Fans of scenic views will appreciate Makai Club Resort’s tropical hillside setting on Kauai’s breathtaking north shore as well as the beautiful grounds with palm trees and tropical gardens. The resort is close enough to experience all that Hanalei Bay and Princeville have to offer, but far enough away to enjoy a peaceful and quiet family vacation. Go for a swim in the outdoor pool or set up camp in a lounge chair. When it’s time for lunch, fire up the bbq grills for a family cookout. Recruit the kids to help carry burgers, hot dogs, and side-dishes. Then lay out the toppings and condiments and let everyone go wild. The resort’s never-a-dull-moment event schedule keeps your whole crew hopping from luaus and lei-making to themed photo contests and poolside mai tais.

One- to two-bedroom condos sleep four to seven guests. Full kitchens allow you to whip up anything from snacks to four-course meals. Borrow some board games and challenge the kids to a fierce round of Scrabble around the dining table or watch a movie on the flat screen TV, it has cable and a DVD player. All condos are air-conditioned and equipped with washers/dryers so you can pack light and wash often. Private furnished lanais let you take full advantage of Kauai’s views and climate, beverage in hand.

Golf enthusiasts will be thrilled with the next-door proximity to the par 72, twenty-seven-hole, Robert Trent Jones Jr-designed Makai Golf Course. Polish up those clubs – it’s one of Hawaii’s three top-ranked courses. Clearly, Golf Digest agrees, featuring Makai on its list of 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses. Visit the Golf Shop for leisure apparel from Fairway & Green, Greg Norman, Nike, and Under Armour. If you’re in need of a little retail therapy, look no further than the locally-owned boutiques at Princeville Shopping Center. First stop, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for a vanilla latte or an Iced Blended - they even offer coffee-free varieties which the kids will love. Pick up a bottle (or two) of wine to enjoy back in your condo at the Princeville Wine Market. Hot Tropics Kauai, Azure Island Clothing, and Walking in Paradise offer apparel and accessories. Kids will go wild in the Magic Dragon Toy & Art Supply Store. When you get hungry, dine at Lei Petite Bakery, Panda Garden Chinese & Thai Cuisine or Federico’s FreshMex Cuisine. Want to see more of the island? Wear everyone out exploring the Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge or Hanalei Bay Beach Park – it’s an easy two- to three-mile ride home.