Hi,

Could someone let me know how the weather in Kauai around Thanksgiving time? Is it going to rain a lot at that time? Would the weather be still good for snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities?

How about lodging at that time of the year? Very expensive?

Thanks for your help!

Depending upon which part of the island your are talking about, the answer could be yes or no. The price of lodging also depends upon where and what your budget is. If you have not reservations yet for this year, your choices may be limited.

Have you done much research yet?

This might help with the weather part.

http://hawaiiweathertoday.com/content.php?pid=19#

-Bill

No, I haven't done much/any research yet. It's just that I was looking for a place to go to using my miles, and I got Kauai. But the fact that I got it for TG makes me worry that it might not be a good time to go.

I'd like to hit all the must-sees and must-dos in Kauai, esp. outdoor stuff.

Please advise, so I know whether I should get my ticket or not.

Thanks.

We spent Thanksgiving in Kauai two years ago. We got a mix of weather. The first 3 or so days were great, even a little too warm. Then the breezes came up and the humidity was much better. Our last full day was a total wash out. I would take the chance and go. Just do the outdoor stuff on good days, don't wait until the next day because the weather may change.

MY

Even though the north shore is my favorite, at that time of year I would stay in the Poipu area.
Do you want a hotel? Condo? Cottage?

How many in your group?

What is your price range per night?

Pick up the Kaua`i Underground book and/or the Kaua`i Revealed Book for a great description of things to do.
Book

I'd go.

-Bill

Thanks, all, for your info and encouragement to go!

I just found out that I could have the choice to go to the Big Island too. So, what's better in Nov? Big Island is dryer, it looks like.

If you have to pick between Big Island and Kauai for 1 week, which one would it be? Which one is more unique and spectacular. We are a party of 2, young and active.

Thanks!

They are both spectacular in different ways, if you call "moonscape" spectacular because that is what it looks like driving from the airport on the Big Island. Kauai is lush and gorgeous and nothing can compare with the NaPoli cliffs viewed from Princeville. If you stay at Poipu (Hyatt), be sure to drive to Princeville for the view and the Prince course if you are a golfer.

I've been to Kauai and also to the BI for several Thanksgivings. The weather on Kauai was definitely cooler than the summer, but it was fine, no problem with outdoor activities for most of the vacation. My husband loved it, he likes it a bit on the cooler side. We stayed on the North side first, at Bali Hai resort, had a nice condo, stayed 5 nights, had some rain and a few hours where hiking, kayaking would have been unpleasant. Went to Cafe Hanalei Thanksgiving buffet and can easily say it was the best dinner buffet I've ever had. Outstanding. That was in 2002, so things could have changed since then.

Once we moved South, to the Hyatt for the remainder of the trip, the weather was sunnier and warmer. I don't recall if we had rain, but if we did it wasn't enough to make an impression. We were in the pool daily.

In terms of cost, we booked the Hanalei Bay very late, only a few weeks before we went, booked through something called ERA rental. Rates were ok. Here's a link:
http://www.erahawaii.com/vacations/k...ei+bay+resort/

As far as the Big Island, the odds are that the temperatures will be a bit higher (as compared to Kauai) for your Thanksgiving stay and if you stay in Kona or Waikoloa you'll have less rain.

There should be "low season" rates available, at least at condos.

In terms of a comparison between the BI and Kauai, you can't go wrong with either. Plenty to see and experience on both islands. Personally I think Kauai is prettier....not saying there aren't beautiful places on the BI....just saying that the lush beauty is more striking on Kauai, especially on the North shore.