Originally Posted by
UNITED959
Two week trip? Sounds perfect for a week in Maui and a week on the Big Island.
I enjoy both islands equally; these days though, Maui is getting very crowded so the Big Island is a refreshing break. Also, the volcano park would be interesting to the 8 year old, I'd think.
With 2 weeks and the kids I'd probably split it too. I might consider 8 or 9 days on Maui and the rest on the Big Island with a focus on the volcano. My personal opinion/experience is that Maui has a greater number of activities and they're more accessible (time wise). With young kids the time spent just getting around on the Big Island might be a bit much. Cranky kids in the car for 3 hours can be a drag.