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I'm planning a family trip to Hawaii. Not sure which island to go. Basically, we have a 2 yrs old, 3 1/2 yrs old, 34 yrs old, 36 yrs old, 59 yrs old, 60 yrs old.
My husband and myself, two kids, his mom, and my mom. :D All ages.
We're not planning to sky dive or do any highrise jumping. But, like to see things, small boatings trip, etc. basically small and easy activities for any age to do.
I heard of Maui is a good place but what there to do? I've been to the big island before having kids, we did alot of stuffs there but not sure if other islands are better.
Planning to go on Thanksgiving holiday week. How's the weather? Any suggestion for affordable trip package or nice hotel?
Thanks for your inputs.
Answer
Your kids are small so they will be fine with any of the Islands. I would say The Adults would enjoy Maui the most, since it seems to have the most diverse entertainment possibilities for Younger Adults as well as older Adults...(I will Post Maui Ideas below) Oahu is alot of fun, it is the more Metropolitan and City like of the Islands...my Teenagers 13,14 and 17 love it since they are able to run around and do things on their own if they want since so much is within walking distance from your Hotels in Waikiki...I Love Oahu as well and I'm 45...but SOME older persons don't care for it much. Waikiki Beach is one of my all-time favorite Beaches (We all Surf) as is Kaanapali on Maui. I have been to the other Islands but these two Islands are My Families favorites...
~~Below I will Post Our Families favorites for Maui and Oahu~~Aloha..Enjoy yourself and have a "Blue Hawaii" or a "Mai Tai" for me...LOL
Things to do on Maui...
**= the things we personally do**
**Surf**
**Swim**
**Snorkel**
Snuba
Scuba
**Spear Fish**
**Cliff Dive**
**Lay-Out**
**People Watch**
**Shop**
**Eat**
**Hotel Hop**
**Horse Back Ride**
**Luau**
**Visit Lahaina**
**Hana Hiway**
Haleakala Crater
Dinner Cruise
Zip-Line
**Para-Sail**
Catamaran Sail
Maui Aquarium
**Visit Whalers Village**
**Go to the Million Dollar Open-Houses in Kapalua**
**Watch the Fabulous Maui Sunsets**
Make sure you eat dinner at the Hula Grill and/or Leilanis in Whalers Village right on Kaanapali Beach...get a table outside and watch the Sunset from there...you will NEVER forget it!
There is also a place called Mamas Fish House that I hear is Fabulous...I have never been there but you can bet I will go next time we are in Maui~~Aloha~~
http://www.bossfrog.com/hulagrill.php
http://www.mamasfishhouse.com/
You all may enjoy "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and "Bubba Gumps" as well...both are on Front Street in Lahaina.
Also another can't miss...The Infamous Green Flash at Sunset...I have seen it only once in all the years going to Maui since I was a kid...read The Big Kahunas directions on catching it and maybe you will see this Natural Marvel your first time.
http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com/maui/
http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com/tips/big...
~~Hotels~~
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties...
http://www.sheraton-maui.com/?PS=PS_aa_Y...
http://www.westinmaui.com/?PS=PS_aa_Yaho...
Your kids are small so they will be fine with any of the Islands. I would say The Adults would enjoy Maui the most, since it seems to have the most diverse entertainment possibilities for Younger Adults as well as older Adults...(I will Post Maui Ideas below) Oahu is alot of fun, it is the more Metropolitan and City like of the Islands...my Teenagers 13,14 and 17 love it since they are able to run around and do things on their own if they want since so much is within walking distance from your Hotels in Waikiki...I Love Oahu as well and I'm 45...but SOME older persons don't care for it much. Waikiki Beach is one of my all-time favorite Beaches (We all Surf) as is Kaanapali on Maui. I have been to the other Islands but these two Islands are My Families favorites...
~~Below I will Post Our Families favorites for Maui and Oahu~~Aloha..Enjoy yourself and have a "Blue Hawaii" or a "Mai Tai" for me...LOL
Things to do on Maui...
**= the things we personally do**
**Surf**
**Swim**
**Snorkel**
Snuba
Scuba
**Spear Fish**
**Cliff Dive**
**Lay-Out**
**People Watch**
**Shop**
**Eat**
**Hotel Hop**
**Horse Back Ride**
**Luau**
**Visit Lahaina**
**Hana Hiway**
Haleakala Crater
Dinner Cruise
Zip-Line
**Para-Sail**
Catamaran Sail
Maui Aquarium
**Visit Whalers Village**
**Go to the Million Dollar Open-Houses in Kapalua**
**Watch the Fabulous Maui Sunsets**
Make sure you eat dinner at the Hula Grill and/or Leilanis in Whalers Village right on Kaanapali Beach...get a table outside and watch the Sunset from there...you will NEVER forget it!
There is also a place called Mamas Fish House that I hear is Fabulous...I have never been there but you can bet I will go next time we are in Maui~~Aloha~~
http://www.bossfrog.com/hulagrill.php
http://www.mamasfishhouse.com/
You all may enjoy "Cheeseburger in Paradise" and "Bubba Gumps" as well...both are on Front Street in Lahaina.
Also another can't miss...The Infamous Green Flash at Sunset...I have seen it only once in all the years going to Maui since I was a kid...read The Big Kahunas directions on catching it and maybe you will see this Natural Marvel your first time.
http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com/maui/
http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com/tips/big...
~~Hotels~~
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties...
http://www.sheraton-maui.com/?PS=PS_aa_Y...
http://www.westinmaui.com/?PS=PS_aa_Yaho...
extended stay in hawaii...?
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does anyone know if any of the hawaiian islands have an exteded stay type hotel? where you can actually live in for a couple months?
Answer
There are A LOT all over the islands. I spent the last 3 years of my life living on Oahu, and I got to travel around to other islands a lot while I was there. It depends on where you want to live, and what conditions you're willing to put up with. I'll give you three recommendation is that I've stayed in.
The first one is on Oahu's North Shore. It's called the Backpackers. We stayed there for just one night when we first moved to Hawaii. It's at a pretty little beach called Three Tables, and it's within walking distance to one of my favorite beaches, Waimea Bay. They have dorm style living (where you share a room with many people) or you can get your own room. Ours was a corner room with an ocean view. There's a kitchen and books and snorkels and all kinds of stuff for you to do. The only thing it doesn't have is location close to jobs. So, if you're going to be working while you're in Hawaii, this might not be a good option for you.
The next one is also on Oahu. It's in Waikiki, like a block and a half from "the duke statue" which is just a landmark people. It's right in front of the main Waikiki beach where they rent surfboards. The Kuhio Village is a hotel/apartment that has one tower for hotel guests and another that they rent out like apartments. We stayed in the hotel side, but stayed one night with a friend in the apartment side. They basically had just a hotel room with a small kitchenette and a balcony, and that's where they lived for 6 months. This hotel is not luxury living though. Everywhere in Hawaii has cockroaches, and this place definitely has it's fair share. It's not a nice, new, luxury resort, but if you're looking for a cheap place to live with a killer location (you can work in Waikiki in a restaurant or bar and make really good money with very few hours), then this is the place for you.
The third place I'll recommend is on the Big Island in Kailua-Kona. We stayed there for one night when we visited the Big Island, but I wish we had stayed there longer. It's within walking distance from super fun Kailua Kona (you can also get a job there if you need extra cash on your trip). I loved Kailua. And the Big Island is definitely something to see. This hostel is more like just a big house that was converted. We had our own private room (again, corner room with ocean view) and we shared a living space with one other couple sharing a room. There was a nice kitchen, TV area, dining area, great big shared balcony with BBQ and hammock, and Internet access.
I would stay in all three of these places again. I put links here for you too, so you can take a look and maybe get prices and rates. Hopefully it will help you make your decision. A lot of people do what you're considering, go to Hawaii for a few months.
I would probably recommend doing all three!! Go to the one in Waikiki, and making that your home base. But maybe go to the one on the North Shore when you first get there for a little 5 day vacation. Then, when you're ready to head home and fly back to the mainland, go to the Big Island for 5 days and stay at that one. That would be a great trip. :)
Have fun!
There are A LOT all over the islands. I spent the last 3 years of my life living on Oahu, and I got to travel around to other islands a lot while I was there. It depends on where you want to live, and what conditions you're willing to put up with. I'll give you three recommendation is that I've stayed in.
The first one is on Oahu's North Shore. It's called the Backpackers. We stayed there for just one night when we first moved to Hawaii. It's at a pretty little beach called Three Tables, and it's within walking distance to one of my favorite beaches, Waimea Bay. They have dorm style living (where you share a room with many people) or you can get your own room. Ours was a corner room with an ocean view. There's a kitchen and books and snorkels and all kinds of stuff for you to do. The only thing it doesn't have is location close to jobs. So, if you're going to be working while you're in Hawaii, this might not be a good option for you.
The next one is also on Oahu. It's in Waikiki, like a block and a half from "the duke statue" which is just a landmark people. It's right in front of the main Waikiki beach where they rent surfboards. The Kuhio Village is a hotel/apartment that has one tower for hotel guests and another that they rent out like apartments. We stayed in the hotel side, but stayed one night with a friend in the apartment side. They basically had just a hotel room with a small kitchenette and a balcony, and that's where they lived for 6 months. This hotel is not luxury living though. Everywhere in Hawaii has cockroaches, and this place definitely has it's fair share. It's not a nice, new, luxury resort, but if you're looking for a cheap place to live with a killer location (you can work in Waikiki in a restaurant or bar and make really good money with very few hours), then this is the place for you.
The third place I'll recommend is on the Big Island in Kailua-Kona. We stayed there for one night when we visited the Big Island, but I wish we had stayed there longer. It's within walking distance from super fun Kailua Kona (you can also get a job there if you need extra cash on your trip). I loved Kailua. And the Big Island is definitely something to see. This hostel is more like just a big house that was converted. We had our own private room (again, corner room with ocean view) and we shared a living space with one other couple sharing a room. There was a nice kitchen, TV area, dining area, great big shared balcony with BBQ and hammock, and Internet access.
I would stay in all three of these places again. I put links here for you too, so you can take a look and maybe get prices and rates. Hopefully it will help you make your decision. A lot of people do what you're considering, go to Hawaii for a few months.
I would probably recommend doing all three!! Go to the one in Waikiki, and making that your home base. But maybe go to the one on the North Shore when you first get there for a little 5 day vacation. Then, when you're ready to head home and fly back to the mainland, go to the Big Island for 5 days and stay at that one. That would be a great trip. :)
Have fun!
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