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LuvMySissy · 01-30-2007, 06:11 AM

I've been to all the islands. Maui is hands down my favorite, followed by the "Big Island" of Hawaii. Oahu (and in particular Waikiki) is like NYC on a beach. Lots of buildings & high rises very close together and much hustle bustle. The rest of Oahu is a little more laid back, but pretty heavy traffic and I think more expensive than the other islands for sightseeing as well.

As far as an all-inclusive goes, my recommendation would be for renting a condo (depending on the time of year, there is no need to pay more than $100/night for a one bedroom with a pull-out couch or $150/night for a two bedroom) and then you have a fully furnished kitchen and most times a washer/dryer as well. If you stay some place that has a nice pool(s) and beach front (and I'm not sure there are any that don't) you can hang out during the morning/early afternoon, eating breakfast and lunch at your condo (big savings here) and then sightseeing in the afternoon/evening and either eat dinner out or go back to the condo. You can also go the opposite direction and stay someplace like the Sheraton (on Maui) where you will spend $200-300/night on a hotel room and although there are lots of restaurants and things on the complex - they are very expensive.

Maui has lots to do for all ages. The road to Hana with the waterfalls, black sand beach/caves and 7 Sacred Pools is an all-day adventure, you have the volcano, the Iao Valley, tons of places to snorkel right off the beach and as many water adventures as well. If you stay near Lahaina, nothing closes before 9:00pm.

The big Island has fabulous snorkeling with lots of green sea turtles because of all the lava, but much less beach front (unless you are on the Hilo side and it rains lots every day there), but also tons to see with the Volcano National Park, you can spend a day driving around the island stopping at the waterfalls and botanical gardens, etc.

I found Kaui to be beautiful and nice if you like outdoor hiking, kayaking and golf - but everything closes just after lunch and it was boring at night even for us early birds who go to bed at 9:00pm!!

I hope this helps and I am sure that Hokule'a can be even more helpful!!!!

01-30-2007, 06:11 AM	#4
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	I've been to all the islands. Maui is hands down my favorite, followed by the "Big Island" of Hawaii. Oahu (and in particular Waikiki) is like NYC on a beach. Lots of buildings & high rises very close together and much hustle bustle. The rest of Oahu is a little more laid back, but pretty heavy traffic and I think more expensive than the other islands for sightseeing as well. As far as an all-inclusive goes, my recommendation would be for renting a condo (depending on the time of year, there is no need to pay more than $100/night for a one bedroom with a pull-out couch or $150/night for a two bedroom) and then you have a fully furnished kitchen and most times a washer/dryer as well. If you stay some place that has a nice pool(s) and beach front (and I'm not sure there are any that don't) you can hang out during the morning/early afternoon, eating breakfast and lunch at your condo (big savings here) and then sightseeing in the afternoon/evening and either eat dinner out or go back to the condo. You can also go the opposite direction and stay someplace like the Sheraton (on Maui) where you will spend $200-300/night on a hotel room and although there are lots of restaurants and things on the complex - they are very expensive. Maui has lots to do for all ages. The road to Hana with the waterfalls, black sand beach/caves and 7 Sacred Pools is an all-day adventure, you have the volcano, the Iao Valley, tons of places to snorkel right off the beach and as many water adventures as well. If you stay near Lahaina, nothing closes before 9:00pm. The big Island has fabulous snorkeling with lots of green sea turtles because of all the lava, but much less beach front (unless you are on the Hilo side and it rains lots every day there), but also tons to see with the Volcano National Park, you can spend a day driving around the island stopping at the waterfalls and botanical gardens, etc. I found Kaui to be beautiful and nice if you like outdoor hiking, kayaking and golf - but everything closes just after lunch and it was boring at night even for us early birds who go to bed at 9:00pm!! I hope this helps and I am sure that Hokule'a can be even more helpful!!!! __________________ Sissy & Angel