Can anyone advise me of best garden to visit on (a) Kauai and (b) Hawaii? I
am much more interested in the plants than the fixtures. I'd rather see more
unusual tropical specimens than a bunch of nice sculptures, fountains, etc.,
although I understand that's not a mutually exclusive proposition.

(a) On Kauai, there's the McBryde ($15, self-guided) and Allerton Gardens
($30, docent guided), although both are listed as parts of the NTBG. I'm
thinking the McBryde is a better choice since there is not a mandatory,
structured "guided tour". That being said, I don't want to miss out. Can
anyone advise based on their experience? The NTBG web site provides very
little in the way of pictures or representation of what is actually in the
gardens.

(b) I am especially looking for Plumeria specimens. What is the best place
in Oahu?

Thanks,

Duke Blue