Suggestions for Maui/Kauai accomodations
Jan 20th, 2003, 01:21 PM
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By reviewing some of your posts re French Polynesia and your web photos, I take you to be a person who seeks out and appreciates natural splendors. If that is your primary goal, I wouldn't be too concerned with specific choices in accomodations since, for the most part, Maui and Kauai have terrific resorts with little to complain about. If you really think about it, most complaints on Hawaiian resorts are quite trivial and it is because of the high expectation and prices that stirs most posters to be especially discerning. Based on such, if I were in your position, I would choose those accomodations that are most convenient (location) while offering the most luxuries I could afford. I'm one of the biggest proponents in limiting the number of hotels to stay at, but in your case I would make an exception depending upon your length of stay.
In Kauai, split up your time in both North and South Kauai so you can explore the lush northern landscape and Na Pali coast then move south to bask in sunshine and visit Waimea Canyon.
On Maui, the West Side (Kaanapali) is convenient for exploring the northwest region and hanging out in Lahaina while the South Side (Wailea) is a bit more dry and laid-back but has more outstanding beaches. Choose amongst the two, but I would add one night or more in the town of Hana so you can explore this lush area in relative peace as opposed to the day-tripper.
By the way, all the resorts you listed I'm sure would suffice. My only recommendation is to consider the Renaissance over the Outrigger Wailea, especially if you get the Entertainment Book rate. And don't limit your reading to the Frommer's guide. Check out the Ultimate Kauai and Maui Revealed books, especially if you plan to do some hiking and other activities. Hope this helps!
In Kauai, split up your time in both North and South Kauai so you can explore the lush northern landscape and Na Pali coast then move south to bask in sunshine and visit Waimea Canyon.
On Maui, the West Side (Kaanapali) is convenient for exploring the northwest region and hanging out in Lahaina while the South Side (Wailea) is a bit more dry and laid-back but has more outstanding beaches. Choose amongst the two, but I would add one night or more in the town of Hana so you can explore this lush area in relative peace as opposed to the day-tripper.
By the way, all the resorts you listed I'm sure would suffice. My only recommendation is to consider the Renaissance over the Outrigger Wailea, especially if you get the Entertainment Book rate. And don't limit your reading to the Frommer's guide. Check out the Ultimate Kauai and Maui Revealed books, especially if you plan to do some hiking and other activities. Hope this helps!
Jan 20th, 2003, 07:22 PM
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Thanks Bluefan! You are completly correct about trival comments. I appreciate luxury but I have noticed a lot of comments on other posts and especially in the hotel rants/raves of people complaining about a lot of the "5 Star" resorts. Makes me wonder what their own homes look like! Must be heaven if they can't be satisfied. Anyways, thanks for the suggestions. Although I like to relax on vacations, my biggest goal is to see as much as I can!
