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  • Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
  • What is the best Hawaiian Island to visit for you? Don't ask your friends, ask two Maui residents who share the sights, scenes, highlights, and who each Hawaiian Island is best for. Pick an island and then grab one of our itineraries: thehawaiivacationguide.com/it...
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    We love #Hawaii, that is why we moved to Maui. But we try our best not to be biased toward Maui. We love visiting all the Hawaiian islands. Let us take you on a tour of Kauai, Maui, the Island of Hawaii, and Oahu so you can decide what island you want to visit.
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Комментарии • 610

  • @Urinal_enthusiast
    @Urinal_enthusiast 9 месяцев назад +2

    I miss Lahaina town! I’m so devastated that it burned down

  • @colleens7641
    @colleens7641 3 года назад +3

    So happy I stumbled upon you channel. We were supposed to go to Hawaii May 2020, fly into Honolulu and fly out of Maui but, of course, it got cancelled. Can't wait to watch you other vlogs. Stay safe :)

  • @mandreamer7671
    @mandreamer7671 2 года назад +2

    Love living in nature.

  • @lindsayhengehold5341
    @lindsayhengehold5341 2 года назад

    So am looking forward to visiting Hawaii someday! Love these islands! Hawai'i, Maui, Koho'olawe, Moloka'i, Lana'i, O'ahu, Kaua'i and Ni'ihau.

  • @alexarouchon9778
    @alexarouchon9778 3 года назад +9

    this was the perfect video to help me chose, thanks for being so concise!

  • @777ter
    @777ter 3 года назад +5

    We love Hawaii. Thank you.

  • @Sherman1862
    @Sherman1862 2 года назад +46

    Maui is the best as its not as over crowded as Oahu, nor as sleepy as Kuai.. No confused roosters crowing at all hours of the night too! ; )

  • @kevinchin76
    @kevinchin76 Год назад +3

    Let's go to Hawaii 🏖️ and stay a while. Aloha 🌺🌺🌺🥥🍍🥰🏖️

  • @erickjflores1
    @erickjflores1 3 года назад +2

    Great vid, lots of good information for new comers like myself. Thanks!

  • @deem6930
    @deem6930 3 года назад +1

    Thank you. This video has been helpful.

  • @odethinteriano6299
    @odethinteriano6299 2 года назад +3

    On May 2022 will be my first time on Oahu n Maui.. thank you for all the advices you have in your channel. Gracias ☺️

  • @dyanechung6396
    @dyanechung6396 3 года назад +1

    Wow, I find this video very helpful. Thank you!

  • @sneharajput6537
    @sneharajput6537 3 года назад +2

    This is a great video! Thanks for creating this and its such an informational video for first timers!

  • @cocoismyname
    @cocoismyname Год назад

    You are amazing! I have been searching around because everyone is giving me different suggestions for my first time to Hawaii so I keep feeling indecisive all over again. This helped so much and definitely plan on checking out your first timer itinerary. Thank you!!!

  • @fishonlinecanada
    @fishonlinecanada Год назад +1

    Thank you so much! Amazing information, pictures and videos. So much to see and do!

  • @tammyseita6075
    @tammyseita6075 3 года назад +1

    thanks guys for sharing...great info

  • @NewToTheLyte
    @NewToTheLyte 3 года назад +3

    This is such a great video. Its helped me so much. Thank you

  • @blossom519
    @blossom519 3 года назад +1

    I learned a lot thanks so much! 🙏🏽

  • @sunzumwalt7456
    @sunzumwalt7456 3 года назад +8

    Maui looks like the perfect place for me 😊 this was actually a great video, thank you!

  • @vivalachick02
    @vivalachick02 Год назад +1

    So helpful! Thank you so much for this video

  • @mary6509
    @mary6509 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video Thank you so much😉😉

  • @MyName-wq6xz
    @MyName-wq6xz 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the info! Great video

  • @bangkokwalks8875
    @bangkokwalks8875 3 года назад +1

    This is the bar set for my videos!

  • @angelahickerson5625
    @angelahickerson5625 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the detail video. It has been very helpful.

  • @thefamouseugenekrabs
    @thefamouseugenekrabs 3 года назад +2

    Very helpful! Thx so much!

  • @letrobcook
    @letrobcook 2 года назад +3

    Just been to maui to see my girl. Its amazing! The nature is breathtaking and the people there are very nice. Im moving there around February.

  • @christiki295
    @christiki295 3 года назад +9

    If staying in Waikiki (Oahu), no car is needed. A shuttle will take you from the airport and also to a luau or the Polynesian Cultural Center. However, on every other island 🏝, a rent a car 🚗 is required, unless maybe staying oceanfront on Maui's Kaanapali or Walea at a resort and not exploring.

  • @billbrimmer1739
    @billbrimmer1739 3 года назад +1

    A nice couple. Enjoyed their tour.

  • @lisaeveleigh658
    @lisaeveleigh658 3 года назад +20

    We loved all the islands but Kauai is our favourite. Everyone should experience Waikiki. Maui is a great balance and you can visit Lanai. The Big Island was most surprising, I didn’t expect all the black lava. It didn’t feel like Hawaii until we got to our resort and when we went to Hilo.

  • @blornblad4381
    @blornblad4381 2 года назад +39

    This is a tough one. I’ve been to 3 out of the main 4, O’ahu being the exception for now. I just got back from Maui, so it’s fresh in my mind, and Kauai and The Big Island are deeply ingrained in my memory and my heart. In my opinion, Maui has the best beaches, and the road to Hana is so worth waking up at 6 AM to get on the road. Great snorkeling, too. Kauai has the best hiking, Waimea Canyon being the top dog. It’s also more laid back than the others IMHO. I found it slightly more beautiful than the others, but only just. Big Island, Kona Specifically, has the best coffee on the planet. It’s almost worth traveling to Kona for the coffee alone. Again, just my humble opinion. It’s also got the most diverse geography, and there’s more to see than any other island. Ultimately, it doesn’t really matter which one you go to; they’re all absolutely gorgeous, and whichever one you go with, you won’t regret it.

  • @omardeveraux1418
    @omardeveraux1418 2 года назад

    Thank you for all of the information you guys share regarding Hawai'i. Your videos are well done, and easy viewing. I've shared them with friends and plan on using them myself as a guide for future trips.

  • @heartofbritt
    @heartofbritt 3 года назад +4

    moving to Hawaii in 2021. This is the exact video I need. Thank you!

  • @kellypywtorak5166
    @kellypywtorak5166 2 года назад +1

    This is a great video. In 2013 we went to Oahu and this summer we’re going to Kauai with our now adult kids and their partners. I’m looking forward to having a more relaxed vacation this time around since we can let the kids go off on their own adventures. In 2013, instead of the Pearl Harbor Memorial we decided to book a private tour of the USS Missouri since my husband is a veteran. It was incredible! We were able to get pretty good pictures of the Pearl Harbor Memorial too, from across the bay. On the way back to Honolulu we found a great seafood restaurant and fish market called Nico’s Pier 38. I had the best Niçoise salad with seared ahi. My dream is to visit all the major islands of Hawaii. ❤

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for sharing! Nico’s is still around. Check Pearl Harbor Aviation museum next time. Enjoy relaxing on Kauai!

  • @DrLynn-kf9dz
    @DrLynn-kf9dz 3 года назад +7

    Thank you for your awesome videos! So helpful for families planning a trip and it’s like a little mini vacation to see your family having so much fun 😀🌈

  • @mm7846
    @mm7846 Год назад +2

    I love that you guys sit in the ground in front of the couch 😂

  • @zennoodle
    @zennoodle 3 года назад +5

    What a wonderful video! Made me feel like I was back on Oahu. I noticed on my trip to Maui that most people on the Ka'anapali side and different parts of town that they are very angry. Even at the resort, people there were nice yet dismissive. It was strange. I am aiming for the big island some time but Oahu takes the cake for me. I love to avoid Waikiki and the rest of my stay is wonderful.

    • @meyondabenjamin2164
      @meyondabenjamin2164 5 месяцев назад

      A you tell me why you avoid Waikiki? I’m trip planing and trying to get all the advice. Thanks

  • @ameliacraik3392
    @ameliacraik3392 3 года назад +3

    Kauai is my favorite...ohau when I liked nightlife gonna try Maui next wish I could get on niihau my husband has a Hawaiian friend who has been there ..I'm soooo jealous lol and thanks this is a great video picking the island for your likes is very important

  • @sab6166
    @sab6166 3 года назад +22

    I’ve been to most of them and still Maui feels like home

    • @ameliacraik3392
      @ameliacraik3392 2 года назад

      Bless you for finding your island...kauai is mine and hopefully Maui will feel the same for me too !!

  • @dariaprokanau8444
    @dariaprokanau8444 3 года назад +3

    THE BEST VIDEO ABOUT ISLANDS!!!! thanks much

  • @kari6076
    @kari6076 Год назад +1

    Very informative! Thank you!

  • @rudymartinez7419
    @rudymartinez7419 3 года назад

    Great video!! Thanks for the wealth of information!!!

  • @algaramos6545
    @algaramos6545 9 месяцев назад +2

    Good looking couple! First time watchers super happy with their choice! Thanks for giving us such direction for our honeymoon! Good work.

  • @BillTorg
    @BillTorg Год назад +1

    Super helpful. Thank you!

  • @the_larsonfamily
    @the_larsonfamily 3 года назад

    Very through explanation. Tytyty👏

  • @willievaughn6474
    @willievaughn6474 2 года назад +1

    You're wonderful people, Thank you

  • @mr_zeus6148
    @mr_zeus6148 2 года назад +1

    Oahu wins for me....so much to see and explore in that island from city, country, rainforest, everything is captured there

  • @dlainashearit
    @dlainashearit 2 года назад +9

    This is perfect!!! Exactly what me & my friends needed to help plan our trip. Thank you🥰

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  2 года назад

      glad to help! have a great trip with your friends

    • @aylinneis2926
      @aylinneis2926 2 года назад

      Also for me one of the best videos here🤩 I’m about to plan my Hawaii trip and wasn’t sure which island(s) to visit.Your video helped me a lot ☺️

  • @CoolHand032
    @CoolHand032 3 года назад +3

    Awesome summary, guys! My wife and I are looking at Hawai'i for our first post-pandemic trip, and neither of us have been there before. Your video really helped!

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  3 года назад +1

      Awesome! Be sure to check out our site too...we have more helpful info there!

  • @Kash_Reacts
    @Kash_Reacts 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Very informative in such a short amount of time.

  • @rosemarimastandrea5639
    @rosemarimastandrea5639 2 года назад +2

    My wife and I purchased the guides for the Big Island and Oahu. What a SUPER guide. We rented a car on the big Island and traveled to every spot they recommended. Never a s disappointment! Tuk Tuk Ti Truck was great. We showed them your recommendation of them and they were thrilled! Black Sand Beach,Volcano National Park, Richardson Beach,Kayaking at Capt Cooks/snorkeling.Total Blast and more!
    On Oahu the very same …….. thank you thank you worth every Dime for the guide! Dogs surfing
    at Waikiki Beach, snorkel trips to see turtles,great restaurants. Also Great Island People too! Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head hike, costal drives too. Royalty Mansion etc etc! Thanks Guys!,,

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much for purchasing our itineraries for Oahu and Hawai'i! We are glad they worked out for you! Thanks for sharing with the guys at Tuck Tuck Thai Food truck. You had an epic trip!

  • @maureendesquitado1988
    @maureendesquitado1988 2 года назад +1

    Hi Your dog sleeping in the background is so CUTE!!! Your son is so 🥰🥰🥰

  • @Chris4Liberty
    @Chris4Liberty 2 года назад +1

    Maui no ka ‘oi 🌴😎🤙

  • @JM-ke1xm
    @JM-ke1xm 3 года назад

    Thanks for the great introduction!

  • @matiasmuttoni9044
    @matiasmuttoni9044 Год назад +1

    Based on this video I think I like Kauai the best. The canyons.. the population.. DEFINITELY perfect for teens.
    I’d love to live there eventually and raise a family there.. I want my kids to have the most adventurous lifestyle and I want them to get to know everybody on the island.
    My mom is from the Caribbean in Cuba.. so I guess you can say I naturally have that Island/tropical vibe! I love exploring so it’ll be awesome living like there’s no tomorrow.

  • @ronwuestefeldhomes
    @ronwuestefeldhomes 3 года назад +1

    Oahu is the place to go! But then again, all the islands are great.

  • @lindy8646
    @lindy8646 3 года назад +1

    Love your energy! You work awesome
    Together. Great info! Feel called to visit the islands and trusting the universe will align me to get there ..until then i will watch your videos ❤️🌈💫🙏🏻

    • @oside_bella7012
      @oside_bella7012 2 года назад

      I said this to myself before the pandemic hit. The first thing I did was Google an all inclusive trip and then I knew how much to save. It was about 1,000 for me and I pay 1900 in rent monthly Idk it just didn't seem so expensive. So try taking one step towards preparing for it: pretend you're going tomorrow, what do you need? And start making moves, the universe won't be able to deny it then 😊

  • @sokt.v.6465
    @sokt.v.6465 3 года назад

    Thank you..

  • @carolanderson1333
    @carolanderson1333 6 месяцев назад +2

    Currently planning a trip! So appreciate this! Thanks!!!🎉

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  6 месяцев назад

      Enjoy the trip planning! Check out our website for more helpful resources!

  • @sharkgirl9426
    @sharkgirl9426 Год назад +1

    Great information! Thanks!

  • @bmask4731
    @bmask4731 2 года назад +1

    Ty for sharing

  • @christinayoung2417
    @christinayoung2417 3 года назад +8

    After visiting the islands. I knew instantly that I wanted to live on Moloka’i or Kauai. This time next week we will relocate to Kauai and I’m super stoked.

  • @raymundofeliciano3439
    @raymundofeliciano3439 2 года назад +2

    We love you guys ❤️🙂

  • @berenicehoskins3982
    @berenicehoskins3982 3 года назад +16

    Hola América and family, thank you for this amazing channel. I am excited to visit Big island 🌴

    • @cl1ps755
      @cl1ps755 3 года назад

      Aloha yea it’s rlly fun!

    • @MontagZoso
      @MontagZoso 3 года назад

      You will love the Big Island! My favorite! ❤️

  • @jlopez821able
    @jlopez821able 2 года назад +1

    Great Guide! Looking into our first trip

  • @mompreneurlife
    @mompreneurlife Год назад +1

    ❤Thank you for sharing beautiful Hawaii. One of our family's favorite places to visit. Love the sunny place and the relaxed culture there. We want to go back soon. ❤

  • @anzhelikas9602
    @anzhelikas9602 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for this video ❤

  • @lizzygeorge4437
    @lizzygeorge4437 3 года назад +1

    SO VERY HELPFUL THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO

  • @heididelateja7573
    @heididelateja7573 2 года назад +2

    GREAT JOB GUYS! THANK YOU! Were planning at trip for winter 2022! I think we'll hit all 4 islands for a few days each! LOL ALOHA!

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  2 года назад

      that would be an adventure! Thanks for watching and have a wonderful trip in 2022!

  • @bmoore5868
    @bmoore5868 3 года назад +1

    great quick summary info.... going to take my wife to Maui in September or October... this was really helpful

  • @waltyoung3853
    @waltyoung3853 Год назад +1

    This is a great video! My first visit to Hawaii was in 1970, on a stopover on my way to Vietnam. Fell in love with the fragrances and the music, and the warmth of the Hawaiian people. Did my first hike on the Kalalau Trail in 1973! Kauai remains my favorite Island, but you beautifully highlighted some of the best features of all of the major islands. Another thing about your videos, is how adorable you are! The smiles and the joyful presentation of the islands would make anyone with a heart want to visit! So sweet, the way you feature your very cool son as well. Thanks for doing these videos. I'm ready to go back for my umpteenth visit to the islands!

  • @sssss5704
    @sssss5704 Год назад +10

    I think each island is beautiful and truly has aspects that caters to what you want to do.
    My personal opinion for Maui (aunt had her wedding there) is that it’s beautiful but the food isn’t as good and doesn’t have as much shopping as Oahu. For people who are foodies, looking for night life, shopping, more crowds or on a budget, Oahu is definitely the place to go but people who have the money, are more for scenery/excursions and relaxation or less crowds, Maui is the place to go. I’m someone who doesn’t mind the crowds so that’s why Oahu is my personal favorite since there’s a little bit of everything you want in a vacation! But I also have friends and coworkers who absolutely love Maui and only go to Maui specifically for their honeymoons and anniversaries because of how beautiful and relaxing it is. It’s all personal preferences honestly! I haven’t been to the big island or Kauai but in the future I plan to check it out. I will say this, I gained weight on my trip because I ate so much good food in Oahu. I did multiple excursions a day and somehow manage to gain more than lose so you know the food is definitely worth trying on the island. (Unpopular opinion from my family is that they probably wouldn’t visit Maui a second time because the money spent can be spent elsewhere like Asia where there’s so much to see and eat which is the top things for them in a vacation but because of my trip to Oahu last year, they have decided to give Oahu a chance this year.)

    • @paco680
      @paco680 7 месяцев назад

      In my opinion Hawaii is the most beautiful archipelago and also the most beautiful US state☺️✌🏽

  • @saranyabiswas2057
    @saranyabiswas2057 2 года назад

    ThAnk u for making these videos !! So appreciative

  • @chessward4832
    @chessward4832 2 года назад +25

    These videos you have painstakingly created were a tremendous help in determining our recent Hawaiian vacation. Thank you so very much! I live in Alaska, so I’m spoiled with billion dollar views around every corner. Even the landfill/dump in Anchorage is gorgeous. 😂 But I must say, Hawaii has come the closest to Alaska in terms of breathtaking scenery. Every single wonderful thing you have ever heard about Hawaii …is 100% true. And the wondrous Hawaiian coffee…my word…there are no adequate words. I’m getting all choked up just thinking about Kona coffee. Look away… look away, I say! 😂 We stayed in Maui this past September & my jaw was on the floor for the duration of the trip. The condo was stylish-no canned artwork on the wall. It was so tasteful & well thought out. The smile never left my face. Love at first sight. I even felt like I could lick the bathroom floor at the airport in Maui with how clean they kept the facilities. I could see first hand how Hawaiians take great pride in their state as well as their attention to detail. Good. On. You!! 👏🏼 👏🏼 Alaskans & Hawaiians already have a common bond, so I plan to do my part to preserve that bond by spending as much time as humanly possible in the 49th & 50th states for the rest of my days. They are very, very special places-& imho, the finest on Earth. ♥️ 🍍 ❄️

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  2 года назад +5

      Thank you so much fro the lovely comment and for sharing your trip. That is how I feel too. The smell of the islands is my favorite part. See you back here soon and thanks for watching! We do our best to capture the natural beauty.

    • @JulesG76
      @JulesG76 2 года назад

      We are in the process of planning our first trip to Hawaii this August, my partner and two teenagers. So excited for all the exploring and hiking and gorgeous scenery. I think this video has helped us determine Maui as the island we will visit for 6-7days, then maybe end up in Oahu for the last 3 days. Would you be comfortable sharing where you stayed? The accommodation is proving to be a tricky decision. Condo or hotel? We would love the extra space in a condo but the hotel will likely offer closer to beachfront and also pool… so many decisions!

    • @robypaul202
      @robypaul202 2 года назад

      May I ask which place you ended up staying at? Just looking for recommendations. Thanks!

  • @Sunshinemakesmehappy808
    @Sunshinemakesmehappy808 2 года назад +1

    I agree! As a longtime resident of Kauai I suggest you first time visitors to Hawaii should go to Maui!! Lol

  • @jessicaseay2482
    @jessicaseay2482 2 года назад +29

    Hubs and I did Oahu first in 2019 and it was honestly perfect for us. I love to shop, take lots of pictures of everything, walk around, and of course - hit the water. Hubs likes hiking, relaxing, and eating yummy food. We did a lot in only a week (all the research I did was very beneficial) but also felt we got equal amount of time for refreshing while there. Would love to go back but would also love to see the other islands as well!

    • @amzahfansuri5006
      @amzahfansuri5006 Год назад +4

      Hi. Can you share your itinerary at Oahu for a week?

    • @MM-yb2fy
      @MM-yb2fy Год назад

      What was your itinerary?

    • @jessicaseay2482
      @jessicaseay2482 Год назад +6

      @@amzahfansuri5006 sorry for the delayed response!
      Day 1 - checked in to the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Waikiki Beach, ate dinner, and headed to bed to get an early start the next day.
      Day 2 - Drove to Waimanalo Beach, then to Halona Blowhole, & Halona Beach Cove (also called Cockroach Cove), bought a few groceries to make eating more affordable during the week, then back to the hotel for dinner & bed.
      Day 3 - Headed to Kualoa Ranch for the Movie Sites tour, UTV tour, & had their ranch style buffet lunch on site. Next drove to the North Shore & visited the Dole Plantation and went to Waikiki Beach for the Hilton Hawaiian fireworks every Friday night.
      Day 4 - Got up early to hike Diamond Head crater (don't miss the view there!), went to shop at International Marketplace for souvenirs, ate a sandwich in the car on the way to Waimea Bay & swam in the ocean and jumped off the huge rock there.
      Day 5 - Visited Pearl Harbor & took the ferry to the USS Arizona Memorial, then drove to Aloha Stadium for the famous Swap Meet flea market, grabbed lunch at the Ala Moana shopping center food court, snapped some pictures at the King Kamehameha statue at Iolani Hale Palace (the HQ for the task force in the Hawaii Five-0 reboot TV show), then rested the rest of the evening.
      Day 6 - Drove to Hanauma Bay (get there early) to snorkel & see the fish, ate lunch in the car, headed to Lanikai Beach (our favorite) for swimming/snorkeling and my husband got some great drone footage of the Mokulua Islands, got pizza for dinner and had a couple's massage, headed back to our hotel.
      Day 7 - Went back to International Marketplace for coffee at Kona Coffee Purveyors & some more souvenirs, walked to the Duke Kahanamoku statue on the beach for pictures, went back to our room for lunch and packed, took taxi to dinner at Duke's in the Outrigger Hotel & walked around shops around that area (really cool atmosphere at night), had acai dessert at Banăn and went back to the hotel.
      Tips: I would recommend not missing the Diamond Head crater hike, visiting the North Shore & Waimea Bay/Jump Rock, & Lanikai Beach. Those were our favorite things I believe and Lanikai wasn't as crowded as some other beaches. Just beware there is no public parking since it's in a neighborhood area so you may have to find someone who allows parking in their driveway and will charge you dearly for it - that's what we had to do. The North Shore has a more local vibe to it than the touristy places in Waikiki Beach - definitely a must do.
      Things we did not do that we wanted to: Makupu'u Lighthouse trail, Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens, Lanikai Pillbox Hike, & Kaneohe Sandbar. Worth looking into! If we had stayed 2 weeks we could have done it all.
      We also chose to rent a Jeep to help us see more of the island and it was cost effective compared to taking taxis everywhere & helped us bring whatever gear with us we wanted. Also, the ABC stores everywhere have so much that you may have forgotten at home. Make sure you check them out while you're there.
      Hope this helps! Sorry for the book haha.

    • @jessicaseay2482
      @jessicaseay2482 Год назад

      @@MM-yb2fy see my other comment :)

  • @SarasBites
    @SarasBites Год назад +2

    Thanks you guys! Definitely picking Hawaii for our end of August trip now I just need to decide on Maui versus Oahu because Maui resorts definitely seem pretty pricey. We just want to make sure we do something fun with our 1 1/2 year-old.

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Год назад +2

      we have an article on Maui vs Oahu: thehawaiivacationguide.com/oahu-vs-maui/
      Yes, Maui resorts are a lot higher than Oahu. You can find good deals for Waikiki this summer.

  • @raymondpaul123
    @raymondpaul123 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the great videos. I’ve been to Oahu twice and just love it I mean the beaches are ridiculous, one after the other after the other. floating around in the waves. we went in March last year and it was wonderful going again in March this year but to the big Island. thanks for the videos. love the kido. soooo cute.

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching and the comment! Glad you are able to check out the neighbor islands too!

  • @marybrewer739
    @marybrewer739 3 года назад +7

    Good job guys! I am a Hawaiian resident who appreciates correct information about our islands. Too many poor disinformation sites on You Tube.

  • @madelinesaga7298
    @madelinesaga7298 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this, I love Oahu

  • @zulaynealarez8931
    @zulaynealarez8931 3 года назад +1

    I loved the video very helpful😊

  • @ScottAtwood
    @ScottAtwood 3 года назад +127

    As a frequent visitor to Hawaii who has visited all the major islands (and Lānaʻi), I’ve got to say your advice is spot on! And Maui is my favorite island too! I recently spent a month there with three weeks of vacation and a week of remote working, and I never ran out of things to see and do!

    • @no_soup_4_you
      @no_soup_4_you 2 года назад +4

      Reconsider visiting here. We're full.

    • @derbagger22
      @derbagger22 2 года назад +16

      @@no_soup_4_you so is every vacation spot and national park in the country. You're just gonna have to deal. If we fits, we visits.

    • @bradIeyyy
      @bradIeyyy 2 года назад +9

      @Ryan after reading your comment I went 😂 and now I live here 😂

    • @Icyy4406
      @Icyy4406 2 года назад +1

      @@bradIeyyy lol

    • @no_soup_4_you
      @no_soup_4_you 2 года назад

      Then come with respect or yall will leave with unpleasant souvenirs

  • @dylanpruter5361
    @dylanpruter5361 3 года назад +1

    Very well put together!

  • @RickElmendorf
    @RickElmendorf Год назад

    Such a great video! I'm looking forward to visiting very soon! Keep up the great work!

  • @raelenefarnell5910
    @raelenefarnell5910 3 года назад +3

    Have been to Oahu 3 times and absolutely love it.. I also visited Kauai and Maui..loved the scenery on Kauai and didn’t really get to see much of Maui as we went from Oahu to Maui and couldn’t do much due to the hurricane they had had... but loved what I did see.
    But Oahu is my favourites

    • @Ashley-km4qi
      @Ashley-km4qi 2 года назад +1

      Why don’t most people chose the big island for vacation?

    • @raelenefarnell5910
      @raelenefarnell5910 2 года назад

      @@Ashley-km4qi that’s on my bucket list..visiting the Big Island but Oahu was the first Island I visited ..it was a one of the things my mum wanted to do, but sadly she never did.

  • @DMStar86
    @DMStar86 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for such an informative video! Planning a family vacation in Oahu for July. Any suggestions for activities/excursions that are wheelchair accessible?? We have a family member in one and want to include her! I'll be sure to check out your itineraries as well 🙂

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  3 года назад

      Aloha Denise, thanks for watching! Activities that come to mind are Chinatown food tour, Pearl Harbor Memorial and Arizona Memorial, Waimea Valley hike, botanical garden, and waterfall, Haleiwa town shopping and food, Ko Olina beach walk, Iolani Palace tour, and Bishop Museum. Hope that helps! Have a great trip.

  • @pattypowell2524
    @pattypowell2524 3 года назад +2

    Maui is the best!!

  • @youfeelmetv5003
    @youfeelmetv5003 Год назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @JesusPerez-vd4lg
    @JesusPerez-vd4lg 3 года назад

    And a place to stay too..

  • @wolflover4life19
    @wolflover4life19 3 года назад +5

    Very helpful! Torn between Maui and Oahu. Can't wait for 2022 for this trip

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  3 года назад

      Have a great trip! Hard to go wrong with either one. We have a fun quiz on our website if you want to play.

    • @unitedwestand5602
      @unitedwestand5602 3 года назад +1

      Definitely Maui! Oahu felt like a big city to me with many high rise apartments/condo buildings. I wouldn’t go back to Oahu

    • @RiqqJ
      @RiqqJ 2 года назад

      That’s my dilemma as well

  • @greglight3745
    @greglight3745 2 года назад +2

    Looking forward to Kona Village Resort reopening in 2023 ! Last there in the 80’s. Hope they let you do a post of a tour/review

  • @damnjustassignmeone
    @damnjustassignmeone 2 года назад +1

    Thanks. This was super helpful. Subscribed.

  • @edwinshumaker5849
    @edwinshumaker5849 2 года назад

    awesome video you two. Thank you for the insight.

  • @wellsee2297
    @wellsee2297 2 года назад +1

    Yes take me there

  • @dieselxdan
    @dieselxdan Год назад

    Just came back from Maui. Loved it. Thanks to ya guys. 🤙🏽

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Год назад

      Glad to hear it Danny! hope you can come back soon, more videos are coming...

  • @atino5728
    @atino5728 Год назад

    Lived there for 4 year, went to UH Hilo, and had a chance to visit all the islands. Visit Oahu during the school break was some of the best time in my life. Left in 2015, really miss Big Island 😔😔

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  Год назад +1

      The advice I got when I moved to Hawaii for work was to visit all the islands. I did multiple times and loved it. At least you know where to vacation now!

  • @EternalVampi
    @EternalVampi 3 года назад +3

    I’m so excited I stumbled upon your website and videos! My husband and I want to go to Hawaii (maybe this year but sometime in the future at least). I am loving your informative videos and website! Maybe it will help us narrow down some choices when we do plan a trip :)

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching and the nice comment!

    • @rich2209
      @rich2209 3 года назад

      @@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Your website says "Sharing", but you're charging me lol 27 dollars.

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  3 года назад

      @@rich2209 We have tons of free content and itineraries on the website too!

  • @laupepasisters9012
    @laupepasisters9012 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you. I’m planning my first solo trip and I want Hawaii to be the first I visit. Watching everything I can to learn and plan my itinerary on Hawaii😊

    • @TheHawaiiVacationGuide
      @TheHawaiiVacationGuide  5 месяцев назад

      Enjoy the solo trip to Hawaii! It is a good place to visit for solo travelers.

  • @justiceforall1288
    @justiceforall1288 Год назад +1

    Wow… Beautiful! 🧔🏾‍♂️👍🏾👍🏾😀

  • @Mr.Darrylking
    @Mr.Darrylking Год назад +2

    I visited Oahu in 2021, I had a blast. But I’m going to Maui in less then two weeks and I’m super excited about that. I think Maui is going to be my favorite

  • @SHADOWBLACKs650
    @SHADOWBLACKs650 2 дня назад

    Good video, thanks... think I'm going to try the Big Island, because there's things to do and you can still get your peace and quiet.