• Hawaii is home to the tallest mountain on the planet: Mauna Kea on the Big Island — measured from the seafloor — tops out at 33,476 feet. From sea level it measures 13,796 feet high. More >>
• Hawaii is the most geographically isolated population center on earth. The Hawaiian Islands are 2,000 miles from the Marshall Islands; 2,390 miles from California; 2,500 miles from Tahiti; 3,850 miles from Japan; 4,900 miles from China; and 5,280 miles from the Philippines.
• 'Iolani Palace in Honolulu's Capitol District featured electricity before even the White House in Washington, D.C. More about the Palace >>
• Hawaii has two official languages — English and Hawaiian. More >>
• Hawaii has no snakes in the wild.
• Hawaii is home to the longest continuously erupting volcano in recorded history: Kilauea Caldera on the Big Island of Hawaii has been producing a lava flow since January 1983. More >>
• Hawaiian monarch King David Kalakaua (reign 1874 to 1891), was the first reigning monarch to circumnavigate the globe and the first foreign head of state to speak before a joint session of the U.S. Congress.
The best way to tour the Garden Island is undoubtedly by rental car.
The island's scenic rural roads, rugged coastlines and fabulous
vistas are not to be missed. And even on sleepy Kauai you can rent a
sporty convertible, exotic car or, with the appropriate license, a
Harley.
Riding the Bus: If a more relaxed holiday appeals to you, Kauai's bus system offers a fixed route schedule, as well as a door-to-door paratransit service. Note that
the system does not provide service to the airport, and scheduled
runs to Koloa/Po'ipu are limited. For route schedules and detailed information, call (808) 241-6410.
