I am considering Hawaii vacation & comparing options for around 8-10 days. What is the best way to enjoy with family & kids, do most of the sightseeing & cost effective....
2007-10-17 02:42:11 · 10 answers · asked by BSM 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
The first time visiting Hawaii a cruise is good because you can see 3 or 4 islands & pick where you would like to stay next time. Saves a lot of time packing, unpacking, going to the airport, waiting for security, check in, check out etc.. Then again you can just stay in Napili Bay on the beach & use a hotel or condo as your home base. Condo's are much more cost effective having a kitchen/refrigerator in your room. You can pack lunches to take with during the day & nothing like sunset BBQ on the beach watching a Hawaiian Sunset. http://www.napilikai.com/
http://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=navclient&gfns=1&q=Vacation+Rentals+Hawaii
http://www.ecouponshawaii.com/
lots of coupon books in Hawaii you can save hundreds of dollars if you look. Many 2 for 1 meals/dinners.
2007-10-17 14:52:22 · answer #1 · answered by Maui No Ka Oi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first time it's best to go on a cruise. Which visits each of the islands. That way you can decide which island you like best, do lots of the excursion activities though. The great thing is that most of the travel is done at night, you wake up at the new location to explore, etc.
On your next trip you can then decide if you want to stick to land and what island is your favorite and plan respectively.
2007-10-17 14:53:18 · answer #2 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to Hawaii 5 times and visited the islands of Oahu, Maui, Lanai and the big island of Hawaii. There is a lot to see collectively on all of the islands, but not a lot on each island. For example, on the big island of Hawaii the main attractions are Volcano National Park, the Black sand beaches, Akaka Falls and maybe the Parker Ranch. On Maui you may want to drive the Road to Hana and go to the Seven-Pools, or drive up Haleakaka mountain and maybe take a downhill bike ride on it. On Oahu you will want to go to Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head Park, drive to the other side of the island to see the beautiful deserted beaches, and see/go to Waikiki Beach.
So there is a little something to do on each island and on a cruise you may or may not be able to do all that you want to do. You may be able to do just one of these on each island from ship's sponsored tours. All of the cruises , including the Norwegian ones which originate there and those that go from the west coast US, pretty much have the same port stops on the same islands. The question is will there be sufficient time to see all that interests you on each island. One way to accomplish a more thorough trip is to fly to Hawaii for a Norwegian cruise and go either a few days early or stay a few days longer to be sure that you get to all of the things you want to do/see. There are inter island flight on Aloha and Hawaiian airlines about every 30 minutes and there are tour companies (one I have used is called Roberts) that will put a package together for you to fly to another island and either stay overnight or have a rental car or go on a tour.
Hotel rooms in Hawaii are very expensive, especially those on the beach. So that's one of the benefits of the cruise; you have a place to stay that also includes all that you care to eat. But lesser priced hotel are available in Hawaii if you select properties that are not beach front; those that may be 3 or 4 blocks from the beach of located a short drive away.
If your limit is 10 days I suggest flying early or late to Hawaii and then doing tour on your own before or after a cruise. But, I suggest that you study the activities available first, decide whether you want to spend the extra time and money, and then decide or a cruise or stay. Below are some web links to help you.
One thing that I have done on several of my visits is to arrange my trip so that I fly out to one island and then fly back from another; it adds about $100 to your ticket cost per adult. I then fly to Oahu, spend 4 night and then fly to Maui and spend 4 nights and fly back from there.
2007-10-17 12:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i've got sailed thrice on Carnival and thrice on Princess, all to the Caribbean. i've got carried out 7 to fourteen day cruises. i admire them. i could do 2 a three hundred and sixty 5 days if i might desire to locate the money for it. My bucket record consists of vacationing as many Caribbean places as accessible till now I die. I additionally love flying to and staying in places that can't be reached by potential of deliver. i've got been to South usa of america and prefer to objective Greece and Italy or eire and Norway next.
2016-10-09 09:54:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer land myself. Instead of having to make sure you get back to the cruise boat on time, or be left behind to get to your boat another way!!
On land, you can rent a vehicle, or invest in bus passes for each person (four day Thebus bus pass is very good).
On land, you can take your time and enjoy yourselves!!! No rush, rush, rush, to get everything done in time!!
2007-10-17 03:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
theres more to do in a cruise. check this site for helpful info
http://allcruiselines.info
2007-10-18 11:43:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to this site this will tell you information about Hawaii www.gohawaii.com just to tell you the waves are big very big in the Summer enjoy your self
2007-10-17 02:53:51 · answer #7 · answered by rfc_peter_lowe 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
stay at Hilton Hawaiian village
2007-10-17 03:33:20 · answer #8 · answered by Deedee 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
land!
2007-10-20 03:31:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I'm concerned... NEITHER... when I go to a foreign country I don't want to talk or hear AmeriKan.
2007-10-17 02:50:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋