BLTNews - Kauai Hotels Tips for an Affordable Family Vacation Are you trying to plan an affordable family vacation to Kauai? Kauai is one of the oldest islands in Hawaii, formed over six million years ago and is located north of the Big Island (Honolulu). Kauai offers so much to see and do, everyone in the family will be sure to enjoy it. Placid sea breezes, dazzling mountains, powder white beaches and incredible palms make Kauai a wonderful vacation experience. Believe it or not it an affordable vacation is possible, but it will take some preparation. Also, you will need to be flexible