Hawaii

[edprush]

Is there anything for the adventurous to do in Maui or Kauai?

Like base jumping or kayaking or white water rafting or parasailing?

 

[Ausm]

You could score some kickass weed with 600 bucks!


Ausm

 

[iamwiz82]

If you are outdoorsy camping is cheap/free.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: edprush
Is there anything for the adventurous to do in Maui or Kauai?

Like base jumping or kayaking or white water rafting or parasailing?

(on Maui)
Base jumping... not so sure about that. Kayaking - yeah, in the ocean. I think they're kind of expensive to rent. White water rafting - no. Parasailing - I think so. You could take a Jeep tour over on Lanai, that was pretty cool. It'd probably blow your budget though. The ferry over from Maui is $50 a head, and it cost me $140 to rent the Jeep for a day.

 

[edprush]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
If you are outdoorsy camping is cheap/free.

I gave that some thought but I don't know what Maui camping would be like...a snake crawling into my sleeping bag would scare me to death.

 

[edprush]

Are the Seven Pools on Maui swimable?

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: edprush

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
If you are outdoorsy camping is cheap/free.

I gave that some thought but I don't know what Maui camping would be like...a snake crawling into my sleeping bag would scare me to death.

 

[iamwiz82]

They have a few cabins for rent at Hapuna State Park. It's one of the best beaches in the world and from what I recall, the cabins are dirt cheap.

 

[edprush]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
They have a few cabins for rent at Hapuna State Park. It's one of the best beaches in the world and from what I recall, the cabins are dirt cheap.

I will definitely have to google those cabins.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: edprush

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
They have a few cabins for rent at Hapuna State Park. It's one of the best beaches in the world and from what I recall, the cabins are dirt cheap.

I will definitely have to google those cabins.

$20/night

 

[edprush]

Originally posted by: edprush

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
They have a few cabins for rent at Hapuna State Park. It's one of the best beaches in the world and from what I recall, the cabins are dirt cheap.

I will definitely have to google those cabins.

http://hawaiiislandjournal.com/2003/7a03a.html
That's just one person's perspective. I'm probably a little leery of staying there until I read a little more.

 

[RaiderJ]

I went snorkeling at Molokini Crater, it was absolutely amazing. But, I'm an Alaskan and being able to swim in the ocean is a real treat!

 

[Lola]

There are cheap condos on every island for around your budget.
If you want some good deals, i can PM you with the site we used when we booked our wedding and our upcoming trip this may/june.
They are by far the CHEAPEST. just let me know!

 

[edprush]

Originally posted by: LolaWiz
There are cheap condos on every island for around your budget.
If you want some good deals, i can PM you with the site we used when we booked our wedding and our upcoming trip this may/june.
They are by far the CHEAPEST. just let me know!

Thanks LolaWiz. Please PM or post the site that you used.

I remember seeing the nice photos of your Hawaii wedding.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Condos are the way to go but a lot of them require at least six nights stay. For a hotel you might want to try the Maui Beach Hotel. Their rooms go for ~$110/night IIRC. It's not great but it's not a flop house either and it's close to a pretty nice beach. I've never seen it crowded there.


That said, Kahului isn't where I'd want to stay if I came here on vacation but the place does have a pool and it's cheap by Maui standards.

Check here for condos... http://www.mymauicondos.com/

If you stay someplace other than West Maui or Kihei (Wailea and Makena are OUT on your budget) you'll want to rent a car so you can drive to the good places. A three day car rental will probably run you $120 or so.

Golf at all? Try Pukalani. Nice course and I think you can get a round with a cart for under $70.

 

[edprush]

Have you an opinion of the Austin Maui Lu?
I was able to get a rate of $130/night.

Is it located to anywhere near the Seven Sacred Pools or any calm waters to swim in?