HI, we are planninga trip to hawaii in august, last year we visited maui and big island, loved it thoroughly?
t_k asked:
this year we are confused should we visit Kauai or Oahu ? I do understand Oahu is too crowded and kauai is more serene, I just wanted to better understand is Oahu kid friendly or not, we are going to stay either in Halekulani or the kahala resort can someone suggest which is better as we wanted a beach on the property and a kid friendly resort. Please help, with a 4 year old which is better kauai or oahu, if at all oahu which resort is better, Thank you
this year we are confused should we visit Kauai or Oahu ? I do understand Oahu is too crowded and kauai is more serene, I just wanted to better understand is Oahu kid friendly or not, we are going to stay either in Halekulani or the kahala resort can someone suggest which is better as we wanted a beach on the property and a kid friendly resort. Please help, with a 4 year old which is better kauai or oahu, if at all oahu which resort is better, Thank you
November 8th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
they are completely different. Let me ask you, do you like hiking more or stores/crowded beaches more? Kauai is more open with hiking but Oahu has more urban style beaches and high-rises in Honolulu and Waikiki. The north shore is probably calm this time of year…but very stormy with big waves during the winter.
November 12th, 2009 at 8:22 am
Well, it all depends on what you want. Oahu has a lot to do - it is tourist central, especially in Waikiki. So you’ll find a lot to engage your 4-year-old with - sights and activities. Kauai is more serene, relaxing. I mean, I’m sure there are things to do, but there is more emphasis on relaxing and enjoying than on “doing”. So it really depends on what you want to focus your vacation on.
November 12th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I like Oahu but we all have are individual tastes. Since you are interested in your child why not invest in a remedial literacy course instead of the vacation. Years later the child will benefit beyond all expectations.
November 14th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Kahala Resort is very serene and great ,but the halekulani is very fun for children because it is close to the beach! Honolulu is better in my opinion very kid friendly and fun for kids! the streets of waikiki are fun with lots of exciting things! Athough it can get very crowded so hold hands with your kid all times!
November 17th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Kauai is very country, so if you would like to experience a vacation like that, then Kauai is for you. If you are looking for kid friendly activities, there are plenty for both, but Oahu will offer some more traditional activities. Zoo, Aquarium, Discovery Center, Polynesian Cultural Center, etc.
Halekulani and Kahala are both nice and with beach access. Kahala is not near Waikiki and you would need a car to get to Waikiki if you needed. Aside from the hotel restaurant, there are none nearby. Halekulani is located in Waikiki, and there are plenty places to go, shop, and eat from there.