Anonymous
06/23/2023 19:12
Subject: Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
Anonymous wrote:Currently in Costa Rica with my kids and they are having a blast. Whitewater rafting, zip lining, tubing, hanging bridges, hot springs, jet skis, snorkeling - just some of the activities we have done this week. We also loved Hawaii but it was more strictly beach which they don’t love for days on end. We did the volcano too which was cool and also a helicopter ride which was gorgeous but I think they’re overall having more fun here.
Did you organize these activities yourself, or is this offered via some sort of resort package? Also would you mind sharing which area of CR you’re based in for these activities?
Anonymous
06/23/2023 18:56
Subject: Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
My kid loved Big Island- nice combo of beaches and hiking.
Anonymous
06/23/2023 18:48
Subject: Re:Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
So so much more to do in Hawaii. Costa Rica is more rustic and is more about the beach.
That's so wrong, I wonder if you've ever been to CR!
CR has mountainous, rain forest, AND beach climates. It's really about being active, and it's very easy to partake in the activities.
Hawaii seems more "city" (Honolulu), and you have to seek out the tourist stuff more (imo).
Both have good aspects. I just think it's easier for someone to get to CR, and it's easier to be engaged b/c of the time zones being only one hour different from East Coast vs. Hawaii being 6 hours different. CR is a good option to start the travel experiences. Hawaii can wait... unless OP has a real interest in the polynesian/asian influence. Then Hawaii might be a better option if they are willing to push through the time zone tiredness.
I'm the PP from above. CR is more active hence more limited and if you aren't into nature that much you are going to get bored quickly. It's also way less populated in resorts than Hawaii so there's also a social aspect. Hawaii has Maui, Honolulu, tourist sites, etc and it's also part of the US which gives it a familiarity that CR does not have.
Anonymous
06/23/2023 18:02
Subject: Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
Currently in Costa Rica with my kids and they are having a blast. Whitewater rafting, zip lining, tubing, hanging bridges, hot springs, jet skis, snorkeling - just some of the activities we have done this week. We also loved Hawaii but it was more strictly beach which they don’t love for days on end. We did the volcano too which was cool and also a helicopter ride which was gorgeous but I think they’re overall having more fun here.
Anonymous
06/23/2023 16:02
Subject: Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
Anonymous wrote:I think the more relevant question is how well you and your travel-mates will do with a 6 hr time change. If you are waking up at 2 a.m. (Hawaii time), and feeling like you want to be in bed at 5 p.m. (Hawaii time) -- are you (or kids) going to struggle to enjoy whatever you have planned?
Other than that issue, I think you can have a great time at either! Both are very accessible (meaning language, food, money) for tourists.
This, I hate time changes this direction with kids. Mine just can't stay up much later than their home time zone bedtime and you're gone just long enough that it takes weeks to get back on schedule once you get home. Europe is fine, but I avoid going the other direction.
That said, Costa Rica is also great for outdoor adventure types. If your kids love ziplining and hiking, then they'll have a blast. Hawaii is better if they're hang on the beach and relax/play types.
Anonymous
06/23/2023 15:57
Subject: Re:Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
Anonymous wrote:
So so much more to do in Hawaii. Costa Rica is more rustic and is more about the beach.
That's so wrong, I wonder if you've ever been to CR!
CR has mountainous, rain forest, AND beach climates. It's really about being active, and it's very easy to partake in the activities.
Hawaii seems more "city" (Honolulu), and you have to seek out the tourist stuff more (imo).
Both have good aspects. I just think it's easier for someone to get to CR, and it's easier to be engaged b/c of the time zones being only one hour different from East Coast vs. Hawaii being 6 hours different. CR is a good option to start the travel experiences. Hawaii can wait... unless OP has a real interest in the polynesian/asian influence. Then Hawaii might be a better option if they are willing to push through the time zone tiredness.
Anonymous
06/23/2023 15:52
Subject: Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
Anonymous wrote:Costa Rica is so much closer
How is that relevant?
Anonymous
06/23/2023 15:49
Subject: Re:Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
So so much more to do in Hawaii. Costa Rica is more rustic and is more about the beach.
Anonymous
06/23/2023 14:58
Subject: Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
Costa Rica is so much closer
Anonymous
06/23/2023 14:43
Subject: Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
Costa Rica will be cheaper and closer. I think the beaches are better in hawaii, but it’s very expensive and a huge time difference too.
Anonymous
06/23/2023 11:07
Subject: Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
We loved both. Similar vibes in a way, although Hawaii is more centered on the beach activities and CR has more of a mix (except the volcano on big island). Both are beautiful, relaxed, easy. Hawaii is very expensive and CR is comparatively very cheap (but more mid-priced compared to other Latin American/Caribbean destinations). CR is definitely easier - both the flight and jet lag are much easier. However it is not part of the US so you do need to deal with passports and immigration etc. The days are not long - in CR the sun sets pretty much every day of the year between 5:30-6, whereas it is a bit more varied depending on the time of year.
Anonymous
06/23/2023 10:15
Subject: Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
I think the more relevant question is how well you and your travel-mates will do with a 6 hr time change. If you are waking up at 2 a.m. (Hawaii time), and feeling like you want to be in bed at 5 p.m. (Hawaii time) -- are you (or kids) going to struggle to enjoy whatever you have planned?
Other than that issue, I think you can have a great time at either! Both are very accessible (meaning language, food, money) for tourists.
Other than that issue, I think you can have a great time at either! Both are very accessible (meaning language, food, money) for tourists.
Anonymous
06/23/2023 08:49
Subject: Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
Hawaii. The scenery is unparalleled.
Anonymous
06/23/2023 08:43
Subject: Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
I'll get back to you in August
We have visited Maui and my kids loved it and keep asking to go back. Headed to Costa Rica this summer so we'll see how they compare.
We are a family that loves an active vacation including surfing, hiking and adventure. We aren't' into big resorts so I think we will enjoy Costa Rica.
We have visited Maui and my kids loved it and keep asking to go back. Headed to Costa Rica this summer so we'll see how they compare.
We are a family that loves an active vacation including surfing, hiking and adventure. We aren't' into big resorts so I think we will enjoy Costa Rica.
Anonymous
06/23/2023 08:35
Subject: Which did you and your kids like better - Costa Rica or Hawaii?
Or is there somewhere else you prefer altogether?
We have a teenager and haven’t been to either location yet, but will only be able to do one next year.
What was your favorite?
We have a teenager and haven’t been to either location yet, but will only be able to do one next year.
What was your favorite?