Why Kauai Is the Best Island — from a Travel.com article

From https://www.thetravel.com/why-kauai-is-the-best-hawaiian-island/ by Stacy Sloughfy, July 25, 2025

I’ll be honest, I was a skeptic when it came to Kauai. I got married in Maui, Hawaii, over 20 years ago, and ever since, I’ve dreamed of going back. I never understood why people would ask, “What other islands have you been to?” My response was always the same: Why would I need to visit another Hawaiian island when Maui has it all?

Fast-forward to 2025, and I found myself planning an unexpected trip to Kauai — a place I never imagined visiting. But when an opportunity like that comes your way, you don’t hesitate. You say yes.

Now, a week after returning home, I find myself reflecting — and rethinking everything I thought I knew about the Hawaiian Islands. Yes, I left a piece of my heart in Maui two decades ago. However, after experiencing the quiet magic of Kauai, I’m convinced: Kauai is the best Hawaiian island.

It was a whirlwind trip, with almost as much time spent traveling as I had on the island itself. And maybe that’s part of why I’m already longing to go back. But more than that, Kauai surprised me, captivated me, and won me over completely.

Where To Stay In Kauai

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Unless you’re lucky enough to be a frequent visitor to the Hawaiian Islands — able to sample different towns and resorts — choosing where to stay can be a big decision. It can absolutely make or break your trip. For me, Kapa‘a Town, centrally located on Kauai’s east coast, turned out to be the perfect home base.

I stayed at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort. This smaller, boutique-style oceanfront resort has consistently good reviews. It’s also conveniently situated in Kapa’a, near shopping, restaurants, and plenty of things to do. When I arrived at the resort, I was genuinely impressed.

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