Moving to Maui or Kauai? (maintenance, living, restaurants)

[delld]

Hello,

I've accepted a job on the island of Kauai working for the State. Then I received another phone call for a job offer on Maui. I've already done a ton of research on Kauai, but nothing on Maui. Can anyone tell me what the differences would be living on Maui as oppose to Kauai? (Weather, too many tourists, crime, entertainment, etc.) Thanks

[KoaKine]

If you want more peace and quiet stick with Kauai. But its just in degrees of difference. Maui has more tourists on it more nightlife but its still a quiet place compared to Oahu.

[Ellwood]

Both islands have their own uniqueness and beauty. Maui is a more active lifestyle than Kauai, which includes more variety in shopping, restaurants, etc. Maui is more populated than Kauai. Kauai is still in many ways more remote. Sometimes you can feel you are lost in the 60's on Kauai.

[hothulamaui]

rains more in kauai, but it is probably the prettiest island. a quick google check...kauai population about 64,000 maui about 148,000 I don't think that counts the tourist

[Brian Johnson]

Aloha Delld, Where would you be moving from ? Family coming with you ? What are your hobbies & interest ? What are your daily, weekly needs - wants & desires . . . too many questions that YOU have to consider the real answers to, before WE can try to help you find the answers to the REAL questions that you will need the answers for. . . Did I confuse you a bit ? Sorry, but you have left us all with some questions about your questions. . . Give us some more insight to how we can help you. . . Good luck & Good life

[pam2viph]

Good Morning and Aloha! Not sure how to use this forum, but I'm trying to get info on moving to Kaua'i this fall. I currently live on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, so I have 12 years of island living experience. However, this place is getting severely over-developed and I'm looking for a slower, quieter place. Don't need fancy, big or high-maintenance. Studio with electricity and indoor plumbing is good! Any type of work - currently work in an auto parts store (shipping clerk) and drive an '86 Suzuki Samarai! Any help would be appreciated - and please let me know if I've not used this forum correctly! Thanks! Mahalo!

Pam Dolson
St. John, USVI

[Ellwood]

Originally Posted by pam2viph

Good Morning and Aloha! Not sure how to use this forum, but I'm trying to get info on moving to Kaua'i this fall. I currently live on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, so I have 12 years of island living experience. However, this place is getting severely over-developed and I'm looking for a slower, quieter place. Don't need fancy, big or high-maintenance. Studio with electricity and indoor plumbing is good! Any type of work - currently work in an auto parts store (shipping clerk) and drive an '86 Suzuki Samarai! Any help would be appreciated - and please let me know if I've not used this forum correctly! Thanks! Mahalo!

Pam Dolson
St. John, USVI

If you want specific question(s) answered, you should START A NEW THREAD. Otherwise, use SEARCH function i.e. "Kauai" and you should find quite a bit of information.

Kauai is a beautiful island which is slow paced and quiet. It probably would suit you well. Biggest issue would be employment. Good luck! Aloha!