Kicking aroudn the idea of taking my family to Hawaii this fall

[2K2 LS1]

Any recommendations on which Island to stay and what to do and not do? We will be flying with a 5 month old as well as 8yo and 10 yo. Thinking around October. Any information or recommendations would be appreciated. Initial search of airfare was about $2800.00 to Honolulu. looking at hotels and transportation next.

[Chili]

Any recommendations on which Island to stay and what to do and not do? We will be flying with a 5 month old as well as 8yo and 10 yo. Thinking around October. Any information or recommendations would be appreciated. Initial search of airfare was about $2800.00 to Honolulu. looking at hotels and transportation next.

My recommendation is to have consideration for other people that fly and do not take a 5 month old on an 8 hour plane flight.

[danielhv]

We stayed on Maui, loved it. Depends on what atmosphere you're looking for. Here is what we used to decide:

http://www.hawaiigaga.com/best-hawaiian-island.aspx

If you decide on Maui, let me know if you have any questions. We were just there for our honeymoon at the end of May.

[GhostTX]

Kuai is supposed to be the prettiest.

Main island for Pearl Harbor.

[2K2 LS1]

My recommendation is to have consideration for other people that fly and do not take a 5 month old on an 8 hour plane flight.

We took our 6 month old to New York nonstop which was almost 5 hours and had no issues. I'll make sure the wife has the boob ready to quiet the baby should she get fussy

[BradM]

If you get locked up, call dog the bounty hunter

[Chili]

We took our 6 month old to New York nonstop which was almost 5 hours and had no issues. I'll make sure the wife has the boob ready to quiet the baby should she get fussy

Lol!

[jakesford]

I stayed 9 days on Kauai and it was awesome... especially if you are into a little more of the outdoors type. Some great hikes, decent snorkling, tons of beaches, and Polihale State Park is one of the most gorgeous beaches in the world... even if you cant' swim there with the currents and breaks. I will probably do the big island or Maui next time because the snorkeling is supposed to be better (rockier)

[silverranger]

kauai was beautiful and very quite, not a huge party crowd, Tunnels beach is awesome. SPEED LIMIT sucks though lol, lots of one way bridges. Lots of good scenery up on the mountains, can see the PMRF from some spots. Good place for family

Of course you can do the normal and go Oahu, to Waikiki, major tourist area, plus close to the pineapple fields, and Pearl Harbor. Whatever you do rent a car or walk cab fairs are stupid over there.

[bcoop]

My recommendation is to have consideration for other people that fly and do not take a 5 month old on an 8 hour plane flight.

I have nothing of substance to offer, but this can not be stressed enough. I fucking HATE screaming babies, and one of these days I'm going to flip and murder the parent that fails to shut them up.

[GhostTX]

We took our 6 month old to New York nonstop which was almost 5 hours and had no issues. I'll make sure the wife has the boob ready to quiet the baby should she get fussy

Then you'll have people griping how disgusting breast feeding in public is...

[GeorgeG.]

I would consider the possibility of going without the infant. It's Hawaii and it would be much more enjoyable without kids but at the very least without babies. If you want to take the kids, take them to Destin or Galveston as it would be much cheaper for something they won't remember.

We went several years back and stayed at Oahu, rented a jeep with no top, check out the North Shore, Diamond Head and just relax. Of coarse we didn't take our kids. We also went during hurricane season too so just know that you stand the chance of dealing with a hurricane but the temps during that time were just awesome!

[MattB]

Leave the 5 month-old with your FIL!

[2K2 LS1]

I would consider the possibility of going without the infant. It's Hawaii and it would be much more enjoyable without kids but at the very least without babies. If you want to take the kids, take them to Destin or Galveston as it would be much cheaper for something they won't remember.

We went several years back and stayed at Oahu, rented a jeep with no top, check out the North Shore, Diamond Head and just relax. Of coarse we didn't take our kids. We also went during hurricane season too so just know that you stand the chance of dealing with a hurricane but the temps during that time were just awesome!

8 and 10yo not remembering?


We've been to Fla. and Galveston. We prefer not to go back to Galveston.....ever!

[2K2 LS1]

Leave the 5 month-old with your FIL!

Right.......................you've met him....................not gonna do that! lol