Is Hawaii "worth it" from the east coast?

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Anonymous wrote:We do. Nothing closer really compares.

Maybe some parts of the Caribbean could compare certain times of the year. But then those places aren’t any cheaper.

True but they are closer!

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Anonymous wrote:Try St. John first. Much shorter flight and similar activities to be had.

OP here, I've considered St. John many times but they don't seem to have much in the way of hotels? Lodging always confuses me.

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Anonymous wrote:Try St. John first. Much shorter flight and similar activities to be had.

OP here, I've considered St. John many times but they don't seem to have much in the way of hotels? Lodging always confuses me.

DP. We stayed in a VRBO there and loved it. I only went with my husband - I would like to return with my kids. I personally would not stay in a hotel there - the house rentals seem better now that Caneel Bay is not open.

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It's too far if you just want a beach vacation, or a resort vacation. But it's excellent for outdoorsy activities and I think it's worth the trip, at least 1x.

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Anonymous wrote:I've never been to Hawaii but would love to go. However, it would only be worth it to me if I could fly first class, stop over in LA or San Diego for about two days on the way to break up the traveling, and stay in nice hotels and not have to worry about money. None of that will ever happen for me, but that would definitely make it worth it.

Is 5-6 hrs in coach, during the day, too much for you? Not looking to argue, just wondering. I am not in great shape and hate overnight flights or those longer than about 6 hours, just for reference

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With Covid, no, otherwise, yes.

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Anonymous wrote:It's too far if you just want a beach vacation, or a resort vacation. But it's excellent for outdoorsy activities and I think it's worth the trip, at least 1x.

OP here. We'd like a little beach and resort, but what specific activities would you recommend to give the best "flavor" of Hawaii?

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We travel a lot - both domestically and internationally - and Hawaii is probably one of our favorite places in the world to visit. We just love Maui. Kids feel the same way. I don't think closer beaches are comparable at all so we make the trek.

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Anonymous wrote:It depends on what it is you want out of a vacation. I know foodies who had an absolutely miserable time. Hikers will have the time of their lives, in contrast.

Honolulu has some of the best food in the world. I literally don’t understand how a foodie could go wrong there.

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Anonymous wrote:We travel a lot - both domestically and internationally - and Hawaii is probably one of our favorite places in the world to visit. We just love Maui. Kids feel the same way. I don't think closer beaches are comparable at all so we make the trek.

OP here. What beaches/areas on Maui do you recommend?

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I grew up in Hawaii. It's paradise on Earth but I'll only make that trip every 5 to 10 years tops and stop to see my parents on the west coast on the way.

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Let me ask this question. Is there any part of the Caribbean where you don't constantly feel like you're about to be robbed or raped? I have sailed around the BVI, been to Bahamas and Jamaica. Super super sketchy once you are but two feet outside your resort. Even at the resorts I always feel my stuff is at risk. Hawaii is not like this in most parts

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Anonymous wrote:We do. Nothing closer really compares.

Maybe some parts of the Caribbean could compare certain times of the year. But then those places aren’t any cheaper.

We feel the same way. We love Hawaii and think it’s worth the long trip. We enjoy places in the Caribbean too but haven’t found any we like better than Hawaii.

Same here. Hawaii is just a special place to us. Have taken kids three times.

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Anonymous wrote:Let me ask this question. Is there any part of the Caribbean where you don't constantly feel like you're about to be robbed or raped? I have sailed around the BVI, been to Bahamas and Jamaica. Super super sketchy once you are but two feet outside your resort. Even at the resorts I always feel my stuff is at risk. Hawaii is not like this in most parts

Aruba is super safe. Never been to Bonaire or Curaçao but I think they’re known to be super safe as well.

(And please nobody “but Natalee Holloway” me…that’s not the same as concerns on other islands)

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Anonymous wrote:Not worth it with little kids. Ask me how I know.

Won’t go back until our youngest is at least 8 years old.

My nine year old has already gone twice. Worth it for us!