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General Discussion => Essentially Flyertalk => Topic started by: steve dave on January 26, 2010, 05:37:07 PM
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Hill, need more info on Hawaii. Lost the last stuff you sent me which was all gold iirc. Going in Sep/Oct and either doing Oahu/Kauai/Maui or just Oahu/Maui. 9 to 12 days. Flying American with British Airways miles. Prolly first class one direction and coach the other. Need to stay at Hilton/Starwood mostly but would be willing to stay somewhere boutiquey if we do three islands. Ok, GO!
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Hill, need more info on Hawaii. Lost the last stuff you sent me which was all gold iirc. Going in Sep/Oct and either doing Oahu/Kauai/Maui or just Oahu/Maui. 9 to 12 days. Flying American with British Airways miles. Prolly first class one direction and coach the other. Need to stay at Hilton/Starwood mostly but would be willing to stay somewhere boutiquey if we do three islands. Ok, GO!
I'm going in June sometime, will report back.
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Hill, need more info on Hawaii. Lost the last stuff you sent me which was all gold iirc. Going in Sep/Oct and either doing Oahu/Kauai/Maui or just Oahu/Maui. 9 to 12 days. Flying American with British Airways miles. Prolly first class one direction and coach the other. Need to stay at Hilton/Starwood mostly but would be willing to stay somewhere boutiquey if we do three islands. Ok, GO!
I'm going in June sometime, will report back.
What islands?
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First, if you have the option, fly first on the way back. Every flight is a fracking red eye and it messes with you the next day.
On Kauai:
1. Sheraton Kauai Resort - Best Beach on the island is right in front of it. My favorite beach on all Kauai because its laid back, has a reef 50 yds off shore, and a decent break to surf.
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=379 (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=379)
2. The St. Regis Princeville Resort - on northern coast of the island. So green and tropical you wont want to leave
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=189 (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=189)
On Maui
1.The Westin Ka'anapali - the touristy area of Maui, although now pretty much they all are touristy areas. Right on the beach, good night life, close to the old Lahaina Luau which is a must do. Best luau on any island + free mai tais
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1028 (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1028)
On Oahu
1.) Moana Surfrider
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=374 (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=374)
2.) Royal Hawaiin
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=376 (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=376)
These are all starwoods. I haven't stayed in the ones on Oahu, but did walk through/around them. I would highly recommend Kauai, its laid back. Maui is more active but can be relaxing, more to do than Kauai in terms of night life. Oahu is big city in ways, but there is great dining, shopping, and the north shore is gorgeous. Once I have an idea of your general itinerary I can give some better tips.
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Hill, need more info on Hawaii. Lost the last stuff you sent me which was all gold iirc. Going in Sep/Oct and either doing Oahu/Kauai/Maui or just Oahu/Maui. 9 to 12 days. Flying American with British Airways miles. Prolly first class one direction and coach the other. Need to stay at Hilton/Starwood mostly but would be willing to stay somewhere boutiquey if we do three islands. Ok, GO!
I'm going in June sometime, will report back.
What islands?
uhhhhhhhh, I'll know more when I'm there. My friend lives near Pearl Harbor. Probably not going to go anywhere else because I will be on a budget. Probably will not eat anything for two weeks before and do a bunch of sit-ups so I look like the situation on the beach.
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Got married about 18 months ago on Kauai. Good times...
That is all.
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Got married about 18 months ago on Kauai. Good times...
That is all.
How good do you look in board shorts? Because I am terrified about Hawaii for this reason. It's ok, you can grade yourself on a curved scale for sports journalists with a 1 being fitz/whitlock a 5 being meek/manbeck and a 10 being Johnny Kane. For the record, I would say I am probably a 5.
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Hillwalking is a wealth of Hawaii and airport knowledge. Probably one of the most valuable message boarders out there.
Two possible itenerarys:
Fly into HON stay 3 nights followed by 6 in Maui
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Fly into OGG stay 4/4 in Kauai/4 in Honolulu
Weird differences but flying out of OMA with British Air mileage is a pain in the ass. Have even considered just getting ourselves to LA or Dallas and then using the British Air miles because there are unlimited flights with AA/BA from there. But, don't want to deal with re-checking luggage, etc. so we are tying to make it work out of Omaha. Will it be too much of a pain in the ass to only spend 4 days each and fly 4 times in that span? Seems like it may be. Plus would have the hassle of deciding if we wanted a rental on each island or only some. Do I need one on Kauai and Maui? I know I do on Oahu (the only island I've been to) but didn't know if everything we would want to do would be within cab or walking distance of the resort on the others. Thought about staying at the Hilton Hawaiin Village in Oahu with HHonors and then the Westin in Maui with SPG. Pete also had good things to say about the Westin. Mrs. dave is enamored with the idea of renting a cottage or some crap on Kauai so I may be going that route if we do hit Kauai. Would love to stay at the St. Regis if only to get or use SPG points. I'm weirdly obsessive with airline miles and hotel points.
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Hillwalking is a wealth of Hawaii and airport knowledge. Probably one of the most valuable message boarders out there.
Two possible itenerarys:
Fly into HON stay 3 nights followed by 6 in Maui
or
Fly into OGG stay 4/4 in Kauai/4 in Honolulu
Weird differences but flying out of OMA with British Air mileage is a pain in the ass. Have even considered just getting ourselves to LA or Dallas and then using the British Air miles because there are unlimited flights with AA/BA from there. But, don't want to deal with re-checking luggage, etc. so we are tying to make it work out of Omaha. Will it be too much of a pain in the ass to only spend 4 days each and fly 4 times in that span? Seems like it may be. Plus would have the hassle of deciding if we wanted a rental on each island or only some. Do I need one on Kauai and Maui? I know I do on Oahu (the only island I've been to) but didn't know if everything we would want to do would be within cab or walking distance of the resort on the others. Thought about staying at the Hilton Hawaiin Village in Oahu with HHonors and then the Westin in Maui with SPG. Pete also had good things to say about the Westin. Mrs. dave is enamored with the idea of renting a cottage or some crap on Kauai so I may be going that route if we do hit Kauai. Would love to stay at the St. Regis if only to get or use SPG points. I'm weirdly obsessive with airline miles and hotel points.
First of all, about flying into LA. We have done this several times and if your airline out there has a luggage agreement, they will check the bags on through, just give the gate agent in Omaha your itinerary on the other airline. 4 days on each isn't a pain. The flights between islands are 25 minutes max, so your travel time is negligible, lines for security on the inter-island flights are quick as well. On Maui and Kauai cabs aren't really an option. Most people rent a car, but Hawaii has the cheapest rates of any state in the country. We rented a convertible on Maui for 7 days in July and it cost us $275 for the week. Not bad. Renting a cottage on Kauai would be great, but do it on the North shore. Also, lots of outdoorsy stuff there like Zip Lining through jungle and water falls. More later, gotta run to a meeting.
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I wouldn't recommend going there and not hitting Kauai if you have the option.
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ETP is going to Maui/Oahu in June for his honeymoon.
Flying out of MCI to OGG via DFW. Flying back out of HNL.
6 days in Maui at the Westin, 3 days in Oahu at the Westin on Waikiki Beach.
:excited:
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ETP is going to Maui/Oahu in June for his honeymoon.
Flying out of MCI to OGG via DFW. Flying back out of HNL.
6 days in Maui at the Westin, 3 days in Oahu at the Westin on Waikiki Beach.
:excited:
I'll meet you at the airport for DFW Pak!
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ETP is going to Maui/Oahu in June for his honeymoon.
Flying out of MCI to OGG via DFW. Flying back out of HNL.
6 days in Maui at the Westin, 3 days in Oahu at the Westin on Waikiki Beach.
:excited:
I'll meet you at the airport for DFW Pak!
pfft, check pm
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fuckers. i'm going to scuba in cozumel :jerk:
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went to maui last december. what do you need to know steve dave?
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Kauai is the only one I've been to and I would love to go back. Like Hillwalking said, lots of outdoorsy stuff to do. I did a kayak/hike to a waterfall that was pretty cool and not too difficult. There was a boat ride/snorkel of the Na Pali coast that was cool. My fav was a discovery scuba dive I did there. It encouraged me to get my scuba license. Saw giant tortoise and octopus :cool:. :nono: within 24 hrs of a flight though because of pressure, so plan accordingly if you want to do it. Ziplines were booked up when I went over a summer, so those you might have to get in advance.
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went to maui last december. what do you need to know steve dave?
everything :dunno:
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went to maui last december. what do you need to know steve dave?
everything :dunno:
well. first thing. are you going to stay at a resort type thing or rent a condo?
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went to maui last december. what do you need to know steve dave?
everything :dunno:
well. first thing. are you going to stay at a resort type thing or rent a condo?
resort
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went to maui last december. what do you need to know steve dave?
everything :dunno:
well. first thing. are you going to stay at a resort type thing or rent a condo?
resort
ok. well we got a condo when we went to lahania. we def. recommend a resort. however, in lahania there were these resorts and the area around them was the worst smelling sewage scent ever. hopefully you don't get stuck with that.
anyway. hawaii is beautiful. def. go whale watching if that's your kinda thing. i'm pretty limited to lahania though.
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If on Maui, make sure to drive up Mount Haleakala. When we went, we drove through clouds until we were driving above them, stopped at an overlook where we were actually making shadows on top of the cloud within a circular rainbow, then drove to the top to watch the sunset. True story. Couldn't see the crater very well because of the clouds, but the sunset was brilliant. Just remember it gets cool up there.
Kauai is amazing, though. I'm a big hiking guy, so I would recommend the short/solid hike that goes to the top of the Waimea Canyon waterfall. Pretty sweet action there. Also, make sure to drive and see the Kalalau Valley Lookout. If you have the time, the Awa'awapuhi Trail to Nuopolo Trail loop is solid as far as getting a cool/lesser seen view of the Na Pali coast.
Lastly, try shave ice, and try it with ice cream in the middle. Both Halo Halo and Jojo's on Kauai are good. Lastly, a car is essential for Kauai and Maui. The only decent bus system is on Oahu.
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Hill, need more info on Hawaii. Lost the last stuff you sent me which was all gold iirc. Going in Sep/Oct and either doing Oahu/Kauai/Maui or just Oahu/Maui. 9 to 12 days. Flying American with British Airways miles. Prolly first class one direction and coach the other. Need to stay at Hilton/Starwood mostly but would be willing to stay somewhere boutiquey if we do three islands. Ok, GO!
My advice is to fly first class on the way BACK. On the way their, you'll be psyched and it won't matter. On the way back you'll be tired and a the extra comforts will be awesome.
The Hilton in Kauai is in a strange spot...it's this weird inland bay....kind of a shitty location, but a nice facility. Good spa. The Poipu area on the south shore is nice. Close to Waimea canyon and good beaches.
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Loved Maui, could have done without most of Oahu, but I'm not a shopping/dining kind of guy when I vaca.
Somebody got bitten by a shark about just up the beach from where we stayed on Maui. Think they lived. :runaway:
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Hill, need more info on Hawaii. Lost the last stuff you sent me which was all gold iirc. Going in Sep/Oct and either doing Oahu/Kauai/Maui or just Oahu/Maui. 9 to 12 days. Flying American with British Airways miles. Prolly first class one direction and coach the other. Need to stay at Hilton/Starwood mostly but would be willing to stay somewhere boutiquey if we do three islands. Ok, GO!
My advice is to fly first class on the way BACK. On the way their, you'll be psyched and it won't matter. On the way back you'll be tired and a the extra comforts will be awesome.
The Hilton in Kauai is in a strange spot...it's this weird inland bay....kind of a shitty location, but a nice facility. Good spa. The Poipu area on the south shore is nice. Close to Waimea canyon and good beaches.
Yeah, the Hilton there blows. That's where we stayed. Should have opted for the Marriott, but such is life. Poipu, as Pete mentioned, is legit. Good eats everywhere, though.
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For Maui goers, is the Road to Hana worth it? Heard it takes a while?
What about luau's? Fun?
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Hill, need more info on Hawaii. Lost the last stuff you sent me which was all gold iirc. Going in Sep/Oct and either doing Oahu/Kauai/Maui or just Oahu/Maui. 9 to 12 days. Flying American with British Airways miles. Prolly first class one direction and coach the other. Need to stay at Hilton/Starwood mostly but would be willing to stay somewhere boutiquey if we do three islands. Ok, GO!
My advice is to fly first class on the way BACK. On the way their, you'll be psyched and it won't matter. On the way back you'll be tired and a the extra comforts will be awesome.
The Hilton in Kauai is in a strange spot...it's this weird inland bay....kind of a shitty location, but a nice facility. Good spa. The Poipu area on the south shore is nice. Close to Waimea canyon and good beaches.
Yeah, the Hilton there blows. That's where we stayed. Should have opted for the Marriott, but such is life. Poipu, as Pete mentioned, is legit. Good eats everywhere, though.
The Hyatt in Poipu is amazing. The beach there kind of sucks but the facilities and view are incredible.
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Hill, need more info on Hawaii. Lost the last stuff you sent me which was all gold iirc. Going in Sep/Oct and either doing Oahu/Kauai/Maui or just Oahu/Maui. 9 to 12 days. Flying American with British Airways miles. Prolly first class one direction and coach the other. Need to stay at Hilton/Starwood mostly but would be willing to stay somewhere boutiquey if we do three islands. Ok, GO!
My advice is to fly first class on the way BACK. On the way their, you'll be psyched and it won't matter. On the way back you'll be tired and a the extra comforts will be awesome.
The Hilton in Kauai is in a strange spot...it's this weird inland bay....kind of a shitty location, but a nice facility. Good spa. The Poipu area on the south shore is nice. Close to Waimea canyon and good beaches.
Yeah, the Hilton there blows. That's where we stayed. Should have opted for the Marriott, but such is life. Poipu, as Pete mentioned, is legit. Good eats everywhere, though.
The Hyatt in Poipu is amazing. The beach there kind of sucks but the facilities and view are incredible.
Head on over to the beach in front of the Sherraton. Its got a steep incline and the waves break big, so there are very few kids. Its also smaller, so parking is limited which keeps crowds down. Love it.
If you go to Kauai, buy this....
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If you go to Maui, get this...
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But buy them when you are planning, not right before you go
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For Maui goers, is the Road to Hana worth it? Heard it takes a while?
What about luau's? Fun?
I've never done the road to hana but we took Kahekili highway around the nw part of the island back to the airport from poipu. I wouldn't recommend that - was pretty sure someone was going to die.
Luau's in my experience are pretty meh but that could have just been the ones we went to.
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Tentative schedule (haven't booked anything yet):
Staying at the Hilton Hawaiin Village on Oahu for 4 nights (170,000 Hilton Honor points)
The Westin Resort and Spa in Maui for 5 nights ($450 + 24,000 Starwood points)
Flying first class to Oahu and coach out of Maui for 145,000 British Air miles (would have done first class home too but they have no availability)
Jump from Oahu to Maui for 2 - $125
Budget about $500 for rental cars over the 9 days
Looking at 9 nights (10 counting the red eye home) with flights and car rental for about $1,075 plus food/drink. Pretty ridic. Would only have a 1 hour layover in DFW to abuse the first class lounge :curse: They had another flight that left at 5AM instead of 8AM but hitting the same connection. Honestly tried to talk Mrs. dave into taking it instead just to put a hurt on the lounge in Dallas but she didn't go for it.
Can't do Kauai because it won't fit our schedule. Sucks because everyone says it's elite. Would have had to squeeze it in the middle because we can't use our British Airways mileage to fly in or out of Kauai. Will have to hit it next time.
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I've never done the road to hana but we took Kahekili highway around the nw part of the island back to the airport from poipu. I wouldn't recommend that - was pretty sure someone was going to die.
Was almost positive I was going to kill the wife and I when we were driving along the NE side of Oahu. Couldn't keep my eyes off the ocean and scenery long enough to stay in my lane.
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For Maui goers, is the Road to Hana worth it? Heard it takes a while?
What about luau's? Fun?
I've never done the road to hana but we took Kahekili highway around the nw part of the island back to the airport from poipu. I wouldn't recommend that - was pretty sure someone was going to die.
Luau's in my experience are pretty meh but that could have just been the ones we went to.
Road to Hana is on Maui, and I would do it. Buy the guide book I mentioned above. They lay out trails to take you to hidden water falls, black sand beaches, etc. Also, the only Luau worth doing is the Old Lahaina Luau. Its the only really good one. Worth the scratch.
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Hill, need more info on Hawaii. Lost the last stuff you sent me which was all gold iirc. Going in Sep/Oct and either doing Oahu/Kauai/Maui or just Oahu/Maui. 9 to 12 days. Flying American with British Airways miles. Prolly first class one direction and coach the other. Need to stay at Hilton/Starwood mostly but would be willing to stay somewhere boutiquey if we do three islands. Ok, GO!
My advice is to fly first class on the way BACK. On the way their, you'll be psyched and it won't matter. On the way back you'll be tired and a the extra comforts will be awesome.
The Hilton in Kauai is in a strange spot...it's this weird inland bay....kind of a shitty location, but a nice facility. Good spa. The Poipu area on the south shore is nice. Close to Waimea canyon and good beaches.
Yeah, the Hilton there blows. That's where we stayed. Should have opted for the Marriott, but such is life. Poipu, as Pete mentioned, is legit. Good eats everywhere, though.
Hilton actually just sold the Hilton Kauai. I don't think they even have a property on Kauai anymore.
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Hillwalk, you snorkel? We did the Hanauma Bay (sp?) last time and thought it was amazing. Doing it again this trip. Where is the best snorkling in Maui?
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Hillwalk, you snorkel? We did the Hanauma Bay (sp?) last time and thought it was amazing. Doing it again this trip. Where is the best snorkling in Maui?
The best points to snorkel are on the south side south of Waimea. You can just swim out from the beach. Lots of turtles, eels, reef sharks, and every sort of tropical fish you can imagine. I'll look up the exact beach to go at and post it.
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Hillwalk, you snorkel? We did the Hanauma Bay (sp?) last time and thought it was amazing. Doing it again this trip. Where is the best snorkling in Maui?
The best points to snorkel are on the south side south of Waimea. You can just swim out from the beach. Lots of turtles, eels, reef sharks, and every sort of tropical fish you can imagine. I'll look up the exact beach to go at and post it.
Awesome
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wasn't a big fan of the road to hana.
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wasn't a big fan of the road to hana.
why not?
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wasn't a big fan of the road to hana.
why not?
just not my thing.
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wasn't a big fan of the road to hana.
why not?
just not my thing.
It's not as good during the summer.
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ETP getting his scuba diving certificate next week to get ready for maui. :bball:
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For Maui goers, is the Road to Hana worth it? Heard it takes a while?
What about luau's? Fun?
I've never done the road to hana but we took Kahekili highway around the nw part of the island back to the airport from poipu. I wouldn't recommend that - was pretty sure someone was going to die.
Luau's in my experience are pretty meh but that could have just been the ones we went to.
Road to Hana is on Maui, and I would do it. Buy the guide book I mentioned above. They lay out trails to take you to hidden water falls, black sand beaches, etc. Also, the only Luau worth doing is the Old Lahaina Luau. Its the only really good one. Worth the scratch.
Just re-read my post. The Kahekili highway was on the way to the airport from Kaanapali not poipu. Dumb mistake. :facepalm:
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Hillwalk, you snorkel? We did the Hanauma Bay (sp?) last time and thought it was amazing. Doing it again this trip. Where is the best snorkling in Maui?
If it is just you and the wife, the beach at the Sheraton Blackrock is good for the combo of snorkeling/general beach and people watching if the wife gets tired of swimming. Good compromise if your wife in not as enthusiastic about snorkeling as you are.
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sheraton-maui.com%2Fimages%2Fmain_pics%2Fmain_main.jpg&hash=0f795cf9cd102184fbec0b64cba3f1e789f4b533)
Turtle Town, south of Wailea is also good but a bit of a swim to the underwater caves where the turtles hang out. http://www.hawaiisnorkelingguide.com/turtle_town_maui.html
If you or your wife is not a great swimmer, try renting a kayak or paddle boat to use as a "base" for resting, bottle of water, etc. This is the diff between a 10 swim and my wife wanting to turn around or seeing some amazing stuff up close.
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That looks amazing
:combofan:
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Hillwalk, you snorkel? We did the Hanauma Bay (sp?) last time and thought it was amazing. Doing it again this trip. Where is the best snorkling in Maui?
If it is just you and the wife, the beach at the Sheraton Blackrock is good for the combo of snorkeling/general beach and people watching if the wife gets tired of swimming. Good compromise if your wife in not as enthusiastic about snorkeling as you are.
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sheraton-maui.com%2Fimages%2Fmain_pics%2Fmain_main.jpg&hash=0f795cf9cd102184fbec0b64cba3f1e789f4b533)
Turtle Town, south of Wailea is also good but a bit of a swim to the underwater caves where the turtles hang out. http://www.hawaiisnorkelingguide.com/turtle_town_maui.html
If you or your wife is not a great swimmer, try renting a kayak or paddle boat to use as a "base" for resting, bottle of water, etc. This is the diff between a 10 swim and my wife wanting to turn around or seeing some amazing stuff up close.
Outstanding advice. I have snorkeled there but forgot what was in front of it.
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Don't know anything about Hawaii, but I just bought a pair of Maui Jim's.
Freakin' awesome sunglasses.
Highly recommend.
:thumbsup:
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http://www.hawaiianair.com/specialoffers/pages/Hawaii-Fall-Travel-Special-Inbound.aspx?pid=A330-special_homepage-pos1_20100602
$330 round trips to HNL and OGG :surprised:
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http://www.hawaiianair.com/specialoffers/pages/Hawaii-Fall-Travel-Special-Inbound.aspx?pid=A330-special_homepage-pos1_20100602
$330 round trips to HNL and OGG :surprised:
:surprised:
Mr. and soon to be Mrs. ETP are doing this (http://www.bikemaui.com/sunrise-special-tour.html) in two weeks. :surprised:
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http://www.hawaiianair.com/specialoffers/pages/Hawaii-Fall-Travel-Special-Inbound.aspx?pid=A330-special_homepage-pos1_20100602
$330 round trips to HNL and OGG :surprised:
:surprised:
Mr. and soon to be Mrs. ETP are doing this (http://www.bikemaui.com/sunrise-special-tour.html) in two weeks. :surprised:
:cry:
The 'walkings just bought a car this weekend, so no Hawaii this year. First time in 6 years I won't have gone. Denver in the fall, just not the same.
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For Maui goers, is the Road to Hana worth it? Heard it takes a while?
What about luau's? Fun?
I personally thought the Road to Hana was amazing, but I'm also a pretty huge nature/outdoors kind of guy and I also knew most of the best places to stop thanks to an old high school buddy that lives there now. There is wildlife and plants and such there that are found nowhere else on the planet. It's some pretty spectacular scenery and even if you don't make it up the whole thing (it is definitely long) it's worth checking out a part of the ecosystem that you'd otherwise never get a chance to see.
Also, navigating up the trail is pretty entertaining by itself, especially if you are traveling in a caravan of two or three cars like we were. Nothing like the possibility of watching your buddies go flying off a thousand foot cliff right in front of you to keep it interesting.
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For Maui goers, is the Road to Hana worth it? Heard it takes a while?
What about luau's? Fun?
I personally thought the Road to Hana was amazing, but I'm also a pretty huge nature/outdoors kind of guy and I also knew most of the best places to stop thanks to an old high school buddy that lives there now. There is wildlife and plants and such there that are found nowhere else on the planet. It's some pretty spectacular scenery and even if you don't make it up the whole thing (it is definitely long) it's worth checking out a part of the ecosystem that you'd otherwise never get a chance to see.
Also, navigating up the trail is pretty entertaining by itself, especially if you are traveling in a caravan of two or three cars like we were. Nothing like the possibility of watching your buddies go flying off a thousand foot cliff right in front of you to keep it interesting.
looked into, most def doing it. do you think we should set aside a full day? we're planning on leaving at 7 or 8 in the morning for it (from kaanapali).
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For Maui goers, is the Road to Hana worth it? Heard it takes a while?
What about luau's? Fun?
I personally thought the Road to Hana was amazing, but I'm also a pretty huge nature/outdoors kind of guy and I also knew most of the best places to stop thanks to an old high school buddy that lives there now. There is wildlife and plants and such there that are found nowhere else on the planet. It's some pretty spectacular scenery and even if you don't make it up the whole thing (it is definitely long) it's worth checking out a part of the ecosystem that you'd otherwise never get a chance to see.
Also, navigating up the trail is pretty entertaining by itself, especially if you are traveling in a caravan of two or three cars like we were. Nothing like the possibility of watching your buddies go flying off a thousand foot cliff right in front of you to keep it interesting.
looked into, most def doing it. do you think we should set aside a full day? we're planning on leaving at 7 or 8 in the morning for it (from kaanapali).
oh yeah, between getting out there, all the stops you'll want to make, and stoping to eat once or twice, it's definitely an all-day type thing. I know lots of people stay at the Hana hotel and drive back in the morning. You can probably see everything on the paved section which goes pretty far out past Hana and make it back in 6-8 hours or around that.
There is an unpaved "back-side" section that continues on and winds around all over the place that is pretty incredible, the problem is that your rental company most likely lists that road as "unapproved" which means if a truck plows into you around a blind curve or you get stuck you are SOL.
We rented a 4 x 4 and had planned on doing it anyways the whole time. It's definitely worth it if you are careful, you really start feeling like you are out in the jungle. If you are driving a car, or have small children or anything else like that I wouldn't try it though.
Few other things; bring water shoes if you have them, they will come in really handy. There are a bunch of really cool waterfalls along the way (don't pay for the Garden of Eden entry unless you really don't want to walk off the road a little, there are several awesome waterfalls you can climb on/swim in along the way).
Don't worry about the locals riding up your ass, just keep taking it slow and pull over to let them pass. They will seriously be flying down the road, just get out of their way and keep taking it slow.
Turn down your music and just listen to the sounds of nature and whats going on around you. Roll all your windows down. We had a jeep with the top of that was great.
Keep going at least 10 miles or so past Hana. You can check out Charles Lindbergh's grave, the cascading pools, more waterfalls, and of course the black sand beach is a must see. Pretty much just explore as much as you can while keeping in mind you have to drive all the way back, and the road can get dangerous when it gets dark. Any more questions just let me know but you guys will definitely have a good time.
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For Maui goers, is the Road to Hana worth it? Heard it takes a while?
What about luau's? Fun?
I personally thought the Road to Hana was amazing, but I'm also a pretty huge nature/outdoors kind of guy and I also knew most of the best places to stop thanks to an old high school buddy that lives there now. There is wildlife and plants and such there that are found nowhere else on the planet. It's some pretty spectacular scenery and even if you don't make it up the whole thing (it is definitely long) it's worth checking out a part of the ecosystem that you'd otherwise never get a chance to see.
Also, navigating up the trail is pretty entertaining by itself, especially if you are traveling in a caravan of two or three cars like we were. Nothing like the possibility of watching your buddies go flying off a thousand foot cliff right in front of you to keep it interesting.
looked into, most def doing it. do you think we should set aside a full day? we're planning on leaving at 7 or 8 in the morning for it (from kaanapali).
oh yeah, between getting out there, all the stops you'll want to make, and stoping to eat once or twice, it's definitely an all-day type thing. I know lots of people stay at the Hana hotel and drive back in the morning. You can probably see everything on the paved section which goes pretty far out past Hana and make it back in 6-8 hours or around that.
There is an unpaved "back-side" section that continues on and winds around all over the place that is pretty incredible, the problem is that your rental company most likely lists that road as "unapproved" which means if a truck plows into you around a blind curve or you get stuck you are SOL.
We rented a 4 x 4 and had planned on doing it anyways the whole time. It's definitely worth it if you are careful, you really start feeling like you are out in the jungle. If you are driving a car, or have small children or anything else like that I wouldn't try it though.
Few other things; bring water shoes if you have them, they will come in really handy. There are a bunch of really cool waterfalls along the way (don't pay for the Garden of Eden entry unless you really don't want to walk off the road a little, there are several awesome waterfalls you can climb on/swim in along the way).
Don't worry about the locals riding up your ass, just keep taking it slow and pull over to let them pass. They will seriously be flying down the road, just get out of their way and keep taking it slow.
Turn down your music and just listen to the sounds of nature and whats going on around you. Roll all your windows down. We had a jeep with the top of that was great.
Keep going at least 10 miles or so past Hana. You can check out Charles Lindbergh's grave, the cascading pools, more waterfalls, and of course the black sand beach is a must see. Pretty much just explore as much as you can while keeping in mind you have to drive all the way back, and the road can get dangerous when it gets dark. Any more questions just let me know but you guys will definitely have a good time.
amazing info, thanks. any favorite restaurants?
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For Maui goers, is the Road to Hana worth it? Heard it takes a while?
What about luau's? Fun?
I personally thought the Road to Hana was amazing, but I'm also a pretty huge nature/outdoors kind of guy and I also knew most of the best places to stop thanks to an old high school buddy that lives there now. There is wildlife and plants and such there that are found nowhere else on the planet. It's some pretty spectacular scenery and even if you don't make it up the whole thing (it is definitely long) it's worth checking out a part of the ecosystem that you'd otherwise never get a chance to see.
Also, navigating up the trail is pretty entertaining by itself, especially if you are traveling in a caravan of two or three cars like we were. Nothing like the possibility of watching your buddies go flying off a thousand foot cliff right in front of you to keep it interesting.
looked into, most def doing it. do you think we should set aside a full day? we're planning on leaving at 7 or 8 in the morning for it (from kaanapali).
oh yeah, between getting out there, all the stops you'll want to make, and stoping to eat once or twice, it's definitely an all-day type thing. I know lots of people stay at the Hana hotel and drive back in the morning. You can probably see everything on the paved section which goes pretty far out past Hana and make it back in 6-8 hours or around that.
There is an unpaved "back-side" section that continues on and winds around all over the place that is pretty incredible, the problem is that your rental company most likely lists that road as "unapproved" which means if a truck plows into you around a blind curve or you get stuck you are SOL.
We rented a 4 x 4 and had planned on doing it anyways the whole time. It's definitely worth it if you are careful, you really start feeling like you are out in the jungle. If you are driving a car, or have small children or anything else like that I wouldn't try it though.
Few other things; bring water shoes if you have them, they will come in really handy. There are a bunch of really cool waterfalls along the way (don't pay for the Garden of Eden entry unless you really don't want to walk off the road a little, there are several awesome waterfalls you can climb on/swim in along the way).
Don't worry about the locals riding up your ass, just keep taking it slow and pull over to let them pass. They will seriously be flying down the road, just get out of their way and keep taking it slow.
Turn down your music and just listen to the sounds of nature and whats going on around you. Roll all your windows down. We had a jeep with the top of that was great.
Keep going at least 10 miles or so past Hana. You can check out Charles Lindbergh's grave, the cascading pools, more waterfalls, and of course the black sand beach is a must see. Pretty much just explore as much as you can while keeping in mind you have to drive all the way back, and the road can get dangerous when it gets dark. Any more questions just let me know but you guys will definitely have a good time.
amazing info, thanks. any favorite restaurants?
I'm trying to remember the name of the place we ate lunch at, it was good but I can't for the life of me remember a name. No chain-type places up there yet; everything is pretty much authentic food cooked by the locals, which is refreshing. The Hotel Hana has a bar-lounge in it that has entertainment after dinner.
I remember we stopped and bought a few fresh coconuts and pineapple from a 89 year old lady (and I mean fresh; she let us pick the ones we wanted right off the plant/tree and chop it up with a machete she was carrying around.) If I ever do it again I'd definitely like to check out the town and some of the stores a little more. If you are going with any women they will love all the little huts to shop in.
I was with a group of climbing/boarding buddies and we were more interested in figuring out how far back we could get ourselves lost in the jungle like a bunch of idiots that we didn't stop in the towns as much as we probably should have.
Oh yeah, and there IS a gas station in Hana now.
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Update:
Amazing.
Details to come. SD, pm for elite, recent advice for Maui and Oahu.
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Update:
Amazing.
Details to come. SD, pm for elite, recent advice for Maui and Oahu.
Yeah, post or PM Maui details and full trip report.
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sd trip update: We are now going in May 2011 because we couldn't squeeze it in this year (4 nights Kauai and 4 Maui....and 1 redeye). Booked our flights but didn't do it in time to get first class on the way back (they all go in, like, one day). Going OMA/DFW/LA/LIH on the way there, OGG/DFW/OMA on the way back. Two layovers is gonna suck but at least we get to stretch the legs for an hour in LA. On kauai we will probably split our nights 2 in Poipu at this place because mrs. dave is fascinated by non-resorts for some reason:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60625-d311853-Reviews-Hideaway_Cove_Poipu_Beach-Poipu_Kauai_Hawaii.html
I would rather stay at the Sheraton on the beach but she's pretty much freaking out about it. And the last two at the St. Regis on the north shore. Will probably stay at the Westin in Maui (pending ETP's report) for all four nights there.
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you all are at much better HIQ than myself, so sorry for the newbie question. did you all rent cars in maui, or take the shuttle to various resorts, houses, etc?
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you all are at much better HIQ than myself, so sorry for the newbie question. did you all rent cars in maui, or take the shuttle to various resorts, houses, etc?
I think you pretty much have to have a rental car on all the islands
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thats what i thought, but then benja's post confused me. heading over in march, on a 763...
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you all are at much better HIQ than myself, so sorry for the newbie question. did you all rent cars in maui, or take the shuttle to various resorts, houses, etc?
Cars are a must. Mr. and Mrs. ETP drove a Sebring convertible. :driving:
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thats what i thought, but then benja's post confused me. heading over in march, on a 763...
Also cruising in a 763 :cool:
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I missed that Hana bit earlier. :drool: for the trip report. Also, Benja, where did you climb when you were up there?
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thats what i thought, but then benja's post confused me. heading over in march, on a 763...
Sorry for any confusion. I haven't looked through my old posts but you'll definitely want to rent a vehicle once you get there. We rented two jeeps and a car. (All-wheel drive isn't really necessary unless you are planning on some serious off-roading, though).
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I missed that Hana bit earlier. :drool: for the trip report. Also, Benja, where did you climb when you were up there?
We actually didn't do a lot (at least for me) of climbing. It was more of an "exploring" kind of trip since only one of us had been before, and we had mostly boarding and scuba type stuff planned.
I've since been back once more (last year), and got some great climbing in. Mostly out at Mokuleia Crag on Oahu, which is huge and a lot of fun. Also found some other really cool places to do a little leisure climbing. There are tons of places to go, it just kind of depends what you are looking for and your experience level. Are you looking for more hiking-type climbs or technical climbs (ropes,etc.)? Will you be with children/wife/etc.?
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Update:
Amazing.
Details to come. SD, pm for elite, recent advice for Maui and Oahu.
I would love to hear your trip report. Did you end up making it out to Hana?
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I missed that Hana bit earlier. :drool: for the trip report. Also, Benja, where did you climb when you were up there?
We actually didn't do a lot (at least for me) of climbing. It was more of an "exploring" kind of trip since only one of us had been before, and we had mostly boarding and scuba type stuff planned.
I've since been back once more (last year), and got some great climbing in. Mostly out at Mokuleia Crag on Oahu, which is huge and a lot of fun. Also found some other really cool places to do a little leisure climbing. There are tons of places to go, it just kind of depends what you are looking for and your experience level. Are you looking for more hiking-type climbs or technical climbs (ropes,etc.)? Will you be with children/wife/etc.?
If/when I go it will be with a a group of family. A couple of us will separate for a day or so of non-tech stuff but I wouldn't mind doing more technical things if there is a great spot or an opportunity presents itself.
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Just ordered a new carry on. Got a 22" Travelpro Crew 8 Rollaboard Suiter. Played with it for awhile at Landmark Luggage and made them an offer of what I could get it online for and they weren't going for it. I decided I'm never buying anything that doesn't have sealed bearing wheels. I burned up the wheels on my last bag. Mrs. dave has a samsonite XSpace which is a 4 wheeler and pretty easy for her to handle but it doesn't seem to be as durable as the travelpro stuff. Played with a 22" Tumi that was ridic. but was a little pricey. Hopefully I'm super rich by the time I wear this one out and I'll get one next time.
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My mom's heading to Kauai this month, steve. I'll let you know if she has any tips/cool places to visit/insidery info.
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My mom's heading to Kauai this month, steve. I'll let you know if she has any tips/cool places to visit/insidery info.
It's the best island, there are a million things to do. #1 of them being relax
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My mom's heading to Kauai this month, steve. I'll let you know if she has any tips/cool places to visit/insidery info.
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/search/cas/kau/?query=w4mm
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My mom's heading to Kauai this month, steve. I'll let you know if she has any tips/cool places to visit/insidery info.
It's the best island, there are a million things to do. #1 of them being relax
Oahu's prolly better.
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My mom's heading to Kauai this month, steve. I'll let you know if she has any tips/cool places to visit/insidery info.
It's the best island, there are a million things to do. #1 of them being relax
Oahu's prolly better.
Oahu was my least favorite, but everyone is different
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Just make sure you look me up when you get here. Here's a photo if you need to use it when asking around.
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sd trip update: We are now going in May 2011 because we couldn't squeeze it in this year (4 nights Kauai and 4 Maui....and 1 redeye). Booked our flights but didn't do it in time to get first class on the way back (they all go in, like, one day). Going OMA/DFW/LA/LIH on the way there, OGG/DFW/OMA on the way back. Two layovers is gonna suck but at least we get to stretch the legs for an hour in LA. On kauai we will probably split our nights 2 in Poipu at this place because mrs. dave is fascinated by non-resorts for some reason:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60625-d311853-Reviews-Hideaway_Cove_Poipu_Beach-Poipu_Kauai_Hawaii.html
I would rather stay at the Sheraton on the beach but she's pretty much freaking out about it. And the last two at the St. Regis on the north shore. Will probably stay at the Westin in Maui (pending ETP's report) for all four nights there.
I just cancelled my reservation at the Westin and rebooked at the Sheraton after some bad threads on flyertalk. Supposedly, Westin treats you like crap if you are non-plat, and too many kids around the pool. Have you heard different?
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sd trip update: We are now going in May 2011 because we couldn't squeeze it in this year (4 nights Kauai and 4 Maui....and 1 redeye). Booked our flights but didn't do it in time to get first class on the way back (they all go in, like, one day). Going OMA/DFW/LA/LIH on the way there, OGG/DFW/OMA on the way back. Two layovers is gonna suck but at least we get to stretch the legs for an hour in LA. On kauai we will probably split our nights 2 in Poipu at this place because mrs. dave is fascinated by non-resorts for some reason:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60625-d311853-Reviews-Hideaway_Cove_Poipu_Beach-Poipu_Kauai_Hawaii.html
I would rather stay at the Sheraton on the beach but she's pretty much freaking out about it. And the last two at the St. Regis on the north shore. Will probably stay at the Westin in Maui (pending ETP's report) for all four nights there.
I just cancelled my reservation at the Westin and rebooked at the Sheraton after some bad threads on flyertalk. Supposedly, Westin treats you like crap if you are non-plat, and too many kids around the pool. Have you heard different?
The beach in front of the Sheraton is my favorite on the island. If you stay there in the fall and the winter, the waves break heavy enough that small kids can't go in the water, so it defaults to an adults only beach. Its beautiful too. The bluest water. I love that beach.
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Elltopay, trip report? I think you PM'd me some stuff but I forgot it. Trying to work on getting itenerary nailed down.
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Elltopay, trip report? I think you PM'd me some stuff but I forgot it. Trying to work on getting itenerary nailed down.
ETP report: Excellent.
hth.
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Elltopay, trip report? I think you PM'd me some stuff but I forgot it. Trying to work on getting itenerary nailed down.
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View from the Westin.
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Road to Hana.
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View inside Haleakala.
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Finally got our rooms booked. Ended up going with:
4 nights Grand Hyatt Kauai
1 night St. Regis Princeville Kauai
5 nigts Westin Maui
Booked ocean view rooms at the St. Regis and Westin which was an adnl 2,500 SPG a night. We will hopefully get an automatic upgrade to Ocean view for being Hyatt Platinums which I wasn't aware came with the Hyatt Chase Visa until recently. All free other than $25 hotel charge per day for parking. Flights are free on BA miles. Total 11 nights when you include the red eye home. Should be pretty elite. Were going to go with the Sheraton Kauai instead of the Hyatt but they have some construction going on during our dates and all the beach side stuff is going to be tore up.
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4 nights Grand Hyatt Kauai
Amazing hotel. View when you walk in is incredible.
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while looking at tripadvisor I found this little hawaiin EMAW who created what appears to be the official goEMAW hawaii hand sign
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while looking at tripadvisor I found this little hawaiin EMAW who created what appears to be the official goEMAW hawaii hand sign
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Met this little emaw'er in Hawaii as well. Told him I went to K-State and he wouldn't shut up about Bill Walker. Had about a 30 minutes conversation with him about how he practices his 'Billy Walker spin move' for about 2 hours every day.
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while looking at tripadvisor I found this little hawaiin EMAW who created what appears to be the official goEMAW hawaii hand sign
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:love:
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Anyone going for Xmas this year to see the Cats? Kicking it around. trip to Miami for the football game is in play as well.
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Anyone going for Xmas this year to see the Cats? Kicking it around. trip to Miami for the football game is in play as well.
Thought about the XMas one but couldn't get all the family on board
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Probably going to hawaii with current girlfriend who used to live there here soon. Should be interesting.
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View inside Haleakala.
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how was it?
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how was it?
amazing. highly recomend the Grand Hyatt Kauai. Drove the entire road to Hana (both sides) passing people like a boss.
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how was it?
amazing. highly recomend the Grand Hyatt Kauai. Drove the entire road to Hana (both sides) passing people like a boss.
where did you end up staying on maui?
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you know who goes to hawaii? insecure people.
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where did you end up staying on maui?
Westin. Got upgraded to a room at the very end of the Beach Tower because we are SPG Gold and had a very nice view. It was only at about 70% capacity according to the front desk so it wasn't that busy but I can see how it could be a pain if it was full. was also told that that Westin had the most SPG points redeemed for stays of any SPG property last year. I enjoyed the property though. Spa was nice and small. I don't like large spa complexes with 75 greasy freakos in the whirlpool at one time. We didn't rent a cabana. I was about 1 inch from a 6 ft barracuda on black rock the last day we were there.
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you know who goes to hawaii? insecure people.
seemed to be mostly honeymooners when we were there
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This was the best place we ate in Maui, highly recommend. Went the first day and then again the last day:
http://merrimanshawaii.com/
Best place in Kauai:
http://www.the-beach-house.com/
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how was it?
amazing. highly recomend the Grand Hyatt Kauai. Drove the entire road to Hana (both sides) passing people like a boss.
awesome. entire road to hana, that's impressive. would like to hear more.
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where did you snorkle/scuba/surf, etc.?
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where did you end up staying on maui?
Westin. Got upgraded to a room at the very end of the Beach Tower because we are SPG Gold and had a very nice view. It was only at about 70% capacity according to the front desk so it wasn't that busy but I can see how it could be a pain if it was full. was also told that that Westin had the most SPG points redeemed for stays of any SPG property last year. I enjoyed the property though. Spa was nice and small. I don't like large spa complexes with 75 greasy freakos in the whirlpool at one time. We didn't rent a cabana. I was about 1 inch from a 6 ft barracuda on black rock the last day we were there.
oh just saw this black rock part. i've done that, pretty sweet.
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the back side of hana is kind of dirt road for a bit and there are some sketchy one lane bridges and stuff but it's really not bad. it is less curvy than the front side which is painfully curvy. if I got carsick I imagine I would have gotten sick the first 5 minutes in. We don't scuba or surf but snorkeled black rock and Honolua Bay in Maui. On Kauai we snorkeled Ship Wreck, Poipu and off the Napali Coast. We did this sailboat trip thing on the Napali Coast which was pretty great. tons of dolphins/turtles/seals and junk. Looks like this (not my pic):
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link to wear we booked the boat tour:
http://www.napali.com/
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This was the best place we ate in Maui, highly recommend. Went the first day and then again the last day:
http://merrimanshawaii.com/
YES! Kapalua is probably the best place on Maui.
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This was the best place we ate in Maui, highly recommend. Went the first day and then again the last day:
http://merrimanshawaii.com/
YES! Kapalua is probably the best place on Maui.
yes, great area. Also enjoyed Paia.
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This was the best place we ate in Maui, highly recommend. Went the first day and then again the last day:
http://merrimanshawaii.com/
YES! Kapalua is probably the best place on Maui.
yes, great area. Also enjoyed Paia.
It was good, a little to hippy for me. The fish market restaurant on the corner was excellent
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This was the best place we ate in Maui, highly recommend. Went the first day and then again the last day:
http://merrimanshawaii.com/
YES! Kapalua is probably the best place on Maui.
yes, great area. Also enjoyed Paia.
It was good, a little to hippy for me. The fish market restaurant on the corner was excellent
mrs. dave liked the boutique stores and stuff there. didn't eat anything but shaved ice in Paia though.
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This was the best place we ate in Maui, highly recommend. Went the first day and then again the last day:
http://merrimanshawaii.com/
YES! Kapalua is probably the best place on Maui.
yes, great area. Also enjoyed Paia.
It was good, a little to hippy for me. The fish market restaurant on the corner was excellent
mrs. dave liked the boutique stores and stuff there. didn't eat anything but shaved ice in Paia though.
did you go to the top of haleakala? luau? pics?
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the back side of hana is kind of dirt road for a bit and there are some sketchy one lane bridges and stuff but it's really not bad. it is less curvy than the front side which is painfully curvy.
Mrs. etp was very upset that i decided to drive the whole way around. i also further angered mrs. etp when i honked and yelled at some hawaiian cowboy on a horse who promptly flipped me off. :surprised:
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you know who goes to hawaii? insecure people.
seemed to be mostly honeymooners when we were there
thanks for further proving my point :lol:
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This was the best place we ate in Maui, highly recommend. Went the first day and then again the last day:
http://merrimanshawaii.com/
YES! Kapalua is probably the best place on Maui.
yes, great area. Also enjoyed Paia.
It was good, a little to hippy for me. The fish market restaurant on the corner was excellent
mrs. dave liked the boutique stores and stuff there. didn't eat anything but shaved ice in Paia though.
did you go to the top of haleakala? luau? pics?
no, no, yes (will get them up this weekend)
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This was the best place we ate in Maui, highly recommend. Went the first day and then again the last day:
http://merrimanshawaii.com/
YES! Kapalua is probably the best place on Maui.
yes, great area. Also enjoyed Paia.
It was good, a little to hippy for me. The fish market restaurant on the corner was excellent
mrs. dave liked the boutique stores and stuff there. didn't eat anything but shaved ice in Paia though.
did you go to the top of haleakala? luau? pics?
no, no, yes (will get them up this weekend)
good choice on not doing the luau. i've done road to hana twice, the backside is awesome.. everything else sounds pretty great.
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view from room at Hyatt Kauai
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lobby
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Waimea Canyon (sp?)
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ridic local market that we ate breakfast at every day, good wine/beer selection too.
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Napali Coast, blew my mind the entire time. It was massive. Can't really see the scale via pics.
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Another
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View from Westin Room in Maui
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Another with black rock in the background
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Seven sacred pools
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Thai food stand on road to Hana. She asked me how spicy I wanted my red curry, I said super rough ridin' spicy.
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This was my pumpkin red curry, it was much too spicy, I pretended like it wasn't like a boss. mrs. dave's pad thai was excellent.
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didn't get many pics of the roads on the backway of the road to Hana but this one kind of caught it.
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funny sign at Honolua Bay where we snorkled (because there surf wasn't big)
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Maui brewing beers
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They had a ridic. amount of seasonals which was great
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losertown USA
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great pics my dude
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thanks, holmes.
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View from Westin Room in Maui
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Mr. and Mrs. ETP had a simliar view. Maybe a couple floors below, but very simliar.
Thai food stand on road to Hana. She asked me how spicy I wanted my red curry, I said super rough ridin' spicy.
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Saw this. Did not stop.
didn't get many pics of the roads on the backway of the road to Hana but this one kind of caught it.
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This is approximately where Mrs. ETP thought she was going to die.
Maui brewing beers
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We sat about 5 stools to your right. ETP had two sampler platters and bought two sampler 6 packs (in cans :frown: )
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So we are heading to Oahu, Hawaii next week. Any tips for fun activities with 3 boys 8, 10, 13? My wife is not an outdoorsy person but will do some mild hiking. The boys and I love to hike, run, bike, swim, kayak etc... We are taking surf lessons for a couple of hours on one day probably rent boogie boards or something and spend a day on the beach (but which beach?) Probably hike Diamond head, spend half day at Pearl Harbor, spend half day or more at North Shore. But looking for the more out of the way things to do that may be less touristy.
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So we are heading to Oahu, Hawaii next week. Any tips for fun activities with 3 boys 8, 10, 13? My wife is not an outdoorsy person but will do some mild hiking. The boys and I love to hike, run, bike, swim, kayak etc... We are taking surf lessons for a couple of hours on one day probably rent boogie boards or something and spend a day on the beach (but which beach?) Probably hike Diamond head, spend half day at Pearl Harbor, spend half day or more at North Shore. But looking for the more out of the way things to do that may be less touristy.
snorkel at Hanauma Bay
go watch surfers on the north shore near haleiwa town
don't go to the dole pineapple place
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So do we snorkel with a guide or just rent the stuff and do it on our own? That was also on our list to do.
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So do we snorkel with a guide or just rent the stuff and do it on our own? That was also on our list to do.
on your own. it's super easy and pud because you're inside a collapsed volcano with coral blocking the waves and turtles and crap are all over your entire face. get there right when it opens.
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So do we snorkel with a guide or just rent the stuff and do it on our own? That was also on our list to do.
on your own. it's super easy and pud because you're inside a collapsed volcano with coral blocking the waves and turtles and crap are all over your entire face. get there right when it opens.
:thumbsup: :billdance:
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Hillwalking was a good poster
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Yes he was
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So we are heading to Oahu, Hawaii next week. Any tips for fun activities with 3 boys 8, 10, 13? My wife is not an outdoorsy person but will do some mild hiking. The boys and I love to hike, run, bike, swim, kayak etc... We are taking surf lessons for a couple of hours on one day probably rent boogie boards or something and spend a day on the beach (but which beach?) Probably hike Diamond head, spend half day at Pearl Harbor, spend half day or more at North Shore. But looking for the more out of the way things to do that may be less touristy.
snorkel at Hanauma Bay
go watch surfers on the north shore near haleiwa town
don't go to the dole pineapple place
Hanauma Bay is terrible. I almost drowned because I followed a stupid turtle out to the water break and my wife shook out my wedding ring on to the beach for some stupid retiree with a metal detector to find later.
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Try buying something at every ABC Store in Honolulu. You will have quite the collection.
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Also, I think Lanikai beach is the best on the island. Difficult to find parking unless you go early, but much less crowded and beautiful scenery. I would get paddle boards and try to make it out to the mokes in the morning if the water is calm.
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Garlic shrimp: eat with the shells ON
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Went to Kauai in 2014 and it was amaze
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let’s dust this sob off folks!
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let’s dust this sob off folks!
Going to Maui for 8 nights in October. Got a deluxe ocean view suite at the Hyatt Regency. Andaz would have been cooler but less so for kids so Regency it is. Got a 4 door wrangler rented.
Flying SW both ways
:sdeek:
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Companion pass though
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let’s dust this sob off folks!
Going to Maui for 8 nights in October. Got a deluxe ocean view suite at the Hyatt Regency. Andaz would have been cooler but less so for kids so Regency it is. Got a 4 door wrangler rented.
Flying SW both ways
:sdeek:
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I'll be going to Kauai in October. This will be my 8th Kauai trip, my wife's 10th, and my 4 year-old daughter's 5th. Private charter. 8 nights is not enough time to enjoy Maui. You need a minimum of 2 or 3 weeks, at least.
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let’s dust this sob off folks!
Going to Maui for 8 nights in October. Got a deluxe ocean view suite at the Hyatt Regency. Andaz would have been cooler but less so for kids so Regency it is. Got a 4 door wrangler rented.
Flying SW both ways
:sdeek:
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I can’t bring myself to do SWA to HI.
I’m curious about the Costco travel packages but will probably just book the Andaz Three Bedroom Full Ocean View Villa for the week.
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let’s dust this sob off folks!
Going to Maui for 8 nights in October. Got a deluxe ocean view suite at the Hyatt Regency. Andaz would have been cooler but less so for kids so Regency it is. Got a 4 door wrangler rented.
Flying SW both ways
:sdeek:
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I can’t bring myself to do SWA to HI.
I’m curious about the Costco travel packages but will probably just book the Andaz Three Bedroom Full Ocean View Villa for the week.
I did it on the way back last time and was able to stomach it. one stop in LAS each way. going to xanax myself into a coma (pro-tip).
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let’s dust this sob off folks!
Going to Maui for 8 nights in October. Got a deluxe ocean view suite at the Hyatt Regency. Andaz would have been cooler but less so for kids so Regency it is. Got a 4 door wrangler rented.
Flying SW both ways
:sdeek:
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I can’t bring myself to do SWA to HI.
I’m curious about the Costco travel packages but will probably just book the Andaz Three Bedroom Full Ocean View Villa for the week.
I did it on the way back last time and was able to stomach it. one stop in LAS each way. going to xanax myself into a coma (pro-tip).
but i’m like twice your height. the most I can stomach on swa is 3.5 hours and even then i’m in a decent amount of discomfort, light pain.
been wanting to check out delta one and this is a good opportunity to.
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let’s dust this sob off folks!
Going to Maui for 8 nights in October. Got a deluxe ocean view suite at the Hyatt Regency. Andaz would have been cooler but less so for kids so Regency it is. Got a 4 door wrangler rented.
Flying SW both ways
:sdeek:
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I can’t bring myself to do SWA to HI.
I’m curious about the Costco travel packages but will probably just book the Andaz Three Bedroom Full Ocean View Villa for the week.
I did it on the way back last time and was able to stomach it. one stop in LAS each way. going to xanax myself into a coma (pro-tip).
but i’m like twice your height. the most I can stomach on swa is 3.5 hours and even then i’m in a decent amount of discomfort, light pain.
been wanting to check out delta one and this is a good opportunity to.
Hell yeah. Alaska Air has reasonably cheap first class fares right now from OMA.
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let’s dust this sob off folks!
Going to Maui for 8 nights in October. Got a deluxe ocean view suite at the Hyatt Regency. Andaz would have been cooler but less so for kids so Regency it is. Got a 4 door wrangler rented.
Flying SW both ways
:sdeek:
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I'll be going to Kauai in October. This will be my 8th Kauai trip, my wife's 10th, and my 4 year-old daughter's 5th. Private charter. 8 nights is not enough time to enjoy Maui. You need a minimum of 2 or 3 weeks, at least.
Congrats on the big family trip!
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let’s dust this sob off folks!
Going to Maui for 8 nights in October. Got a deluxe ocean view suite at the Hyatt Regency. Andaz would have been cooler but less so for kids so Regency it is. Got a 4 door wrangler rented.
Flying SW both ways
:sdeek:
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I can’t bring myself to do SWA to HI.
I’m curious about the Costco travel packages but will probably just book the Andaz Three Bedroom Full Ocean View Villa for the week.
I did it on the way back last time and was able to stomach it. one stop in LAS each way. going to xanax myself into a coma (pro-tip).
but i’m like twice your height. the most I can stomach on swa is 3.5 hours and even then i’m in a decent amount of discomfort, light pain.
been wanting to check out delta one and this is a good opportunity to.
Hell yeah. Alaska Air has reasonably cheap first class fares right now from OMA.
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costco’s packages come standard with alaska air but their first class is relatively tame/old school. have you flown them before?
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let’s dust this sob off folks!
Going to Maui for 8 nights in October. Got a deluxe ocean view suite at the Hyatt Regency. Andaz would have been cooler but less so for kids so Regency it is. Got a 4 door wrangler rented.
Flying SW both ways
:sdeek:
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I can’t bring myself to do SWA to HI.
I’m curious about the Costco travel packages but will probably just book the Andaz Three Bedroom Full Ocean View Villa for the week.
I did it on the way back last time and was able to stomach it. one stop in LAS each way. going to xanax myself into a coma (pro-tip).
but i’m like twice your height. the most I can stomach on swa is 3.5 hours and even then i’m in a decent amount of discomfort, light pain.
been wanting to check out delta one and this is a good opportunity to.
Hell yeah. Alaska Air has reasonably cheap first class fares right now from OMA.
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costco’s packages come standard with alaska air but their first class is relatively tame/old school. have you flown them before?
Yeah. But it’s pretty cheap.
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:frown:
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Lahaina is like burned to the ground allegedly :-(
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I assume desalination isn't really a viable option for Hawaii yet? Kind of a cruel irony to get wiped out by a wildfire surrounded by water. The quick reading I did sounded like that area had suffered severe drought for a few years.
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Sorry squawks
https://mauiinvitational.com/news/2022/4/5/general-maui-jim-maui-invitational-unveils-2023-tournament-field.aspx
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i am absolutely sure this is the spirit of FFF providing righteous vengeance for the cats not getting an invite to Maui since the goddamn Asbury era
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i am absolutely sure this is the spirit of FFF providing righteous vengeance for the cats not getting an invite to Maui since the goddamn Asbury era
we went with oscar, brah
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We cancelled our October trip. So horrifically sad for Maui.
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Yeah. It's a damn tragedy.
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booked for Kauai next July. 6 nights in a Hanalei VRBO and 6 nights Grand Hyatt.
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Just insanely bad, can't imagine
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Just insanely bad, can't imagine
They say there could be 1,000 people still missing :-(
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Confirmed death toll up to 96 per WSJ this morning. Unimaginable.