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I've only been to Kauaii, and I loved it so much. The first time I stayed for three weeks, the following year for a month. Even then, it was hard to do all I wanted to. The pace of life there is two speeds: slow and reverse. The tourists are the ones who buzz around like busy bees. I really enjoyed it the most when I just stopped trying to fill an agenda and went with the flow of life there. Stay longer if possible, or start to plan a return trip when you have the time to just BE. Camping is very inexpensive or free and you really feel the mana that way. Shopping at the farmer's markets is also the best value for your dollar and a great way to meet the locals. My best memories involve just chillin' on the beach and looking for shells or hiking the beautiful trails. Try to avoid the "hurry up and relax" mentality that we mainlanders tend to embrace.
If your SO's family lives there, you may find yourself in Hawaii more often, so enjoy the opportunity to visit as often as possible and do a little bit each time you go.
I'm hoping to go to the islands this winter and hop around between the big island, Kauaii and Ouahu. To do this in a relaxed way, I'm going to stay at least a month, finances be damned.
Enjoy your trip! You will absolutely love it there!!!!!
Aloha!
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