Trade in the noise of your life for the sounds of paradise: the tide coming in, the splash of dolphins playing in the ocean, a sailboat cutting through the waves, the palm trees dancing in the breeze. Or, just bask in the wonderful silence of a world without stress.

Kauai

The lure of Kauai is its seclusion, laid back lifestyle, exotic, lush beauty and about 50 miles of continuous sandy shoreline. Since it’s one of the oldest Hawaiian Islands it has more beaches per shoreline mile than any of the other major islands of Hawaii; that’s a lot of beaches and a lot of adventures for beach lovers just waiting to happen.

Snorkeling on Kauai is one of the most favorite attractions. You’ll explore warm water coral reefs that are abundant with colorful tropical fish – some that can only be found in the waters of Hawaii. Kauai has the most protective reef lagoons and some of the best snorkeling spots throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

SCUBA divers can descend into 26+ unique sites on Kauai. There are a number of dive shops that can arrange open water dives, protected salt-water lagoon tours, pool dives, and lessons. SCUBA enthusiasts of all skill levels (including first timers) thrill at the sightings of marine life ranging from the colorful, large parrotfish to the endangered sea turtle.

You just can’t go to Kauai without a boating excursion. The boating options are endless: catamaran cruises, whale watching tours, romantic sunset sails, snorkel and sightseeing cruises that can have surprise encounters with the dolphins. Sea kayaking has become quite appealing to water sports enthusiasts, as well. Of course, there is always deep-sea fishing for mahi mahi, opakapaka, tuna and the fighting marlin.

Board sports are extremely popular. Surfing, boogie boarding, and wind surfing can be enjoyed year-round in the warm waters of Kauai. Some of the favorite boarding spots include Salt Pond, Kukuiula Harbor, Poipu Beach, Hanalei Bay, Tunnels Beach, just to name a few.

No matter what kind of beach vacation you dream about, Kauai is a paradise with the perfect settings for blissful relaxation and exhilarating ocean adventures.