Kauai Beach Villas are located next to Lihue Beach and offer peace and quiet while also being just a short drive to the area’s best attractions. Be sure to snap some pictures, the resort’s beautiful grounds have palm trees and tropical plants; definitely Instagram-worthy. Stop by your condo, dig through your bags for the sunblock and head for the resort’s outdoor pool. Go for a swim or lounge poolside with that book you’ve been meaning to finish. When it’s time for lunch, fire up the outdoor bbq grills. Let the little ones help carry burgers, hot dogs and sides and get ready for a fun family cookout. The resort’s concierge will be happy to help you choose which daily activities around the island to participate in, or take advantage of the tennis courts on-site and get in touch with your inner-Serena Williams.

One- to two-bedroom condos sleep four to six guests and have enough room for all of the kids along with their toys, games and pillow forts. Full kitchens because sometimes a mini-fridge just doesn’t cut it. Bring the kids along to Safeway or Times Supermarket to stock up on groceries and make sure that no one’s favorites are forgotten. Remember, your freezer has plenty of room for ice cream. Now the only question is Ben & Jerry’s or Häagen-Dazs? While you enjoy your ice cream, catch a Friends rerun on your flatscreen TV, it has cable. DVD players are perfect for a low-key night in for family movie night. DVD Rentals are available at the front desk or bring favorite movies from home. Gather everyone on the couch and ask for a show of hands to decide what to watch first. Don’t worry if the kids got ice cream on their clothes, that’s what the in-suite washer/dryer is for.

Kauai Beach Villas are just a short drive to the Wailua Golf Course. The 18-hole course was designed by Toyo Shirai and is rated the third course in Hawaii by The Golf Channel. Poipu Shopping Village features a variety of shopping and dining options. Whalers General Store is the place to go for Hawaii souvenirs. Soul Lei features clothing and accessories that change colors in the sun. Sand Kids has clothing, toys, games and beachwear. Making Waves can hook you up with a new swimsuit. Check out Fish Eye Kauai; it’s a 100% local art gallery that features paintings and photography. Hungry? Keoki’s Paradise is an open-air seafood restaurant. Olympic Cafe serves burgers and pasta. Island Tacos is known for using local Hawaiian flavors. When it’s time for dessert head to Papalani Gelato or grab a coffee at Starbucks.