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The best time to go to Kauai is mid-April to mid-June and September to mid-December.
You can use frequent flyer miles to get to Hawaii and hotel points to stay for free.
It costs 35,000 miles round trip to get to Kauai.
Have you been to Kauai? What was your favorite spot?
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I've made 3 trip to Kauai since May 2012. We will spend the winter this year in Princeville. Four months of bliss. The north shore is my favorite because of the sheer beauty.
Traveling Well For Less
Monday 11th of November 2013
Hi Joy,
Wow, 4 months in Kauai? Lucky you. :) I've heard great things about the Princeville area, thanks for confirming. :)
Joy Franks
Sunday 10th of November 2013
I've made 3 trip to Kauai since May 2012. We will spend the winter this year in Princeville. Four months of bliss. The north shore is my favorite because of the sheer beauty.
Traveling Well For Less
Monday 11th of November 2013
Hi Joy,
Wow, 4 months in Kauai? Lucky you. :) I've heard great things about the Princeville area, thanks for confirming. :)