Hawaii help

[PantherMan89]

Looking at going on my honeymoon in July. I always like to consult with the huddle prior to planning a trip. Looking at probably 10 days and was thinking of splitting time between 2 islands (leaning towards Maui and Oahu). Any advice from those who have been about nice places to stay, eat, or things to do? Also, I know there are different areas for each island. I'd appreciate any help on what areas to look for or to avoid. Enlighten me.

[PandaPancake]

I was stationed in Hawaii for six years. I say get off Oahu as fast as possible. Crime is bad in certain areas.

My favorites are big island and Maui.

[Jangler]

Squirrel is in Hawaii, PM him since he might not see this thread.

[Anybodyhome]

Congrats on getting to take a honeymoon!

 

I visited Hawaii over 20 times between 1973-1993 anywhere from 2 days to 3 weeks at a time, so please take my opinion with a relative bit of salt with respect to how long ago it was. 

 

Not a fan. I was a competing triathlete during the latter half of my Navy career and got to train and ride all over the place whenever I visited. Overly expensive and crowded, I think it was just okay.

 

For my money, any of the US Virgin Islands are far better if you're not wanting to go through the whole passport thing. I can list at least 10 Caribbean islands I'd put on my list above Hawaii.

[pstall]

ABH and a few others are the huddle travel yelps. Lol

[Hawk]

maybe it's because I live in a place that has real winter...but visiting tropical locations in the summer time just never made sense to me!!!!

 

never been to Hawaii...but congrats and have fun

[Brooklyn Bully]

Did seven days on Kauai. You will NOT be sorry. It's the "garden island". Much less city to be found. It's lush, beautiful, and small enough to drive around the entire island (except for one spot where there's a jungle). It even has a huge mountain that gets cold up top and is one of the rainiest spots in the US. If you want true Hawaii, I'd go here. We stayed in Princeville.

[Jangler]

let me know if you find any Thai sticks.

[Ja Rhule]

I went to Hawaii on my honeymoon 16 months ago.

 

I HIGHLY recommand you to pick Maui.

 

Things to do in Maui

 

-Luau

-Watch sunrise from Haleakala peak and then bike down the volcano

-Annabell magic show (a must)

-Discover Hawaii tour http://www.discoverhawaiitours.com/tours-by-island/maui-tours/  Book trip to Big Island to see valcanos and etc... its amazing

-Take a trip to Lanai

-Road to Hana, black sand beaches

-Sunset dinner cruise boat

-Hiking trip and swim in natural pools

 

Huge amount of food and entertainment!!!  My wife cried when we had to leave Maui... 

 

 

PS:  Do not fly thru LA... it will be a nightmare.  They will make you leave Airport and recheck ur bags... it's so retarded.

[KSpan]

I went to Hawaii on my honeymoon 16 months ago.

 

I HIGHLY recommand you to pick Maui.

 

Things to do in Maui

 

-Luau

-Watch sunrise from Haleakala peak and then bike down the volcano

-Annabell magic show (a must)

-Discover Hawaii tour http://www.discoverhawaiitours.com/tours-by-island/maui-tours/  Book trip to Big Island to see valcanos and etc... its amazing

-Take a trip to Lanai

-Road to Hana, black sand beaches

-Sunset dinner cruise boat

-Hiking trip and swim in natural pools

 

Huge amount of food and entertainment!!!  My wife cried when we had to leave Maui... 

 

 

PS:  Do not fly thru LA... it will be a nightmare.  They will make you leave Airport and recheck ur bags... it's so retarded.

 

Pretty much exactly what I came to say.  Maui has plenty of "touristy" stuff to see and do but nowhere near the people and congestion of Oahu or the big island.  Because of the geography the island pretty much has 4 or 5 completely separate areas that all look and feel different from other; if you want a resort feel, stay at the Grand Wailea or in Napili/Ka'anapali.  If you want a quieter time, stay on the east side in Hana.  The wife and I spent 8 days there on our honeymoon and would go back in a heartbeat.

[Hawk]

it's a honeymoon...there's only two things to do on your honeymoon!!!!!

[Ja Rhule]

it's a honeymoon...there's only two things to do on your honeymoon!!!!!

Eat and sleep?

[Hawk]

Eat and sleep?

 

half right!

[Jangler]

check out the local women?