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[2011] It's not Hawaii!

Kauai Kid said:
My neighbors have new cars every 3-4 years and have never been to Hawaii.

We have old cars and get to Hawaii almost every year at least once.
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Seems like everyone in Minnesota has a cabin up north. We don't have a cabin and we make our cars last 10+ years so we can go to Hawaii every year. It all depends what your priorities are. Our priority is to be someplace warm in February.
 
Thanks Sterling you ALWAYS make me laugh! I ended up booking USAir as they go nonstop Phoenix to Maui. Unfortunately they only do a redeye back, so I am trying something new this time. We are going to leave at midnight Friday even though we don't have to check out until Saturday morning. And at the Westin which kills me as the maintenance fees are SO HIGH. But I have to say, checking out at 10 a.m., then waiting around all day to fly out is really depressing, even if they do have the lounge where you can hang out and shower etc. The deciding factor for me though, was US Air we could both fly round trip for about $1100, and on Hawaiian Air, my first choice, it would have cost $900 EACH. Hawaiian Air you can get back to Phoenix about 10 p.m., but then I still have a 3 hour drive home.
Regardless the pain of flying though, WE ALL KNOW HAWAII is SO WORTH IT!!!!!
75 days til Maui. Not that I'm keeping track!
Marcy
 
I'm not crazy about US Air's late late late flight from the Islands but you gotta do what you gotta do. And it sounds like you and I will do about anything to get to Hawaii. :cheer:

Sterling
 
I put up with those red eyes also and it really doesn't bother me but I'll do
anything to get to Hawaii too.:D After years of everyother year, it's every
year from now on!!:cheer:
 
So OF COURSE, TODAY I could book on Hawaiian for $600 each. I am just not going to think about it.
How annoying!
Marcy
 
LUV Hawaii

I read the posts a lot but write very little. However, I had to jump in on this one. I LOVE Hawaii. I had the luxury of working there 12 years ago - twice for 2 months and once for 1 month . I absolutely fell in love with all the islands. We bought 4 Hawaiian timeshares and are about to buy a 5th, OF of course. Ocean Front is paradise if you can get it. We already own 2 (one OF and one Lagoon view) on Kauai and 2 (ocean view) on Oahu. The 5th is another OF on Kauai. We also own at WorldMark and mostly use those points to add additional days to our Hawaiian vacations. We are both retired now and travel to Hawaii 2 -3 times a year staying 2.5 - 3 weeks on each trip. Next trip is Dec 1-20 on Oahu, to see the Xmas spectaculars and the Honolulu Marathon. We were in Kauai for 2 weeks in September. We already have 2 weeks reserved for next April-May on Oahu for the Lei Day, Spam Festival and Cinco de Mayo celebrations. I am trying to get my husband to plan 6 weeks vacations to save on the airfare, but he does not like to stay away from home too long. He misses his cat. My dream is to live on Hawaii one day but as previously stated, it is so far from family and friends.

I can relate to the arrival and departure moods. When I spot the islands in the plane and when I get off the plane in Hawaii, I am all smiles. Nothing is wrong in the world. When I have to step in the airport upon leaving, I am depressed. Generally because I am going to colder weather. Yes, I live in California but the weather is still colder here then in Hawaii.

My favorite islands are Oahu and Kauai. Kauai used to be my favorite but Oahu is moving into a tie. They are very different, but I enjoy both. Oahu has the multi cultural events, parades, celebrations, concerts, shows and the wonderful North and West Shores. It is like being on the outer islands there. Kauai has that spiritual feel good feeling of whisking away all your worries and cares. I need both. We've been to Maui and the Big Island also. Maui is beautiful; the Big Island is fascinating, but Kauai and Oahu is home. What is common in all the islands is the Aloha spirit. The people are the best in the world. I feel the love and I can readily return the love to the earth and to the people.

We have traveled to many other places, but there is no place like Hawaii. My family is from the Caribbean. Been there plenty times to keep the family connection. Best beaches, but it ain't Hawaii.

My favorite Hawaiian song, "These Islands" by Danny Couch, says it all -. Have you seen these islands? Have you seen the beauty they posses? Have you seen the ocean? Have you felt its spirit? You will love these islands. Nothing in the world can compare. The gift of love will lead you here.
Rainbows, waterfalls, mountains that make you cry. This is ALOHA. This land of Hawaii.
 
What a great song. Wow.
Definitely nothing like Hawaii, and VERY interesting Brenda that being from the Caribbean you feel the same. I do LOVE the snorkeling in the Caribbean.
But, Brenda, I am jealous that you get to spend so much time in Hawaii! Good for you. But I do identify with your husband as I miss my dogs when I am there.
Can't wait to go in January....
Marcy
 
Brenda said:
The people are the best in the world. I feel the love and I can readily return the love to the earth and to the people.
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This is an outstanding point -- when we were in Oahu a few months ago (the June trip), we took a kayak out from Kailua out to a little sandy island maybe a quarter mile off shore. I had my wonderful 6 year old son with me and the seas were a little rough, and I was struggling to get the kayak to a safe landing space on the island (and was a little stressed about doing all this in the rough surf with my son.)

There was a big Hawaiian guy standing on the island and he was helping all the struggling people pull their kayaks up onto the rocks (which was not a simple chore).

I have no idea how long he'd been there but I remember at first thinking it was weird that here was this guy helping strangers pull their kayaks out of the surf -- and, to my shame, I wondered what his motive was.

As I walked around the little tiny island with Jack, it hit me --- he is just a really nice person who is helping his fellow man, for no other reason than that's just the way he is.

I love Hawaii and their warm, open-hearted people.

Best,

Greg
 
I have to say that Hawaii loves all of you too, and Brenda I think there's a job opening in our tourism board's marketing department for you.

All kidding aside I have to say that I really enjoy all your post. I've grown up and still live here in Honolulu. It's so easy to get caught up in work and everything else in our busy schedules. I have to admit that I've lost a little bit of appreciation for the islands. Luckily my lovely daughter wanted a beach party for her birthday this past weekend, we got my whole family down to Ala Moana beach, even grandpa. It was a great time and it reminded me why I live here. It's funny how its so easy for a five year old to figure it out, sometimes I think I need to think more like my kids.
 
Information desired about Lawai Resort

GregT said:
As I walked around the little tiny island with Jack, it hit me --- he is just a really nice person who is helping his fellow man, for no other reason than that's just the way he is.

I love Hawaii and their warm, open-hearted people.
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That is exactly our feelings as well, after having been in the islands 7-8 times over the years. I can - honestly - count on one hand the number of times I've heard someone honk their horns, despite some traffic issues.....well, at least up until Maui this past Feb. Definitely more traffic there, and there were a few honks. OK, so...maybe I'm up to 10 horn 'hearings' in approx 18 weeks. Not bad.

And the point about mood swings is absolutely me. I'm bullet-proof from the time we leave Denver (NOT a bad place, btw..) until the day before we have to return from Hawaii....then it's a 24-hr. foul mood.

QUESTION: Does anyone have experience with the Lawai Resort, the CORAL section? I'm guessing that it's slightly less desirable than their Alii or Banyan (judging from the points requirements). Can anyone comment?

Mahalo nui loa for any information/observations you can provide.

Cheers,

Zach
 
Im looking too.

Prices are kind of scary. Time to use those skymiles.:eek:
 
We have thought about moving. Now with my husband dealing with leukemia, it seems even harder to consider a change. I love the Kailua area. We have only been on Oahu once and neither of us liked Waikkiki (?), but I loved Kailua. My place is the Koholo Coast on the Big Island. If we did move, it would be to Oahu, because of medical facilities. We are going on December 1 and I am already packed and waiting! I love the spirit of Aloha. I love the ocean and the beaches and the spaciousness.
Liz
 
We also love Hawaii, Maui is our favorite. We are going back the first week of April, I can't wait.
 
Resurrecting this thread.....

Greetings Tuggers,
I decided to bring this thread back, because I LOVE Hawaii! I am going to the Caymans in a few weeks, and I know I'll have a great time, but I am just not as excited as when I am anticipating going to Hawaii. In planning, I have figured something out. I am nervous about driving on the left....but I have been to Aruba & Curacao where they drive in the right (familiar) side and again, not as excited as before going to Hawaii. In Hawaii, EVERYTHING is familiar (ie part of the old U S of A) and I can get decaffeinated Diet Coke--my favorite drink. Also, the spirit of Aloha as discussed in previous posts.
Luckily, I am going to Kauai in January. Yay!
Maybe if I returned to the same spot in the Carribean every year, I would get as comfortable as I am on Maui, but who knows.
I do think the snorkeling in the Carribean is without compare.
Ok, Hawaii peeps, what are your thoughts?
Marcy
 
18 Days :cheer: Not long ago ... it was 44
Bee said:
It's a feeling I have only in Hawaii. I think I smile the whole time I'm there!:D
Bee
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I feel better .. I thought that we had some sort of illness or something :D
Good to know that it is just a "normal" feeling :whoopie:
One nice thing about flying Hawaiian is that you are still there till ya get off...

Brenda said:
... "These Islands" by Danny Couch, says it all -. ...
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Hadn't found that one... Thanks!
But do have this one...
Na Leo Pilimehana - I Miss You My Hawaii http://youtu.be/JTwDO29O0j0
 
artringwald said:
Only 141 days until we get to here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzaEbEc9eZY

We're already planning 2014. We love to travel and see new places, but Hawaii feels like home away from home.
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Same feeling here.

We had to skip this year and I am still not over it but we have booked for next year and looking forward to the trip is half the fun.

Enjoyed listening to the songs. Hawaii changes my mood immediately as I am smiling now. :D
 
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I, also, loved the photos and the music, and will check out the Flickr.com site. I maintain that the music of Hawaii is almost a "best kept secret" - incredible musicians. A favor: Could you post back about any great music venues you happen upon (Big Island and Kauai this trip)? Looking forward to some great slack key guitar, but taking my collection just in case.

Mahalo,
----------------- Zach
 
FYI, from now until 12-13-12, haw'n air r/t west coast from $333.
Booking period ends 10-1-12.
 
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