Solo travel to Hawaii for 5 days, do not like to drive!
Aug 2nd, 2007, 02:14 PM
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Solo travel to Hawaii for 5 days, do not like to drive!
I wish to fly to Hawaii from CA to spend 5 days. I would like to go to one island (interests: relaxation on a beach, natural beauty) for the 5 days and do as little driving as possible. Can you suggest an island and which one is most doable by public transportation or short, easy drives.
ANy suggetions for small b and b like resorts on the beach would also be appreciated. Thanks.
ANy suggetions for small b and b like resorts on the beach would also be appreciated. Thanks.
Aug 2nd, 2007, 02:28 PM
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Oahu is the only island that you can realistically use public transportation.
Even on Oahu I recommend renting a car because you can get out & see the island much better.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic...hu_Hawaii.html
Even on Oahu I recommend renting a car because you can get out & see the island much better.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic...hu_Hawaii.html
Aug 2nd, 2007, 02:34 PM
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Oahu based out of Honolulu/Waikiki. That's by far the best option if you don't want to rent a car. I have been 3 times recently and never rented a car. Just get around with taxi, bus, and mostly walking. If you want to go up to the North Shore, or see more of the island outside the city, you could do an organized tour with someone like Roberts Hawaii.
The only other stretch of a possibility would be Maui and staying in Lahaina.
The only other stretch of a possibility would be Maui and staying in Lahaina.
Aug 6th, 2007, 05:57 AM
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Waikiki does not meet your description of "relaxation on a beach and natural beauty". Lahaina is almost as crowded, and does not have a good in-town beach. There are other places that would be more idyllic, with limited driving necessary.
On Maui, you could stay in one of the small condo complexes near Kamaole I or Kamaole II beaches. If you are a solo traveler, you can get a nice 1-bedroom condo for less money than most hotel rooms. The beaches are great for swimming and relaxing. Right across the road are several restaurants and take-out places in all price ranges, plus a small convenience store and a natural food store. I could happily stay there for a week and not turn a wheel. I think there some similiar places in the Napili or Kahana areas, but I am not as familiar with them.
On Kauai, Kapaa is a good central location. The beaches are nice for walking, but not for swimming. Again, you can walk to some fun shops and restaurants. People complain about driving through Kapaa, but if you are staying there it wouldn't really be much of an issue. There are also some nice smaller condo complexes in Wailua, on a quiet street behind the Coconut Plantation Marketplace. I've stayed in this area a few times and found it very convenient. Depending on your price range, I can suggest some condo complexes in the areas I mention on either Kauai or Maui. B&B's are not a good option right now due to licensing issues. Most of them are in residential areas anyway, and not walking distance to beach and stores.
On Maui, you could stay in one of the small condo complexes near Kamaole I or Kamaole II beaches. If you are a solo traveler, you can get a nice 1-bedroom condo for less money than most hotel rooms. The beaches are great for swimming and relaxing. Right across the road are several restaurants and take-out places in all price ranges, plus a small convenience store and a natural food store. I could happily stay there for a week and not turn a wheel. I think there some similiar places in the Napili or Kahana areas, but I am not as familiar with them.
On Kauai, Kapaa is a good central location. The beaches are nice for walking, but not for swimming. Again, you can walk to some fun shops and restaurants. People complain about driving through Kapaa, but if you are staying there it wouldn't really be much of an issue. There are also some nice smaller condo complexes in Wailua, on a quiet street behind the Coconut Plantation Marketplace. I've stayed in this area a few times and found it very convenient. Depending on your price range, I can suggest some condo complexes in the areas I mention on either Kauai or Maui. B&B's are not a good option right now due to licensing issues. Most of them are in residential areas anyway, and not walking distance to beach and stores.
