Help with Maui and Kauai exchanges [split from old thread]

[jacknsara]

... Any way, Tombo suggested that a KBV oceanfront may be the way to go and I'm thinking he's probably right. ...

Aloha,
Several tuggers including us own ocean front units at KBV. It is unusual for an exchanger to get an ocean front unit. If ocean front is important (is to us), renting (or owning) is the only way to be sure to get an ocean front. If you exchange into KBV, you should expect to be placed in a non ocean front room. http://www.wizardpub.com/kauai/krkauaibchvillas.html
If you are willing to rent, consider all possibilities using www.vrbo.com and http://www.wizardpub.com/kauai/kauaerials.html
We've never stayed at http://www.wizardpub.com/kauai/krkuhioshores.html but we've dreamed of it.
Jack

 

[Egret1986]

Yes, I gathered that from all the threads and posts.

http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137890

Trip Adviser has 134 pictures mainly of the resort and the beach in front of it and also some photos of the Island.

http://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowUserR...78-Kauai_Beach_Villas-Lihue_Kauai_Hawaii.html

This site has pictures of the resort and individual units with their decors and views. This site also has rentals available from owners (many of the units are individually owned and not timeshares).

http://www.beachvillaskauai.com/

As others have mentioned you want buildings F, G,or H as they are the only oceanfront bldgs. You also only want 2 bed 2 bath units or 1 bed 2 bath units in those building as those are oceanfront. There are only 3 floors in each bldg, and the 3rd floor has the best view IMO. Prices start at $1200 a week for oceanfront 1 bed 2 bath units and $1440 for 2 bed 2 bath oceanfront. I have nothing to do with the rentals, just posting to be helpful.

You are being extremely helpful and it is very much appreciated.

Aloha,
Several tuggers including us own ocean front units at KBV. It is unusual for an exchanger to get an ocean front unit. If ocean front is important (is to us), renting (or owning) is the only way to be sure to get an ocean front. If you exchange into KBV, you should expect to be placed in a non ocean front room. http://www.wizardpub.com/kauai/krkauaibchvillas.html
If you are willing to rent, consider all possibilities using www.vrbo.com and http://www.wizardpub.com/kauai/kauaerials.html
We've never stayed at http://www.wizardpub.com/kauai/krkuhioshores.html but we've dreamed of it.
Jack

Thank you, Jack. I'm not opposed to renting when I have the guarantee of an oceanfront unit. We've determined from all the pictures that we should skip the exchange in order to have an oceanfront unit to stay in.

 

[johnfornal]

Don't Give Up

Hi,

You are in the right spot for true information about our experiences and worthwhile advice....

First realize Hawaii is at least five hours beyond the West Coast so its a very long flight all in one trip...and up to six hours time change....

I would say a full week on each island is enough time to start with but add 2 or 3 days in California if you can....even one day on each side of the flight...

Maui is more suburban, somewhat similar to some of the nicest areas of Florida but Kauai is different....it is about the same sized island with 20% of the people...it is really like stepping back in time...the Hawaiians consider it that way as well.

That means there is more respect shown for nature and the locals and their ways...the Aloha spirit means do unto others as you wish they would do for you....and they try very hard to keep that alive on Kauai. Let someone in a traffic line and they know you are trying too. Its very refreshing.

The 5 star Marriotts on both islands are great resorts as are the 5 star Westins or Hyatts but we enjoyed the Kaanapail Beach Club if you get an ocean view....a nice 4 star place....all others mentioned are quite a bit down the scale...

If you really like to adventure outside....hike, kayak, sail, snorkel or dive both islands have good choices but Kauai is more primative...people die on both islands...so be careful in your decisions...do your homework. Get the Ultimate Guide book at the library its written by locals without sponership.

If you just want to stay at a great beach resort, play golf and eat out the Caribbean is much closer....Marriott's Frenchman's reef was spectacular...

We will help you once you decide.

John