Oahu or Maui, thoughts?

Maui! Much slower.

Big Island, Kona side....amazing....dry but tropical, still has that 'aloha' feel with Kailua village. Hilo side is much more tropical but very, very wet.

Muai..but you must have a car....but far fewer redneck tourists

Both....

Been to Maui 3 times and Oahu once, I highly recommend maui

Mauiman Randy Wolfe will have the best deals on Maui for condos

Maui for sure.

I have been to Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hilo. Oahu is very busy and crowded. I loved the slow pace and beauty of Kauai and Hilo the best. Maui is amazing too so if I had to pick from the two, I'd say Maui. Aloha! Enjoy your time in paradise.

Maui ... Oahu is Los Angeles with Mai tais...

If you want night life go to Oahu, if you want relaxation go to Maui. Maui has amazing snorkeling off of most beaches.

Maui! Or Kauai is another beautiful option. Definitely less touristy!

Maui !!

Oahu is NOT just Waikiki, which is why everyone is telling you to not got to Oahu. That would be like saying you shouldn't go to BC because of Vancouver. Oahu is incredible, once you get away from wakiki/Honolulu. The north shore has an amazing laid back vibe. Check out Mokuleia, close enough to Haleiwa for amenities but miles away from everyone.

I couldn't agree more

me too

Same. Oahu was beautiful!

Also on north shore you can rent kayaks in a marina where it is very calm. 15 minute paddle and you are in a river with dozens of large sea turtles. Very cool and safe

Maui is nice too but do your research on both islands. They both have a lot to offer

I'm going in a couple of weeks to ko OLina on Oahu it is supposed to be more layed back ...I allways go to waikiki.so it will be a change.

Waikiki and Oahu, for me - Maui for older folks [I am61 LOL] - so easy to get around on the Bus, and Melissa is right on point, so much more than just the bustling Waikiki...have been hundreds of times, would go back tot he big island or Kauai but only for a few days, then back to Oahu.

Maui!!

maui!

Kauai

Maui

Definitely Maui

Kihei is by far our fave

Maui. Or both. But do Oahu first.

Definately Mauii. I'm here now for the Month in Kihei. I love it here. By far my favourite place.

Thank you for the input everybody!

Maui

Oahu is more commercial. There are excellent tourist places like the Dole farm, Polynesian centre, Hamama Bay, and the north shore.
Maui is more authentic to Hawaii. Stunning natural sites and beaches but less commercial, smaller scale.

As much as I love Maui, I discovered Ko'olina on Oahu a couple years ago. Quiet, beautiful beaches - turtles in the lagoon. Great restaurants.

Kauai

Maui !

Maui's quieter, more action on Oahu.

I was in Maui for the first time in Aug and just loved it.

yes!

Ko'olina on Oahu is awesome.

Don't know if you're a music buff but Mick Fleetwood has a pub on Maui called Fleetwoods and he's known to sit in with the band occasionally and Willie Nelson has a pub there too

There is a deal with flight center right now fly for $600 to Oahu & then to Maui

Maui is nice quieter but I found after a week we were wanting more action Lahinia front street is awesome but after a week you kinda been there done that. I would suggest a week at each island if can

Oahu

Maui for sure.

Maui for sure!!

If it is your first time then you should go to Oahu! Rent a car and drive the island. See Pearl Harbor. See Diamond Head. The scenes of Hawaii in advertisements and commercials are from Oahu. You don't have to spend each day in Waikiki but it also has it's fun times! There are so many beautiful beaches around the island - Kailua is one. Next time, then do Maui or Kauai.