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Oct 3, 2024
8:52:33pm

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Forzaitalia

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Last login: Oct 3, 2024
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Kona/big island Hawaii a good first time to Hawaii destination?

LHA

7:16pm

We like Kauai.

7:19pm

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Forzaitalia

8:52pm

Any island in Hawaii is great. Everyone has their favorite depending on what you like

Greg Kite's 'stache

7:20pm

I loved Oahu. Especially the north shore. So much to do on that island.

7:21pm

How easy is it to hop from island to island?

LHA

7:23pm

Each island has so much to do and see. There’s no reason to hop. We did 7 days

7:29pm

Southwest does inter-island flights for pretty cheap. They’re only about 22 minutes in the air.

7:31pm

And that's a small piece of the time it takes to fly

Belboz

7:35pm

Show up an hour early. Half hour flight. It’s not that much. You could even just do a day trip.

7:43pm

Hawaiian does hops throughout the day for $70-80

AF Cougar

9:43pm

I agree with your friend. Kona has a bit of everything. There have been several

Submariner

7:24pm

Big island is my favorite island, but it’s different from any of the other islands

Skeptical Optimist

7:24pm

I was just in Waikoloa yesterday. It’s pretty nice.

7:38pm

I prefer the Big Island.

7:28pm

The beach at Mauna Kea is as good as there is and they let a certain number of

Submariner

7:36pm

Flying back from Big Island now. It’s great! So are other islands.

Rexy Coug

7:31pm

Big Island is our favorite. I'm not sure about first visit

Travelhacker

7:32pm

Have done Maui, Kauai, and Big Island. All are great, but I strongly prefer Maui

Still Blue

7:35pm

While still good, Maui is a bit diminished by the Lahaina fire.

Forzaitalia

9:34pm

Renting a car and driving around easy ish?

LHA

7:40pm

Yes.

7:41pm

Yes. But watch out for theft at tourist sites. Especially hiking spots and

8:19pm

Big Island is unique. Volcano Nat’l Park, night swim with the rays, & hanging at

7:41pm

I'd say do Oahu first.

byujdmba

7:54pm

Kauai or Maui unless you want Nevada with beaches. Oahu if you want a city

johnnybyu

8:34pm

If you want to be completely disappointed, sure

cambo

8:37pm

Responding again as can’t disagree more. Remember a poster saying they thought

johnnybyu

8:50pm

I prefer Kauai w/Big Island #2. In Jan. saw snow at Mauna Kea, green and black

Forzaitalia

9:01pm

The big island is great for your 4th visit to Hawaii. I enjoyed it

johnnybyu

9:12pm

Beauty right here

cambo

9:16pm

Check out this blog. This family visited all the islands and describes pros and cons of each.

yapacoug

9:03pm

I like the Hilo side the best. Big Island is my favorite island.

RenoCoug

10:44pm

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