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HaileysMom
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Who's Been to Hawaii??
Do you prefer Oahu or Maui?
DH, DD and I are going in September. Which island would be better for a family? I know there is more to do in Oahu but Maui is more relaxing. TIA for any help or advice.
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hbugal
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
I wasnt there with kids...but DH and I really like Maui..
You can always do both...
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| Posted 8/13/08 8:47 PM |
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HaileysMom
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Posted by hbugal
You can always do both...
Do both? Explain? 
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| Posted 8/13/08 8:49 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Posted by HaileysMom
Posted by hbugal
You can always do both...
Do both? Explain?
I've never been, but you can book flights and split your stay between the islands.
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| Posted 8/13/08 8:50 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
We went to both and LOVED maui!!! We'd go back in a heart beat if we could.
To do both, you just take a little plane to the other island (about 30 minute plane ride). 
Honestly for the family, i'd choose maui. Unless your kids are older, then i wouldn't choose oahu since its more like a mini nyc.
Message edited 8/13/2008 8:58:10 PM.
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MaMaTeenie
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
We went to Maui and Kauai on our honeymoon. Both places were heavenly....not much to do on Kauai which was fine with us. We did a lot on Maui, but had no kids with us. You can book flights between islands.
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| Posted 8/13/08 8:53 PM |
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SuzyQ
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Posted by aliwnec10
We went to both and LOVED maui!!! We'd go back in a heart beat if we could.
To do both, you just take a little plane to the other island (about 30 minute plane ride).
Honestly for the family, i'd choose maui. Unless your kids are older, then i wouldn't choose oahu since its more like a mini nyc.
ITA. Oahu was very built up (at least the area I was in.) We LOVED Maui!!
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pmpkn087
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Our absolute favorite was kauai. But of the two you asked, I would say Maui. Oahu is very built up...we stayed on Waikiki beach and we wish we would have gone elsewhere.
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IheartF&M
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Posted by pmpkn087
Our absolute favorite was kauai. But of the two you asked, I would say Maui. Oahu is very built up...we stayed on Waikiki beach and we wish we would have gone elsewhere.
This is exactly what I was going to say!! I would say skip Oahu, I spent 4 days there & It was a complete waste. Maui was amazing, fun, perfect.
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| Posted 8/13/08 9:10 PM |
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Superkat
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Maui for sure!!! I didn't like Oahu at all.
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| Posted 8/13/08 9:11 PM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
We just came back from Kauai (The Garden island) and Kona (on the big island).
We skipped Oahu and Honolulu because as PP said too built up.
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| Posted 8/13/08 9:13 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Posted by Superkat
Maui for sure!!! I didn't like Oahu at all.
Yeah we weren't a fan of Oahu.
Kauai i've heard is gorgeous but very laid back and not much to do. So with kids... i doubt that would be a good choice.
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hbugal
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by HaileysMom
Posted by hbugal
You can always do both...
Do both? Explain?
I've never been, but you can book flights and split your stay between the islands.
YEP...the hoppers are pretty cheap..
We did Kauai, Maui, Big Island, & Oahu...
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PrincessP
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
I went to both. Maui is definitely more family oriented. Oahu is more manhattan like. In Maui we stayed iat the mariot in Wailea and it was just beautiful!
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| Posted 8/13/08 9:21 PM |
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LisaI
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Posted by KateDevine
Posted by HaileysMom
Posted by hbugal
You can always do both...
Do both? Explain?
I've never been, but you can book flights and split your stay between the islands.
Oh sure you can Island hop. We did Oahu and the Big Island.
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| Posted 8/13/08 9:23 PM |
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Posted by hbugal
I wasnt there with kids...but DH and I really like Maui..
You can always do both...
Ditto, Ditto and Ditto! 
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
I've been there 3x. I prefer Maui to Oahu. Oahu reminds me of Miami beach.
There is plenty to do in Maui, more night life in a vacation atmosphere. I've stayed at the Kea Lani in Maui and the Westin. Kea Lani was the BEST!
We've also done Kauai (loved this as well).
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Kauai, but since that wasn't one of the choices, Maui
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DUCKS2001
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
i have been to Oahu 2x and Maui once. I LOVE Maui!!! Yet there are more things to do in Oahu.. it really is your own preference.
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mosa77
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
i went to both islands the plane tickets are pretty cheap to go from island to island.... i think only wakiki is built up on oahu the north shore is pretty beautiful though....but maui is gorgeous if you go def go to haleakala crater it is breathtaking!! i loved both of the islands i cant wait to go back and see the rest of them
Message edited 8/13/2008 11:25:04 PM.
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HaileysMom
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Posted by nrthshgrl
I've stayed at the Kea Lani in Maui and the Westin.
We've also done Kauai (loved this as well).
Did you like the Westin? Is it the Westin with the villas?
Where did you stay in Kauai, if you dont mind me asking.
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| Posted 8/13/08 11:47 PM |
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HaileysMom
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Thank you everyone. Its looking like we are going to split our time between Maui and Kauai.
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| Posted 8/13/08 11:49 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Posted by HaileysMom
Posted by nrthshgrl
I've stayed at the Kea Lani in Maui and the Westin.
We've also done Kauai (loved this as well).
Did you like the Westin? Is it the Westin with the villas?
Where did you stay in Kauai, if you dont mind me asking.
Kauai - we stayed at the Sheraton (that trip I booked all Starwood Resorts). We were on the South shore because it was recommended by a co-worker who lived there. He said for winter, stay in the south. If I was going again, I'd stay at the Princeville on the North Shore.
Westin was so-so in comparison to Kea Lani. It was north of Lahina. we thought it was great until we went to the Kea Lani. If we were to go again to Maui, we'd probably stay at Kea Lani (south of Lahina).
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july0105
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
On our honeymoon we stayed on Oahu and Maui and did a day trip to the Big Island. We were sitting on the beach on Maui for 5 minutes when we were "planning" our first family vacation to Hawaii! We agreed that when the time was right and we actually had a family to take on vacation we'd go back to Maui with them (there were actually a lot of kids at the Hyatt where we stayed). But, being the history teacher, I would insist on taking a day trip to Peal Harbor (on Oahu). So, depending on the age of your children, you might consider a day trip to get some history in! Have fun planning!
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HaileysMom
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Re: Who's Been to Hawaii??
Posted by nrthshgrl
Posted by HaileysMom
Posted by nrthshgrl
If I was going again, I'd stay at the Princeville on the North Shore.
We want to stay at the Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas when we go to Kauai.
On Maui we want to stay at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa.
Both Starwood properties because my brother works for them and I get the friends & family discount. But the Maui one is in Lahaina. What makes Lahaina so special?
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