Local author and explorer Blair Pruitt takes readers to secret beaches, hole-in-the-wall cafes and jungle hikes off-the-beaten-path, as well as famous botanical gardens, historic homes and luxury golf resorts. Supplemented with information on Kauai"s unique history and cultural heritage, Explore Kauai provides and independent traveler with everything needed for a complete Kauai experience. Features include: directions and descriptions to Kauai"s beaches, maps of hiking trails with GPS coordinates, thorough guides to the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon, an overview of the Hawaiian language and Kauai"s best websites.