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Depends on what kind of activities you're interested in. if you're into nature/hiking i'd recommend kauai. it's a really laid back island with lots of trails. not really any nightlife, though.
Oahu (or Waikiki where you hotel is most likely loacated) is really crowded. That said, you get the most variety of food and entertainment on that island. I stayed in Maui a few times (Kapalua & Wailea) but unless you are a golfer you really won't find anything to do there besides relaxing on the beach.
Kauai is even more laid back, and from what I hear Kona is more a nature lover's place.
Originally Posted by chilidip,Feb 16 2011, 10:33 AM
Oahu (or Waikiki where you hotel is most likely loacated) is really crowded. That said, you get the most variety of food and entertainment on that island. I stayed in Maui a few times (Kapalua & Wailea) but unless you are a golfer you really won't find anything to do there besides relaxing on the beach.
Kauai is even more laid back, and from what I hear Kona is more a nature lover's place.
x2 for Oahu.
I disagree partially. There's tons to do on the other islands as long as you have the funds to do it. There's much more than relaxing on the beach.
Few Maui activities:
Snorkeling/diving @ Molokai - Clear waters, I saw a shark, tuna, and many sea turtles, and much more.
Road to Hana - Amazing waterfalls, great stops, 7 pools, etc.
Helicopter tour
Zip lines
Maui Haleakala Sunrise tour - Absolutely amazing, wake up super early, go to the top of the Volcano and bike 20+ miles almost all downhill. The views are breathtaking and the biking is super fun with splendid scenario most of the way down.
That being said, I would do a two island trip. One in Oahu and one to get away from it all at another island.
02-16-2011, 07:32 AM
want to go back someday soon