Consolidated "Which/how many Island(s) Should I Visit? What Order? How Long?" thread
Nov 7, 2010, 8:10 pm
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Thanks for all the tips. We settled on Kauai (and booked flights)
Now we are having a hard time deciding between the North Shore (ie St Regis) and South Shore (i.e. Koa Kea). I've called them both, and each one claims the other is the rainy side.
Any ideas from the group?
Now we are having a hard time deciding between the North Shore (ie St Regis) and South Shore (i.e. Koa Kea). I've called them both, and each one claims the other is the rainy side.
Any ideas from the group?
Nov 8, 2010, 1:45 am
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North shore is by far the wetter side. If rain is your concern, I'd stick with the Poipu area and leave Princeville for a short visit with the car.
Originally Posted by dave_SEA
Thanks for all the tips. We settled on Kauai (and booked flights)
Now we are having a hard time deciding between the North Shore (ie St Regis) and South Shore (i.e. Koa Kea). I've called them both, and each one claims the other is the rainy side.
Any ideas from the group?
Now we are having a hard time deciding between the North Shore (ie St Regis) and South Shore (i.e. Koa Kea). I've called them both, and each one claims the other is the rainy side.
Any ideas from the group?
Nov 8, 2010, 2:09 pm
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Thanks for all the tips. We settled on Kauai (and booked flights)
Now we are having a hard time deciding between the North Shore (ie St Regis) and South Shore (i.e. Koa Kea). I've called them both, and each one claims the other is the rainy side.
Any ideas from the group?
Now we are having a hard time deciding between the North Shore (ie St Regis) and South Shore (i.e. Koa Kea). I've called them both, and each one claims the other is the rainy side.
Any ideas from the group?
Nov 10, 2010, 7:32 pm
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Thanks for all the tips. We settled on Kauai (and booked flights)
Now we are having a hard time deciding between the North Shore (ie St Regis) and South Shore (i.e. Koa Kea). I've called them both, and each one claims the other is the rainy side.
Any ideas from the group?
Now we are having a hard time deciding between the North Shore (ie St Regis) and South Shore (i.e. Koa Kea). I've called them both, and each one claims the other is the rainy side.
Any ideas from the group?
BTW, the bar at Koa Kea (inside) has THE best mai tai on earth. You only need one and you are quire relaxed.
Also, it is very quiet there. It's about a 5 minute walk to Poipu Beach.
Given your choices of hotels, this is probably not an issue, but www.discounthawaiicarrental.com (or Priceline) will get you the best deal on a car.
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Nov 21, 2010, 7:37 am
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Can't believe the St. Regis said that.
BTW, the bar at Koa Kea (inside) has THE best mai tai on earth. You only need one and you are quire relaxed.
Also, it is very quiet there. It's about a 5 minute walk to Poipu Beach.
Given your choices of hotels, this is probably not an issue, but www.discounthawaiicarrental.com (or Priceline) will get you the best deal on a car.
BTW, the bar at Koa Kea (inside) has THE best mai tai on earth. You only need one and you are quire relaxed.
Also, it is very quiet there. It's about a 5 minute walk to Poipu Beach.
Given your choices of hotels, this is probably not an issue, but www.discounthawaiicarrental.com (or Priceline) will get you the best deal on a car.
Nov 24, 2010, 1:32 pm
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Too much for one trip?
Hopefully I won't be chastized for not finding the answer amongst the hundreds of threads, but I'll put on my flame-resistant briefs and proceed.
Looking at a trip next summer (end of July- early August) with the wife and 2 kids. Generally we'll want to relax and do some basic activites and sight-seeing. Trying to maximize my use of points to leave cash available for other things.
Plan (no particular order yet):
5 nights Maui - The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
7-8 nights Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa
3-4 nights Waikiki, in a SPG hotel
Think this is too much in this amount of time? Should I skip an island? We have been to Oahu and the big island before, but not with the kids... wanted to have a day or two on Oahu to take them to the Arizona Memorial, etc.
Thanks!
Looking at a trip next summer (end of July- early August) with the wife and 2 kids. Generally we'll want to relax and do some basic activites and sight-seeing. Trying to maximize my use of points to leave cash available for other things.
Plan (no particular order yet):
5 nights Maui - The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas
7-8 nights Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa
3-4 nights Waikiki, in a SPG hotel
Think this is too much in this amount of time? Should I skip an island? We have been to Oahu and the big island before, but not with the kids... wanted to have a day or two on Oahu to take them to the Arizona Memorial, etc.
Thanks!
Nov 24, 2010, 8:15 pm
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island with lots to do. Great beaches in North Kohala for the kids and numerous snorkeling areas (kids will also love Kahaluu: http://www.bigisland.org/parks/316/kahaluu-beach-park). A day either way won't matter much. Go with what ya got!!
Nov 25, 2010, 6:40 pm
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Not a bad combo.. its' true, Maui is a nice destination, and lots to do.. and you may want to be there that extra day.
Jun 14, 2011, 5:12 am
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How to spend/split 9 days in Hawaii
My fiancee and I are thinking about heading to Hawaii from the UK in April ( having considered it for our honeymoon this September but opted for Indonesia booked through DavidO)
We are in our late 20s and plan to spend probably 9 nights in Hawaii followed by 3 nights in LA and 3 nights in Palm Desert (Palm Springs for the Coachella Music Festival ) before returning to the UK.
At the moment I am looking at renting a condo in Honua Kai Resort + Spa (March 31 - April 7) on Maui for around $2000 for a week.
Initially I thought about FS Lanai for 2 nights but now think I will just make a day visit while in Maui.
Instead I am thinking about 2 nights at the St Regis Princeville flying out from OGG with Island Air.
Then on to LA and Palm Springs.
LONDON - OGG , LIH - LAX , LAX - LONDON is about £850 with UA (would probably purchase economy plus for $425 and get all legs upgraded)
what do people think. i like the idea of week doing the things maui has to offer topped off by a stop in Kauai to take in the natural beauty and quieter island........
We are in our late 20s and plan to spend probably 9 nights in Hawaii followed by 3 nights in LA and 3 nights in Palm Desert (Palm Springs for the Coachella Music Festival ) before returning to the UK.
At the moment I am looking at renting a condo in Honua Kai Resort + Spa (March 31 - April 7) on Maui for around $2000 for a week.
Initially I thought about FS Lanai for 2 nights but now think I will just make a day visit while in Maui.
Instead I am thinking about 2 nights at the St Regis Princeville flying out from OGG with Island Air.
Then on to LA and Palm Springs.
LONDON - OGG , LIH - LAX , LAX - LONDON is about £850 with UA (would probably purchase economy plus for $425 and get all legs upgraded)
what do people think. i like the idea of week doing the things maui has to offer topped off by a stop in Kauai to take in the natural beauty and quieter island........
Jun 14, 2011, 1:18 pm
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My fiancee and I are thinking about heading to Hawaii from the UK in April ( having considered it for our honeymoon this September but opted for Indonesia booked through DavidO)
We are in our late 20s and plan to spend probably 9 nights in Hawaii followed by 3 nights in LA and 3 nights in Palm Desert (Palm Springs for the Coachella Music Festival ) before returning to the UK.
At the moment I am looking at renting a condo in Honua Kai Resort + Spa (March 31 - April 7) on Maui for around $2000 for a week.
Initially I thought about FS Lanai for 2 nights but now think I will just make a day visit while in Maui.
Instead I am thinking about 2 nights at the St Regis Princeville flying out from OGG with Island Air.
Then on to LA and Palm Springs.
LONDON - OGG , LIH - LAX , LAX - LONDON is about £850 with UA (would probably purchase economy plus for $425 and get all legs upgraded)
what do people think. i like the idea of week doing the things maui has to offer topped off by a stop in Kauai to take in the natural beauty and quieter island........
We are in our late 20s and plan to spend probably 9 nights in Hawaii followed by 3 nights in LA and 3 nights in Palm Desert (Palm Springs for the Coachella Music Festival ) before returning to the UK.
At the moment I am looking at renting a condo in Honua Kai Resort + Spa (March 31 - April 7) on Maui for around $2000 for a week.
Initially I thought about FS Lanai for 2 nights but now think I will just make a day visit while in Maui.
Instead I am thinking about 2 nights at the St Regis Princeville flying out from OGG with Island Air.
Then on to LA and Palm Springs.
LONDON - OGG , LIH - LAX , LAX - LONDON is about £850 with UA (would probably purchase economy plus for $425 and get all legs upgraded)
what do people think. i like the idea of week doing the things maui has to offer topped off by a stop in Kauai to take in the natural beauty and quieter island........
Jun 14, 2011, 1:39 pm
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at the moment i have my eyes on a 9am flight from OGG to LIH , thinking while at the airport take an hour long helicopter or flight (Wings Over Kauai seems to get rave reviews) then head up to Princeville. 2 nights there and then a red eye UA flight to LA leaving about 9pm if memory serves me right.
That way we get almost 3 days.
Jun 14, 2011, 6:23 pm
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great minds think a like!
at the moment i have my eyes on a 9am flight from OGG to LIH , thinking while at the airport take an hour long helicopter or flight (Wings Over Kauai seems to get rave reviews) then head up to Princeville. 2 nights there and then a red eye UA flight to LA leaving about 9pm if memory serves me right.
That way we get almost 3 days.
at the moment i have my eyes on a 9am flight from OGG to LIH , thinking while at the airport take an hour long helicopter or flight (Wings Over Kauai seems to get rave reviews) then head up to Princeville. 2 nights there and then a red eye UA flight to LA leaving about 9pm if memory serves me right.
That way we get almost 3 days.
I don't want to rain on your parade, but my advice would be to stay on Maui five or six nights (most condos have five night minimums) and go to Kauai for one or two additional nights. Otherwise, you're going to be frustrated at the lack of time (unless you only want beach/pool time on the island).