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Carsick teen/road to Hana

The only way I avoid motion sickness on the road to Hana is riding in a convertible with the top down. I can't imagine doing it (or the road up Haleakala) in the back seat of a sedan or van. My son used to get carsick, too, and there was nothing worse than watching him feel so miserable - and being stuck on a winding road we couldn't get off of.
 
Ginger works pretty good for motion sickness. I like ground ginger & sugar sprinkled on toast when the water is rough. Sometimes just the ginger on the tongue works fast. Ginger ale or ginger snaps work but not as fast as ground ginger. About a 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger is all thats needed.

I agree with everyone that said the Hana HWY is a long curvy twisted drive and will add that tourists stop where ever they please for pictures slowing traffic in some areas to a complete stop.
 
I wrote a trip review about our Maui trip, where I advised anyone who suffers from motion sickness to skip the trip. I still advise that. I get terribly motion sick if I have to sit in the back seat of a car. I'm usually okay if I'm sitting in the passenger seat. If that doesn't work, I have to drive.

Let's just say that I drove a good portion of the trip because I was so nauseated sitting as a passenger. The road has so many turns, and a good portion of it is in the rain forest where the foliage closes you in. I was sicker than a dog most of the time. In fact, I'm feeling slightly queasy even trying to describe it. The only portion that I didn't suffer was the road past Hana, and by then I was exhausted from battling my stomach.

So, yeah, for the sake of your son, skip it.
 
I have been to Maui 8+ times and have never done the Road to Hana !!
I get motion sick as do both of my kids.
Plus sitting in the car most of the day does not sound fun no matter how beautiful the drive.
It is ok to skip it!

As others have said, maybe the 14 year old could stay at the hotel and watch movies.
There are Red Box kiosks all over Maui.
We feel very safe leaving our kids in the room and they are younger than 14 :)
 
If you don't feel comfortable leaving your son by himself, there are probably reputable sitter services in Maui. I can't imagine going to Maui and not making the drive to Hana. This is the real Hawaii.
 
Bonine

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The wife has TERRIBLE motion sickness. We travel to Hawaii and can't go on any boats. She HAS to sit in the front seat when driving anywhere (I think her actually driving helps). She used to take Dramamine, and basically slept thru most of the trips (and the rest of the day also).

A friend on the island suggested Bonine and she's never looked back. The trick is to take one pill 24hours before you even board the plane and every day after that (whether you plan on doing anything or not). Now when you want to go somewhere you're ready! That little pill has changed our vacations.

Mauiwmn said:
My pediatrician recommended Bonine for motion sickness before we went on a cruise years ago. Our entire family used it and it worked well. It doesn't cause the sleepy side effect like Dramamine. Another plus is that it is chewable and you only need 1 tablet a day.

I continue to use it myself as I suffer from horrible motion sickness in a car, boat and plane.

Enjoy your trip!
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Hmmm. To each his/her own, but this is one of the most beautiful drives in the U.S., IMHO (and we have driven many of these). Beautiful flowers, colorful birds, magnificent waterfalls, lush vegetation, real Hawaian life, gorgeous vistas....it doesn't get much better.


optimist said:
I think the road to Hana is one of the most overrated sights in Hawaii...
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rpw said:
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The wife has TERRIBLE motion sickness. We travel to Hawaii and can't go on any boats. She HAS to sit in the front seat when driving anywhere (I think her actually driving helps). She used to take Dramamine, and basically slept thru most of the trips (and the rest of the day also).

A friend on the island suggested Bonine and she's never looked back. The trick is to take one pill 24hours before you even board the plane and every day after that (whether you plan on doing anything or not). Now when you want to go somewhere you're ready! That little pill has changed our vacations.
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I used Bonine when I took a Boy Scout group to Sea Base in the Keys. It worked wonderfully but the seas were very gentile.

The day I returned home I participated in a sailing race on Lake Erie, the shallowest of the Great Lakes. I figured that the Bonine worked so well in Fla that I would just continue it for this outing.

Well, never again, I was so sick I caused at least one other on our crew to have problems. Yes, motion sickness can be contagious.

I've been using Dramamine ever since and if it make you sleepy use their non-drowsy formula.

This just shows that what works for one, doesn't work for everyone, best to experiment.
 
Mauiwmn said:
My pediatrician recommended Bonine for motion sickness before we went on a cruise years ago. Our entire family used it and it worked well. It doesn't cause the sleepy side effect like Dramamine. Another plus is that it is chewable and you only need 1 tablet a day.

I continue to use it myself as I suffer from horrible motion sickness in a car, boat and plane.

Enjoy your trip!
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We tried years ago with our daughter and didn't get very far on the road before turning around.

I did 1/2 of a patch for a curse for me sometime again a d it worked well but side effect was it made reading difficult so after a few days I took the patch off.

I was told Bonine works great from a friend, so this will be what I try next time around.
 
Someone mentioned ginger. That really works, too. We were on a sunset cruise in Hawaii and my wristlets were not doing the trick for me. They gave me a piece of ginger candy and it made the sickness go away! I was surprised that it worked. I have since bought candied ginger (not the same as ginger candy) and that seems to settle a sick stomach too.
 
deciding against Road to Hana

I think we will not take the Road to Hana this visit. I think DS is likely to have a miserable day. There are enough other wonderful things to do in Maui. So, I am booking 2 nights at the Grand Wailea! We have never been over to south Maui, and I think the pools/water park will be a nice beginning to our trip. I hope to switch the $$$$ room reservation over to a hotel certificate if I get a HHonors visa card now and charge the heck out of it for the next 4 months.
 
calgal said:
I think we will not take the Road to Hana this visit. I think DS is likely to have a miserable day. There are enough other wonderful things to do in Maui. So, I am booking 2 nights at the Grand Wailea! We have never been over to south Maui, and I think the pools/water park will be a nice beginning to our trip. I hope to switch the $$$$ room reservation over to a hotel certificate if I get a HHonors visa card now and charge the heck out of it for the next 4 months.
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That is a beautiful hotel! Be sure to book a massage at their spa, it's probably the best I've ever been to.
 
calgal said:
I am booking 2 nights at the Grand Wailea....I hope to switch the $$$$ room reservation over to a hotel certificate if I get a HHonors visa card now and charge the heck out of it for the next 4 months.
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You will need a lot of charging even if you get a large signup bonus. An award night at the Grand Wailea costs mega points.
 
calgal said:
I think we will not take the Road to Hana this visit. I think DS is likely to have a miserable day. ...
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Just curious how you handle the flight to HI and back. Doesn't he get sick then? If not, he may not be all that sensitive to motion sickness.
 
I've read many positive reviews about the Reletex Anti-Nausea Device and its predecessor Relief Band in various pilot forums. It is expensive, but perhaps something that could be used for much more than the road to Hana. It requires a prescription, but the site above can provide one. If I suffered from motion sickness regularly, I would consider getting one of these devices for my general well being. It is probably too expensive for a single trip, though - $150 to $225, depending on the non-replaceable battery life.
 
emuyshondt said:
I've read many positive reviews about the Reletex Anti-Nausea Device and its predecessor Relief Band in various pilot forums. It is expensive, but perhaps something that could be used for much more than the road to Hana. It requires a prescription, but the site above can provide one. If I suffered from motion sickness regularly, I would consider getting one of these devices for my general well being. It is probably too expensive for a single trip, though - $150 to $225, depending on the non-replaceable battery life.
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I can't justify spending that kind of money on a device that may not work for me that can't be returned if the package is opened unless there is a defect.

I've tried the wrist band and ginger, neither of which help me.

A Prescription Is Needed - But We Can Write It For You
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I wonder if they also sell timeshares?:rofl:
 
Not sure why he tolerates plane flights so well. He watches movies mostly. His motion sickness is mostly with car travel, and choppy boat rides.
re: Hilton Hhonors visa- I would be doing it for the 2 free weekend nights, not the points.
 
csxjohn said:
Just curious how you handle the flight to HI...
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calgal said:
Not sure why he tolerates plane flights so well...
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The flights to HI are generally glass smooth most of the trip. And when it isn't smooth, the up down bumps don't give the inner ear nearly the same left right left right type of abuse that a twisty road like the road to Hana does.
 
csxjohn said:
I used Bonine when I took a Boy Scout group to Sea Base in the Keys. It worked wonderfully but the seas were very gentile.

The day I returned home I participated in a sailing race on Lake Erie, the shallowest of the Great Lakes. I figured that the Bonine worked so well in Fla that I would just continue it for this outing.

Well, never again, I was so sick I caused at least one other on our crew to have problems. Yes, motion sickness can be contagious.

I've been using Dramamine ever since and if it make you sleepy use their non-drowsy formula.

This just shows that what works for one, doesn't work for everyone, best to experiment.
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Dramamine non-drowsy is the same thing as Bonine -- chemical name meclizine. That just demonstrates that different conditions result in different responses to the drug.
 
daventrina said:
The flights to HI are generally glass smooth most of the trip. And when it isn't smooth, the up down bumps don't give the inner ear nearly the same left right left right type of abuse that a twisty road like the road to Hana does.
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I went on our local Blues Society Blues Cruise last night. This is pretty large boat at 151' with a 40' beam and four decks.

I was on the lower deck while tied up to the dock and I was helping set up. When I sat down, if I hadn't taken the Dramamine I would have had a little trouble.

Just that little motion, almost but not quite motionless, and not being topside affects me. Then others can ride out the worst the lake can offer and never feel sick. It's no fun being a sea-sick sailor.
 
csxjohn said:
Just curious how you handle the flight to HI and back. Doesn't he get sick then? If not, he may not be all that sensitive to motion sickness.
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I have a tendency to motion sickness. Large planes do no bother me at all.
 
I get sick in the back seat of cars, on curvy roads, and in boats, but never have been sick in a plane. I don't think it's quite the same thing.
 
DeniseM said:
I get sick in the back seat of cars, on curvy roads, and in boats, but never have been sick in a plane. I don't think it's quite the same thing.
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It's the same for some of us. That's why they have the little paper "flight bags" in the pouches behind the seats.
 
DeniseM said:
I get sick in the back seat of cars, on curvy roads, and in boats, but never have been sick in a plane. I don't think it's quite the same thing.
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I'm the same way. I even get sick on porch swings if my feet don't touch the ground, but I rarely get sick on a plane.
 
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