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National Tropical Botanical Gardens TravelWise

In this month’s issue of Traveler magazine we unveil a red-white-and-blue version of our October 1999 50 Places of a Lifetime concept with an issue devoted to America’s 50 must-see places. The National Tropical Botanical Gardens in Hawaii made our Paradise Found list. Here, we present the best links on planning every leg of your trip there—online.

Basics

Getting There
Airports Division of Transportation
Information on traveling by airplane to the Hawaiian islands

Expedia
How to book your flights, hotel rooms, and rental cars in Hawaii

Airports Division of Transportation
Contact information for airlines that fly frequently to Kauai

Kauai Visitor’s Bureau
Frequently asked questions and answers, including the travel time involved in getting from the airport to the island

Determining Time Difference
Convert It
A direct link to the local time in Hawaii

Checking Weather Forecasts
The National Weather Service
An interactive way to receive up-to-date weather forecasts for the various islands

Kauai Visitors Bureau
The current weather conditions on a range of the Hawaiian islands

Essentials

Where to Eat
Stay Kauai: Restaurants
Lists numerous restaurants on the island of Kauai and provides a description of each

Wizard Publications: Guide to Kauai Restaurants
Information on ratings, reviews, and prices for local restaurants

Where to Stay
Kauai Hotel Directory
A complete listing of hotels and other lodging accommodations, including brief descriptions, prices, phone numbers, and locations

Clever Traveler
How to find discounted hotel rates and coupons for area lodging accommodations

How to Get Around
Stay Kauai: Car rentals
Tips on getting around—plus, contacts for local car rental agencies

Suite Paradise
Insider’s tips on getting around the island

Airport’s Division of Transportation
Information on hotel shuttles, taxis, limousine services, group tours, and rental car companies

Things to Do

Attractions
National Tropical Botanical Garden
Information on garden tours, as well as contact information to arrange tours and fees charged for each one

Try Kauai
Information on garden tours, with details on hours of operation, contact numbers, and fees charged

Cultural Activities
Suite Paradise
A month-by-month calendar that provides users with current activities on the island

Nightlife and Entertainment Venues
Digital City: Kauai Bars
Listings of local bars with brief descriptions on what each establishment offers

Recreational Activities
Try Kauai
How to make activity reservations online through this free service

Try Kauai: Helicopters
Information and pictures on scenic helicopter rides through the island, as well as details about prices

Try Kauai: Hiking
Information and pictures on guided hikes on the island, through such places as mountains and waterfalls

Stay Kauai: Activities
Links to information on outdoor activities on the island of Kauai

Travel Guides

Map Links
National Tropical Botanical Garden: Garden Locations
Information on and pictures of each garden

Kauai Visitors Bureau
A large, detailed map of the island with detailed depictions of main roads and city marks

Suite Paradise
A detailed map of Kauai island

Media

Books
Beautiful Kauai
An online guide to the island, including island news and photos

Hawaii: Kauai Accommodation and Travel Guide
An online accommodation and travel guide to the island, including pictures of the hotels, descriptions, and contact information

National Tropical Botanical Garden: Virtual Tour
A visual guide on how to tour the gardens

Plant Talk
The latest online edition of Plant Talk, which includes news and views on plant-related issues that affect the gardens

Newspapers
KauaiWorld: The Garden Island
An online newspaper that covers the islands of Kauai and Niihau, with articles about local and worldwide activities

Shakka! Magazine
An online magazine with coverage on political, social, and economic news

Kauai Beach Press
An online magazine for Hawaiian tourists with information on dining, art, culture, shops and more

Travel Guides

For More Information
National Tropical Botanical Garden
Information on what to expect when you visit the gardens

Kauai Visitors Bureau
Details on general island information—plus, advice on picking your hotel and activitiest

Try Kauai
Information on island tours, activities, and more

Stay Kauai: Live camera
A Web camera that gives you images of Kauai to peruse before you go


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