If you want to see active volcano it'll have to be the big island. Maui has
a dormant volcano. The other island I can recommend is definitely Kauai.
"Todd H." <_invalid_@toddh.net> wrote in message
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>
> Greetings,
>
> I'm looking for some recommendations to narrow down plans on a 2-stop
> itinerary, 2 hotels, and dive operators for a trip we're pondering
> Hawaii in March for a 2 week stay. At this point, I'm not even sure
> the best place to fly into! From what I've read and investigated,
> about all I have it narrowed down to is "you'll really like Maui"
> "skip Honoloulou-you've got enough of that big city crap in Chicago,"
> and I think we'd enjoy staying week 1 and week 2 in different places,
> and above all else this trip should be relaxing.
>
> We're both early 30-somethings, and pretty active. We've been to the
> Carribbean and Thailand in the past. Having the beach or water close
> at hand for snorkeling is a priority, and we will be looking to dive
> oh... say, 4 or 5 days over the course of our 2 weeks. I've got about
> 25 dives under my belt over the past 7 years and my SO was certified
> last year, so we won't be looking for adrenaline filled diving or
> anything. :-)
>
> Our last vacation was way overpacked on a go go go itinerary, so the
> m.o. for this trip is "relaxing." For me that involves planting my
> hiney near a large body of water in the sun, snorkeling, and some
> diving. If there's beach volleyball to be had that's a pleasant
> bonus. I wanna see the volcanoes, maybe some kayaking, maybe rent a
> car and drive around the island. And I think I'd like to pick up camp
> and move only once during the stay (so, I guess i'm looking for 2
> hotels, one in Maui somewhere, and one on another island..unless
> inter-island transport is too much of a pain).
>
> We don't have money to burn by any stretch, but I'm also willing to
> pay to be in a place that's clean and not run down. I've got a mental
> idea of wanting to stay under $225 a night but I've also not looked
> enough to whether that's terribly realistic.
>
> I'd welcome any recommendations to narrow it down some! Thanks for
> any experiences you can share!
>
> Best Regards,
> --
> Todd H.
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