Kauai

Kauai is the northernmost, oldest, and first-populated island in the Hawaiian chain. Its age has made it a grand natural spectacle—over time, wind and rain have sculpted great cliffs and valleys lush with picturesque foliage and tumbling waterfalls. Nicknamed “the Garden Isle,” Kauai is known worldwide for its awe-inspiring beauty. Mt. Waialeale, in the island’s center, is lined with velvety green landscaping, blessed with more than 450 inches of rainfall every year. The mountains have been carved over time to form deep crevices, from which waterfalls drop to isolated pools, and the damp fertile soil is home to many colorful flowers and fruits.   These pools...
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