Has anyone been to Hawaii during the week of or for Thanksgiving? We were thinking of going the week of Thanksgiving but are wondering if it will be overly crowded-any one gone during that time? Also is there a better time to go as far as less of a crowd?

We have been in Maui over Thanksgiving. I don't think it was overly crowded and most all the restaurants have wonderful Thanksgiving meals (you may need to make reservations a few days in advance however). The only drawback I found was getting reacclimated to the cold Michigan weather upon our return. We plan to go to Kauai over Thanksgiving this year. The rates at most hotels/condos are better than high season.

Thanks DB!

Planning to be in Hawaii 11/17-24 (BI) 11/24-12/2 (Maui). Thanksgiving reservations made at Old Lahaina Luau --cannot think of a better way to spend Thanksgiving!

Stayed in Hawaii during Thanksgiving a few years ago. I really enjoyed it as the resort was practicly empty. You should have a nice relaxing time = )

DB I would rethink a Thanksgiving visit that is the begining of the rainy season on Kauai.

I lived on Oahu during a few Thanksgivings. We had a veranda in Manalani heights (overlooks diamond head and the pacific). I remember on the few days before Thanksgiving the flights coming in and out of the airport looked like a bus station. More plans than any other holiday it was quite commical. I don't remember it being more crowded but do remember the non-stop planes.