My friend invited me to go to the Big Island with her and I have never been there. I have been to Oahu (the last time was when I was about 7, Im 18 now) and I know that, that is more of the place people think of when thinking Hawaii with lots to do. Anyways since I have to pay for my portion of the trip is it worth it?? I dont want to pay $500+ and be disappointed. Maybe I should save my money and go to Oahu sometime in the near future instead. What do you guys think? I live in California by the way.
2007-02-14 12:12:55 · 8 answers · asked by Jeter is my hubbie 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
**EDIT: I was born in Oahu and havent been there in like 11 years so I kind of want to do all the touristy stuff so should I go to the big island or save the money and go to Oahu??
2007-02-14 12:25:09 · update #1
****EDIT: Well she is a new friend that I met like 6 months ago and Im not really that close to her. And she said that she might not be able to have an access to a car and we might just end up hanging out at her house and walk to the beach. Im not too sure I want to pay like 700 to hang out her house and walk around even if it is Hawaii.
2007-02-15 10:41:06 · update #2
i went to the big island last summer and i thought the trip was very enjoyable
the island has a lot of farm lands and it has only 1 main highway, so most of the island is very quite and country like. and everything is spread across the whole island, so i would advise a car or go on tour buses to really get a sense of the whole big island experience,
but if you are on a budget, i would advise renting/bringing snorkeling gear. there are a couple of great beaches to snorkel at, so ask the conceirge to advise you on which beach to go to
(I HIGHLY RECOMMEND: HAPUNA BEACH)
also try to go to the the national park and see the lava flow, and visit the little town of wailea up at the northern part of the town
2007-02-15 00:59:59 · answer #1 · answered by sweetchik5188 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was born on Oahu as well, and left when I was 10. I didn't get to go back until I was 44, and it was really nice to "go home" to Oahu. I have since been back every year, and have moved on to going to the Big Island every year, as well. I wanted to say that I think you will probably do better going to Oahu.
HOWEVER, going with a friend to any island is FUN, so really, what do you want out of this trip? Fun with a friend, and a new experience, or wait and go "home" without that friend?
I would go now with my friend, and then go again when I can afford it, to see "home".
2007-02-15 09:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by Vivian D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on your age, I would go to Oahu. There are more commerical activities plus there is a good bus system from transportation. At 18 you will not be able to rent a car so having bus access would be a plus.
I am partial to the Big Island but just feel that at 18, having to rely on others to drive you, Oahu would be more fun for you.
You may want to consider the guide books published by Wizard Publications. They will give you a realistic guide to what is on each island.
2007-02-15 04:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by zudmelrose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No ferries. There was once the Hawaii Superferry, yet that throughout the time of basic terms went from Oahu to Maui. And that would desire to take 3 hours. Flying cuts that factor greater suitable than a million/2. So, you gotta fly. And spring break is in simple terms too short to flow island hopping. You gotta get to the airport early and wait, and it is in basic terms a worry. If I have been you i might carry on with one island on the least.
2016-12-17 10:12:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the big island but I spent time on the Hilo side. Hilo itself is a funky/interesting town. I also enjoyed the rain forests and spent time at volcano national park. all of this was very cool and very different form California. However it rains allot on that side of the island and its not rely a good beach type environment. The knoa side is essentially a desert and it looks allot like baja or the inland empire. the mega resorts are in knoa and to Me it looked allot like Irvine by the sea. however this is where the beaches are.
2007-02-14 12:20:38 · answer #5 · answered by DEB1267 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oahu is way funner :) big island doesnt have as great shopping places and it's more like nature stuff... if your into that kinda stuff. oahu has great malls and it's modern. x3
2007-02-14 12:21:46 · answer #6 · answered by cocomademoiselle 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow, those were some stupid previous answers. first, its kona, not knoa, kailua kona to be exact, and its beautiful and one of the best spots in the whole state
and 2nd yes, go to oahu, its more touristy...leave the outer islands to the locals!
2007-02-14 14:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by hookipa.bound 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you have to choose, choose Oahu...there's a ton to do there..
2007-02-14 16:00:55 · answer #8 · answered by Paris Hilton 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋