Book excerpt: For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Written by locals, Fodor's Kauai travel guidebook offers expert advice and insider tips for all tastes and budgets to help you make the most out of your visit to Kauai. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor’s in exploring one of the most exciting islands in Hawaii. Hawaii's "Garden Isle" is green and lush, with famous sights from the steeply folded sea cliffs of the Napali Coast to the stunning sweep of Waimea Canyon. The island also has more beaches per mile of coastline than any other island in the state. A favorite of honeymooners and bird-watchers, Kauai is on many bucket lists. Fodor’s Kauai includes: •UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Additional restaurant listings in Fodor's Kauai highlight the best local favorites for casual dining as well as top resort restaurants. Also getting more attention are the abundant lodging options, from high-end resorts to increasingly popular rental properties and condos. •ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: Contains a brief introduction and spectacular color photos that capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Kauai. •GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: You’ll gain insight into Hawaii's unique culture with a special feature on Hawaiian culture and be inspired to explore with full color photos throughout. •DETAILED MAPS: Full-size street maps throughout the guidebook to inspire and help you get around. •ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: A new one-week itinerary will help you plan and make the most of your time on the island. We include tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports, and the outdoors. . Fodor's Choice designates our best picks. •INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: It's easy to plan a vacation for any interest using the guide's planner pages, which include sections for families and for those planning weddings and honeymoons. Tips throughout the book will help you make the most of your time. •COVERS: Kilauea, Princeville, Hanalei, Kapaa, Lihue, Poipu, Waimea Canyon, the Napali Coast, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Planning on visiting the rest of Hawaii? Check out Fodor’s state-wide guide to Hawaii, Essential Hawaii, as well as Fodor’s Big Island, Fodor’s Oahu, and Fodor’s Maui.