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If you want to see active volcano it'll have to be the big island. Maui has
a dormant volcano. The other island I can recommend is definitely Kauai. "Todd H." wrote in message ... Greetings, I'm looking for some recommendations to narrow down plans on a 2-stop itinerary, 2 hotels, and dive operators for a trip we're pondering Hawaii in March for a 2 week stay. At this point, I'm not even sure the best place to fly into! From what I've read and investigated, about all I have it narrowed down to is "you'll really like Maui" "skip Honoloulou-you've got enough of that big city crap in Chicago," and I think we'd enjoy staying week 1 and week 2 in different places, and above all else this trip should be relaxing. We're both early 30-somethings, and pretty active. We've been to the Carribbean and Thailand in the past. Having the beach or water close at hand for snorkeling is a priority, and we will be looking to dive oh... say, 4 or 5 days over the course of our 2 weeks. I've got about 25 dives under my belt over the past 7 years and my SO was certified last year, so we won't be looking for adrenaline filled diving or anything. :-) Our last vacation was way overpacked on a go go go itinerary, so the m.o. for this trip is "relaxing." For me that involves planting my hiney near a large body of water in the sun, snorkeling, and some diving. If there's beach volleyball to be had that's a pleasant bonus. I wanna see the volcanoes, maybe some kayaking, maybe rent a car and drive around the island. And I think I'd like to pick up camp and move only once during the stay (so, I guess i'm looking for 2 hotels, one in Maui somewhere, and one on another island..unless inter-island transport is too much of a pain). We don't have money to burn by any stretch, but I'm also willing to pay to be in a place that's clean and not run down. I've got a mental idea of wanting to stay under $225 a night but I've also not looked enough to whether that's terribly realistic. I'd welcome any recommendations to narrow it down some! Thanks for any experiences you can share! Best Regards, -- Todd H. http://www.toddh.net/ To reply by email replace _invalid_ with tdh |
If you want to see active volcano it'll have to be the big island. Maui has
a dormant volcano. The other island I can recommend is definitely Kauai. "Todd H." wrote in message ... Greetings, I'm looking for some recommendations to narrow down plans on a 2-stop itinerary, 2 hotels, and dive operators for a trip we're pondering Hawaii in March for a 2 week stay. At this point, I'm not even sure the best place to fly into! From what I've read and investigated, about all I have it narrowed down to is "you'll really like Maui" "skip Honoloulou-you've got enough of that big city crap in Chicago," and I think we'd enjoy staying week 1 and week 2 in different places, and above all else this trip should be relaxing. We're both early 30-somethings, and pretty active. We've been to the Carribbean and Thailand in the past. Having the beach or water close at hand for snorkeling is a priority, and we will be looking to dive oh... say, 4 or 5 days over the course of our 2 weeks. I've got about 25 dives under my belt over the past 7 years and my SO was certified last year, so we won't be looking for adrenaline filled diving or anything. :-) Our last vacation was way overpacked on a go go go itinerary, so the m.o. for this trip is "relaxing." For me that involves planting my hiney near a large body of water in the sun, snorkeling, and some diving. If there's beach volleyball to be had that's a pleasant bonus. I wanna see the volcanoes, maybe some kayaking, maybe rent a car and drive around the island. And I think I'd like to pick up camp and move only once during the stay (so, I guess i'm looking for 2 hotels, one in Maui somewhere, and one on another island..unless inter-island transport is too much of a pain). We don't have money to burn by any stretch, but I'm also willing to pay to be in a place that's clean and not run down. I've got a mental idea of wanting to stay under $225 a night but I've also not looked enough to whether that's terribly realistic. I'd welcome any recommendations to narrow it down some! Thanks for any experiences you can share! Best Regards, -- Todd H. http://www.toddh.net/ To reply by email replace _invalid_ with tdh |
If you want to see active volcano it'll have to be the big island. Maui has
a dormant volcano. The other island I can recommend is definitely Kauai. "Todd H." wrote in message ... Greetings, I'm looking for some recommendations to narrow down plans on a 2-stop itinerary, 2 hotels, and dive operators for a trip we're pondering Hawaii in March for a 2 week stay. At this point, I'm not even sure the best place to fly into! From what I've read and investigated, about all I have it narrowed down to is "you'll really like Maui" "skip Honoloulou-you've got enough of that big city crap in Chicago," and I think we'd enjoy staying week 1 and week 2 in different places, and above all else this trip should be relaxing. We're both early 30-somethings, and pretty active. We've been to the Carribbean and Thailand in the past. Having the beach or water close at hand for snorkeling is a priority, and we will be looking to dive oh... say, 4 or 5 days over the course of our 2 weeks. I've got about 25 dives under my belt over the past 7 years and my SO was certified last year, so we won't be looking for adrenaline filled diving or anything. :-) Our last vacation was way overpacked on a go go go itinerary, so the m.o. for this trip is "relaxing." For me that involves planting my hiney near a large body of water in the sun, snorkeling, and some diving. If there's beach volleyball to be had that's a pleasant bonus. I wanna see the volcanoes, maybe some kayaking, maybe rent a car and drive around the island. And I think I'd like to pick up camp and move only once during the stay (so, I guess i'm looking for 2 hotels, one in Maui somewhere, and one on another island..unless inter-island transport is too much of a pain). We don't have money to burn by any stretch, but I'm also willing to pay to be in a place that's clean and not run down. I've got a mental idea of wanting to stay under $225 a night but I've also not looked enough to whether that's terribly realistic. I'd welcome any recommendations to narrow it down some! Thanks for any experiences you can share! Best Regards, -- Todd H. http://www.toddh.net/ To reply by email replace _invalid_ with tdh |
Hawaii recommendations for 2 week stay? Maui and [??]
Greetings, I'm looking for some recommendations to narrow down plans on a 2-stop itinerary, 2 hotels, and dive operators for a trip we're pondering Hawaii in March for a 2 week stay. At this point, I'm not even sure the best place to fly into! From what I've read and investigated, about all I have it narrowed down to is "you'll really like Maui" "skip Honoloulou-you've got enough of that big city crap in Chicago," and I think we'd enjoy staying week 1 and week 2 in different places, and above all else this trip should be relaxing. We're both early 30-somethings, and pretty active. We've been to the Carribbean and Thailand in the past. Having the beach or water close at hand for snorkeling is a priority, and we will be looking to dive oh... say, 4 or 5 days over the course of our 2 weeks. I've got about 25 dives under my belt over the past 7 years and my SO was certified last year, so we won't be looking for adrenaline filled diving or anything. :-) Our last vacation was way overpacked on a go go go itinerary, so the m.o. for this trip is "relaxing." For me that involves planting my hiney near a large body of water in the sun, snorkeling, and some diving. If there's beach volleyball to be had that's a pleasant bonus. I wanna see the volcanoes, maybe some kayaking, maybe rent a car and drive around the island. And I think I'd like to pick up camp and move only once during the stay (so, I guess i'm looking for 2 hotels, one in Maui somewhere, and one on another island..unless inter-island transport is too much of a pain). We don't have money to burn by any stretch, but I'm also willing to pay to be in a place that's clean and not run down. I've got a mental idea of wanting to stay under $225 a night but I've also not looked enough to whether that's terribly realistic. I'd welcome any recommendations to narrow it down some! Thanks for any experiences you can share! Best Regards, -- Todd H. http://www.toddh.net/ To reply by email replace _invalid_ with tdh |
about all I have it narrowed down to is "you'll really like Maui"
"skip Honoloulou-you've got enough of that big city crap in Chicago," All I can say is Maui Nö Ka `Oi -- Maui is the best.. Yes, you probably should skip Honolulu, although there's quite a bit on that island. We're both early 30-somethings, and pretty active. We've been to the Carribbean and Thailand in the past. Having the beach or water close at hand for snorkeling is a priority, and we will be looking to dive oh... say, 4 or 5 days over the course of our 2 weeks. I've got about 25 dives under my belt over the past 7 years and my SO was certified last year, so we won't be looking for adrenaline filled diving or You can get great diving in Maui or Hawai'i (Big Island). Maybe anywhere. I wanna see the volcanoes, maybe some kayaking, maybe rent a car and drive around the island. And I think I'd like to pick up camp and move only once during the stay (so, I guess i'm looking for 2 hotels, one in Maui somewhere, and one on another island..unless inter-island transport is too much of a pain). It's a pain, but not excessively so. If you've never been to the state before, 2 islands are probably worth the trouble. Personally, I'd pick Maui and the Big Island. Totally different, but both still pretty Hawaiian (esp. Big Island). We don't have money to burn by any stretch, but I'm also willing to pay to be in a place that's clean and not run down. I've got a mental idea of wanting to stay under $225 a night but I've also not looked enough to whether that's terribly realistic. Really easy to find a nice place for that either island. You gotta look around a little, but it's do-able. It's really easy to pay too much if you're not careful. |
about all I have it narrowed down to is "you'll really like Maui"
"skip Honoloulou-you've got enough of that big city crap in Chicago," All I can say is Maui Nö Ka `Oi -- Maui is the best.. Yes, you probably should skip Honolulu, although there's quite a bit on that island. We're both early 30-somethings, and pretty active. We've been to the Carribbean and Thailand in the past. Having the beach or water close at hand for snorkeling is a priority, and we will be looking to dive oh... say, 4 or 5 days over the course of our 2 weeks. I've got about 25 dives under my belt over the past 7 years and my SO was certified last year, so we won't be looking for adrenaline filled diving or You can get great diving in Maui or Hawai'i (Big Island). Maybe anywhere. I wanna see the volcanoes, maybe some kayaking, maybe rent a car and drive around the island. And I think I'd like to pick up camp and move only once during the stay (so, I guess i'm looking for 2 hotels, one in Maui somewhere, and one on another island..unless inter-island transport is too much of a pain). It's a pain, but not excessively so. If you've never been to the state before, 2 islands are probably worth the trouble. Personally, I'd pick Maui and the Big Island. Totally different, but both still pretty Hawaiian (esp. Big Island). We don't have money to burn by any stretch, but I'm also willing to pay to be in a place that's clean and not run down. I've got a mental idea of wanting to stay under $225 a night but I've also not looked enough to whether that's terribly realistic. Really easy to find a nice place for that either island. You gotta look around a little, but it's do-able. It's really easy to pay too much if you're not careful. |
Personally, I think the Big Island has the best diving and where I'm partial
to Dive Makai. Since you have 2 weeks, I wouldn't skip Honolulu but give it no more that 2 days. Snorkel at Hanauma Bay. Maui has the best beaches but the diving is so so. Kauai has great scenery but never did get to dive there. "Todd H." wrote in message ... Greetings, I'm looking for some recommendations to narrow down plans on a 2-stop itinerary, 2 hotels, and dive operators for a trip we're pondering Hawaii in March for a 2 week stay. At this point, I'm not even sure the best place to fly into! From what I've read and investigated, about all I have it narrowed down to is "you'll really like Maui" "skip Honoloulou-you've got enough of that big city crap in Chicago," and I think we'd enjoy staying week 1 and week 2 in different places, and above all else this trip should be relaxing. We're both early 30-somethings, and pretty active. We've been to the Carribbean and Thailand in the past. Having the beach or water close at hand for snorkeling is a priority, and we will be looking to dive oh... say, 4 or 5 days over the course of our 2 weeks. I've got about 25 dives under my belt over the past 7 years and my SO was certified last year, so we won't be looking for adrenaline filled diving or anything. :-) Our last vacation was way overpacked on a go go go itinerary, so the m.o. for this trip is "relaxing." For me that involves planting my hiney near a large body of water in the sun, snorkeling, and some diving. If there's beach volleyball to be had that's a pleasant bonus. I wanna see the volcanoes, maybe some kayaking, maybe rent a car and drive around the island. And I think I'd like to pick up camp and move only once during the stay (so, I guess i'm looking for 2 hotels, one in Maui somewhere, and one on another island..unless inter-island transport is too much of a pain). We don't have money to burn by any stretch, but I'm also willing to pay to be in a place that's clean and not run down. I've got a mental idea of wanting to stay under $225 a night but I've also not looked enough to whether that's terribly realistic. I'd welcome any recommendations to narrow it down some! Thanks for any experiences you can share! Best Regards, -- Todd H. http://www.toddh.net/ To reply by email replace _invalid_ with tdh |
In article , Todd H. wrote:
"skip Honoloulou-you've got enough of that big city crap in Chicago," and I think we'd enjoy staying week 1 and week 2 in different places, and above all else this trip should be relaxing. Hawaii's best restraunts and night clubs are in Honolulu. Honolulu also has a higher residents-to-tourists ratio (at least outside of Waikiki). If those don't interest you, then you won't miss much by skipping Honolulu. The other islands have more natural beauty and outdoor activities. |
In article , Todd H. wrote:
"skip Honoloulou-you've got enough of that big city crap in Chicago," and I think we'd enjoy staying week 1 and week 2 in different places, and above all else this trip should be relaxing. Hawaii's best restraunts and night clubs are in Honolulu. Honolulu also has a higher residents-to-tourists ratio (at least outside of Waikiki). If those don't interest you, then you won't miss much by skipping Honolulu. The other islands have more natural beauty and outdoor activities. |
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