Hawaii (State of) Travel Answers

Aloha, not too many choices for adult catered hotels in Hawaii. Even the most luxuious hotels have children. Some resorts have an adult only pool. Some hotels are more isolated that others. On Oahu, the Halekulani in Waikiki is my favorite an there are no children's activities, so less children. It does depend also on what you want to do for a week. If not much, then I would suggest the Island of Lanai, and then the hotel is the Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay. :-)

Well I am a Maui bwoy, so I tend to favor it over the other islands, som I would suggest the Four Seasons or the Ritz Carlton ritzcarltonclub.com/ritz-car... http://www.fourseasons.com/maui/ If you consider Maui, I can fill in the blanks on the what where and how.....d:o)

Hi, You can't go wrong wit Four Seasons, in any season ;-) Don't forget to hula, and eat pineapples :-)

I completely agree with the above said fact that Hawaii does not have any adult-only resorts. But if you plan your visit in the month of September then Hotel Hana-Maui is the only luxury hotel that provides adult-only accommodation. For rest of the months it caters to the needs of family travelers as well.

It is hard to argue against the Hotel Hana. It is located in some of the most beautiful place on the island of Maui, known as Heavenly Hana. However they need to know the pros and cons of that. It is located on the very end of the famous road to Hana, and from the Kaanapali/Kapalua area of the main hotel resorts and the town of Lahaina, going to Hana, takes a full day. However a highly recommended trip. The road to Hana is one of the most beautiful roads routes in the world. Staying in Hana would mean a withdrawal from all else, except a day trip to West Maui to Lahaina and Kaanapali. Even a trip to Haleakala becomes a full day thing. Going to Hana for a stay, is for people that have already experienced the rest of Hawaii. For them however, it is truly a little slice of heaven....d:o)

Aloha. Just don't confuse the Hotel Hana-Maui and Honua Spa as the Heavenly Hana Inn. A world of difference. When I stayed at the Hotel Hana-Maui, the Hana Hwy may end in Hana, but the road does continue by just adding a S before Hana Hwy. lol It continues to the O'hea Gulch about 10 miles further on the Hana Hwy, oops, PC would be S Hana Hwy and the burial ground of the aviator Charles Lindbergh is a few miles further down the road at the Palapala Ho'omau Church in Kipahulu. Of course, the road doesn't even stop there. It does travel around to the south side of Haleakala National Park and becomes Piilani Hwy in about 24 miles. This is a long slow way and even impossible for some vehicles or drivers. lol Some tourists will go as far as Lindbergh's burial site to pay respects, but most will stop at the O'hea Gulch (Seven Sacred Pools) to enjoy the beach and the pools of water from the waterfalls as you hike up. From Hana, it is a long way back to Paia to enjoy Mama's Fish House food and ambience or even the rest of Maui. That is an idea, why not look into the Inn at Mama's and the beachfront cottage. Luxurious boutique and a beautiful beachfront only a few miles to the airport at Kalhului and about 45 minutes to the whalers port town of Lahaina. See their website: http://www.mamasfishhouse.com/

Yeah brah, the Heavenly Hana Inn is not the same as the Hana Hotel & Spa. I was the very first to conduct tours all the way around the Haleakala mountain, in 4X4s and it was rough going indeed. You are also right about the road going further to the Seven Pools and Lindbergh's grave, but that is as far as it goes. Rentacars are still not allowed beyond that point (as far as I know). When I said end of the road, I meant that past Hana you are really going back around, so meant that it was about as far East as you could go.

eh Brah, "the very end to the Road to Hana does end in Hana, but not the end of the roadway. Hana Hwy continues on as S Hana Hwy...." is the way I should have put it to make it clear to everyone that there was more to see beyond the tiny town of Hana. Sorry, I thought I made that distinction but evidently I didn't make it clear enough. :-)

Also the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island, Fairmont Kea Lani in Wailea, Either Four Seasons Resort on Lanai.....and don'y forget the Royal Hawaiian

Yes brah, neither did I. You know i usually don't forget to urge the Hana bound to go further on to at least the Seven Pools. Brings me back to days wondering the Hana meadows in the early am looking for fresh mushrooms....growing in the cowpatties.........'nuff said! Aloha nui loa......d$o)

Hawaii has many islands and depending which island you go to may have different options. We just went to the Big Island this past September. A very nice luxurious resort was the Mauna Kea. We didn't stay there but did like the beach and walked about the hotel. We did stay at the Ritz Carlton on Maui last year and that was extremely nice. My boss doesn't go to Hawaii much but when he does, they always choose the Four Seasons. I think it really depends on your budget. As far as kids go, I think the time of the year you visit may influence your experience. Kids are generally in school from September through beginning of June. So, that would be a consideration. Winter and Springs breaks might be a lot of kids vacationing.

Thanks everyone. You have given me lots of ideas and options to mull over. I do like the idea of being away from the crowds so I may decide to divide the week into two locations, one hotel more central to shopping and nightlife and the other more remote and chilled out so to speak. Heidi

Aloha, In my opinion, go for the chill out and relaxation first, then choose the shopping and nightlife if only to have all the shopping at the end for carrying luggage. The piece of luggage you have to buy to carry all your purchases. lol :-)