Post #191526 by pablus on Mon, Oct 10, 2005 10:43 AM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh the islands.

Getting a much needed 8 day jaunt there and wanted to get some advice from the Islander Ohana and others who are in the know.

We'll be on Oahu for a couple of days in November - like between the 5th and the 8th. Then it's off to the Big Island just in time for the Waimea Ukulele and Slack Key Institute.

I know nothing of either place. Except that I will love it.

I'd like to get some advice on a couple of things.

I know The La Mariana and South Seas Arts and chilling with filslash are a must, but what else is a must on Oahu. Where is the best place for diving/snorkeling? I've never liked resort hotels and usually find a rental house in the hills when I go to Kauai - but for Oahu - the Wahine wants to be pampered. Is there one hotel that stands out there? Waikiki? Too crowded with something better on the north coast? Auwe! Help!

Also, on Hawai'i, the institue/concert is in Waimea, but where should I stay for 4-5 days? What city or town is the equivalent of Kapaa, Kauai? I like smaller, less touristy areas - even remote. Is there a place near Waimea that will fit that description?

I would appreciate the moderators leaving this post up here for a few days before moving it to Beyond or creating a new special forum called Tiki Travel. :wink:

[ Edited by: pablus 2005-10-10 10:44 ]