Hotel prices are for two people in a standard double room, including tax and service.

Make reservations in advance, whether you choose to stay at a plush Po'ipu resort or a condo on the south shore, where you can bask all day in the sun; at the posh Princeville Resort on the north shore, where you can enjoy world-class golfing; at a Coconut Coast guest house on the east side, where you can take advantage of an abundance of nearby shops and restaurants; or at a rustic cabin on Kaua'i's west side.

Peak travel months are February and August. When booking your accommodations, ask about such extras as tennis, golf, honeymoon, and room-and-car packages.

Island-wide reservations services, such as Hawaii's Best Rentals., can book B&B rooms and exclusive vacation rentals for a Kaua'i or multi-island trip. Bed and Breakfast Honolulu (3242 Ka'ohinani Dr., Honolulu, HI, 96817, USA, PHONE:808/595-7533 or 800/288-4666, FAX: 808/595-2030, www.hawaiibnb.com) advertises more than 400 host homes on all major islands and can assist with interisland airfares and car rental. Bed and Breakfast Kaua'i (105 Melia St., Kapa'a, HI, 96746, USA, PHONE:808/822-1177 or 800/822-1176, FAX: 808/826-9292, www.bnb-kauai.com) has been in operation on the Garden Isle for many years and offers a network of more than 200 homes.