Planning a Hawaii vacation?

If this is your first time to Hawaii, you will want to select either the island of Oahu or Maui. Since you have limited time, you will want to stay on one island and not dilute your visit by trying to visit two or more. If you want diverse activities and want to be active and see things and people, Oahu is for you. If you plan to sit on a perfect tropical beach, prefer a quieter atmosphere with a few scenic sites thrown in, then Maui is for you.

You do not need a travel agent or a guide. Tourism is key to Hawaii's economy, they make it oh-so-simple to travel there. You may want to take a day-tour to get oriented on either island, the big tour operator on all the islands is Robert's Hawaii http://www.robertshawaii.com/ . I don't know of a small tour operator on Maui but on Oahu there is a small operator I recommend called Hawaii Nature Tours if you don't want to have to go with a large bus tour http://www.oahunaturetours.com/

If price is a critical factor, Oahu is much more economical; from the price of food, rental cars and hotels. While $300/day seems like a lot (your budget), the price of rental cars and the hotel will put you back plenty on Maui...you should consider renting a condo in Kihei (next to Wailea) or Kaanapali, rather than a hotel if you choose Maui.

Otherwise, selection is based on what your idea of the perfect tropical getaway should be like. If you are active, need plenty of restaurants, shopping, entertainment (music, dancing, surfing lessons, etc.), tourists attractions and historical sites (including Pearl Harbor), then Oahu is for you. Oahu has the windward drive, Hanauma Bay for snorkeling and hiking to Manoa Falls. Oahu also has the best surfing beaches on North Shore. Waikiki is a spectacular and beautiful urban beach. Friday and Saturdays nights find everyone out on Kalakaua Avenue along Waikiki Beach watching street artists or on their way to nightclubs or restaurants. Oahu also has quiet and remote beaches if you need to get away.

Maui has organized, classy and serene tropical resorts in planned resort communities strung out along the best beaches, it has the incomparable drive through the jungle to Hana (take precautions if you get carsick!), zipline tours and a boat cruise to Molokini for snorkeling, plus Turtle City off Makena Beach. If you can get up at 2AM, you can also drive up to the summit of Mt. Haleakala to watch the sunrise, and if adventurous you can bike all the way down the volcano summit.

You should rent a car, especially on Oahu as they are affordable. If you belong to Costco you can get a great discount at Alamo Car Rentals if you navigate through the Costco website, otherwise try Enterprise. Also check with AAA if you belong to them.

For resorts, you should stay in Waikiki on Oahu (if staying in an urban tropical beach environment does not appeal to you, then Oahu may not be for you as that is one of the key attractions on Oahu). The most affordable yet-still-glamorous resort on Oahu that overlooks the beach in Waikiki is The Park Shore. It needs an overhaul and rooms are small but clean: an amazing price given its absolutely perfect location in the heart of Waikiki. http://www.parkshorewaikiki.com/

On Maui, the most affordable yet-still-glamorous resort in one of the best areas of Kaanapali Beach is the Kaanapali Beach Hotel. http://kbhmaui.com/Main/Home/Home.aspx?iorb=4764

The negative about both resort properties: Because they are so much more affordable than the Sheratons, Hyatts, Marriotts and Hilton resorts, there are a lot of families that stay here and could be a lot more kids running around if you are trying to escape that.

Note addition: Also, Oahu and Honolulu are much more international with people from all over the world, particularly Asia (of course). If you want to be surrounded with mostly Yanks from the lower 48, then Maui is for you.

My wife and i travel to Oahu every year...we always stay on the North Shore, it more laid back and less touristy than the rest of the island. We rent a house, its wayyy better than renting a hotel room and the cost isn't bad at all, especially for what you get VS a hotel. You have a full kitchen, garage in most cases, ease of access to the beach (if you rent beach front which is what we always do), no elevators or noisy people in the room next door, nobody telling you that you cant use the pool because its after 9pm (you have the ocean at your doorstep), beautiful views, access to great areas like Waimea Falls, Turtle viewing everywhere, whales right out front, snorkeling is right in front of you, hiking is nearby and bikes are easily rentable in Haleiwa as is great food. Small beach cottages are available all year long. You'll love it. Check out "Hawaii Beach Homes"..call them, they'll give you better pricing than the ones listed on the website. Ask for Amanda, tell her Mike and Pam sent ya. Aloha.

House to the State Capitol, Honolulu may be the vibrant epicentre of Hawaii and an area worth visit, like you will dsicover with hotelbye . In Honolulu you will find every thing from ancient landmarks and valued monuments to world-class shopping and a flourishing arts and culture scene. House to nearly all Oahu's populace, the expansive town of Honolulu spreads through the entire south-eastern shores of Oahu, from Pearl Harbor to Makapuu Point, encompassing earth famous Waikiki. Pearl Harbor is one of Honolulu's greatest tourist attractions. Although it is home to the Navy's Pacific Fleet, visitors can take a visit to start to see the USS Arizona Memorial, and the USS Missouri.

Hey bro, welcome to Hawaii (almost)! If you neva been to any island here, you mite consider Waikiki, cause it cheaper, have lotta thing to do, and have good food, and can eat fast food to save little $ too, ok? I suggest you not get too overboard on plan for trip, just let it happen when come, ok? find nice place to stay in budget, lotta place off beach for less than 100/nite, then hit street find activity kiosk, or news stand for little activity book, most have ova 100 things to do while there, more to do than you gonna get done 5 days, ok?

Peace and aloha to you from Hawaii

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