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  1. Crercuda909

    any hawaiian island Nov 9 to up to two weeks

    hi we are presently in maui, have booking until Nov 8. We are looking to extend from Nov 9 up to two weeks, Very flexible on dates and any island works ,Even a 4 days , a week or 10 days is fine We are two retired adults no pets, no children. Let us know what you have , thanks
  2. mcsteve

    Advice getting into Hawaii

    I currently have a HGVC RCI account and when I look at the available properties in Hawaii for the spring of 2021 there is only one property that shows. I have a 2br Southwind by Spinnaker property on HHI that I have not associated with RCI or II (my HGVC RCI does not allow adding non HGVC...
  3. P

    Maui Ocean Club, sales office activity

    One of my coworkers just came back from Maui Ocean club. He said the place was pretty full, given how many people were in the pools and how many lights were on in the units you can see from the pool area, just after dark. He also noted parking wasn't too crowded (and free for owners ;)). He...
  4. Elena

    Diamond Resorts - Ka'anapali Beach Club, Maui - September 8-13, 2019

    LAST MINUTE MAUI SPECIAL! Enjoy 5 nights in this 1 Bedroom Scenic View Unit for just $495! :whooopie: Discover comfort in our beautifully appointed accommodations featuring a king size bed, sofa bed with Tempurpedic mattress, and full bathroom complete with garden bath and walk-in shower...
  5. C

    June 26-July 3 Maui

    preferably west Maui - looking for affordable rental for 4 people. Would like to have ocean view
  6. C

    Looking for a Last Minute 1-BR in Maui

    Looking for a Last Minute 1-BR Maui check-in for May 31, 2019
  7. B

    New eating options in West Maui

    Just returned and found two new eating options you might find interesting. Indian - Indian Grill N Curry opened in April and is in the Wharf Cinema Mall. It is downstairs on the north side. We enjoyed the food and they were flexible to make things not on the menu. They made Chicken Tikka...
  8. TXTortoise

    Maui Kaanapali Beach Restoration

    (Hopefully this will serve as an anchor discussion thread as this effort moves forward in the future.) This project has been mentioned a few time in various threads, but the recent MOC spring newsletter got me surfing about for more info, as the project has been pushed to 2020...unfortunately...
  9. RNCollins

    3D whale experience debuts at Maui Ocean Center

    3D whale experience debuts at Maui Ocean Center https://www.travelweekly.com/Hawaii-Travel/3D-whale-experience-debuts-at-Maui-Ocean-Center By Tovin Lapan / Hawaii / Travel Weekly / travelweekly.com / March 22, 2019 “Maui Ocean Center has introduced a new technology-driven exhibit that takes...
  10. B

    Kihei 1 Bedroom March 27 - April 3 2019

    We have a family conflict and would like to recover some of our costs for the week we have booked for Worldmark Kihei from March 27 to April 3, 2019 The unit has a king bed plus a queen murphy bed in the living room for a max occupancy of 4 $700 or best offer You can email me at...
  11. M

    FREE Kahana Falls Resort in Maui

    Resort Name Kahana Falls Unit Size 2 Bedroom Seasoned Owned Yearly, Floating Week Maintenance Fees AOAO - Association of Apartment Owners $801.22 IOA - Interval Owners Association $691.61 Current...
  12. E

    Studio/1 bedroom Oahu/Maui/Kauai Jan 19-26, 2019

    My arrangements for this week fell through. I would appreciate a Studio/1 bedroom on Oahu/Maui/Kauai Jan 19-26, 2019. Many thanks in advance.
  13. Egret1986

    Rental Car Reservation Change. Any strategies out there when car rental rates are over double now.

    Back in April, I secured airfares to Maui. I immediately made my car reservation. This week, I was notified that the schedule had changed for my trip. The schedule change was unusable due to a connecting flight departing prior to our arrival at the airport. This alone has been very...
  14. V

    Wanted Maui 11/19-27

    Im flexible, will take studio, 1bd or cheap 2 bed need 11/19-27, willing to stay somewhere else if someone can cover most of the days 317-333-9960 vchowdry@gmail.com
  15. Moparman42

    Looking for suggestions: Vistana/Maui vs Marriott/Aruba

    I am currently an owner of the Westin Nanea in Maui. I am getting close to purchasing my second timeshare and wondered what this board would have to say about where. I am considering picking up a 2BR at WKORV in Maui, as we do so love the island. However, I have been peeking at Aruba...
  16. RNCollins

    Ku Mai Ka Hula competition hits Maui in September

    Ku Mai Ka Hula competition hits Maui in September https://www.travelweekly.com/Hawaii-Travel/Ku-Mai-Ka-Hula-competition-hits-Maui-in-September By Tovin Lapan / Travel Weekly / August 17, 2018 The annual Ku Mai Ka Hula competition, celebrating its 13th year, will be held Sept. 7-8 in the Castle...
  17. RNCollins

    Hawaiian Airlines launching Maui-Sacramento service

    Hawaiian Airlines launching Maui-Sacramento service https://www.travelweekly.com/Hawaii-Travel/Hawaiian-Airlines-launching-Maui-Sacramento-service By Tovin Lapan / Travel Weekly / July 6, 2018 “Hawaiian Airlines has announced it will begin daily nonstop flights between Sacramento and Kahului...
  18. sb_sparky

    Ka'anapali Beach Club - Maui, Hawaii - (last minute cancellation) 8 days/7 nights June 16-23 $700

    *Please delete my other post, I cannot figure out how to sorry* Last minute reservation to Ka'anapali Beach Club. 1 week is available June 16-23 for 7 nights in a 1 bedroom scenic view room. Please let me know if you are interested. Thank you!
  19. sb_sparky

    HAWAII - Ka'anapali Beach Club - (1 bedroom ocean view) 1 week starting June 3 or 4 $700

    Last minute reservation to Ka'anapali Beach Club. 1 week is available with start dates of either June 3 or 4 for 7 nights in a 1 bedroom ocean view room. I more week is available as well August in a 1BR scenic view room. Please let me know if you are interested. Thank you!
  20. Moparman42

    Upgrading with SPG or cash at WKORV

    I am heading to WKORV next month on an explorer program, and was trying to find anywhere that shows how much it would cost (in cash or SPG) points to upgrade to a one bedroom. I am not inept at searches, yet can find nothing. Anybody have any insight? Also, I am trying to find a, SPG point...
  21. H

    Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas North

    Hi, I am new to this forum, so I hope I am posting in the right place. I just bought a 2BR LO ocean front EOY at the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort North for $15,000 from a Maui resaler. I am getting 176,700 points EOY. Maintenance fee on the contract is $1363.19 for 2018. I have 7 days to...
  22. M

    Any Tuggers on Maui now? Here until 4/29

    Hello, We are in Kaanapali at a condo. We move to Marriott Ocean Club on Sunday, April 21. Would love to do a meet up. We also will have extra food to leave with a lucky Tugger on April 28th. We are having a lovely time. Lots of tips for anyone coming. Send me a private message. I check my...
  23. M

    Anyone used Redline Rafting in Maui?

    I found the company on TripAdvisor. Redline Rafting uses rafts to get small groups out to the Molokini Crater for snorkeling. If conditions are good, you get to snorkel the backside of the crater. According to what I read, the larger boats cannot go to the back side of the crater. Trip sounds...
  24. TXTortoise

    Hawaii Winter Airfare

    I've been tracking San Antonio to HNL for ten years and generally was seeing $800-$900 coach fare, $1300 Premium Economy and $1800-$2500 FC for the past few years. The most bizarre thing I've seen yet is mid-Feb/early March fares have opened up and AA has PE at $3K+ and FC at $2500+ for...
  25. A

    No longer needed-Thanks Norma!

    Thank you Norma!!! I'm no longer looking.
  26. JAbbott

    Maui Banyan Vacation Club

    Any owners on here who can comment on how hard it is to get a week Feb/March? I understand there are only 19 units in the timeshare pool. Looking at a couple of resales that are available, in particular 2 bedrooms. Any other comments? Thanks
  27. P

    Anyone in SFX Trades with a Maui week?

    Hi everyone! (I'm SUPER new to this, and am not sure exactly how everything works, so bear with me - and thank you for letting me join the community!) My dad recently bought his mom's timeshare at the Cliffs at Princeville condos on Kauai. I'm getting married in October, so he gifted me his...
  28. TXTortoise

    Hawaii Resale Market

    While on Maui the last two weeks I was talking to a local broker about how I had kept waiting to see the uptick in listings everyone says occurs once MF notices come out. While I'd been tracking MOC Lahaina winter listings since 4Q2016, he noted that even he was surprised at how few new...
  29. TXTortoise

    2019 Points Reservation

    I don't use the Points program, but I have an enrolled week which would allow me to rent points. (Unfortunately that week only generates 550 points and is deposited with II until 2020.) I have a two week 2019 MOC reservation string that is Sat-Sat, then Sun-Sun, which leaves Saturday, 23 Feb...
  30. C

    Boat Rental or Charter in Lahaina Maui

    We are a family of 12 and would like to get some fishing and whale watching in Maui. We will be staying in Kaanapali so was looking for a private boat rental or charter to rent out for a few hours near by. Any recommendations?
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