Quote Originally Posted by faline View Post
Our last few trips to Hawaii have included several days on Oahu followed by a longer stay on Maui. Like Mickey'sGirl said, Oahu is a much more happening place. Waikiki Beach is very much a party place. It has a terrific and fun vibe but if, what you really want is a place that's more laid back and relaxed, Maui better fits the bill.
The one time my husband went to Hawaii, he went to Waikiki. It was shore leave during his first ship deployment. He basically didn't think it was anything special at all. If we did Oahu, we'd stay at the Four Seasons at Ko Olina next door to Aulani. They are running a special for next summer that makes it very reasonable compared to most resorts on Maui. We would do a trip to Pearl Harbor, but would otherwise enjoy the resort/beach on the quiet side of the island.