Hawaii -- I'm clueless

Old Jan 21st, 2003, 06:00 AM
  #1  
Craig
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Hawaii -- I'm clueless

Hard to pick a title for this one...
I have a one week "lay-over" in Hawaii while traveling to my new home in Brunei & no idea what to do.
The group is 2 adults and 2 kids (4 years old & 3 months old). We'd prefer to stay in one place & rent an apartment with kitchen and such. We'd also like to see some neat stuff, relax a bit and NOT go wild with surfboarding and parasailing -- kids too young. Baby-friendly beaches and simple tours (no hiking up a volcanic crevasse) with proximity to shops and such.

Please give some guidance. I have never been there or thought about going. Which island & why? What location & why? Please don't recommend hotels or restaurants -- not necessary.

Thanks & sorry if this is a bit broad topic-wise,
Craig
 
Old Jan 21st, 2003, 06:49 AM
  #2  
Hank
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Potential troll post here but I will reply nonetheless.

Maui--because it is the best island.

Kapalua area of Maui--because it is the most scenic and quietest part of the island. The riff raff never comes there.
 
Old Jan 21st, 2003, 07:02 AM
  #3  
Greg
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Maui and Oahu have the most diversity (scenery, activities, food, resorts).
Stay away from Waikiki on Oahu.
Stay away from Kaanapali on Maui.
 
Old Jan 21st, 2003, 07:45 AM
  #4  
tourguide
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Lots of families enjoy Waikiki. Waves are usually mild because it is on the leeward side of the island, not like the rough beaches at Waimea and Sunset.

You would probably like a day at the Pollynesian Cultural Center. They cater to all ages and it is a "feel good" place.

Have fun.
 
Old Jan 21st, 2003, 10:01 AM
  #5  
Craig
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Not a troll.
Thanks for the advice. Thinking Maui & someplace relatively quiet with a rental car.
Anyplace I should stay away from w.r.t. heavy surf or beaches that aren't "kid friendly"?

>>> I got a job posting in my company to Seria, Brunei (currently I work in the Netherlands) & they'll let me go via Hawaii (and San Francisco and the Pilippines). I had no plans to go there, but will do if someone else is buying the tickets.

Bedankt,
Craig
 
Old Jan 21st, 2003, 10:13 AM
  #6  
darvy
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Craig, I get the feeling you're the one who's been posting for the last week with a lot of these "Help me visit Hawaii" "What to do in Hawaii?" posts. There've been a real load of these lately and I'm blaming you for them.

Can you read? This site will tell you what you want to know. Just click Destinations and read a little.
 
Old Jan 21st, 2003, 10:45 AM
  #7  
Barbara
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Craig, I suggest you check out the Hale Hui Kai condos on Maui. They're in S. Kihei, right on a beautiful beach which has very gentle waves and would be ideal for your kids. The web site is www.beachbreeze.com. I also like the Mana Kai condos which are almost next door, on the same beach. I think the interior layout of the Hale Hui Kai would be more suitable with your small children, though. Stay away from Big Beach in Makena. It has huge, very strong waves. Most of the Wailea beaches are very nice. Have a lovely time in Hawaii and good luck in your new home.
 
Old Jan 23rd, 2003, 06:30 AM
  #8  
Craig
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Thanks for the helpful answers. I have chosen Maui and am on the hunt as to where to stay (some promising apartments are out there).
This is the only thread I am directly responsible for on Hawaii.
Yes, I can read and write. Yes, I did read the Destinations info and it told me SOME of what I wanted to know. I then asked my remaining questions here, in the forum. Nowhere in the Destinations info or on the numerous other WebPages I've surfed have I found any advice as to where to start. Hank sent me in the direction of Maui & for good reasons, thanks Hank. Barbara gave some good advice on beaches to avoid with a young one, thanks Barbara.

I've been posting to the European board for a while (since '97 or '98) -- I know how to "work" the Fodors site and the web. I think this is my first post to the US forum -- strange that I switched on so many billy goats Gruff.

If I were posting items relating to "lice from the tanning beds", or "I was just at X and I think it is too built up now, what do you think?” or "Anyone have a disappointing travel spot they'd like to share?" I would be a bit worried that someone would mistake my post for a trawl or teaser.

If I think something is a trawl I don't even nibble and I let it drop away on the boards. When my advice has been along the lines of RTFM I give it gently, without assuming anything about the poster or their motives.

Once again, thanks for the advice on Hawaii, folks. Maybe I'll be able to give some help if you are traveling to Europe soon or South East Asia in the near future...

-- Craig White
 
Old Jan 23rd, 2003, 05:33 PM
  #9  
Russell Farquer
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Craig......I'm impressed with just your e-mail address. You have a good handle on the whole affair....good luck...enjoy Hawaii...it's great.
 
Old Jan 23rd, 2003, 05:41 PM
  #10  
John
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
CRAIG You wouldn't be Craig White from South Dakota would you?
 
Old Jan 23rd, 2003, 05:43 PM
  #11  
Craig
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Thanks, Russell.
I am indeed a proud alumnus of Maryland Intercoastal Trucker's voacational institute.
Need to move a load?
I'm the one for the job.
Toot toot!
 
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SCarroll2188
United States
10
Jan 15th, 2013 12:18 PM
CherylC
United States
14
Jan 10th, 2008 06:29 PM
Tsi2quick
United States
14
Mar 5th, 2006 06:40 AM
traveljunkie28
United States
7
Sep 26th, 2005 07:12 AM
meowm99
United States
13
Mar 19th, 2005 11:37 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -