Kauai or the Big Island
Jan 17th, 2007, 05:58 AM
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Kauai or the Big Island
My husband and I are planning a trip over our anniversary this May. We went to Oahu and Maui on our honeymoon and would love to go back to the islands. This time we can only go for one week and are looking to stay on just one island. We are leaning towards Kauai because it seems quieter, but would love advice on which island we should pick and where to stay. Our priorities are: great beach, snorkeling, safety, clean hotel and hopefully reasonably priced. Thanks in advance for any great advice!
Jan 17th, 2007, 12:18 PM
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With only one week, I'd suggest Kaua`i -- you can really see most of our island in a week.
One week on Hawai`i island will either have you stuck in your car, driving to try to see everything, or resigned to just one side of the island...and wondering what you're missing on the OTHER side! 8-)
May is some of the best weather here on Kaua`i -- winter surf has declined and rains are usually minimal, so you can stay north, south, west or east.
One week on Hawai`i island will either have you stuck in your car, driving to try to see everything, or resigned to just one side of the island...and wondering what you're missing on the OTHER side! 8-)
May is some of the best weather here on Kaua`i -- winter surf has declined and rains are usually minimal, so you can stay north, south, west or east.
Jan 17th, 2007, 04:32 PM
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I'm going to say it matters what you want to do. If you want to climb the mountain and see the stars like you can never see them elsewhere or go out to the lava at night to see it flowing red against the sky, then its the big island. That gets my vote. Of course, plus snorkeling.
Jan 18th, 2007, 02:34 PM
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pijeta,
If your number one priority is great beaches then the big island is not for you.
For better snorkeling,I would prefer the Big Island hands down, no contest.
For piece and quiet.......hahaha ask MelissaHI, it's Kauai although the Big Island is soooo big that you can definately find areas which only you and yours will be.
Safety, both are equal.
Personally, I would pick the Big Island. More to do and more to see there, IMHO!
Aloha!
If your number one priority is great beaches then the big island is not for you.
For better snorkeling,I would prefer the Big Island hands down, no contest.
For piece and quiet.......hahaha ask MelissaHI, it's Kauai although the Big Island is soooo big that you can definately find areas which only you and yours will be.
Safety, both are equal.
Personally, I would pick the Big Island. More to do and more to see there, IMHO!
Aloha!
gt;
Jan 20th, 2007, 06:47 AM
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A week will allow you to see Kauai. The Na Pali coast is beautiful! Everything on the island is so green and lush and the mountaineous terrain just sort of rolls. We have only stayed in the south end because of visiting in the winter, but in May you could stay on the north shore easily. I'm warning you ahead of time that you will fall in love!
Jan 20th, 2007, 08:37 AM
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I'm with the Kauai group. It's perfect for a week's stay. With the Big Island, we were in the car a lot, and I still didn't feel like I saw enough. I did enjoy the Kona/ south of Kona coast area.
Jan 21st, 2007, 12:56 PM
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We visited last June for 13 days. We spent 7 days on Kauai , which is very beautiful and 3days on the Big Island (2 at Waipio & 1 at Volcano ). To make a long story short.We are going back to The Big Island in May for 4 MONTHS and hopefully find a house to buy. Also look on Kauai, but very expensive there.
Which ever Island you pick...I'm sure you will have a Great time. Mahalo
Which ever Island you pick...I'm sure you will have a Great time. Mahalo
