Consolidated "Which/how many Island(s) Should I Visit? What Order? How Long?" thread
Jun 22, 2016, 2:38 pm
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That is another question I had. When flying, the only direct flight is to HNL. Should we just stay in Oahu as HNL is there for 3 days and then head to Maui? That would essentially mean a one way trip into HNL. Then a connector to Maui three days later and another one way trip from Maui to the NYC area.
Or we can book a one way to Maui with one stop, which can be at LAX/PHX/HNL depending on the airline used?
Or we can book a one way to Maui with one stop, which can be at LAX/PHX/HNL depending on the airline used?
Jun 23, 2016, 8:03 am
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...@747FC - those places you mention - are they all in Maui? ...Getting some more concrete details - so we will be in Maui for about 10 nights and have approx 3 nights prior where we are free and can do another island. Does it make sense to fly into another island, spend three nights there, and then head to Maui?
An older thread that might be of some use:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawai...nsolidated+day
As to your final question, I would say, yes, particularly if you truly want to experience some local culture and not just resort-and-touristy culture. To that end, I would recommend either the Big Island (and particularly the east side) or Moloka`i.
Jun 23, 2016, 1:09 pm
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If you have not been there before and are not coming back soon, while on Oahu, the Arizona Memorial is a must. And sure, places like Waikiki can get crowded, but that is part of the charm. Run through all the related Hawaii Flyertalk threads and you will be all set for an enjoyable time whether low, medium or high budget. 
Jun 27, 2016, 8:23 pm
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So we did some research and will be doing Kauai first for 3-4 nights and then heading to Maui. ANy suggestions on what are some must do activities at either?
In Maui - we will be at RC
In Kauai - we are still deciding and seeing if we can get some kind of a good price for St. Regis.
We like to eat so good, local food would be awesome! Also, should we rent a car on both islands?
In Maui - we will be at RC
In Kauai - we are still deciding and seeing if we can get some kind of a good price for St. Regis.
We like to eat so good, local food would be awesome! Also, should we rent a car on both islands?
Jun 27, 2016, 8:33 pm
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So we did some research and will be doing Kauai first for 3-4 nights and then heading to Maui. ANy suggestions on what are some must do activities at either?
In Maui - we will be at RC
In Kauai - we are still deciding and seeing if we can get some kind of a good price for St. Regis.
We like to eat so good, local food would be awesome! Also, should we rent a car on both islands?
In Maui - we will be at RC
In Kauai - we are still deciding and seeing if we can get some kind of a good price for St. Regis.
We like to eat so good, local food would be awesome! Also, should we rent a car on both islands?
On Maui, it's a question of whether you want to spend all your time at the Ritz (and its restaurants) or not... there are things to see on Maui, so I'd recommend renting a car.
Jun 27, 2016, 8:33 pm
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So we did some research and will be doing Kauai first for 3-4 nights and then heading to Maui. ANy suggestions on what are some must do activities at either?
In Maui - we will be at RC
In Kauai - we are still deciding and seeing if we can get some kind of a good price for St. Regis.
We like to eat so good, local food would be awesome! Also, should we rent a car on both islands?
In Maui - we will be at RC
In Kauai - we are still deciding and seeing if we can get some kind of a good price for St. Regis.
We like to eat so good, local food would be awesome! Also, should we rent a car on both islands?
