Playing golf on Kauai just got easier with WestJet Airlines's twice-weekly flights to Lihue airport (LIH) from Vancouver

On Wednesday, Dec. 16 WestJet Airlines began twice-weekly flights to Lihue Airport on Kauai (LIH) from Vancouver including introductory fares starting at $349. WestJet also has a dozen flights weekly from Vancouver to Honolulu. Inter-island flights on multiple airlines make the hop to Kauai easy and inexpensive.

Thanks to new flights from WestJet Airlines playing Poipu Bay is easier than ever for Vancouver golfers.

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"With the addition of this access from Canada we hope visitors will take advantage of the opportunity to come experience Kauai, our great golf and other destination attractions which offer something for everyone – from families and couples to outdoor enthusiasts," said Sue Kanoho, executive director of the Kauai Visitors Bureau.

Kauai golf courses an resorts

The island of Kauai is home to golf courses designed by some of the biggest names in the business, including Robert Trent Jones Jr., Jack Nicklaus and Robin Nelson. Golfers on the island can test their game on award-winning courses including Puakea Golf Course, Poipu Bay Golf Course, Kauai Lagoons Golf Club's Mokihana Course and Kiele Course, and Princeville.

Additionally, the island features the following resorts, which boast acclaimed spas, restaurants, beaches and other amenities: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club and the St. Regis Princeville Resort.

Kauai offers more than 50 miles of white sand beaches – more beach per mile than any other island in Hawaii. Only 4 percent of the island is developed for commercial and residential use. For more information, call (800) 262-1400 or see twitter.com/KauaiGolf.