advice for 6 days in Hawaii

My wife and I will have six days in Hawaii. We are just starting to research. We like the outdoors and walking, biking, and learning the history and culture of places we visit, a little beach and snorkeling, too. We figure we will be able to do two islands. We like smaller venues for staying boutiques and B and B%26#39;s.

Please give us any suggestions or advice.

Thanks

advice for 6 days in Hawaii

Six days? You really only have time for one island.

You could fit in a day trip to Big Island Hilo side to go to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

But even a day trip would be stretching it.

Lots of info including sites with free brochures for all islands:

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advice for 6 days in Hawaii

Sounds like you would love a quiet Hawaii experience with plenty of outdoor exploring. Lana%26#39;i may be right up your alley. You could stay in the cottage at the Hotel Lana%26#39;i. They offer a complimentary continental breakfast. Then, Rent a jeep from Adventure Lana%26#39;i Ecocentre. They will give you a map of all the hot spots (Shipwreck, Polihua, Lopa, Keomuku, etc.). There are several restaurants in Lana%26#39;i City (which is more of a small mountain town). Snorkeling is a 20 minute ride down to Hulopo%26#39;e Beach. There are several hikes available (Munro, Fisherman%26#39;s, Pu%26#39;u Pehe). Check out the Lana%26#39;i forums for more information. Have fun planning.

We honeymooned there a few years ago. Unfortunately, one of our favorite B%26amp;B%26#39;s - Gloria%26#39;s on Kaui - just closed as the innkeepers retired after 20 years of running their fabulous B%26amp;B. Sorry! We also stayed at the Hanalei Bay Resort for a few days. More of a condo-style hotel, nothing fancy, but quiet, private, great pool, amazing location, next to Princeville hotel and beach, and the breakfast at the Bali Hai is fantastic. Nothing like sitting on an open deck looking out at ';Bali Hai'; and gorgeous waterfalls. Plus the Poi pancakes are to die for! www.alohacondos.com/hanalei/photos.html

On the Big Island, we stayed two great off the beaten path place. In upcountry Kona, the Holualoa Inn. Really private and what amazing views! Breakfasts were so wonderful, fruit picked from trees right on property. Go up to lookout deck on property and see spectacular sunsets. Serve you fruit trays in the late afternoon as a snack. Lovely pool area and grounds. near coffee plantations and little town of Holualoa a great place to visit art galleries and other funky little stores. Very low-key area. http://www.holualoainn.com

On other side of island, stayed at Hale Ohia Cottages in Volcano. Again, quiet, private and and unique. We stayed in #44, a converted water structure that was so cozy and lovely. Ate in (kitchen), had a fire, bird watched in the morning on the beautiful, tranquil property. http://www.haleohia.com

Believe it or not, I%26#39;m ashamed to admit I cried when we finished off our trip in Maui and stayed at the Sheraton. We had been so spoiled by these beautiful, low-key, unique, intimate places that a resort was a shock to the system.

Such an amazing place to visit - every island is different and offers so much to see and do. Enjoy every minute - you will love it!

One island, no question. At best, assuming you have to fly into Honolulu, you might take a day to see Pearl Harbor, then move on to another island for the duration.

Kaua`i might suit you. Very laid-back, rural, outdoorsy with nice beaches and decent snorkeling.

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