I haven’t explored it much yet, but I do like what I’ve seen so far and the temperature. Also, according to Travel & Leisure magazine, Kauai is rated number 2 in the world as the best island (after Bali, Indonesia). I can see why. It is definitely a great place for vacation, and as far as living here, like you said elsewhere, it might not be for everyone – it all depends what are you looking for and at what “stage” in your life you are and what things are important to you.

For a single person, moving could work out fine, but for a family, I’d still recommend a long vacation-type of stay first, without making a commitment right away. One person can pretty much adjust to anything and anywhere anyway, even for the time being only, while relocating with family is something that requires little more thinking and testing, especially if there are planned purchases, such as homes and cars. It is definitely not “cheap” to live here (groceries etc), but there are always deals and sales on items that make the price even lower (on some) than on mainland.

So, so far I love Kauai. Even if I were to move elsewhere (like Europe), I’d definitely not regret a single day living here. If you live little of the main road, just driving to stores feels like really driving through a garden. Green is good for the eyes, as they say. Now, Kauai is not just green, it’s tropical. I really have no intention even checking out other Hawaii islands, and if I do, it’d probably be for a very short time. But, like with anything else, everything is relative and you never know.

One thing you will notice if you live here is that there is lot of tourists at any given time in the busy (shopping, restaurants) areas, however after few miles drive of the main road(s), it feels as “local” as it actually is, which I personally prefer.

That’s my take on Kauai, so far. Perhaps I’ll post some update later.

If you will be visiting Kauai and would like to have memories (photos) of YOU (the reader) while you’re here and not just scenery (which is amazing, by the way – bringing camera here is a must), feel free to contact me @ christian@hawaiiphotog.com. You can also contact me if you have any general questions as well, but since I am new here, I can’t actually provide you with lots of info, and this website (aimforawesome) offers lots of great information already, which I am checking out as well, even while I’m here.