Hotels Hanalei

If you are planning a trip to the Hawaiian Islands, there are many islands from which to choose. Not only do you have to pick an island, but you then have to pick one of the cities to stay in while you visit the area. One of the best villages you can visit is Hanalei. Hotels Hanalei has to offer are luxurious and elegant and many of them feature beach views and easy access to the area attractions. The island of Kauai has a growing reputation as a tourist destination and the hotels Hanalei offers its guests are more like beautiful resorts than everyday accommodations.

The first thing you will notice when you arrive in Hanalei are the cozy green fields and pristine waters that fill the area. This diverse city has a landscape of colors that constantly change as you explore. The area has white sand dunes, towering coconut trees, lush farms and blue waters all within a few miles.

This city is on the northern tip of Kauai and has fewer than 500 residents. It is a small village of only about two square miles, but beautiful white beaches and bright blue water surround it. It is one of the smallest villages on the island, but that just makes it more special and intimate.

Hanalei actually means "lei-making" and the village is very popular for the beautiful leis it produces. Visitors often enjoy taking lei-making lessons within their hotel or in other places in the city. You can make leis from real flowers and learn the significance of the way they are put together. The village is also famous for its taro plant. This tropical plant is grown as a root vegetable and farming it is very popular in the area. Like any other Hawaiian island, Kauai and the village of Hanalei has a multicultural, multilingual and multiracial atmosphere. Visitors will find citizens from Asia as well as western countries.

Hanalei is known as an old-fashioned town that is very close to the water. It has a lovely combination of diverse people with quiet, laid-back customs alongside high-energy newcomers such as surfing fans. One of the major attractions in the town is a shopping center along the busiest street in the area. The shopping center is actually split into two areas and the centers are across the street from one another. Most residents get their supplies from these shops and many tourists find unique gifts and souvenir items there as well. This shopping area is called the Hanalei Center and includes a few restaurants and snack bars as well as a food corner, gift shops and clothing stores.

Other than shopping, the village has many historical sites that outline its rich past. The mission building of the Wai'oli Hui'ia Church is one of the most popular sites. This building is very photogenic with beautiful stained-glass windows and a tall belfry. The church was built in 1912 and remains a little green, Hawaiian church shaded by tall palm trees with rolling hills in the background.

Most of the attractions in the area lie at the beach and in the parks. There are many water-related activities in these locations for those who want to get out on the water and enjoy a sport. Windsurfing and regular surfing are very popular in the area and visitors often rent scuba or snorkeling equipment to get a better look at what lies beneath the surface of the water.

Tourism is this village's main source of income and there are many hotels and inns offered to visitors. Because the city thrives on tourists, there are often special deals available. Many visitors enjoy renting bikes to avoid traffic and to enjoy the views on the island as well. Biking and hiking on the various trails in the parks is also very popular. The Kalalau trailhead averages about 500 visitors each day.

When you visit the tropical island of Kauai within the state of Hawaii, you will not be disappointed if you choose to stay in one of the hotels Hanalei has prepared for its guests. The city is very diverse and yet offers visitors a chance to slow down and enjoy life to its fullest.

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