try not to be white in too many places.

1/9/2010 10:52:31 PM

Haha, what do you mean when you say Mokes? Moke is a name for a local, especially one that hates white people.

1/9/2010 10:55:26 PM

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=mokes%20hawaii&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

are they called something else?

1/10/2010 12:02:56 PM

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"going back feb 17 to kauai for another week"

my wife and i went there for a week for our honeymoon and loved it - i think i posted about it somewhere on here

1/10/2010 1:35:29 PM

^cool!! i'm really excited. apparently there is some big fesitval going on while we're there

1/10/2010 4:31:55 PM

I've been living on Kauai for 6 years. Would def agree with those that say not to look like tourists. Wear boardshorts, slippers, and a t-shirt and you'll fit in anywhere. Best bet on any island is to talk with locals about what you'd like to do. Usually you'll get hooked up with things to do that are off the beaten path. North shore has been going off this year with 30 ft plus swells one after the other. Humpback whales came in late this year and will probably be around thru mid April.

1/11/2010 3:17:08 AM

jumping off the rock at Waimea bay ftw

1/11/2010 12:16:49 PM

^^ what do you do for a living on Kauai?

1/11/2010 1:49:00 PM

Work for a biotech company. Pretty much every island except the Big Island has jobs available.

1/12/2010 2:25:27 AM

How to people feel about staying in Hawaii compared to a cruise in Hawaii?

1/12/2010 10:03:43 AM

I hear there are genetically engineered dinosaurs and Dharma Initiatives and stuff in Hawaii.

1/12/2010 10:08:18 AM

The best thing I did in Maui was Kiteboarding at Kitebeach for 2 days. That was incredible. We actually had good swells that made jumping easy. It was interesting to be snowboarding, and having to dodge sea turtles

1/12/2010 2:58:25 PM

just booked my flights!

Boyfriend got a $400 voucher when he flew with Alaskan Air. So I'm flying RDU to SJC for 280 ; SJC to OGG for 124 dollar bucks

can't wait!

Has anyone who has been to Maui gone to the coffee plantation?

2/7/2010 12:47:37 AM

Did you use a travel agent?

2/7/2010 1:05:34 AM

For details about discount accommodations, PM me.

2/7/2010 1:12:41 AM

^^ i did NOT haha

lucy, the bf is actually working at a golf course there, for the semester. So I have free accommodations, fortunately! But if you got any hookups on fun outdoor adventures, holla!

2/7/2010 1:20:26 AM

Posting from hawaii!! Biked around the island,hiked to halape and roasted a lamb. Leaving tomorrow

2/7/2010 3:07:06 AM

dont worry 1985, i'll be there on the 17th taking the post until the 23rd then again in march

hawaii can be manned by a tww for nearly the whole year

2/7/2010 11:20:05 AM

when are you going in March? Tdub holding it down March 14-23

2/7/2010 3:20:07 PM

11-23!

2/8/2010 12:43:42 AM

jealous of your 3 extra days!

2/8/2010 1:02:59 AM

tsunami headed for hawaii

glad i'm not there right now but worried for the bf

oldbluechair, where is your bf living again? did he have to evacuate?

2/27/2010 1:53:47 PM

^ hope you are enjoying your vaca!

Hawaii post!

I don't want to leave!

3/17/2010 9:25:47 PM

hawaii post back atcha!! its really rainy on the side of the island we're on so not as much beach time as last time but its still beautiful no matter what!

3/18/2010 2:20:51 AM

Getting ready to leave for Hawaii this weekend

Island hopping from Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii

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5/1/2013 11:11:16 AM

Need any tips on Maui? Are you staying in Lahaina? Doing the road to Hana? Going to sunrise on the mountain?

5/1/2013 1:16:46 PM

We did the sunset on Haleakala instead of sunrise. I think that was a good choice for us but it will be really, really cold so plan accordingly.

5/1/2013 1:23:34 PM

^^ Yes, would appreciate any tips.
Close, staying in Kaanapali
No, the person I'm going with gets car-sick easy
Yes, planning on the sunrise on the mountain

5/1/2013 3:01:50 PM

staying in maui 5 days (kind of across from four seasons, like .8 miles from that shopping area). got a rental car. need stuff for guys to do. and places to drive, tires squealing type of driving (no scenic shit.. well maybe).

5/1/2013 3:04:16 PM

Maui is the definition of paradise. I was there for 8 days last August and I wanted to cry when I got home

Do Haleakala at sunset instead of sunrise. It was cold as fuck and we were exhausted by the time the sun came up, which made hiking more of a chore than a treat.

If you want an adventure cruise, do the Blue Water Raft one. 5 hours, plenty of snorkeling, they give you lunch and breakfast. Saw dolphins, swam with sea turtles, snorkled off the back side of Molokini.

The road to Hana is also great. Rent a Jeep and you'll be fine. We circled the entire island without any problems.

Big Beach was my favorite beach. There's a huge fire party on Sundays on Little Beach that's definitely worth checking out.

We rented a condo and saved a ton of money by buying groceries at Walmart by the airport. There's a Costco too.

5/1/2013 3:38:34 PM

thanks for the advice. Have you gone back and done the sunset bike ride?

Also I read that the road to Hana is very curvy like the NC mountains. Is that the case?

5/1/2013 4:32:00 PM

I used to live in Hawaii when I was in 8th and part of 9th grade. Dad was stationed at Hickam AFB and we lived in this awesome neighborhood for larger families on base. The beach was only about 200 yards from our house. I miss that place a lot and this thread brings back memories. The weather there is just amazingly awesome.

5/1/2013 4:50:03 PM

^^ nope, but I probably will next time I'm back

And yes, I re-read your post. The Road to Hana is incredibly curvy/twisty, but you tend to pull off to the side of the road to look at stuff. Always something to see, so it's not like you are just driving for really long stretches with nothing to do.

5/1/2013 5:11:11 PM

i know hawaii because i saw the movie Descendants

5/1/2013 5:44:54 PM

My wife is from there.

Love the people, love the food!

5/1/2013 5:52:34 PM

Oooh... here are a few awesome activities if you still have a few unplanned days.

Maui:
-It's the end of whale-watching season, but you may be able to spot a few
-Cliff divers at the Sheraton Maui... breathtaking to watch
-Consider a boating trip that takes you to or around Molokai... also one of your better bets for whale-watching
-Old Lahaina Luau... prob the best luau on all the islands

Kauai (depends on what part of the island):
-Film tours here are incredible
-Helicopter tour of Na Pali Coast, Bali Hai and Waimea Canyon... this is really the only way you'll get to see the best of Kauai
-Golf in Princeville... incredible courses!
-Sugar Plantation + Train Ride at Kilohana: http://www.kilohanakauai.com/

Oahu:
-Hike at Waimea Falls, Manoa Rainforest and Diamond Head
-WWII historical sites
-Queen Emma's Summer Palace and the Royal Mausoleum... great if you want a glimpse into Hawaiian history
-Dole Plantation


Where are you staying on Kauai and Oahu? If you're staying in the Princeville area of Kauai or the Ko Olina area of Oahu, then I have a few additional tips/suggestions.


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5/1/2013 11:08:43 PM

Dole Plantation is a giant piece-of-shit tourist trap. I'd rather go to South of the Border. Try Hawaii Village Plantation instead.

On Maui:

- Iao Valley
- Road to Hana. Find a book with trails and what-not along the way. Don't just drive it as fast as you can. MORR1799: tell whoever you're traveling with to suck it up--don't short change yourself.
- Continue to drive around the East Maui volcano. You don't need a Jeep, and it's absolutely gorgeous
- Seven Pools
- Red Sand beach
- Dragon's Teeth
- Charles Lindbergh's grave
- Hike down into the Haleakala. Don't forget sunscreen and water. Be aware Haleakala is high enough for altitude sickness.
- I second Haleakala sunset

5/2/2013 1:18:31 AM

Now that I'm done with dinner:

Other on Oahu:

- USS Arizona. Go first thing in morning (be there before they open) so you can get an early ticket.
- Missouri, Bowfin, and Pacific Aviation Museum are nice, but none of them are 'must see' the way Arizona is.
- Punchbowl
- Koko Crater
- There's a blowhole at Sandy's when the swell is right
- After you're done with at the Royal Mausoleum, go down to Alapena Pool, find the petroglyphs, and then get coco puffs at Liliha Bakery
- Hanauma Bay (rent snorkel gear at Snorkel Bob's).
- Oahu Historical Railroad
- Ka'ena point
- Makapu'u lighthouse
- mac nut farm
- Fuck the Polynesian Cultural Center
- Valley of the Temples
- Iolani Palace
- Leonard's
- Tantalus/Roundtop/Puu Ualakaa

5/2/2013 2:12:38 AM

For Maui:

Road to Hana
Drive up to Haleakala, hike down into the crater, back up for sunset.
If you want a snorkeling trip we loved Hula Girl (the crew was awesome and they have a full kitchen/bar on board).
If you want to do a zipline these guys were so much fun (http://www.flyinhawaiianzipline.com/).
We ate at Mama's Fish House on night. It is expensive but the food is amazing. Get a reservation.
If you're in Lahaina shopping or something I recommend eating at Aloha Mixed Plate. It's one of the few reasonably priced places you'll eat at while you're there. The bbq pork sandwich is the way to go and they usually have a few drink specials.
Also, it may have been said already but Maui Revealed was a great travel guide.

5/2/2013 8:44:33 AM

^ I wasn't a huge fan of Mama's Fish House, not worth the money.

One thing I forgot to mention below, is there is a Shell station near the beginning of the Road to Hana that has CDs for sale that will narrate the whole way there. Pretty good deal that let's you know what you're looking at while driving.

Here is what I sent to baonest:

Quote :

"There is a sushi place near the Four Seasons that is pretty awesome, highly recommend. Sitting at the bar is the easiest thing. When you leave the airport there is a place nearby called "Da Kitchen" and it's amazing. It's a hole in the wall place in a strip mall, but the food is great. Eat spam when you can, it's actually pretty good. Road to Hana is pretty cool, takes you around the north side of Maui in a clock-wise direction over to the east coast where Hana is. The south side of the island is really bad roads, but if you get a jeep you might have some fun driving it. There are a lot of good restaurants and bars in Lahaina on Front Street. There's also a Maui Brewing Company restaurant near Lahaina that's pretty good. Lastly, and most importantly, go to "The Gazebo" for breakfast. It opens at 7:30am and there is a line probably by 7am. It's worth it, giant piles of fried rice, huge omelets, pancakes, etc."

5/2/2013 9:11:15 AM

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"Where are you staying on Kauai and Oahu?"

Kauai: East shore in Kapa'a, but we're planning on checking out Queen's Bath
Oahu: North Shore
Maui: Kaanapali
Hawaii: Kailua Kona

5/2/2013 9:19:06 AM

I did Kauai for a week a long time ago and the two things I can remember that are must-dos are hiking the Napali Coast and taking a catamaran out and snorkeling (wish I could remember where). Nothing beats swimming with sea turtles!

5/2/2013 9:42:50 AM

You have to eat at the beach house in Kauai at sunset. Make a reservation though.

5/2/2013 10:23:26 AM

eat at chicken in a barrel in Kapaa or hanalei

5/2/2013 10:53:36 AM

Leaving for Oahu on Thursday and staying in Waikiki for a week. Any new tips/advice? Thanks

8/12/2014 3:35:04 PM

steak dish from crab vendor is delicious

not a crab fan, so cannot comment on crab


Lanikai Beach is the most beautiful

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8/12/2014 5:22:49 PM

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"- USS Arizona. Go first thing in morning (be there before they open) so you can get an early ticket. In the morning the water is calm and the sun is behind you as you look towards the ship. - Missouri, Bowfin, and Pacific Aviation Museum are nice, but none of them are 'must see' the way Arizona is. - Punchbowl - Koko Crater - There's a blowhole at Sandy's when the swell is right - After you're done at the Royal Mausoleum, go down to Alapena Pool, find the petroglyphs, and then get coco puffs at Liliha Bakery - Hanauma Bay (rent snorkel gear at Snorkel Bob's). - Oahu Historical Railroad - Ka'ena point - Makapu'u lighthouse - Mac nut farm tour - Fuck the Polynesian Cultural Center - Valley of the Temples - Iolani Palace - Leonard's - Tantalus/Roundtop/Puu Ualakaa"

To this I would add:

- Pali Lookout
- Saturday morning farmer's market at Kapiolani Community College (behind Diamond Head)
- Queen Emma Summer Palace
- Hawaii Village Plantation tour
- Hiking (pretty much anywhere in the Ko'olaus)
- If you're interested in a luau, I recommend Germaine's.
- Duke's Waikiki in the Outrigger Hotel. It's not bad, but nothing special. Everyone seems to want to go when they visit, though.
- Surf lessons from any of the little shacks on the beach. Several of them will have someone paddle out and take pictures (of course you have to pay more for the pictures).

Lanikai is a great beach but the traffic in and out is horrible, even by Oahu standards. Bellows Field is close by and usually isn't as crowded. Most of the windward beaches between Laie and a little north of Kanehoe tend to be fairly uncrowded, as well as the beaches towards Ka'ena Point (on both the north and south shores).

8/12/2014 6:27:29 PM

Arizona was awesome, and definitely get tickets to tour the missouri. Wish we had passed on the aviation museum to spend more time on the missouri.

Diamond Head is a workout but I really enjoyed it. You need to take a bunch of wicking everything for when you go hiking there, and even just for walking around Waikiki to explore it makes things more comfortable.

Hanauma Bay is definitely worth it. We took the public transit bus out there with no problems. Just have exact cash because they don't give change on the bus.

If you want to bring back a bunch of macadamia nuts as presents, Sam's club has the best prices. 100% Kona coffee was on sale at CVS, so we got all the coffee to bring back there. If your room has a fridge or kitchenette you can save a lot of money by eating breakfast there if it isn't provided by the hotel.

8/12/2014 8:45:51 PM

Got back from Waikiki Beach about 2 months ago. Best places to eat for Breakfast/Brunch are Eggs and things, Dukes, and Leonards bakery. Best dinner locations are once again Dukes, Top of Waikiki, (revolving restaurant over Waikiki), Hulu Grill, and the Polynesian Cultural Center BBQ buffet.

8/12/2014 9:12:21 PM

More...

- Hilton Hawaiian Village has fireworks every Friday night at the lagoon.
- Bishop Museum has a great collection of native Hawaiian artifacts, including some original feather cloaks and head wear.
- Waikiki Aquarium is decent.
- Na Mea Books in Ward Center is great for Hawaiian gifts, art, books, etc. Last time I was in there (9-10 months ago) they had started doing a lot of craft classes, so I don't know if they're moving away from being a store to something else. Nohea Gallery in the same shopping center has local artists. Kailua also has a bit of local artsy stuff if you're interested in that type of thing. Otherwise, the ABC stores and International Village in Waikiki have a lot of tourist kitsch.

8/12/2014 11:34:53 PM