Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
742-8706; 1775 Poʻipu Rd; per person $20, racket rental $5; 8am-noon, 2-6pm; clinics 8am
Mon, Wed & Fri)
Rent one of eight hard courts with an ocean view at this fine racquet club
run by the greatest tennis pro in the history of the universe, the lovely Ms Hattie. They
have tennis clinics, round robin tourneys and take reservations, but you can also just
show up.
Other Activities
Outfitters Kauaʻi
ADVENTURE TOUR
(
742-9667, 888-742-9887;
www.outfitterskauai.com
;
2827-A Poʻipu Rd, Poʻipu Plaza; bike rental
per day $25-45; reservations taken 8am-9pm)
Offers an array of sea-kayaking, cycling,
zip-line, waterfall and whale-watching tours. One of their coolest options is a stand up
paddle tour (half-day per person $122) down a jungle stream through the Huleʻia Nation-
al Wildlife Refuge. They rent bikes too.
CJM Country Stables
HORSEBACK RIDING
(
742-6096;
www.cjmstables.com
; Poʻipu Rd; 2hr rides $103-130; rides 9:30am & 2pm Mon-
Sat, 1pm Wed & Fri)
If you want a break from hoofin' it yourself, hop on a horse. The slow,
nose-to-tail, follow-the-leader group rides may bore experienced riders - who should ar-
range private rides - but the terrain (the luscious Mahaʻulelpu area) is wild and sublime,
rain or shine.
Anara Spa
SPA
(
742-1234;
www.anaraspa.com
;
1571 Poʻipu Rd, Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Resort & Spa; massage per hr
$160-235)
Following its extreme makeover in 2007, the spa emerged as a 20,000-sq-ft
tropical fantasyland, with gardens and water-falls to soothe the eyes while the face and
body indulges in a splurge-worthy menu of delicious services. Access to the lap pool and
fitness center is free with a 50-minute spa treatment.
Spa at Koa Kea Hotel & Resort
SPA
(
828-8888;
www.koakea.com
;
2251 Poʻipu Rd; massage 50/80min from $120/175;
8am-7pm)
Offers five treatment rooms (including one for couples), a range of massage
styles, and body scrubs and treatments utilize indigen-ous products such as
Awapuhi
root, red Kauaʻi clay and local coffee. Reserve at least a day in advance.
