Hawaii Advice

question
hi lisa! my husband and i will be flying into honolulu around mid-may. We want to island hop to two islands using about 5-6 days to do it. We already have our flight to and from honolulu.

What 2 would you suggest and what airline/hotel would you use? We do not care to be in an isolated, very quiet environment. We want to be near beach/activity/restaurants, etc.

We would like a moderate priced hotel but on the beach if possible. We are not in a position to pay $250/night for a hotel...that's not how we want to spend our money. That's why I said moderate....if not on the beach, maybe just across the street.

I'm glad I found this web site! Looking forward to your reply. Do you live in hawaii?

answer
Well, I would definitely suggest that you consider Waikiki. It's not isolated or quiet :). The Waikiki Circle Hotel is right across the street from Waikiki beach for much less that $200 a night.

Other than that, look into Maui - Kaanapali, Lahaina, or Kihei. Maybe Lahaina shores beach resort, or the Kihei Kai Nani.

If you don't want to stay in Waikiki, consider hotels on the east side of Kauai. Kauai will be quieter than the other two islands, but if you stay in Lihue or Kapaa you will be able to find nice hotels on or near the beach for great prices, plus you'll be right in town so there will be shops and restaurants.

As for airline, just fly whichever is most convenient for you. There is almost no difference between Aloha and Hawaiian.

Yes, I live on the Big Island. Let me know if you have any more questions.