If you had to choose between a week in the Hawaiian Islands v. Thailand, which would you choose?

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Rocky

Been to both.

I would go to Hawaii if I was 19 yrs old, terrific bod, looked great without makeup and had lots of money.

Went to Thailand for 2 weeks and traveled from Bangkok to Chaing Mai. It was cheap, cheap, cheap!!! Hotels were first class, food is great, always felt safe, people were nice and polite, it was easy to get around in the cities and shopping was a blast. We rode elephants, "raced" in tuk tuks, visited Wats (temples) and boated down the Mekong Delta. Great massages and foot rubs too. Ate Thousand Year old eggs and all manner of dried insects. And so much more, I also bought my prescription medicines in Bangkok for 10% of what it costs in the US.

Our next trip is Cairo but we are definitely going back to Thailand asap.

Jimbo

Thailand. Huge cultural differences. Beautiful scenery and architecture. Miles of sandy beaches. Wonderfully helpful and friendly people. Value for money. A lifetime of memories.

Brian

I have been to both places, having been in the Navy and got to see the world. Hawaii is okay, especially if the government is paying for it. Personally I wouldn't spend the money needed to go back. Thailand is so much better and less expensive when you get there. You'll love that place I promise you. Hawaii is a tourist trap and you'll see all you can see pretty much the first day. Thailand is a different culture and I stayed there for 4 days and still had tons I still wanted to see. Take my advice, go to Thailand.

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I have the same feeling as twelve and it makes me very sad to hear(read) some people focusing only seedy side of the Kingdom.

Well it's not fair to compare Hawaii with Thailand as Thailand is a country and Hawaii is an island/state. "Hawaii or Samui" question can be answerable more comfortably. If you only have one week for your lifetime vacation, I would say Hawaii will be the place. It is almost perfectly organized for holiday makers like Disney World. You can enjoy beautiful beach, ocean, clear sky, bit of Polynesian culture, all in a week without culture-shock. Thailand, you cannot enjoy this rich Kingdom in a week. Keep Thailand for your next lifetime vacation. Aloha!

twelve

I really hate when people say Thailand is for sex. That's bullshit. Yeah, there's hookers there, but guess what, I lived in Hawaii and they have just as many per capita as Thailand. In fact, they roam the lobby's and bars of the hotels looking for clients.
For people who see Thailand so superficially, go to Hawaii. I'd prefer if the tourist left Thailand alone, frankly. But don't fool yourself into think Hawaii is more wholesome that Thailand. It's simply not true.

Also, the jet lag when going to and from Asia can be pretty brutal. Not nearly as bad as Hawaii.

Mr. Morden

I would go to Thailand. It's a beautiful country once you get out of Bangkok (which I hate).

stuart j

thailand for the fact that thais like children and smiley faces

sammy jo

Thailand

Chrno

hawaiian it rocks

EMAILSKIP

No question---come to Thailand for a great time and much less expensive. So much to see and do and shopping is unbelievable. The night life is world famous and the people are friendly and helpful. Hawaii for a tourist is like Disneyland...All plastic and created to take your money. I would never go to Hawaii and I live in Thailand.

erlish

Thailand could be kinder on the budget but be advised that a "budget Thailand" may not meet the American standard in terms of accommodation, food, etc. You would also need to stay away from the restive south where moslem separatist groups are waging a terror-type war with Bangkok authorities.

Having said that, it would be fair to find out details about actual budgets for a Thai stay before deciding on Hawaii; Phuket Island or thereabout; even Hua Hin the less popular of the two are irresistible Far East-type destinations for any visitor - strange language, barely understandable english, wide variety of local and foreign food and of course loads of seaside- and ocean-related activities. Hawaii would be 'familiar' for Americans.

I believe Hawaii is unique on its own and will offer "lifetime memories" to just about anyone given the right circumstances and appropriate activity.

If I had to choose? Thailand.

spanky

Wow. I do not usually see so much response to a question like this so quickly - - I loved Hawaii and can see the magnificence of that - I live in Thailand - every day seems to be a learning experience/adventure for me - - Hawaii is, for the most part, more physically beautiful - though of course we have that here too - and that here, the difference in culture is living and breathing, whereas in Hawaii it is in "culture centers" -

I would say this - if you come to Thailand, you can rent a van and driver fairly reasonably and get to some out of the way, off the tourist trail spots - and there are many and it is easy and safe and interesting - for the same money, you can go in a bit more luxurious style too and see and experience things that are quite different...

If you decide on Hawaii - make sure to have a group reading of Michener's book "Hawaii" - it will greatly enhance your visit and make everything more memorable and interesting. It really explains Hawaii..

How nice to have 2 good choices!! I like them both. As to the decision - the best way is this - check with the others or if you are the decision maker - flip a coin - it is not the coin that will decide the outcome, but when it is in the air, you will know which one you are hoping for - and then choose that one.

I would love to know which one you choose - - I think you can't go wrong !! Enjoy.

babo1dm

Thailand....

n986621

hawaiian islands

Fireball226

Hawaii but its not cheap..

tOoNiE

I dont understand why people think Thailand is sex country...why dont you see their culture...nice temple...good architecture....friendly people etc.

Why you think about sex, sex and sex? Maybe you went to wrong place and never touch real Thai.

I'm quite sure other country also have bargirl or prostitute. Why dont you mentioned about other country.

eschewdefeat

Thailand. I've been to Hawaii. It's filled with tourists. A beautiful place but very commercial.

night wolf

Thailand for sure

Hawaii is part of the USA so our culture kinda bleeds over to it somewhat. you will find blonde haird blue eyed girls in designer clothes being prissy in Hawaii because they moved from their daddys big estate in the midwest or east coast to Hawaii because Hawaii is where the cool people go.

for sure go to Thailand. the culture there is just as old as Hawaii's native culture but they have much of their historical architecture in tact because they werent colonized, forced off their land, raped, and killed on sugar plantations (atleast as much).

also Buddhist temples are beautiful. if you only see them once in your life you will never forget them. thai food is also amazing and if its made by a person whos family has been cooking that same recipe for generations its damn near perfect.

true Thailand may have a large poverty region but if you stick to cities and the are just outside them. like go to Bangkok and see the city then leave the bigger city to the outskirts and see the countryside.

it must be beautiful there becasue Geddy Lee wrote a song about it.

another perk is the women!!

knettle17

Thailand definitely! The cost of living is much lower, so your money will go farther, and that is always a good thing. Also the culture is so different from our own it is a great chance to experience new things.

bailie28

thailand..i have been to hawaii and although it was beautiful it is so commercial it was like being in a magnum pi episode except there were no dead bodies laying around

Woosie

Hawaiian Islands. Learn about vulcanoes and island life. Great! Plus taking children to Thailand could be very Strenous, for the adults at least in Hawaii you could relax and have some time out too!

devoted.nurse

I would say Thailand because you can find rich historical and religious culture that will stimulate deep thinking in both the young and old.

ragmold

Go for the furthest destination. Who knows how long we will be able to travel for? hawaai is close, we will always be able to go there.

Richard L

we are talking about family, right the quantity of prostitutes on the thai beach is huge in comparate with other countries...kids dont care about culture, kids want to have fun....no sex for sure..
Agree Hawaii-------well when the kids grow up sent them to Thai ehehehehheh ;-))))
the world is not only Thailand, thai is a 3 world country like it or not..less than southamerica, Bangkok is Thailand after that there is not country.

whoopsy

hawaiian islands .......n don't give it second thoughts...jus think 'bout the luxury cruises....

still

Better choose Hawaii..Ive been living and working in Thailand for almost a decade now. The popular areas frequented by travelers , Huahin, Phuket, Pattaya , Koi Samui, are full of tourists. The beach here, you'll see lots of Caucasian/white women dangling their breast without shame, for the sun to see (weird). Sometimes, these people walk around around in loose shirts and under wears, as if it's the natural thing to do in the world.. In every corner, you'll see bars, disco houses and lots of girls (of course).

I would say, Thailand is for "adults only" destination.

Edward

for sure Hawaii, Honolulu, Waikiki beach, Oahu Island, there is a big difference well we can start with Hawaii.
Honolulu is a super nice city, is the same like in the land, for the kids will be fantastic, i been there in waikiki beach till 11 p.m. with my son 12 y/o while my wife went to shopping with my daugther 16 y/o, water is crystal blue, u can see u feet, u can surf in Waikiki or have class is up to you, sand color clear brown, a people working early in the morning for get super clean the sand, well u need towel or chair well there are a lot of chairs nice and clean with nice umbrellas....if you dont want to stay at the beach well go and walk in to the city is only a 25mts from the beach..everything is super clean!!!
price of the hotels are depend of you, cheaper and super expensive, i was at the hilton hotel in waikiki excelent but not included the food. The food is like in the states, well if you want to shop is like in the states a lot of stores Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Lacoste, etc etc u walk more ahead there are ABC and Wall Mart dont worry is not expensive. The environment perfect a lot of nice people and family a lot of families kids around and u can drink till 11 p.m. like in the states while a hawaiian girl dance hawaiian music, well the hawaiian music is all the time around with the dancers, excelent for relax.

Well lets see Thailand, nice city not too much nice than Rio de Janeiro Brasil or Lima Peru, in Thai the night never end for sure but only for adults, beachs around ..sand is white but in poor condition horses around make poo nobody care, color of the water green dark kind of dirty, there are a lot of fat old european people with prostitutes in dirty chairs, for sure there are good hotels but the situation on the beach is the same, in Bangkok is worst there are only man and a lot a lot of prostitutes and gays and travestis. There are no space for kids. I was in the Millenium Hotel for a month is nice only for couples. There are no much activities for kids!!! there are a lot of activities for adults -sex- but for sure if u want to go only for adults Thai is the best there are no limit for alcohol and sex.

Conclusion
for you and u family Hawaii
the best beach of the world and for sure a tons of activities in Hawaii a lot!!! haicking, bikes, motorcycles, atv, scuba, for kids and adults!!!

Ronald

agree with Edward, Thailand is a blast but for sex only i been in Thailand with my girlfriend is a blast alcohol, disco, sex good,

Hawaii nice girls a lot of families around very nice for family,

Jessica's Man

Unless you're a single male who has no chance of getting a girlfriend... choose Hawaii. It's expensive... but loads of fun if you get out and explore the islands. My wife and I have been there together twice and I've been there about a dozen times with the Navy.

I've also been to Thailand twice and while the people are friendly and everything is dirt cheap, this is a place where "bargirls" are the overwhelming moneymakers. It's not a place to which you want to expose children.

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