are certified taxi drivers.

Public Transportation:
Public bus service is available in certain areas.

What to bring
For Kauai apparel, we believe in wearing island clothing. If you plan on doing adventures, please bring outdoor clothing accessories appropriate for your journey. Shorts, t-shirts, slippers (flip-flops), sun-dresses, sarongs, pants, light jackets, hats and sunglasses, swim trunks and bathing suits are all basic necessities.

Best time to visit Kauai
Because Kauai lies at the edge of a tropical zone, it typically only has two seasons, both warm. Year round temperatures are between *70-85 degrees, depending where you are. Kauai is a series of microclimates; when it’s raining in one part of the island, another part will be dry. General rule of thumb is that the rainy season generally runs in the winter, from November to March, with rainy days often consisting of a mix of rain and clouds, followed by periods of sun.

Payment Options:
Ahonui Healing accepts payments made by Cash, Travelers check or Paypal. A 50% payment is required at time of booking to reserve your spot, refundable up to 30-days of arrival date.

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