Comments for Hawaii Vacation Homes

Comment on We want to go to Hawaii on vacation? by Tiss

Tiss — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:50:21 +0000

There is only one all inclusive resort in Hawaii. It is Kona Village Resort, on the island of Hawaii. Everything is included, except for drinks. You also have to make your own travel arrangements. We just spent a week there with my extended family, and it was by far the best vacation we have ever taken. You stay in your own thatched-roof hut, called a hale. All activities are included, along with equipment (snorkeling, kayaks, tennis rackets, bocce, ping pong, fishing poles, etc.) The food was excellent. The staff was incredibly friendly. The pools and private beach were nice, and uncrowded. There are giant turtles that come up on the beach in the evenings, and they shine a light on the ocean every night, which attracts plankton, which in turn attracts manta rays. An awesome sight. There are two luaus every week, and they are included - you can skip one, and go to the dining room instead, if you want. They also have a paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) steak feed one night each week, and lots of activities for kids - lei making, grass skirt making, etc. We went in July, and my kids are still talking about it. It isn’t cheap, but you can save a little money by choosing a hale that is not ocean front. They all have something to offer. Ours was on a pond, and it turned out to be the best thing for us, because my kids had a blast fishing off our deck (catch & release). The hales have no phones t.v.’s or air conditioning, but you won’t miss any of it. The windows are actually louvered, and go all the way around, so you get a nice breeze at night. Their website is. You won’t regret it!

Comment on We want to go to Hawaii on vacation? by Maui No Ka Oi

Maui No Ka Oi — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:04:44 +0000

It sounds like you’re referring to MAP Modified American Plan ~
. I asked 2 of my relatives who work as front desk managers, hotels in HI do not use MAP where meals are included.
The only one where I stayed was Hotel Hana Maui where all meals were included even a picnic lunch to take to the beach but that was awhile ago. Many hotels will pack you a picnic lunch to go. There are many great bed & breakfast on every island.

Comment on We want to go to Hawaii on vacation? by David B

David B — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:08:09 +0000

I have been to Hawaii several times on vacation and have never heard of an all inclusive resort. I guess it’s possible but I don’t think so.

Comment on Good appreciation present for my parents? 10 pts? by wisma29

wisma29 — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:04:44 +0000

Place that amount in an endowment in their name. When they are ready to travel they could use it. My after comment is, wish all children are like you.

Comment on I want to go on vacation to Hawaii, what is the best place to visit there? Which Island? by singersower

singersower — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:57:00 +0000

I would suggest Kauai as the greenest and lushest island, and one of the most mellow, least crowded and touristy. Get the “Ultimate Kauai Guide” on Amazon or whatever–its got the best info on where to stay, what to do, etc. There are great hikes in a number of different spots, gorgeous botanical gardens, snorkeling with sea turtles, very peaceful beaches. I’ve found it a great place for decompressing. Go in the late spring, summer or early Fall, as other parts of the year can be quite rainy.

Comment on I want to go on vacation to Hawaii, what is the best place to visit there? Which Island? by 2hot4u

2hot4u — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:19:17 +0000

Kauai. If you want somewhere cheap to stay her’s the place-

Comment on I want to go on vacation to Hawaii, what is the best place to visit there? Which Island? by cheexypoofs

cheexypoofs — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:54:44 +0000

It really depends on what you want to do. Each Island offers its own unique draw. The Big Island is unique with huge volcanic mountains and active lava flow, lush tropical forest in Hilo and farming community in Waimea and drier but more developed Kona.

Maui offers a great mountain sunrise, lush forest near Hana, more lavish accommodations, great town in Lahina.

Oahu is full of things to do, the most populated and offers more tourist kinds of things to do. Nightlife, restaurants and shopping are easy to get too, but it lacks the tropical charm unless you stay up on the North Shore at Turtle Bay.

Kauai is just beautiful. You can see the grand canyon of the pacific, the cliffs and awesome tropical vegetation. Poipu beach on the south side of the island is one of the best in the world though.

You can’t really go wrong, it really just depends on what you want to do all day and how much you want to spend. Then you could get some more direct answers.

Comment on I want to go on vacation to Hawaii, what is the best place to visit there? Which Island? by ProfessorAdam

ProfessorAdam — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:58:06 +0000

My favorite is the Big Island, great Scuba diving and a very laid back atmosphere. Plenty of sights; Place of refuge, coffee plantations, downtown Kailua-Kona, Hilo, great beaches on the Waikoloa shore, Waipio lookout, Southernmost point in the U.S., etc. Many people say the Big Island has the most “aloha” spirit. Judge for yourself;

Comment on I want to go on vacation to Hawaii, what is the best place to visit there? Which Island? by norm

norm — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:53:20 +0000

Maui is the place. Find a place in Lahaina to stay.

Comment on I want to go on vacation to Hawaii, what is the best place to visit there? Which Island? by venkman62

venkman62 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:26:05 +0000

I have been to Maui 4 times in the last 5 years. It is the best Island for everything. There are party spots, relaxing spots, great scenery. I stay in the Napili area which is on the northwest shore near Kapalua. It is very quiet there with great beaches! The only downside to staying there is it is a bit of a drive to Kihei & the southside of the island, but worrth the drive for sure. Have fun & Aloha!!!!

Comment on I want to go on vacation to Hawaii, what is the best place to visit there? Which Island? by bbrown9506

bbrown9506 — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:06:38 +0000

Kauai-The Garden Island! Beautifil Scenery beaches, most secluded and easily the most romantic of all the islands! Stay on the South Shore in Poipu for the nicest weather, and ejoy everything Kauai has to offer snorkeling, hiking, fishing, kayaking, you name it, helicopter rides through some of the nicest places on earth you will ever see, secluded water falls. Oh man all this talk about Kauai I got to book myself a ticket! lol enjoy stay away from Hawaii, aka Honolulou, way overcrowded, Maui to expensive, Big Island so large its overwhelming. Kauai you can drive the whole island in a few hours and you will never run out of things to do, especially in a week!

Comment on I want to go on vacation to Hawaii, what is the best place to visit there? Which Island? by njanders2

njanders2 — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:29:31 +0000

Maui is defintely the way to go, look into the Lahaina area

Comment on I want to go on vacation to Hawaii, what is the best place to visit there? Which Island? by jaclyn_baux84

jaclyn_baux84 — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:52:53 +0000

Maui is very nice. I’ve never been, but my Mom went and said it was beautiful. It’s a lot less crowded than other islands too

Comment on What’s the best place to live in if money wasn’t a factor? by Star

Star — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:13:16 +0000

i’ve lived everywhere, man…lalalalalala
I was born in Indiana, but have moved all over the place. I have to say that i love the BAHAMAS!!!!!

if you get to the RICH side of HAITI, Yum! but of course you mostly see the poor side, where the lepers live, thats what peeps WANT you to see..but across the street is this beautiful WHITE HOUSE, just like OUR USA white house, gorgeous!!! well kempt, ….lovely! meticulous, spotless in everyway
then walk away and you see the poor ole crippled souls crawling like spiders on the streets beggin for crumbs,
so sad!

Bahamas, i love the clear see thru blue water. wow! the stillness in the air, the smell. mmmmmmmmmmm

Comment on What’s the best place to live in if money wasn’t a factor? by Leapers610

Leapers610 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:18:54 +0000

New York City.

Four seasons, just minutes away from beaches and mountains. Very diverse and never short on things to do

Comment on What’s the best place to live in if money wasn’t a factor? by The_Mouse

The_Mouse — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:39:36 +0000

Coastal Australia.

You won’t regret it.

Comment on What’s the best place to live in if money wasn’t a factor? by garrisonbight

garrisonbight — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:08:08 +0000

Dubai… it would win hands down.

Comment on What’s the best place to live in if money wasn’t a factor? by tappetytap

tappetytap — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:14:06 +0000

I looooooooooove music…..and am particularly fond of trance, breakbeats, DnB, EBM, etc…….. and if I *could*, I would go out and dance for 6-7 hours a night every night. And you can’t do that here. Not even in the big cities, not to consistently incredible music….. the clubs in the US close at 2 in the morning. I could dance until sunrise every day. The music makes me happy. My stresses leave me. I am content. Music is my anti-depressant.

So, if I COULD, I would go to some place renowned for that type of music….like the Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Germany, etc…. and just dance the rest of my life away.
Great question.
AND also….my second choice, like yourself, would be somewhere in Southern California, but YES, housing there is atrociously priced and ridiculous for anything that’s even halfway decent.

Comment on What’s the best place to live in if money wasn’t a factor? by mel

mel — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:13:51 +0000

I think holland or finland, alaska, newfoundland, maine.

too bad you think california is a good place.

Comment on What’s the best place to live in if money wasn’t a factor? by White Tornado

White Tornado — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:48:36 +0000

Switzerland.

Ya can’t beat the authentic schnitzel.