Need Maui advice - Page 2

chief husker · 04-03-2007, 07:05 PM

Mrs Husker and I are heading to Maui later this month. Any advice on things to do? Places that are must see destinations? How about the places to avoid? We are staying in Hana for two days once we arrive. Two days in Lahaina and then four days up north at the Ritz. Planning on snorkeling at Molokini crater. Maybe the sunrise bike ride. Any help would be appreciated.

Sully · 04-04-2007, 07:52 AM

Ok, here's my take on the sunrise bike ride...

We just did this, and though it ends up being one of the things we always talk about, I would not recommend it readily. Here's why...
The van picked us up at our hotel at 3am, in order to take us to the company, and then for the long ride to the top of the mountain. Once we were at the top of the mountain, it was cold as ****. (so if you do it, dress as warm as possible, and it wouldn't hurt to OVERDO it.) Our campany gave us a couple of layers of coats and gloves... but it still wasn't enough. SInce there are so many companies that do this, it is crowded as hell overlooking the crater.
The bike ride was fun (and scary at times), so I can't really talk badly about that.

Here';s the bottom line, you lose most of the day due to the trip and getting some sleep when you get back , since you were up at 3am to see a sunrise. And even though it's the coolest sunrise EVER, it just wasn't worth what we gave up in order to freeze our baguettes off.

...but, like I said... after all that, it's still one of the top 3-4 things we talk about when telling of our trip.

MIAdragon · 04-04-2007, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chief husker

Oahu sounds cool. $295 per person to helicopter over and play for the day. Worth it?

I think so, I lived on Oahu for a few years and its by far my favorite. If you make it over there is a local sandwich hut called the big kahuna that has the BEST pulled kalua pork you have ever had. I say go for it you wont regret it.

Sully · 04-04-2007, 07:59 AM

DEFINITELY do the whale watching...

...amazing.

SBK · 04-04-2007, 08:18 AM

You can fly to Oahu on Hawaiian Air or Aloha Airlines for far less than $295 per person.....but, I'm sure that's part of the tour you'd get by helicopter that airplanes won't take you on.

**Iowanian** · 04-04-2007, 09:38 AM

Send me a couple of big cans of fresh macadamia nuts.

My folks just got back, and I'm not sure if the migration will be over when you get there, but they said there were whales everywhere....up close several times.

ImuMamalukabubuday · 04-04-2007, 09:46 AM

As for food, you can't miss Mama's Fish House. It's a bit of a drive from Lahaina (back towards the airport), but I've never heard anyone have a bad experience there. The food and atmosphere is amazing.

Also, check out the clubhouse at the Plantation Course on Kapalua for a sunset dinner (believe it's called the plantation house. It's a short 10 minute drive from Lahaina. The golf course is a championship PGA course, and it's amazing. The clubhouse overlooks the course, the food is great, and the sunset there is amazing.

Carlota69 · 04-04-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by chief husker

Looks great. Nice menu? What is the price range?

You know I'm not exactly sure...but contact Raja and tell him I sent you and he'll take good care of you.

chief husker · 04-04-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ImuMamalukabubuday

As for food, you can't miss Mama's Fish House. It's a bit of a drive from Lahaina (back towards the airport), but I've never heard anyone have a bad experience there. The food and atmosphere is amazing.

Also, check out the clubhouse at the Plantation Course on Kapalua for a sunset dinner (believe it's called the plantation house. It's a short 10 minute drive from Lahaina. The golf course is a championship PGA course, and it's amazing. The clubhouse overlooks the course, the food is great, and the sunset there is amazing.

Thanks. I will check it out. We are staying in Lahaina and then at the Ritz which I think is near or on the Plantation course.

DrRyan · 07-20-2010, 03:51 PM

Just booked the honeymoon for the wife and I today to Maui. Nine nights, three each in Ka'anapali, Wailea and Hana. Anyone else been out there since 2007 that cares to add any other "must dos" to the thread?

Off the top of my head we plan to do: Sunrise at Haleakala, 7 Sacred Pools, Road to Hana, some hiking, snorkel at Molokini, hang out at the Hotel for at least a day, surf. Maybe a luau but that really is not a must do for me after living in New Zealand for a while. Already did the NZ version of a luau.

Joe Seahawk · 07-20-2010, 03:56 PM

2 Words: Napili Bay

JD10367 · 07-20-2010, 06:37 PM

I drove the road to Hana. A white-knuckle adventure in a standard rental car. Take a tour bus, so you can actually look around instead... or rent a small sporty car that can handle the road more easily.

Groves · 07-20-2010, 06:57 PM

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04-03-2007, 07:05 PM
chief husker Safe As Kittens Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Huskerland Casino cash: $10005960	Need Maui advice Mrs Husker and I are heading to Maui later this month. Any advice on things to do? Places that are must see destinations? How about the places to avoid? We are staying in Hana for two days once we arrive. Two days in Lahaina and then four days up north at the Ritz. Planning on snorkeling at Molokini crater. Maybe the sunrise bike ride. Any help would be appreciated.
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04-04-2007, 07:52 AM	#16
Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	Ok, here's my take on the sunrise bike ride... We just did this, and though it ends up being one of the things we always talk about, I would not recommend it readily. Here's why... The van picked us up at our hotel at 3am, in order to take us to the company, and then for the long ride to the top of the mountain. Once we were at the top of the mountain, it was cold as ****. (so if you do it, dress as warm as possible, and it wouldn't hurt to OVERDO it.) Our campany gave us a couple of layers of coats and gloves... but it still wasn't enough. SInce there are so many companies that do this, it is crowded as hell overlooking the crater. The bike ride was fun (and scary at times), so I can't really talk badly about that. Here';s the bottom line, you lose most of the day due to the trip and getting some sleep when you get back , since you were up at 3am to see a sunrise. And even though it's the coolest sunrise EVER, it just wasn't worth what we gave up in order to freeze our baguettes off. ...but, like I said... after all that, it's still one of the top 3-4 things we talk about when telling of our trip. __________________ "And I don't wish that girl any bad luck," he said, "but I hope she gets hit with a car." - Tommy Lasorda
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04-04-2007, 07:59 AM	#18
Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	DEFINITELY do the whale watching... ...amazing. __________________ "And I don't wish that girl any bad luck," he said, "but I hope she gets hit with a car." - Tommy Lasorda
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04-04-2007, 08:18 AM	#19
SBK Curry is the pick??? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Georgia Casino cash: $10004900	You can fly to Oahu on Hawaiian Air or Aloha Airlines for far less than $295 per person.....but, I'm sure that's part of the tour you'd get by helicopter that airplanes won't take you on.
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04-04-2007, 09:38 AM	#20
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $3798454	Send me a couple of big cans of fresh macadamia nuts. My folks just got back, and I'm not sure if the migration will be over when you get there, but they said there were whales everywhere....up close several times.
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04-04-2007, 09:46 AM	#21
ImuMamalukabubuday Foreign Exchange Student Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Casino cash: $10004900	As for food, you can't miss Mama's Fish House. It's a bit of a drive from Lahaina (back towards the airport), but I've never heard anyone have a bad experience there. The food and atmosphere is amazing. Also, check out the clubhouse at the Plantation Course on Kapalua for a sunset dinner (believe it's called the plantation house. It's a short 10 minute drive from Lahaina. The golf course is a championship PGA course, and it's amazing. The clubhouse overlooks the course, the food is great, and the sunset there is amazing.
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07-20-2010, 03:51 PM	#24
DrRyan Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: AZ Casino cash: $6461721	Just booked the honeymoon for the wife and I today to Maui. Nine nights, three each in Ka'anapali, Wailea and Hana. Anyone else been out there since 2007 that cares to add any other "must dos" to the thread? Off the top of my head we plan to do: Sunrise at Haleakala, 7 Sacred Pools, Road to Hana, some hiking, snorkel at Molokini, hang out at the Hotel for at least a day, surf. Maybe a luau but that really is not a must do for me after living in New Zealand for a while. Already did the NZ version of a luau.
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