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Old November 10th, 2003, 04:53 AM
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Hi,

We're going to Hawaii for about 11 days in January and are just trying to
finalize our itinerary.

Originally, we were thinking of hitting 3 islands: the big island, Maui
and Kauai. While planning the trip, we realized that we are going to have
to rent a car on each island and then go to the airport multiple times and
started to think that 3 islands within 11 days may feel a bit rushed.

So, we're now thinking about just going to 2 islands and shorten the trip
to 9 days or so. We'd like to get some advice on which island to skip or
if you guys think that 3 islands in 11 days is doable.

We're thinking about skipping out on the big island and just going to Maui
and Kauai.

Any suggestions?
Thanks.
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Old November 10th, 2003, 06:22 AM
Eric Holeman
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We're thinking about skipping out on the big island and just going to Maui
and Kauai.


Each island-hop will burn most of a day by the time you account for
packing and unpacking, rental car, flying, etc. It would have to be a
long trip for me to consider going to more than two islands.

I haven't been to either Maui or Kauai, but was very satisfied with the
short time I spent on the Big Island. All but the NW corner seemed
pleasantly untouristed, and with all that land, there was plenty of
variety. And although some of the other islands now grow coffee, the Big
Island is still the only Hawaiian island where you can see lava hit the
water.

The catch is that it's the one island where driving distances can get to
be a hassle, but I felt it was worth the trip. I'd go back.
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Old November 10th, 2003, 06:34 AM
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In article ,
wrote:

Originally, we were thinking of hitting 3 islands: the big island, Maui
and Kauai. While planning the trip, we realized that we are going to have
to rent a car on each island and then go to the airport multiple times and
started to think that 3 islands within 11 days may feel a bit rushed.


I agree. Two islands should be much more enjoyable.

We're thinking about skipping out on the big island and just going to Maui
and Kauai.

Any suggestions?


What are your interests? I personally really like the Big Island,
but for all I know, Maui and Kauai might suit your interests better.
Tell us what you want to see and do, and we can give you more informed
opinions.


Patty

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Old November 10th, 2003, 06:59 AM
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We're going to Hawaii for about 11 days in January and are just trying to
finalize our itinerary.

Originally, we were thinking of hitting 3 islands: the big island, Maui
and Kauai. While planning the trip, we realized that we are going to have
to rent a car on each island and then go to the airport multiple times and
started to think that 3 islands within 11 days may feel a bit rushed.

So, we're now thinking about just going to 2 islands and shorten the trip
to 9 days or so. We'd like to get some advice on which island to skip or
if you guys think that 3 islands in 11 days is doable.

We're thinking about skipping out on the big island and just going to Maui
and Kauai.


Three islands in 11 days is certainly doable, but, I think you'll feel rushed
and disappointed that you didn't get to do some of the things you discovered
once you got there. You could easily spend 11 days on the Big Island since it
is almost twice as big as all the other islands combined and has the most
geographical variety. For that reason, I think, your instinct to leave out
the Big Island and concentrate on Maui and Kauai is a wise decision and
that's what I'd recommend. Plan to visit the Big Island on a later trip. For
information about each of the Hawaiian Islands you are invited to visit my
Hawaii webpage at: http://hawaii.home.att.net/ and for information about
Maui, you may go to: http://keith.martin.home.att.net/vMaui.html - and for
information about Kauai, you invited to see:
http://keith.martin.home.att.net/vKauai.html - and on my webpages you'll find
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Old November 10th, 2003, 02:22 PM
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In article ,
wrote:

Hi,

We're going to Hawaii for about 11 days in January and are just trying to
finalize our itinerary.

Originally, we were thinking of hitting 3 islands: the big island, Maui
and Kauai. While planning the trip, we realized that we are going to have
to rent a car on each island and then go to the airport multiple times and
started to think that 3 islands within 11 days may feel a bit rushed.


That's up to you. You certainly don't need to rent a car if you don't
want to though.

So, we're now thinking about just going to 2 islands and shorten the trip
to 9 days or so. We'd like to get some advice on which island to skip or
if you guys think that 3 islands in 11 days is doable.

We're thinking about skipping out on the big island and just going to Maui


That's fine. You can't help but have a nice vacation that way.
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Old November 10th, 2003, 08:51 PM
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Hi,

We're going to Hawaii for about 11 days in January and are just trying to
finalize our itinerary.

Originally, we were thinking of hitting 3 islands: the big island, Maui
and Kauai. While planning the trip, we realized that we are going to have
to rent a car on each island and then go to the airport multiple times and
started to think that 3 islands within 11 days may feel a bit rushed.

So, we're now thinking about just going to 2 islands and shorten the trip
to 9 days or so. We'd like to get some advice on which island to skip or
if you guys think that 3 islands in 11 days is doable.

We're thinking about skipping out on the big island and just going to Maui
and Kauai.

Any suggestions?
Thanks.


don't miss the Big Island! I would do that & Maui for 2 different
experiences. Kauaui is beautiful but, I feel the 2 other islands have
so much more to offer.
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Old November 10th, 2003, 09:22 PM
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On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 03:53:13 -0000,
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We're thinking about skipping out on the big island and just going to Maui
and Kauai.


Good idea.

The Big Island is a worthy place to see, but not as a third stop in
addition to two others. You need more time there to really see it.


Caveat
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Old November 11th, 2003, 01:36 AM
Stefan Patric
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On Sunday 09 November 2003 19:53, VALID wrote:

We're going to Hawaii for about 11 days in January and are just trying
to finalize our itinerary.

Originally, we were thinking of hitting 3 islands: the big island,
Maui
and Kauai. While planning the trip, we realized that we are going to
have to rent a car on each island and then go to the airport multiple
times and started to think that 3 islands within 11 days may feel a
bit rushed.

So, we're now thinking about just going to 2 islands and shorten the
trip
to 9 days or so. We'd like to get some advice on which island to skip
or if you guys think that 3 islands in 11 days is doable.

We're thinking about skipping out on the big island and just going to
Maui and Kauai.

Any suggestions?


Whether 3 islands in 11 days is do-able from a practical stand point,
depends mostly on your vacation strategy: Are you mostly looking for
relaxation or a whirlwind tour of the major points of interest
returning home more exhausted than when you left or somewhere in
between? If it's the whirlwind super-tourist route, then, yes, you can
fully do 3 islands in 11 days just don't plan of sleeping much. ;-)
With travel time taking up 3 days, that leaves you 8 days and nights
for touring. However, 2 islands in 8 + 3 would be a less hectic pace
and would allow plently of time for just relaxing. However, contrary to
your 2 island choices, I would recommend The Big Island and Kauai
instead of Maui and Kauai. Here's why:

Hawaii -- the island -- is much more diverse with climates ranging from
arctic (atop Mauna Kea in winter) to rain forests (on the slopes above
the town of Hilo) to desert (the lava fields on the south end of the
island) and all within a couple hours drive. That's quite unique for a
TROPICAL island. Besides just plain old scenery, coffee plantations,
and the largest cattle ranch in the US, there's lots of historical
sites there, too.

Kaui has Wiamea Canyon called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, the
wettest spot on Earth (about 400 inches average a year) and is so laid
back that it's almost impossible not to relax and smell the flowers.

On your second visit, do Maui along with Lanai and Molokai.

Anyway, have a nice trip, whatever the itinerary.

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Stefan Patric
NoLife Polymath Group

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Old November 11th, 2003, 07:11 AM
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wrote in message
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Originally, we were thinking of hitting 3 islands: the big island, Maui
and Kauai. While planning the trip, we realized that we are going to have
to rent a car on each island and then go to the airport multiple times and
started to think that 3 islands within 11 days may feel a bit rushed.


I agree; we did our first trip to Hawaii last Christmas, and
originally planned on Oahu, Maui, and the big island. But that
puts two travel days (along with the necessary packing and
unpacking) in the middle of the trip, just after you've settled in
and started to relax. We wound up with 5 days on Maui and
two in Honolulu; next time, it will be the Big Island ONLY.
(Honolulu has some things you will probably want to do ONCE,
on your first trip - such as visting the Arizona memorial, walking
through Chinatown, etc. - but once you've done the usual tourist
things there, I can't really recommend going back.)

Bob M..


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Old November 13th, 2003, 03:00 PM
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wrote:

Hi,

We're going to Hawaii for about 11 days in January and are just trying to
finalize our itinerary.



Thanks to everybody for the valuable advice! I think we're going to do Maui
and Kauai this trip and save the Big Island for the next trip.

Thanks again!
 




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