Detail Information- Kauai Airport Description LIH - Lihue International Airport Best Time to Visit April through October Resort Areas Wailua/Kapaa, Princeville, Poipu Beach, Hanalei. Travel with minors No restrictions. Bank Information Hawaiian banks observe normal banking hours, and ATM machines are readily available. ATM Available Yes Currency U.S. dollar Departure Taxes   Drinking Water The water throughout Hawaii is safe to drink. Duty Free Shopping In order to take advantage of duty free shopping, you must have a plane ticket with an international destination. Climate/Topography 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. Electricity U.S. standard Gambling There is no legalized casino gambling in any of the Hawaiian Islands. Innoculations/Vaccination N/A Language English 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. Proof of Citizenship Photo I.D. - driver's license or employee I.D. Golf Courses The Poipu Bay Resort Golf Course is a Robert Trent Jones Jr. links-style course, playing up to 7,000 yards. Since 1994, this has been the home of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, one of the world's most exclusive golf tournaments. Perched atop spectacular 80-foot cliffs, and weaving gentle green contours accented by the stone ruins of ancient places of worship called heiaus, this world championship course is truly one-of-a-kind. High season is January to May, and golfers can call up to two days in advance for tee times. The Prince Course at the Princeville Resort has been named the Number One golf course in the State of Hawaii by Golf Digest. It is also included in their prestigious list of "America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses." The Prince is one of Hawaii's most challenging golf courses, with a USGA course rating of 75.3 and a 145 slope. But fear not. Five different tees on each hole allow you to set your own challenge. The Makai Course at the Princeville Resort has been listed in Golf Digest's Top 50 Resort Courses, and has included it in "America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses" for 16 consecutive years. The Makai is really three courses in one: the Ocean Nine ventures closest to the Pacific, the Lakes Nine winds its way around serene lakes, and the Woods Nine is a pleasant diversion through native woodlands. Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. paid fitting tribute to the Makai Course when he said, "In all the world, I never expect to find a more spectacularly beautiful place to build a golf course than Princeville, overlooking Hanalei Bay." Wailua Municipal Golf Course is a Par 72 pubic course that stretches for 6,981 yards for 18 holes. Most Hawaii golfers who have the opportunity to play here would agree that Wailua, which was rated by Golf Digest in 1981 as one of the top 10 municipal courses in the U.S., is still one of the best golf challenges anywhere. Grove Farm Golf Course at Puakea is a Robin Nelson-designed course that plays around deep ravines and fresh mountain streams fed by rainwater. As the islands' only 10 Hole golf course, Puakea provides both locals and tourists with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean to the side, and Mount Haupu above. Named one of Sports Illustrated's "Top 10 Nine-Hole Golf Courses in the U.S.," Puakea is a 'must play,' not only for its spectacular course, but also for its Kauai-style service. Kauai Lagoons Golf Club offers two Jack Nicklaus-designed championship courses, the Kiele Course and the Lagoons Course. A truly impressive layout, the Kiele was named by Golf Digest magazine as "the nation's best new resort golf course" in 1989. Nicklaus said the Kiele Course "...combines the natural beauty of a Hawaiian landscape with dramatic views along cliffs that overlook the Pacific Ocean. The course provides many different styles and varieties of golf holes and ones that should be enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels." The 6,760-yard Lagoons Course is a more forgiving links-style course. With parallel fairways and undulating greens, it features a unique design around a network of lagoons and exotic wildlife. Both courses are Par 72 for 18 holes. The Kiahuna Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course at Po'ipu on Kaua'i's sunny south coast. Designed by world famous golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr., the Kiahuna Golf Course was skillfully built on an ancient Hawaiian village, and the layout preserves the archaeological sites throughout, with signs identifying each historic location. According to Golf Digest magazine, "the course offers some excellent tests for golfers of all calibers. The 187-yard third hole demands a long and exacting iron shot over a scenic brook which meanders about the course. And the long, Par 4, 15th hole features strategic bunkering and a kidney-shaped green which is not easy to putt." 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. Handicap Information Wheelchair accessible private and public transportation is available, as are many accessible beaches, restaurants and hotels. Rental Car Information Apple Vacations offers advance car rental service through Alamo, though many major rental agencies are available throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Time Zone Hawaiian Time Zone, 3 hours behind Pacific Time Tipping & Taxes Tipping is at the discretion of the customer, normally 15 to 20%. Tourist Board Phone # 1-800-262-1400 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. 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.