Oahu Vacation Rentals

mimi asked:


i want to go to hawaii for vacation and realized that there are many different islands in hawaii like, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, honolulu to name a few. which one has more attractions and activities? i dont want to go to the one that is all romantic for older couples.

9 Responses to “what is the best island to visit in Hawaii?”

1. jsied96 Says:
   February 23rd, 2009 at 5:04 pm

   That would be Kauai – very slow there. The expression is “newly wed or nearly dead” as both those groups don’t need a lot of activities

   Lanai is very small and only has two very upscale hotels. Again there won’t be much to do beyond activities arranged by the hotels

   Oahu has Honolulu and Waikiki. lots to do but more citified, more traffic and more people than the other islands.

   Probably the best choices would be Maui or the Big Island. They will both be somewhere in between in terms of nightlife and activities. The Big Island also has Volcano Natl Park and Maui has Haleakala also park of the Natl Park system, I believe.

2. REALTOR Says:
   February 24th, 2009 at 1:32 am

   HI, Hawaii offers something for everyone! Kauai and Maui are more beautiful and natural of the islands you listed above and offer scenery to the max. Oahu is very very scenic too but offers modern day living and attractions and acomodations. If you are young and enjoy a night life then you want Oahu and the waikiki beach area. I have been to Oahu a bunch of times and have found enough to do to not have to venture out to the other islands yet. I def will cause it would be a crime not to. I put a list of all the cool things that I have done and added a lot of info in an answer for someone else that will be very helpful if you decide to go to honolulu. What ever you choose you will have a great time and i hope this info helped you out!

   There are things here ranging from hiking to hotels to discount coupons. Have a great trip!

   I love hiking Hawaii and this site is by far the most detailed. Manoa falls is one of my favorite falls to hike to and although not recommended the hike up past the first falls to the second, third and beyond are amazing. Many people go around the fence and up the banyan roots to the second falls and swim up above. I’m guilty of that too, but it is absolutely amazing and you can dive off the rocks into the water. This link will take you to a site that explains any trail on all the islands and is an absolute MUST see if you’re going to do any hiking on the island. The rest of this post is stuff I put together for someone else and has other helpful or useful info for travelers to Hawaii. Def go and check that site out…you won’t be disappointed. Hope this helps you out.

   I am a nature nut and Hawaii is a great place to enjoy our beautiful planet! I put this together earlier but wanted to share it with you because there are some things here that will help you out! Hawaii is definitely worth it! I just can’t get enough of that place! I have been 6 times and I have found enough on Oahu to do that I haven’t even ventured out to the other islands yet! Here are some things in Waikiki and around the island to do; Dukes is def cool and right on the beach, and if you want to dance you can head over to Scruples. If you like to drink then do it in your room cause it is way way to expensive at the clubs. I suggest going to one of the 50+ ABC stores and grabbing your alcohol there for much cheaper! There is a ton of eating places down on the strip but the real Hawaii is out of town. Take the bus or drive up to manoa valley and experience the rainforest and a natural waterfall! Take a trip to the north shore and go to Waimaia Valley and see some of the most spectacular fauna anywhere! If you adventurous hike along the ridges and see paradise from 4000 feet! I did that and loved every second of it..Ok well it was more like 8 hours of it but anyway..lol. This link will take you to a site with very detailed info on hiking trails Diving and snorkeling are pretty awesome too! Hanuama bay is touristy and with good reason. You are guaranteed to see tons of fish and have a nice afternoon at a beautiful beach! Diving can be done just off shore and runs around 100 bucks for 2 tanks and you don’t need to be experienced. Not far out of town you can jet ski or parasail. Wouldn’t really bother with the jet skiing because they have too many rules in Hawaii but the parasailing is something you should at least try once. After that it gets kind of boring. In town the international market place is def cool and worth strolling through…a tip..go to all the kiosks and then go back and don’t be afraid to barter..that’s how it works there! On the weekend a really cool thing to do it go to aloha stadium for a huge flea market!!! I mean huge the tents go all around the stadium and everything you find for souvenirs in Waikiki you will find there for way I mean way cheaper!! Oh one last thing, you have to go to a Luau and the Paradise Cove Luau is the best. oh crap…just thought of something else that will help you out. Go to and buy the book for Hawaii and it will give you so many discount coupons it will pay for it self right away. I did and it worked great. I just found another site that has coupons that you can print off the web so check this one out too…. Don’t forget that part..really do it and you won’t be sorry. Many 2-1 coupons on dinners in the Entertainment Book. Waikiki is is really expensive so anytime you can save money it’s a good thing. I have been to Hawaii 6 times now and would love to live there. I hope you make it because you won’t forget it! Aloha!

   Some more stuff:

   Must See Attractions

   Paradise Cove Luau – Best on the Island (get entertainment coupon”
   Polynesian Cultural Center – North Shore (can catch show here) Make sure you get the “entertainment coupon” At the 42-acre Polynesian Cultural Center, you can experience the everyday adventures of Pacific cultures first-hand. Immerse yourself in the habits and customs of the real Polynesia, while natives demonstrate the art of dancing with fire, making jewelry from plants and climbing 50-foot trees in bare feet. And our new “Go Native” activities let you try your hand at authentic activities and games in our seven native villages. Try Tongan spear throwing or participate in the Haka war dance of New Zealand. Enjoy the Ali’I Luau, named “Most Authentic” by the Kahili Awards, and the “Horizons” night show, featuring over 100 native performers
   Diamond Head – Cause everyone’s doing it
   Waikiki- Can’t go to Hawaii and miss the strip
   Manoa Falls – An easy hike with views and feel of the jungle and it’s free!
   Hanuama Bay – Best tourist snorkeling in the islands!
   Drive the Pali Highway and go to the lookout
   Pink Cadillac is where most Japanese gals hang out and is located in Waikiki on Ena Road!
   Zanzabar in Waikiki it’s in the Waikiki Trade Center on Kuhio Avenue.
   Pipeline Cafe in Honolulu located behind Dixie Grill.
   The Ocean’s Club located in the Restaurant Row Shopping Center.
   The Mai Tai Bar located in Ala Moana Shopping Center located across from Bubba Gump 2nd floor from Shirokiya. The food & drink menu is awesome!
   Rumours nightclub is located in the Ala Moana Hotel.
   The Galaxy Club located at 1739 Kalakaua Avenue across the street from the back half of Hard Rock Cafe in Honolulu.

   Have fun! ……………………..

   Makiki Heights drive – Tourists don’t find this gem and it’s amazing! MUST SEE. Check your map to get to Makiki Heights. Great views of the island

   Restaurants: There are tons of restaurants in Waikiki. If you are young and like to drink then drink b/4 you go out! The Pacific Beach Hotel has drink specials all week long and there a good deal. There are Mai Tai specials all over but DIXIES has the screamin Mai TAi which comes in a 32 oz glass and is about 6 bucks!!! Good Eats there too! For cheaper eats go outside of town over towards the Kaneohe side. If you do want to eat in Waikiki then I would highly recommend that you go to and buy the book for Hawaii. This coupon book will save you a ton on the island! Seriously every time I go I get the book and use all the 2-1 deals in it! Check ebay for it too sometimes you can get it dirt cheap!

   Hotels; Best hotel for the money is the Ocean Resort Hotel on the east end of the strip. Very close to the beach, decent rooms, service is good and you will pay under a 100 a night for most rooms and the parking is much cheaper than the other hotels. Most parking isn’t included in the cost of your hotel and can be as high as 17$ per day to park. At the Ocean Resort they have limited parking but you can park across the street for 5$/day!

3. mtvtoni Says:
   February 27th, 2009 at 7:48 am

   I sail into the big island for fishing and trade. The visitors have
   the nicer location. The private plantations are quite nice people.
   These are tour side of planning, and I would suggest the
   Backoutrigger packages. This is the tour of the older chinese
   temples, oriental thai villages and the natives lua. Maui is highly
   privately owned, including the whitehouse staff is patroling. The
   kauai sites along the south coast are romantic yet set for tv
   paradise and hold some carnival life. I prefer the little island
   molokai for the best sites and surfing, beaches and meals.

4. Gloria Says:
   February 27th, 2009 at 11:41 am

   I think Oahu would be your best bet. It has I believe the most attractions and activities than any of the other islands. It doesn’t have any active volcanoes on it, but it has other things.

5. jimmy.parker06 Says:
   February 28th, 2009 at 6:14 pm

   then you should go to Maui or Honolulu, both are big tourists spots. If you just want peace, quiet and relax and get away for big city life then got to Molokai. In Molokai they have tried to preserve the real island and culture. You will not find any fast food restaurant or any other food chain or malls. It only has mom/pop owned businesses and the locals are very friendly, trusting and helpful. To me it did not even seem like I was in the US. It is one of the smaller island.

6. salsa Says:
   March 2nd, 2009 at 2:14 pm

   I would go to Maui or Kauai. Maui has a little bit of everything. Scenery, nightlife, romance. Kauai is very lush and quiet.

   Enjoy.

7. Dealai d Says:
   March 3rd, 2009 at 5:24 am

   Well i live in Hawaii (O’ahu to be exact). And O’ahu is the most populated island so as far as you wanting to experience more activities and what not O’ahu would be the place to go. Here you can visit the North Shore, which is known for its beautiful beaches and beautiful waves (they’re pretty big). We have the infamous Waikiki, where a lot of tourist stay, and shop, there are a lot of hot night clubs also. The beaches in Waikiki are more on the calm side, but they are kind of crowded. Of course there is Pearl Harbor where you can take a tour of the memorial. You can also visit the Iolani Palace where Hawaii’s last two monarchs ruled. This is the palace where the last Queen (Queen Lili’uokalani) was arrested and locked inside of her own room. Aside from O’ahu I’ve only visited Maui, and the Big Island, but i know for a fact that the neighbor islands are more on the country and scenic side. You might not want to go to Moloka’i for sure because you can drive from one coast to the other and end up seeing 3 cars (my friend visited). The island isn’t big at all, and its not really a tourist spot . The Big Island (Hawai’i) has two volcanoes if you’re interested in that, and one of them has lava flowing out at this moment. The Big Island is also the only place in Hawaii where you’ll find snow (on top of the mountains). Maui has the largest dormant volcano on the earth called Halleakala (it has great sunsets). Its really beautiful once you reach the top (and also very cold). You’ll be above the clouds, and you can also look inside of the volcano. Kauai is the romantic island so you might not want that.

8. poroxx Says:
   March 5th, 2009 at 8:17 pm

   Maui…without question.

9. La Pressha Cooka Says:
   March 9th, 2009 at 4:26 am

   Maui my dear friend!!