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Kauai travel

It's advisable to become familiar with the regulations covering equipment restrictions, seasonal restrictions and regulated areas and rules governing licenses and permits. Many companies operate charter boats, supplying skippers and expert guides, some of whom have been involved with Hawaii fishing for twenty years or more.

Bottom fishing in Waikiki doesn't require any previous experience and its great fun for the whole family. Charter boats can be booked, equipped with rod, tackle, squid bait, juice or water and round trip transport from various Waikiki hotels. In season, passengers may be able to watch humpback whales. Some boats carry barbecues to cook the catch, which is likely to be snapper, manpachi, bonefish or akule.

Bass fishing is very popular here, especially in the reservoirs on Kauai Island. The Peacock Bass is particularly prized, as it is powerful and can be tricky to land. It lives in shallow waters, requiring the use of stealth boats, and is only to be found in Hawaii, Florida, Venezuela and Columbia. Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass are also caught here. Guides with bass experience are on hand to advise people of any ability.

Kona Island is surrounded by a mountain range and is therefore sheltered, resulting in lake calm waters on the coast. Deep Sea fishing, so popular on Hawaii fishing trips, can be pursued here, a short distance from the shore. The stocks include six species of billfish and tuna, wahoo, dorado and several big game bottom fish. There is also spearfish, snapper and grouper.

The trophy fish for all game fishing participants is the blue marlin. World records in Hawaii fishing very often involve the marlin and there are many charter companies that offer boats with experienced crews to take people out, particularly off Oahu Island. This island also has the prospect of catching wahoo, dolphin fish, yellowfin tuna and skipjack tuna. Skipjack tuna is also to be found off Haleiwa.

In addition to fishing, there are a number of other outdoor activities to enjoy, such as surfing, rafting, snorkeling and kayaking. Taking a helicopter ride is a great way of seeing the islands and many visitors explore by staying in camping grounds. There are also several first class golf courses.

Spectacular scenery has led to many movies and TV shows being shot here, including the musical South Pacific and Spielberg's Jurassic Park and Raiders of the Lost Ark. The island is also the base for the US Navy Pacific Missile Range facility. Many visitors like an aerial view and take a helicopter tour or prefer Kauai travel by boat.

The Wailua River is the only navigable river in Hawaii and is famous for its waterfalls. It's a popular spot for canoeing and kayaking and boat cruises go on the river. Waimea Canyon State Park boasts the largest canyon in the Pacific area and is 3,000 feet (900m) deep in places. Nature is splendidly displayed at the Allerton Botanical Garden. Visitors are required to make a reservation and are rewarded with different areas of specialty in what used to be part of a sugar cane plantation. The garden contains a bamboo garden, a statue to Diana, a mermaid fountain, summerhouse and tropical fruit orchard.

Spiritual life can be explored during Kauai travel too and the Hindu Iraivan Temple is a magnificent structure, made from white granite stone, carved by craftsmen in India. There are many beautiful features, including lion pillars and sandalwood doors. There are several towns on the island and Kauai travel can involve shopping for souvenirs and dining. The town of Lihue contains the Kukui Grove Center shopping mall, which has Macy's, K-mart and Wal-Mart. The local history of the area is on display at the Kauai Museum. Visitors can view the town from a vintage diesel locomotive on the narrow gauge railroad or from a horse drawn carriage.

One of the most famous landmarks on the island is the Coco Palms Resort Hotel. It was forced to close in 1992 after Hurricane Iniki devastated it but the resort's new owners are hopeful that it will re-open in 2008. Surrounded by a coconut grove, it made its name in the 1960s and 1970s when many celebrities stayed there, including Elvis Presley, who made films on the island. Its return would be welcomed by the Kauai travel industry.