Consolidated "Which/how many Island(s) Should I Visit? What Order? How Long?" thread
Apr 20, 2015, 11:43 pm
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Agree. Forget about Pearl Harbor/USS Arizona Memorial/USS Missouri, a rather unique Chinatown, farmers markets, sampling delicious ethnic or traditional cuisine, the entertainment/shopping/night life, or driving out to the other parts of the island where there are numerous hiking trails, lookout points, beaches, as well as many opportunities for watersports, skydiving, etc.
Apr 23, 2015, 12:04 am
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Not really - if you want to go from the airport into Waikiki, or vice versa, you'll hit it. You'll also hit it if you want to go from Waikiki (where most of the hotels are) to any of the more desirable parts of Oahu. And I never mentioned "rush hour" because Honolulu traffic is not confined to commute hours.
Apr 23, 2015, 6:25 am
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Much to my surprise, I arrive in HNL on a Sunday at around 3:30pm. I only had a carryon and was in F so was out of the aircraft pretty quickly.
25 minutes later, I was in Waikiki at my hotel. This includes picking up the rental car.
I almost fell over in shock.
25 minutes later, I was in Waikiki at my hotel. This includes picking up the rental car.
I almost fell over in shock.
Apr 23, 2015, 9:40 am
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Not really - if you want to go from the airport into Waikiki, or vice versa, you'll hit it. You'll also hit it if you want to go from Waikiki (where most of the hotels are) to any of the more desirable parts of Oahu. And I never mentioned "rush hour" because Honolulu traffic is not confined to commute hours.
but we are usually leaving from KoOlina not Honolulu.
Apr 17, 2016, 7:06 am
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how long in each OGG/KOA?
Currently flying into OGG, arriving at 20:10 on the 21st, and out of KOA at 8pm on the 29th.
What I haven't decided yet, is when to leave OGG for KOA. Any thoughts?
I havent done too much research yet, all I know is we'll probably do a luau in Lahaina and that we want to see the Volcanoes, and that I'm going to rent a car in both places.
Any preferences and/or thoughts appreciated!
What I haven't decided yet, is when to leave OGG for KOA. Any thoughts?
I havent done too much research yet, all I know is we'll probably do a luau in Lahaina and that we want to see the Volcanoes, and that I'm going to rent a car in both places.
Any preferences and/or thoughts appreciated!
Apr 17, 2016, 9:13 pm
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Currently flying into OGG, arriving at 20:10 on the 21st, and out of KOA at 8pm on the 29th.
What I haven't decided yet, is when to leave OGG for KOA. Any thoughts?
I havent done too much research yet, all I know is we'll probably do a luau in Lahaina and that we want to see the Volcanoes, and that I'm going to rent a car in both places.
Any preferences and/or thoughts appreciated!
What I haven't decided yet, is when to leave OGG for KOA. Any thoughts?
I havent done too much research yet, all I know is we'll probably do a luau in Lahaina and that we want to see the Volcanoes, and that I'm going to rent a car in both places.
Any preferences and/or thoughts appreciated!
Apr 18, 2016, 5:39 am
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Apr 20, 2016, 11:37 pm
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As you only have 8 nights total, and a focus on VNP…I would fly from OGG to ITO for a couple of nights to tour VNP and see a few sights on the East side of the Big Island.
Leave early enough on departure day to get across to the West side so as not to miss your Mainland flight out of KOA.
Splitting the 8 nights equally between Maui and Big Island would be ill advised IMO…as exploring both sides of the Big Island needs about 8 nights on it's own.
Do the East side of Hawaii Island this time out and leave the west side for when you have more time.
5/6 nights Maui, and 2/3 nights Big Island could work.
Leave early enough on departure day to get across to the West side so as not to miss your Mainland flight out of KOA.
Splitting the 8 nights equally between Maui and Big Island would be ill advised IMO…as exploring both sides of the Big Island needs about 8 nights on it's own.
Do the East side of Hawaii Island this time out and leave the west side for when you have more time.
5/6 nights Maui, and 2/3 nights Big Island could work.
May 24, 2016, 6:26 pm
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My wife and I are thinking about going to Hawaii with our one-year-old son for one week in July. We have narrowed our choice to Kauai, because we'd like to be on a relatively small and quiet island, but we have hard time deciding between the north (Princeville area) and south (Poipu area) shores. We are mostly looking for good beaches (good for babies, i.e. uncrowded and without high surf), but also would like to visit some of the attractions that Kauai has to offer.
Based on that information, would you recommend staying on the north shore or on the south shore? Or should we split our vacation and spend a few days on each?
Based on that information, would you recommend staying on the north shore or on the south shore? Or should we split our vacation and spend a few days on each?
May 24, 2016, 6:33 pm
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My wife and I are thinking about going to Hawaii with our one-year-old son for one week in July. We have narrowed our choice to Kauai, because we'd like to be on a relatively small and quiet island, but we have hard time deciding between the north (Princeville area) and south (Poipu area) shores. We are mostly looking for good beaches (good for babies, i.e. uncrowded and without high surf), but also would like to visit some of the attractions that Kauai has to offer.
Based on that information, would you recommend staying on the north shore or on the south shore? Or should we split our vacation and spend a few days on each?
Based on that information, would you recommend staying on the north shore or on the south shore? Or should we split our vacation and spend a few days on each?
Just came across this:
http://www.travelswithbaby.com/blog/...-and-toddlers/
May 26, 2016, 12:19 am
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Probably one of the most kiddie friendly beaches in all of Hawaii is at Poipu Beach Park. The surf tends to be much rougher on the north shore, but no doubt someone here can offer some of the more kid friendly areas.
Just came across this:
http://www.travelswithbaby.com/blog/...-and-toddlers/
Just came across this:
http://www.travelswithbaby.com/blog/...-and-toddlers/
May 26, 2016, 2:12 pm
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My wife and I are thinking about going to Hawaii with our one-year-old son for one week in July. We have narrowed our choice to Kauai, because we'd like to be on a relatively small and quiet island, but we have hard time deciding between the north (Princeville area) and south (Poipu area) shores. We are mostly looking for good beaches (good for babies, i.e. uncrowded and without high surf), but also would like to visit some of the attractions that Kauai has to offer.
You can always take a day trip or two up to the north coast.
May 26, 2016, 4:44 pm
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My wife and I are thinking about going to Hawaii with our one-year-old son for one week in July. We have narrowed our choice to Kauai, because we'd like to be on a relatively small and quiet island, but we have hard time deciding between the north (Princeville area) and south (Poipu area) shores. We are mostly looking for good beaches (good for babies, i.e. uncrowded and without high surf), but also would like to visit some of the attractions that Kauai has to offer.
Based on that information, would you recommend staying on the north shore or on the south shore? Or should we split our vacation and spend a few days on each?
Based on that information, would you recommend staying on the north shore or on the south shore? Or should we split our vacation and spend a few days on each?
Lydgate State Park in Wailua is very family friendly. It has a protected swimming area and an extensive playground