Kauai is the fourth largest of the major Hawaiian Islands.

Only 3% of the land area has been developed for commercial and residential use leaving the remaining 97% divided between agriculture and conservation.

Kauai's weather is near perfect year-round with daytime temperatures ranging from the mid 70's to the mid 80's, slightly warmer in the summer. The northeast tradewinds provide refreshing breezes. Rain showers usually fall in the evening and early morning hours, predominantely over the mountain ranges. The temperature of the ocean ranges from 68 to 80 degrees fahrenheit.