Planning a vacation in Hawaii

[wmw999 2,120]

Where better to ask for advice than dz.com
Going to Kauai, the Big Island, and Maui; 12 days total. We like day hikes, and much prefer to stay in B&B's over resorts. In fact, we'll take cheap chain motels over resorts most of the time...

Ideas? Where would be the best town to stay on each island for max exposure to the coolest stuff, what are the cool things to do that no one ever heard of, etc.

No need for a luau, and no, we're not taking our skydiving gear.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[gravitysurfer 0]

When on the Big Island you may try calling these folks. It's a blast! I heard, however , that after the earthquake in 2006 that they may have portions of it closed so definitely call first. It's quite a drive from Kona or Hilo.

aloha.

[skymama 35]

I got some good replies a few years ago in this thread. Have fun!

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[cocheese 0]

Ride the volcano (mountain bike on a road.. down hill 36 miles. way cool.)

A heli ride is the icing on the cake.

eat all the pineapple you can.

[fossg 0]

Watch the sunrise on Mt Haleakala. I've done it twice. Once intoxicated and once sober. Sober was more fun...really

[jumpwally 0]

Boo ! not even a hop-n-pop ?

smile, be nice, enjoy life
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[warpedskydiver 0]

You have to have the breakfast buffet at the Mauna Lani in Kona.

mmmmmmm


Other that that check out the volcanoes, go snorkling, deep sea fishing, ride the lava tubes, go to Parker Ranch, see all there is to see.

The Big Island could take a year to really check it out.

[jamiem 1]

In Kauai stay on the north shore...some good places in Hanalei. The NaPali coast is on the North Shore and you have to hike at least to the beach! It is BEAUTIFUL! Also, check out that zodiac raft tours to see the NaPali coast fully it is something you will never forget. :)