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Originally Posted by quiltergal (Post 175737)

Steve we picked this time of year because we have never been to the islands during whale season. That was the primary reason for choosing winter. We had planned to go whale watching but of course that never happened. I'm not sure any charter boats left the harbor all week. I'm not giving up on whale season though. I already have plans for Maui in 2010. I'm thinking the end of January beginning of Februrary?? Any input from you is welcome! ;) :)

The Humpbacks arrive in winter, so January or February should do. You can try to Kona side of the Big Island, where it usually doesn't rain much, and just stand on the beach and watch them breaching out of the water. It's absolutely amazing. I think if you stay in Kihei on Maui, it's dry there too. I prefer to do the watchwatching boats to get closer. I'm heading to the Hilo side of the Big Island next month :) :) :) and looking forward to saying hi to the whales again (when I'm not looking at orchids!)