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Message: [QUOTE="SubbaBub, post: 4013386, member: 523"] If you consider a full resort hotel loud, I'd say the Big Island has plenty of quieter places to go along with the resorts, though they are farther apart than on Maui. Kona has a very New England feel to it's main drag. It could be compared to Hampton Beach, NH, OOB, ME, Newport, Martha's Vineyard in terms of eating and drinking. It's touristy but there is a lot of variety. There are enough hotels/AirBNBs in and around Kona. Waikaloa is the major resort area, it's about 30 minutes or so north of Kona Airport (KOA). I wouldn't stay on the Hilo side unless your mission is to explore VNP or the beaches on that side of the island. Kauai, Molokai, and Lanai don't have much in the way of nightlife. There are restaurants and bars off-property but they are closer to a small town scene than a hot spot. But if you want quiet, you can more easily find it there. Molokai is the quietest and has the least amount of development. There are two "towns" Manualoa is more of an encampment, if it even still exists now that Molokai Ranch is closed. Kaunakakai is the main "town" but there isn't a ton of variety. You will however, be able to find your own private beach. Lanai, as stated earlier is a one resort island, the Four Seasons, and that's it. Also very quiet and not much else. Kauai has two main areas, Poipu and Princeville with a handful of resorts in between the two. The capital of Lihue is not really a vacation destination. Kauai can be quiet and you can find a place to hang out at night, but there will likely be a lot of people doing the same things as you as the to do list is quite short. I've been there twice and would go again. As for Oahu, you can find both but not likely at the same time or the same place. If nightlife is more important than avoiding traffic and crowds, it's worth considering but,... When in doubt, go to Maui. [/QUOTE]

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