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Posted on 8/4/22 at 4:38 pm to parrotdr
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You'll fly into Oahu. Stay a day or two--hike Diamond Head, go to the North Shore to see gnarly waves, and check out Pearl Harbor.
Then get thee to Maui. Less crowds, nicer beaches, cool small towns, the road to Hana, watching sunrise on Haleakala then biking down.
I'm going in February for my honeymoon. This is our plan. Trying to save some money by flying into Honolulu and doing 2 days there so we can see Pearl Harbor. Then we're heading to Maui for the remainder of the time. 10 total days. Our first time going. Following this thread closely...
Posted on 8/4/22 at 6:53 pm to lsugrad35
February is the perfect time for whale watching in Maui. We’re planning on going back around Mardi Gras this year.
Posted on 8/4/22 at 8:49 pm to LSUintheNW
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Big Island is my personal favorite though
Recs?
we went for two weeks in January and rotated different Air Bnbs across the Island.
I loved Volcano NP. we stayed at a gold course community the have just down the road from the park. Down the street in the community had a vineyard and wine tasting. Good woodfire pizza place in town. also a really cool hotel in the national park. I could literally spend a week at Volcano with all the hiking trails.
Definitely rent a kayak and go to the captain cook monument for some awesome snorkeling.
The prettiest part of the island was the Captain Cook area/south kona. just lush and green. Shaka tacos was really good.
We stayed in Keaau SE of Hilo in this awesome treehouse style home. Kenhena Black sand beach was awesome. they have a farmers market near there that was nifty.
we did the Luau at Hilton waikoloa village. was real good. pay for VIP tickets. Lava Lava beach club was neat. We went up Mauna Kea. Crazy how high it is. Highway is sketch to drive at night though
Kumukea Beach was amazing. Got to swim with a sea turtle and do some cool snorkeling.
Waikoloa village was really awesome. stayed at an air bnb at the golf course. beautiful course. Interesting community.
That's all i got for tonight. It's so diverse in its landscapes. pretty laid back as well.
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Posted on 8/4/22 at 9:22 pm to gaetti15
Thanks. I'll be going in January. My first time to the Big Island.
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:23 pm to LSUintheNW
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I'll be going in January. My first time to the Big Island.
it's a great time to go. We went end of january through beginning of February.
Weather was perfect. Didnt rain all too much even on the wet side of the island.
Forgot to mention, if you are renting a vehicle beware of wild goats. Tons of them on the island and they like to be dumb.
There is also a coffee plantation that we went to as well that was really cool. got to do a walkthrough of the place with the owner. Hula Daddy was the name of it.
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:36 pm to LSUintheNW
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Recs?
Fly Alaska into Kona. Stay at Waikoloa Village area. Sunniest area, plus great central point with the newish cross island route. The trail system, beaches, and other amenities make this a great home spot.
In Kona area, do a coffee farm tour (Greenwell Farms is my favorite), and a chocolate tour at the “Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory.” January is a great time to visit the coffee places, as it is end of harvest time. At the chocolate place, it’s harvest season every two weeks!
Buy the book “Hawaii The Big Island Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook.” Great recommendations for entire island. It, and the series of other island guides are a good go to. Amazing resource! I notice most B&Bs, rental properties have this book on coffee table.
Do the full loop drive of island and be sure to stay one night at Volcanoes or Hilo, because it is a big island. Volcano House is amazing if affordable in your window. So be sure to see the park, east side waterfalls, black sand beaches, and south point (if a geography nerd) and the green sand beach nearby.
Posted on 8/5/22 at 8:57 am to Snoop Dawg
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Fly Alaska into Kona. Stay at Waikoloa Village area.
Definitely Alaska.
If I went back the second time with my family, this is probably where we would stay for half the time, then the other half near Captain Cook or South Kona.
Sure it's on the wetside, but its so beautiful and lush. We stayed at a place without a TV on a farm of sorts, watch the sunset in the Pacific and listened to the wildlife/frogs/birds at night. It was quiet blissful
Posted on 8/5/22 at 9:22 am to dek81572
quote:Weve stayed in Kihei as well. Target is nearby for groceries, be sure to check out Maui Brewing.
Just booked a VRBO Condo in Kihei.
What resort did you book?
Also, Yes it will be an early morning wake up but without question do the Sunrise at Haleakala and bike down tour. I suggest using a company that lets you bike down at your own pace and not with a group. Stop along the way for breakfast, beers, etc.
It's one of my favorite vacation memories anywhere in the world.
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Posted on 8/5/22 at 9:31 am to Snoop Dawg
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Fly Alaska
I try to fly AK as much as possible.
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Stay at Waikoloa Village area.
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In Kona area, do a coffee farm tour (Greenwell Farms is my favorite), and a chocolate tour at the “Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory.” January is a great time to visit the coffee places, as it is end of harvest time.
Cool. I'll be sure to check this out.
Thanks
Posted on 8/5/22 at 11:48 am to LSUfan4444
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What resort did you book?
Kamaole Sands
Posted on 8/5/22 at 3:22 pm to lsugrad35
Be sure to check out Lanikai Beach and the Pill Box hike. I wouldn't spend much time around Honolulu/Waikiki except for Pearl Harbor.
Maybe rent a boat and go out on Kaneohe Bay. That was one of my favorite things.
Took this pic while on a sandbar in Kaneohe Bay
Maybe rent a boat and go out on Kaneohe Bay. That was one of my favorite things.
Took this pic while on a sandbar in Kaneohe Bay
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Posted on 8/5/22 at 3:55 pm to dek81572
We did two separate trips and island hopped between Big Island and Maui. They are both lots of fun. Would love to go back and see other islands like Oahu and Kauai.
Highlights of Maui for us we’re house of rising sun and luau. Big Beach and hike along the road to Hana we’re also lots of fun. Little Beach on Sunday at dusk was also cool. We used Airbnb in Kihei but if I went again I might stay in Wailea.
Big island highlights were night snorkel with Manta Rays and jumping of cliff into ocean at South Point. Night snorkel with rays was so amazing, they are huge gentle creatures doing underwater acrobatics very close to you. Cliff jump left me little bruised but it was worth it… haha
Have fun.
Highlights of Maui for us we’re house of rising sun and luau. Big Beach and hike along the road to Hana we’re also lots of fun. Little Beach on Sunday at dusk was also cool. We used Airbnb in Kihei but if I went again I might stay in Wailea.
Big island highlights were night snorkel with Manta Rays and jumping of cliff into ocean at South Point. Night snorkel with rays was so amazing, they are huge gentle creatures doing underwater acrobatics very close to you. Cliff jump left me little bruised but it was worth it… haha
Have fun.
This post was edited on 8/5/22 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 8/6/22 at 8:59 am to lsugrad35
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Then we're heading to Maui for the remainder of the time. 10 total days. Our first time going. Following this thread closely...
Go to Molokini crater on a snorkel trip. Afterwards they take you to what they call turtle town.
That area is Makena landing park. There's little protected turtle habitat beaches so they go in and out from Makena. Walk around before going in the water, you'll see them on land and in the water. I always go snorkel there on my own.
Makena Beach, Big Beach, is my favorite beach. Big swells crash on the beach, especially in one spot. Pay attention for whales, you'll see plenty in February. Your snorkeling trip will double as a whale watching trip too.
Road to Hana is cool, be prepared for lots of shitty drivers on narrow roads.
Best bbq I had on the island was at Braddah hutts bbq in Hana. Those ribs
I love swimming in the swells at Black sands Beach.
West Maui loop drive is mostly worth it.
If you like beer Maui Brewing and Kohola brewing are both great stops.
South Maui Fish company has amazing Poke. They can have a long line fyi. I tried the grilled Marlin my last time there and it's outstanding. Might be the best piece of fish I've ever had and I get my hands on a lot of fresh fish.
Drive around and explore, have patience. Locals don't move fast for anyone.
Posted on 8/7/22 at 1:00 am to LSUintheNW
Been to both Maui and Oahu twice in the last 5 years. Love both islands and different strokes for different folks applies here. We usually do 5 days on Maui and 5 on Oahu. MAKE sure to rent a jeep and just take 1 or 2 days and just venture out and explore both islands they are like postcards wherever you go. We did the road to Hana about 5 months ago and it's beautiful but it's a bear (Can take over 12 hours to complete) traveling those one land bridges and dealing with locals wanting to run you over. My suggestion go about 1/2 way and turn around it all starts looking the same plus Hana isn't all that. If you plan on never going back to Maui go to Mama's fish House it's awesome. The highway system is pretty good in Maui but not as good as Oahu.
Oahu is fantastic and those talking about traffic well its bad but you can be out of it in 20 mins. We stayed on the Northshore on the last trip and love it. Haleiwa is a little beach town with a great vibe and if you are looking for a great cheap meal hit the huli huli chicken places anywhere you see them. Usually along the roadsides as you travel around the island. Honolulu is great for a one day visit but crowds and traffic are bad so if that's not your thing avoid it. Take a cruise in the rental around to the Sandy Beach area because it's so beautiful it's breathtaking and just drive through the center of the island on the major highways H1,H2 &H3 and take it all in. We try and go to Hawaii every 5 years so the next time it's probably the big island and back to Oahu for some more surfing. Aloha
Oahu is fantastic and those talking about traffic well its bad but you can be out of it in 20 mins. We stayed on the Northshore on the last trip and love it. Haleiwa is a little beach town with a great vibe and if you are looking for a great cheap meal hit the huli huli chicken places anywhere you see them. Usually along the roadsides as you travel around the island. Honolulu is great for a one day visit but crowds and traffic are bad so if that's not your thing avoid it. Take a cruise in the rental around to the Sandy Beach area because it's so beautiful it's breathtaking and just drive through the center of the island on the major highways H1,H2 &H3 and take it all in. We try and go to Hawaii every 5 years so the next time it's probably the big island and back to Oahu for some more surfing. Aloha
This post was edited on 8/7/22 at 2:52 am
Posted on 8/7/22 at 7:35 am to LSUintheNW
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Pay attention for whales, you'll see plenty in February
This is what I thought. Glad to hear this. Also heard the sunset cruise is good for this. Just a little worried because, unfortunately, I get motion sickness.
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If you like beer Maui Brewing and Kohola brewing are both great stops.
I’m glad you mentioned this. I was going to post and ask if anyone tried any of the beer. Maui brewing is one thing I ran across that I want to try out. We can’t get the beer here to try but I usually try to get some local beer any time I travel and Maui brewing looks well done.
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Also, just in case anyone has any experience with these things:
We’re staying at Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel and then Ka'anapali Beach Hotel. So far the only thing set in stone is that we’re going to the old Lahaina luau which we have heard is one of the best.
This post was edited on 8/7/22 at 7:41 am
Posted on 8/7/22 at 11:12 am to lsugrad35
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unfortunately, I get motion sickness.
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Scopolamine patches
Get some of these patches. I don't get sea sick but I see these mentioned by a lot of fishermen.
Posted on 8/7/22 at 12:53 pm to lsugrad35
We stayed at Ka'anapali Beach Hotel last time we went. Older hotel and small pool. They were in the process of remodeling and I believe they still may be so it may a little nicer but our room was not impressive. They pride themselves on their authenticity so there are a lot of classes around making leis, hula dancing, etc. Good if you have a young kid that would enjoy that type of stuff. You are right on the beach and there is an open air mall next door so you have food/shopping options that are convenient. All in all we were fine with it and will probably book there when we go back in February.
We also had reservations at Old Lahaina Luau but it started raining about 10 minutes after we got seated so they ended up canceling and refunding our money. Parking lot is small so get there early. You can sit in regular chairs or you can sit up front on cushions at a lower table. Don’t remember the price difference but we were at the front row tables. Will book it again as well when we go back.
Definitely do a whale watching tour if you are there in February. You can actually see them fairly easily from the beach but it’s amazing to see them out on the water. Whale Tales is sometime in February and they have a lot of tours and other activities to raise money for whale research. We were able to go on a catamaran tour with Flip Nicklin during whale tales and it was very interesting. He’s a photographer for National Geographic and had a lot of stories/info. We had whales surface within a few yards of the boat and it’s one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had.
We also had reservations at Old Lahaina Luau but it started raining about 10 minutes after we got seated so they ended up canceling and refunding our money. Parking lot is small so get there early. You can sit in regular chairs or you can sit up front on cushions at a lower table. Don’t remember the price difference but we were at the front row tables. Will book it again as well when we go back.
Definitely do a whale watching tour if you are there in February. You can actually see them fairly easily from the beach but it’s amazing to see them out on the water. Whale Tales is sometime in February and they have a lot of tours and other activities to raise money for whale research. We were able to go on a catamaran tour with Flip Nicklin during whale tales and it was very interesting. He’s a photographer for National Geographic and had a lot of stories/info. We had whales surface within a few yards of the boat and it’s one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had.
Posted on 8/7/22 at 9:42 pm to dek81572
I’ve only been to Oahu and the big island.
How is the restaurant and food scene on Maui and Kaiu’i? Any good tiki bars with good atmosphere.
How is the restaurant and food scene on Maui and Kaiu’i? Any good tiki bars with good atmosphere.
Posted on 8/8/22 at 7:17 am to CP3LSU25
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How is the restaurant and food scene on Maui
Mama's Fish House is pricey but their crab cake might be the single best bite of food I've ever had in my life
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