Poipu Bay Golf Course
The 210-acre Poipu Bay Golf Course offers 85 sand traps and abundant trade winds to golfers looking for a challenge. This 7,123-yard, par-72 course is highlighted by the 7th hole, a 179-yard par-3 with a lake and several bunkers encasing the green. The final hole is a 550-yard par-5 with gorgeous views of the South Shore as golfers pass the gentle dogleg right. Golfers at the Poipu Bay Golf Course enjoy amenities such as satellite navigation systems in their golf carts and access to cold towels in the clubhouse.
Poipu Bay Golf Course
2250 Ainako St.
Koloa, Hawaii 96756
(808) 742-8711
www.poipubaygolf.com/
Kiahuna Golf Club
The par-70 Kiahuna Golf Club features 66 bunkers spread across 6,925 yards from the first tee to the last pin. The 2nd hole is notable for a cave wolf spider habitat just off the fairway that attracts outdoor enthusiasts year round. After conquering holes like the 543-yard, par-5 15th, you can enjoy snacks and cold drinks at Joe's on the Green. The course is also home to the Kiahuna Golf Shop, which offers name-brand golf equipment and Kiahuna Golf Club souvenirs.
Kiahuna Golf Club
2545 Kiahuna Plantation Drive
Koloa, Hawaii 96756
(808) 742-9595
www.kiahunagolf.com/homepage/start_page.php
Princeville at Hanalei
Princeville at Hanalei offers 45 holes of championship golf on the North Shore of Kauai. The 18-hole, par-72 Prince Golf Course features a tee shot around a lake on the 4th hole and a sharp dogleg left on the 16th hole. The Makai Golf Course is a 27-hole course consisting of nine-hole Ocean, Woods and Lakes circuits. Princeville at Hanalei is home to the St. Regis Princeville Resort and the Princeville Health Club & Spa, which cater to sophisticated travelers during the busy travel season.
Princeville at Hanalei
5-3900 Kuhio Highway
Hanalei, Hawaii 96714
(808) 826-3580
www.princeville.com/golf.html
Safari Helicopters Hawai'i
Travelers looking for tours of Kauai can reserve space aboard Safari Helicopters Hawai'i's aircraft. The company's Kauai Refuge Eco-Tour is a 90-minute exploration of the Waialeale Crater, Na Pali Coast and other natural attractions on Kauai. The 55-minute Deluxe Waterfall Safari Tour highlights Kokee State Park, Waimea Coast National Park and the island's abundant waterways. The company's A-STAR 350 helicopter features large windows, noise-canceling headsets and air conditioning to ensure comfortable aerial tours.
Safari Helicopters Hawai'i
3225 Akahi St.
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
(808) 969-1259
www.safarihelicopters.com/kauai-helicopter-tours/
About The Author
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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