I know nothing about Hawaii and am just starting my research.
We are looking at a 6-night trip there in early June. CoVID restrictions will be a bit of a pain, but hopefully will also keep crowds down a bit as well.
We have a free place to stay on the big island, on the Kona coast about a mile or so from Kailua- Kona. Free is tough to pass up, but someone who went last year told me that they'd recommend spending most of our time on Oahu with only a day or two on Hawaii. They also said that Hawaii was not nearly as scenic.
I'm not wanting to spend much time at all in Honolulu, because I want to avoid the urban areas. I was thinking I'd see the Pearl Harbor memorial on day of arrival or day of departure, but otherwise not spend much time there.
I want to see and do:
- Volcanos
- snorkeling w good visibility and wildlife. Could also do scuba but my wife does not dive so may stick w snorkeling.
- hiking w beautiful scenery and waterfalls
- we like to eat well, but fresh seafood can take the place of fine dining
- beaches
- want to do the luau pig roast thing
- helicopter tour
Given the above, how should I look to apportion our days between Oahu, Hawaii, or any other islands?
I've also heard mention of a rental car shortage, but don't know how much of an issue that is.
We are looking at a 6-night trip there in early June. CoVID restrictions will be a bit of a pain, but hopefully will also keep crowds down a bit as well.
We have a free place to stay on the big island, on the Kona coast about a mile or so from Kailua- Kona. Free is tough to pass up, but someone who went last year told me that they'd recommend spending most of our time on Oahu with only a day or two on Hawaii. They also said that Hawaii was not nearly as scenic.
I'm not wanting to spend much time at all in Honolulu, because I want to avoid the urban areas. I was thinking I'd see the Pearl Harbor memorial on day of arrival or day of departure, but otherwise not spend much time there.
I want to see and do:
- Volcanos
- snorkeling w good visibility and wildlife. Could also do scuba but my wife does not dive so may stick w snorkeling.
- hiking w beautiful scenery and waterfalls
- we like to eat well, but fresh seafood can take the place of fine dining
- beaches
- want to do the luau pig roast thing
- helicopter tour
Given the above, how should I look to apportion our days between Oahu, Hawaii, or any other islands?
I've also heard mention of a rental car shortage, but don't know how much of an issue that is.