Really need some help with a decision

[BigDog]

We did a little research on Hawaii last night.

Military lodging there is fairly cheap; we can stay at the Hale Koa or beach cottages at Kanahoe (sp?) Bay.

But I've always heard Hawaii is quite expensive. Can a couple vacation there, excluding lodging, for $200 a day and have a good time?

I've found sitting your ass on an Hawaiian beach all day is damn close to free, and most recommended.

Food costs, I think, are comparable to the mainland.

 

[User 1019]

We did a little research on Hawaii last night.

Military lodging there is fairly cheap; we can stay at the Hale Koa or beach cottages at Kanahoe (sp?) Bay.

But I've always heard Hawaii is quite expensive. Can a couple vacation there, excluding lodging, for $200 a day and have a good time?

I've found sitting your ass on an Hawaiian beach all day is damn close to free, and most recommended.

Food costs, I think, are comparable to the mainland.

Hmmm. That gives Hawaii the clubhouse lead, I think.

Anyone have any information about Oahu?

 

[Dyno]

I would shy away from Seaside and go with Wildwood, Cape may or Ocean City.

If you have kids, the Jersey Shore works because of all the rides on the piers.

At the same time you are talking about fruity drinks in hammocks. So, this is something that is very different.

Good luck making this decision.

If you like adult beverages, you might want to skip Ocean City. It's a dry town. Learned that the hard way.

 

[HeinekenMan]

I don't have much info on Hawaii. But it certainly goes without saying that a visit to Pearl Harbor is a once-in-a-lifetime thing for most people. I don't how you could make the trip without doing that.

My suggestion is to hit Lonely Planet's Web site. Actually, I'll help you out.

Try this link: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/north-america/usa/hawaii/oahu

Just be warned, don't wear that idol thing as a necklace while you're surfing. It's cursed.