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Airport
Description |
LIH
- Lihue International Airport |
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Best
Time to Visit |
April
through October |
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Resort
Areas |
Wailua/Kapaa,
Princeville, Poipu Beach, Hanalei. |
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Travel
with minors |
No
restrictions. |
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Bank
Information |
Hawaiian
banks observe normal banking hours, and ATM machines
are readily available. |
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ATM
Available |
Yes
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Currency
|
U.S.
dollar |
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Departure
Taxes |
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Drinking
Water |
The
water throughout Hawaii is safe to drink. |
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Duty
Free Shopping |
In
order to take advantage of duty free shopping, you must
have a plane ticket with an international destination.
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Climate/Topography
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Kauai
is a volcanic island 33 miles in length and 25 miles
in width, with a subtropical climate and balmy trade
winds. Because it is the northernmost island, it is
slightly cooler than the others. Summer months tend
to be mostly sunny to partly cloudy, while the winter
months bring an increase of clouds and periodic rain
showers. |
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Electricity
|
U.S.
standard |
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Gambling
|
There
is no legalized casino gambling in any of the Hawaiian
Islands. |
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Innoculations/Vaccination
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N/A
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Language
|
English
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Location
Description |
The
Hawaiian Islands lie 2,400 miles southwest of San Francisco
(about 5 hours by air), and Kauai is the westernmost
of the islands, 100 miles northwest of Oahu.
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Proof
of Citizenship |
Photo
I.D. - driver's license or employee I.D. |
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Golf
Courses |
Kauai
golf courses include: The Poipu Bay Resort Golf Course,
The Prince Courses at the Princeville Resort, Wailua
Municipal Golf Course, Grove Farm Golf Course at Puakea,
Kauai Lagoons Golf Club, and The Kiahuna Golf Course.
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Dress
Description |
Summer
attire is appropriate all year round, though visitors
would be well advised to bring a long-sleeved shirt
or sweater for the cooler evenings. Comfortable walking
shoes are a must, and travelers may want to bring a
pair of hiking boots and a jacket if they plan to visit
the higher elevations. |
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Handicap
Information |
Wheelchair
accessible private and public transportation is available,
as are many accessible beaches, restaurants and hotels.
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Rental
Car Information |
Apple
Vacations offers advance car rental service through
Alamo, though many major rental agencies are available
throughout the Hawaiian Islands. |
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Time
Zone |
Hawaiian
Time Zone, 3 hours behind Pacific Time |
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Tipping
& Taxes |
Tipping
is at the discretion of the customer, normally 15 to
20%. |
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Tourist
Board Phone # |
1-800-262-1400
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Wedding
Requirement |
There
is no waiting requirement for marriage licenses in Hawaii,
but the bride and groom must obtain the license in person
($25 payable in cash, valid statewide for 30 days).
Guests can ask at their hotel for the nearest licensing
agent. |
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Weather
Conditions |
Daytime
temperatures range from the mid-70s to mid-80s, slightly
warmer in the summer. The northeast trade winds provide
refreshing breezes, rain usually falls only during the
evening and early morning hours. |