Maui or Kauai?

My husband and I (both 30) are planning a 5 night Hawaiian vacation in late March, but are having difficulty deciding between Maui and Kauai. I visited Maui about 15 years ago, and Oahu 10 years ago, but my husband has never been.

While we appreciate leisure, we are interested in a more active vacation, as my husband tends to get restless sitting around. Specifically, we would like to hike, snorkel, and kayak, which can obviously be done at both.

Lodging is not an issue as they seem comparable on both islands. We%26#39;ll probably want to eat a nice, reasonably priced dinner each night. Nightlife is not an issue, and shopping is of interest, but low on the priority list. We%26#39;re coming from the Midwest U.S., and will be looking for warm, sunny weather after a dreary gray winter!

Between Maui or Kauai, which would YOU suggest and why? Seeing both is not an option due to time constraints. Thanks!

Maui or Kauai?

Well.....this is the Maui forum after all.

For late March Maui wins on whale watching.

Maui or Kauai?

Oh, please tell me you can manage to come for more than just five nights! It%26#39;s such a long and expensive flight.

We%26#39;ve been visiting the islands for 25+ years and have spent between two weeks and a month on all four of the major islands. When we decided to buy, we chose Maui for its variety of things to do, along with its natural beauty.

There is a much larger selection of lodgings and restaurants on Maui. In March you would really want to stay only in Poipu or Lihue on Kauai, but on Maui anywhere from Kaanapali on south would be fine.

I certainly understand the desire for a break from this awful winter we%26#39;re having! Since when does our winter start in early November??? Ick!