It is official ..... going to Hawaii on April 21st for 2 weeks vacation in Oahu!!!! Just hubby and I ... our 25th wedding anniversary is April 29th, and we will be renewing our vows right on Waikiki Beach .... I totally cannot wait!!
This has been a terrible year for us .... lost my father on January 13th, and then my brother in law who was visiting us from Texas dropped dead of a heart attack while here 3 weeks ago .... so this year has been lousy .... Looking for some Sun and LOTS OF FUN!!!!
Anyone been there that can offer some advice? Tips on saving money, where to eat, ways to save money???
Any help will be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks,
Debbie 1|1|No advice since I've never been to Hawaii, but I wanted to wish you a wonderful trip and congratulations on your 25th Anniversary! :)|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|18:04:15|04/05/2009|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 2|1|Don't have any advice, but wanted to wish you a Happy Anniversary and have a wonderful time (((HUGS)))~*~|RebekkaVA|queen_vulture@msn.com|19:11:18|04/05/2009|
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3|1|My dad has been there since christmas day and he loves it there (m)|lydzkydz|lydzmcss@yahoo.com|22:56:05|04/05/2009|
i have been there 10 times myself but not since 1993 since i got married of course
for your souvenirs my dad said is a good place to get cheap is at walmart
he said he got calendars for 99c
try some hawaiian sun juices i love the orange pineapples drinks yummm
take in a luau they are fun and if you can do the hukilau i got to do that
if you can ride a catamaran boat ride those are fun
go to sealife park
go whale watching
if you can climb diamond head go for it
it beautiful view from there
take loads of pictures of places
visit the pink hotel that is my fave place
Royal Hawaiian is the name of it
things are expensive there
there are flea markets and places around (my dad calls them jip joints) where ppl set up to sell stuff
i loved to deal with those people
make sure you keep your wallets close to your body
people there are great pick pockets and theives
you will find lots of street people
take an around the island tour if you can
and one more nice place to visit i will have to get the name of it found
i loved the place but the name left me
i will hunt my pics and post it
i know you will love Hawaii i sure loved my trips over there and miss it
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THANKS!! 4|1|the Polynesian cultural center is a nice place (m)|lydzkydz|lydzmcss@yahoo.com|23:03:09|04/05/2009|
i enjoyed the shows and the exhibits and stuff they showed you
one guy climbed a coconut tree and picked one
then came back down and demonstrated how to open it and so on
one guy played with fire and did dances with it
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THANKS!! 5|1|as for restuarants ......|lydzkydz|lydzmcss@yahoo.com|23:10:01|04/05/2009|
there used to be buffets called Smorgy's they were yummy i have no idea if they are still there
jack in the box restuarants i guess are still there
burger king take coupons if you have any
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THANKS!! 6|1|Pearl harbor is a place to go and take lots of tissues |lydzkydz|lydzmcss@yahoo.com|23:21:56|04/05/2009|
the place gives you cold chills or it did me each time i visited the area
HANG LOOSE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME
i hope the info has helped you some
i am looking thru my photo albums for names of places
but they may be there and they may be gone
who knows LOL
if you can buy hawaiian photo albums to put your trip pics in
i have most of mine in hawaiian albums
all different ones
ON the plane
take pics above the clouds
all fun memiors i love mine
wouldn't trade them for nothing
and hope to one day get my family over there
there is a zoo and aquarium
i know they are still there dad was telling me the other nite he could see the giraffes from his hotel room
THE DOLE PINEAPPLE FACTORY WAS A fun place to go then
HILO Hatties is a place to shop if it is still open
sometimes you can get free gifts
well that is about all i can think of for you to do
JUST ENJOY YOURSELF !!!
watch out for sand crabs they hurt the feet on the sand
nite time walks are great on beach
and sometimes on friday nites they have fireworks
(so dad told me )
take a rain jacket cuz plenty of rain there this time of the year
or small umbrella you can carry in your purse if you don't want to get wet
take sunscreen!!!!!
oh yeah watch out for those overhead birds
they will poop on ya
i know first hand LOL LOL
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THANKS!! 7|1|a lady in the box swaps lives in hawaii her user name is jubilees|ppe1952|MATWELL3@ROCHESTER.RR.COM|08:07:29|04/06/2009|
Remember your manners: when god answers your prayers----- say thank you. 8|2|sounds like heaven! Lucky you!!!|Mumzie|luckiestbamboo2@aol.com|09:58:18|04/06/2009|
Have fun! :o) 9|1|Have a wonderful time Debbie! :) I think you're due for some R & R. ;)|maraj|maraj64@hotmail.com|12:59:36|04/06/2009|
Any may you have an awesome anniversary celebration w/many, many more great years together! :)
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10|2|Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and private emails!!|debmac2|mcsport6@comcast.net|13:22:01|04/06/2009|
Have received some good tips for my upcoming trip..... thanks to all my friends here on RS for taking such good care of me..... You are the best!!!!!
Debbie 11|2|Oh when I saw you post it brought me memories :-)|sandunga|riverafrodo@aol.com|13:27:50|04/06/2009|
Just this time last year I was all set to go there it was an AMAZING 2 weeks of my life.
If you visit Pearl Harbor make sure you get there early, since only limited ammount of people go in per day but it is so worth it to see, and its free entrance.
If you climb Diamond Head take comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and DON'T forget water I saw many poor people with no water and its a long climb up and there are no places to get water once you start going up-- so beware.
The same applies if you visit any of their beautiful waterfalls
Waikaki beach is really pretty you will like it,,
Also you will find many ABC stores where you can buy some supplies BUT if you can go stock up at Walmart it is cheaper, My DH and I stocked up on bottled water, snacks, and drinks to have handy for the 2 weeks we were there..
Overall have the time of your life, it is the most wonderful feeling to be in a place that is paradise on earth
12|1|Going to Hawaii was the best vacation I ever had.|Arizona|vbj48@cox.net|21:41:13|04/06/2009|
Spent 1 week on Kaui. Did everything I could possibly fit into that week. It was marvelous. Very happy memories.
So thrilled for you that you can go. I know you will have a superb time. V 13|2|And wishing you a Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary|Arizona|vbj48@cox.net|21:43:23|04/06/2009|
V 14|1|looking thru pics made memories for me been a long time since i had looked thru them |lydzkydz|lydzmcss@yahoo.com|21:45:12|04/06/2009|
found ones when my granny and pa went with us
brought tears to my eyes :)
grandpa was in the war when pearl harbor was hit
he had to identify his brother after the harbor was hit
he used to say that was the worst day of his life :(
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THANKS!! 15|1|Debbie,Happy 25th Anniversary to you & hubby|WillaD|wila111@bellsouth.net|22:17:33|04/06/2009|
have a wonderful trip
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Willa 16|2|Have a wonderful time! (more info inside)|aloha2u|alohamillion@yahoo.com|19:55:50|04/07/2009|
There are ABC stores on almost every corner. Go in and inquire about getting a week long (or longer) bus pass. They call their bus system "THE BUS" and the drivers are EXTREMELY friendly and will help tourists beyond your expectations. So skip the taxis and just use the THE BUS.
Take a tour around the island on the Bus. Just use their schedule or have the hotel people show you on the schedule. You may also take the Bus to the Polynesian Culture Center (which I TOTALLY SUGGEST but tix are kind of pricy. If you take the Bus, check the schedule bc they used to not have a bus there as late as the show. You may want to rent a car if you want to do the late night show...it is marvelous and worth it.
You can schedule a visit to Pearl Harbor and go to the Stadium Flea Market all in one day. It was Wednesdays and Saturdays, and literally both are within walking distance to one another. I would recommend doing both.
Most Waikiki restarants won't take coupons, but ask.
Walmart is the best for buying food and STUFF; but the ABC stores are decent too. Check the paper as well for sales at Longs Pharmacy...they carry some groceries there and have good sales.
Not sure if Dole is still there since they closed the farms but if they are, that is interesting and do the Maze...that was fun.
Def see the aquarium right off Waikiki Beach.
Lots of homeless and transients on the beach so be careful at night; also if you are travelling downtown at night kind of be careful too. Most of the homeless are harmless I am sure, but they do have some alcohol/ drug problems there like everywhere so better safe than sorry.
Don't be afraid to ask Hotel/ store/ bus drivers, etc for help on directions, recommendations, etc.
Definately visit Hanauma Bay. Even if you do not snorkel, you'll see the fish right there and it is a great beach...although a fair walk. They do have the golf carts for the people who need them =)
We visited Dog, the Bounty Hunter's bailbond store and they were very rude and snotty. Their souvenier shop was very expensive but my best friend's hubby LOVES DOG so we had to go but don't make a special trip if you are not into DOG.
That is all I can think of. I know you will have a TON of fun there (how can you not, it is paradise after all !)
PS Roberts Malasadas is a good place to stop if you rent a car and go early to the Culture Center...YUMMY! It is right on the way- right by the overpasses...You may drive by it but well worth going back unless you are in a hurry bc they are kind of slow and ususally busy.
17|1|Have a great time, Debbie, you deserve it.|Mackiesmudder|Mackiesmudder@aol.com|23:48:02|04/07/2009|
Cathie 18|1|DAD SAID TO TAKE PLENTY OF MONEY THE PRICES HAVE GOTTEN OUT OF REASON !! (m)|lydzkydz|lydzmcss@yahoo.com|11:38:03|04/08/2009|
i talked to him on the phone last nite
he said prices have gone out of site
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THANKS!! 19|2|Do ABC/Walmart stores sell liquor/wine in Hawaii??|debmac2|mcsport6@comcast.net|07:17:58|04/09/2009|
Any information will be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks,
Debbie 20|3|No idea...|aloha2u|alohamillion@yahoo.com|08:57:22|04/09/2009|
do not drink so never even noticed =(
21|3|most likely they do since hawaii is full of mixed drinks and all that jazz |lydzkydz|lydzmcss@yahoo.com|11:23:23|04/09/2009|
sorry not much help there
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THANKS!! 22|3|they sell wine for sure..that's all i remember|noway|stormybizzles@yahoo.com|13:37:20|04/09/2009|
I was there in December and I clearly remember wine at Walmart, logic would denote they prob. have beer there too, hope that helps you some. 23|4|You have to do one of the authentic polynesian luaus,,|greasycat|greasycat68@yahoo.com|18:21:46|04/10/2009|
I lived on Oaahu for four years and it is truly beautiful, if you are in to history the pearl harbor tour is great and also the cross memorial where the Japanese flew through when they atacked pearl harbor. The punchbowl, waimea falls, northshore tour, dole pineapple plantation,and of course waikiki,,,it is all beautiful I hope you enjoy. 24|1|I remember the flowers and the rainbows...|suzhappy|suzhappy@yahoo.com|10:58:08|04/11/2009|
We lived on Oahu for 4 years also in Navy Base Housing and I remember waking up to the smell of my Plumeria bush outside my window every morning and almost every day there is a rainbow there...just gorgeous but yes very expensive. When you get off the plane you will be greeted with a Lei and go on a Wiki Wiki Bus to the main terminal. Our favorite time of year there was Christmas because Santa wears shorts, sunglasses and flip flops :) Our 2 daughters went to school there and they had fun but unfortunately did not learn alot. Be sure to get a shave ice with ice cream at the bottom and get a great tan!!
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