We will be visiting relatives in Maui in late October 2006. While there, we%26#39;d like to spend a few days on one of the other Islands. It%26#39;s narrowed down to Kauai (because everyone says it is the most beautiful) , Oahu (for the Pearl Harbor memorial) or The Big Island (Volcanos Nat%26#39;l Park).
It is so hard to choose which one! Any recommendations? We don%26#39;t care about snorkeling, but my husband wouldn%26#39;t mind doing some fishing.
Which island?Narrowed it down to Oahu, Big Island or Kauai!!!! Thats some great work!! ;)
Which island?I%26#39;d spend my extra time on Lanai, peaceful, beautiful, good snorkeling. Lots of spaces to poke around and not see a living soul! It has a beauty all it%26#39;s own.
My vote: Oahu
If only for the history lesson. If your 1st visit a must see is Pearl harbor.
PS.....After a long day you will know why MAUI is worth coming back home to.
Maui and Big Island are kind of similar looking islands. Likewise Oahu and Kauai have similar geology. This is because the northern islands are older and more eroded, while the southern islands are more smooth, volcanic and new. I think the sheer green pali (cliffs) you see on Oahu and Kauai are so beautiful, like a tropical dream. So, I think you should choose either Oahu or Kauai, because you will see a different kind of landscape from Maui. Kauai if you just want natural beauty, Oahu if you want the history, culture, activities and don%26#39;t mind some crowds. (of course -- Big Island has the volcano, which is utterly unique, but I%26#39;m assuming that seeing an active volcano is not your top priority).
Someone send Zuk a map. I think he%26#39;s under the impression there are only 4 islands in Hawaii.
Manyhatz, if it were me right now I would go to the big island to see the volcanos since I haven%26#39;t been there since I was a kid. But the volcanos are the only thing I remember about the island. I know much has changed in the 25 years since I have been but am not much help.
Oahu is by far not my favorite island but has many things to see. We went on a day trip there in July and burned up most of the day in Pearl Harbor and only had time for dinner in Waikiki before going back to Maui. IMO there is too much on Oahu to see in one day and you could end up rushing yourself and feeling bad if you missed something you really wanted to see unless you go for one specific reason like we did with Pearl Harbor.
Kauai is truly a beautiful island and by far one of the slowest paced. We took a day trip there a few years back and went up to the Waimea canyon then sursprised my wife with a vow renewal at Hauola on the beach at the mouth of the Wailua river. We were too late for a boat trip to the fern grotto. But the island is small enough to see quite a bit of it in a day.
As for fishing on a day trip I think that may be tough. Most charters take off pretty early and you would have to fly out early and it would be hard to find flights that early. I believe some of the best fishing grounds are around Maui anyway. Although the trip my son and I took in July you couldn%26#39;t prove it. lol
YOU DON%26#39;T CARE ABOUT SNORKELING!!!!! OMG!!!!! lol Thats one of the nice things about Maui is that there is a lot more to do than that. Our next trip to Maui is going to be pretty much to do nothing but snorkeling.
Hope you have a great time. Hope this helps a bit.
I agree with rivera, you should choose Oahu or Kauai. Both islands are so diverse in the activities and sights they have to see. Oahu has a lot to do and the best beaches of all the islands, and Kauai is simply the most beautiful of all the islands. Either way, can%26#39;t go wrong. I like Big Island, but I think Oahu and Kauai are better to choose after Maui because they both offer something a little different.
My vote is for the Big Island. C%26#39;mon, an ACTIVE VOLCANO! When are you ever going to see that? Take a helicopter tour from Hilo, or a fixed wing and see something absolutely amazing! Of course this island is the largest, and there is much to see: Place of Refuge, Waipio Valley, Pololu Lookout and Valley........
I agree with MauiPalmGirl. I love Lana%26#39;i.
Your husband can fish at Polihua Beach without a soul around.
It%26#39;s a very magical place.
NatureCat
=^..^=
Another vote for Lana%26#39;i. Check out the posts on that forum to see if that kind of atmosphere is what you are looking for. And it is easy to get there from Maui via the ferry (i.e. you get to avoid the airports).
WE always travel to Oahu only becauce we live on such a quiet island. Oahu has it all, beauty and the night life. I absolutely love Waikiki, the shops and the beach. If I want a little quiet time when I%26#39;m there I can drive to the other side of the Island or take the bus up to Lyon Arboretum. If I lived in a big noisey city then I%26#39;m sure I would travel to one of the quieter places such as Maui or Molokai. Aloha, Banana Joe
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