We are pleased to present a new Solo Travel Destination Post from Sherry, a member of the Solo Travel Society on Facebook. Sherry is from the United States, and submitted the following report about Kauai. Do you have a solo travel destination that you would like to recommend? Submit your description here, along with a few photos, and share it with fellow travelers!
Solo travel rating: 1 (1 is easiest, 4 is most difficult. Please see chart below)
Languages spoken: English, Hawaiian
Reasons to go: Â Nicknamed “The Garden Island,” Kauai is the oldest and the fourth largest of the main Hawaiian islands. Kapaa is a quaint town on the island, and the best place to sit overlooking the main street is up at the Olympic Cafe. The Blackened Ono and the Ahi sandwiches are so yummy – not to mention the Mai Tais and the Lava Flow! There is also delicious pizza to be had at Pizzaetta in Old Koloa Town, very nice after a stroll through this historic little town.
There are many activities to keep you busy on Kauai, including a tube ride down an old sugar plantation irrigation system in Lihue, and there are some sights you just don't want to miss. You should check out Kilauea Point Lighthouse and wildlife refuge, Hanalei Valley Lookout, and Hanalei Pier. Visit breathtaking Waimea Canyon State Park, which is known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. If you want to see amazing falls, take a hike to Opaekaa Falls in Wailua. I also highly recommend a raft trip along the  Na Pali coastline.
Kauai is my favorite of the Hawaiian Islands due to the laid-back living, friendly locals, relaxation, and beautiful scenery. Kauai truely is a piece of paradise.
Solo Travel Destination Rating System
Safety – 1 (1 very safe, 2 safe in most areas, 3 be cautious at all times.)
Language – 1 (1 English is first language, 2 English speakers easy to find, 3 English speakers rare)
Navigation – 1 (1 easy to navigate by transit or car, 2 poor transit, car necessary, 3 not easy to get around)
Culture – 2 (1 Similar to North America or Western Europe, 2 Different from above but relaxed and easy, 3 Challenging)
Average Rating – 1 (1 is easiest, 4 is most difficult)