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Helicopter Ride in Kauai

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Check out the video footage from the Helicopter ride on the island of Kauai!

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Sacred Sites: Getting a Glimpse of Kauai Heiaus

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Ancient Hawaiian villagers used to be very religious people with many gods and goddesses. They frequently abided in religious laws, traditions and practices when doing virtually almost anything like planting and harvesting crops, going to war and delivering babies. Kauai heiaus or temples can be found in several areas of the island along with other old sacred relics and symbols. These remain as cultural attractions that continue to draw thousands of tourists all over the world.

Ancient Legends and Religious Stories

Kaula Laka Heiau is a sacred altar located among the Napali cliffs. It was originally built for Laka, the goddess of hula and is one of the most captivating spots with a majestic view of the cliffs and Pacific Ocean. Up to this day, the heiau is still used by hula halau. Kiki a Ola or Menehune Ditch is located 25 miles north of the Waimea River. According to ancient legends, the ditch was built in a single night by legendary little people or menehune to irrigate taro patches. At present, a 2-foot high portion of one of the walls still exists.

Halekuamano at Mana is a Kauai heiau located at Kalaipuaa. According to ancient folklore, the temple was built by the gods in a single night for a special tribal chief. Things and other accessories related to the hula used to be thrown in the area. Hauola Heiau is located at Hoea Valley, Waimea at the base of Hauola ridge. The temple has 2 divisions with remnants of two houses that used to stand on each side of the entrance. 4 to 8-foot high walls outline the temple. Upstream from Hauola, a natural amphitheater can be seen where worshippers used to hold meetings and other special events.

Prince Kuhio Park is the birthplace and home of the “People’s Prince” or Prince Jonah Kalanianaole who was highly revered and loved by the Hawaiian people. Today, his house’s foundation, shrine and royal fishpond still exist. These used to be sites where priests or kahunas and villagers offered gifts, meditated and lived around in.

Alakoko Fishpond used to span 40 acres and was built inland on a river for a young Hawaiian chief. The remains are a 13 to 30-foot wall dividing the fishpond from the river. Holoholoku Heiau is believed to be the oldest temple in all of Kauai. Poliahu Heiau is located very near Opaekaa Falls featuring a large black lava rock. This used to be the personal temple of Kaumualii, the island’s last king.

More Kauai Heiaus and Foreign Temples

Hikinaakala Heiau is found in Waimea village and is one of the largest in the island. Sorcerors used to sacrifice animals and humans at the site featuring a grand view of the ocean. Howea was the main heiau in Waimea. Ancient legends say that Ola, a Hawaiian warrior whose mother was Kahapula was supposed to be sacrificed at the site. Some of the chants and religious rituals that Ola’s mother used were passed down among priests and other religious village leaders.

Kauai Soto Zen Temple is located at Hanapepe, South Kauai which is a Buddhist sacred place. Buddhism was believed to have been spread by Japanese workers who migrated to Hawaii to plant sugarcane. Other Buddhist temples still exist throughout the state. The temple is open to the public but visitors are required to remove their shoes before entering.

Aside from many Kauai heiaus, an Iravian temple also stands in the center of the 51-acre San Marga Sanctuary. This is an all-granite Hindu religious site situated by the Wailua River and at the foot of Mt. Waialeale. Hawaiians consider the location as holy and believe that it is 1 of the 7 ancient temples that descended to the Pacific Ocean from Waialeale.

Kauai Moderately Priced Hotels

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If you are not interested to spend much on luxurious comforts while enjoying Hawaii vacation at Kauai, not a big issue, Kauai moderately priced hotels can still look after all your leisure needs without putting pressure on your budget. These hotels work acceptably well within the constraint of budgetary limitation vis-à-vis the amenities they provide. Some of these hotels, with same
infrastructures, may even work as luxurious hotels during peak holiday periods. Few illustrious Kauai moderately priced hotels are:

- Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club (3610 Rice St, Puhi, Kauai, HI-96766)
- Kauai Sands Hotel (420 Papaloa Road, Kapaa, Kauai, HI-96746)
- ResortQuest at Poipu Kai (1775 Poipu Road, Koloa, HI-96756)

Besides, you may also find several other efficient and competent moderately priced hotels below the luxurious category while touring at Kauai on a special Hawaii vacation. Primary objective of all such hotels is to make Kauai a paradise to the tourists giving tough competition to the neighbouring luxurious hotels.

Kauai moderately priced hotels provide an excellent staying option without compromising with the quality comforts. Ambiences of these hotels are highly tranquil and relaxing. Some of the attractive features that you may enjoy from majority of such hotels are:

- Amiable island hospitality
- Daily entertaining activities
- Exclusive non-smoking accommodation
- Fully furnished kitchen
- Jet spas
- Swimming pools
- Tennis courts

Like luxurious hotels, Kauai moderately priced hotels also provide shuttle services to and from major destinations. The service may not be free as expected from a luxurious hotel. With or without paying nominal service charges while staying at any one of the Kauai moderately priced hotels, you may get some or all of the following room services enhancing your Hawaii vacation comforts.

- Air conditioning
- Cable TV
- Ceiling Fans
- Clock Radio
- Coffee maker
- Complimentary toiletries
- Daily Maid Service
- Dry Cleaning
- Hairdryer
- High Speed Wireless Internet connection
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Rollaway beds
- Security 24 hrs
- Sundry Store
- Telephone
- VCR, and
- Washer/Dryer, etc.