Poipu pleasures: sun, sand, golf and adventure all beckon Kauai-bound vacationers. (Destination: Kauai).(Brief Article)

Travel Agent, August, 2002 by Foster, Camie

Anytime's fine for a Poipu vacation, but its perennially sunny weather can be especially appealing to clients once the mercury begins dipping in their hometown. Those looking for a beach vacation will be happy to be reminded that ocean swimming in Hawaii is a pleasure even during the winter. Temperatures aside, the waters off Poipu are generally calm, which can be a comforting prospect for those who swim infrequently or who are learning to snorkel. The area is scalloped with a series of crescent beaches. More experienced sorts will be drawn to the area for its clear waters, so important for snorkeling and scuba diving. There are 27 established dive sites in the area, as well as some half-dozen surf breaks for surfers and body-surfers.

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