I am in love with Poipu on the south side of Kauai...been there 3 times in 2 years of non-reving. We also got stranded in HNL and now there is a new contender for my heart....the NORTH SHORE. Love it here. So quiet and friendly. Great surfing. Going to definitely go back soon. I'm not a big fan of Honolulu at all....the city that is.