Hawaii Vacation - Page 2

trndobrd · 01-13-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach

Me and the gal will be taking a vacation to Hawaii, at the Oahu area, in Honolulu in June.

I would like some feedback from some members that been to Hawaii for their vacation time on what would be a good place to go sight seeing, or do some activities.

I know that me and the gal got sucba diving/snorkeling, hiking, going to see the Pearl Harbor area, the U.S.S. Missouri, and of course, the beaches.

Any other thoughts that would be helpful or suggestions that we should look into?

Thanks.

Do you or the soon to be ball and chain have a Dept of Defense ID? If so, I have a couple specific recommendations for you.

Regardless, definitely go snorkeling in Hanauma Bay. The advice to rent a car is spot-on and will make your trip much more enjoyable (although traffic in Honolulu is bad). The Polynesian Cultural center is a lot of fun and educational. The hike up Diamondhead is worth half a day. On your trip to Pearl Harbor, don't forget to visit the Bowfink, a WWII submarine.

MIAdragon · 01-13-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by trndobrd

Do you or the soon to be ball and chain have a Dept of Defense ID? If so, I have a couple specific recommendations for you.

Good call, if they do you can rent a room on the hill right above Tripler hospital some of the best views you can see everything from Pearl to Down town Honolulu. The cost is great too.

trndobrd · 01-14-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

Good call, if they do you can rent a room on the hill right above Tripler hospital some of the best views you can see everything from Pearl to Down town Honolulu. The cost is great too.

I was going to recommend the Hale Koa down on Waikiki. ($60/night for ocean view room...parking $3/day)

How much are the rooms on base?

MIAdragon · 01-14-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by trndobrd

I was going to recommend the Hale Koa down on Waikiki. ($60/night for ocean view room...parking $3/day)

How much are the rooms on base?

The Hale Koa is nice but too many people for me. I want to say the rooms at Tripler are around 35 a night and the views are unreal.

kepp · 01-14-2008, 10:43 AM

Pearl Harbor (USS Arizona memorial), Waikiki, and be sure to take in a luau (sp?)

**Bwana** · 01-13-2008, 08:49 PM

Heh, been there twice, you will have a good time. Rent a car and stay in a hotel on the north shore unless you're into crowds.

Sully · 01-13-2008, 08:51 PM

We only rented a car one day, to drive to the North Shore. Otherwise we were able to walk anywhere (in Waikiki) or catch a cab. So it's up to you. The problem is that you spend so much for parking. There is such a lack of space that you can''t park anywhere, even your hotel, without paying a huge fee.

XXXshogunXXX · 01-13-2008, 09:00 PM

I was sent to Hawaii earlier this year for work...aug - Oct... best 2 months of my life.

All I can say is, dont stay in the hotel.
Try and do everything.

Some coworkers and I ran into a girl and she told us about a pub crawl. We paid $20... and a group of 30+ people were brought to 6 different bars in Waikiki in 1 night...with 1 coupon at each bar for any drink. That night's still a blur. You'll hear alot of offers on the street, especially from hookers on Kuhio .But some of the stragglers have good deals on stuff to do.

**Rain Man** · 01-13-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by XXXshogunXXX

I was sent to Hawaii earlier this year for work...aug - Oct... best 2 months of my life.

All I can say is, dont stay in the hotel.
Try and do everything.

Some coworkers and I ran into a girl and she told us about a pub crawl. We paid $20... and a group of 30+ people were brought to 6 different bars in Waikiki in 1 night...with 1 coupon at each bar for any drink. That night's still a blur. You'll hear alot of offers on the street, especially from hookers on Kuhio .But some of the stragglers have good deals on stuff to do.

Are the stragglers the ones who got beat up by their pimps? And what were they offering to do?

**DaKCMan AP** · 01-14-2008, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by XXXshogunXXX

I was sent to Hawaii earlier this year for work...aug - Oct... best 2 months of my life.

All I can say is, dont stay in the hotel.
Try and do everything.

Some coworkers and I ran into a girl and she told us about a pub crawl. We paid $20... and a group of 30+ people were brought to 6 different bars in Waikiki in 1 night...with 1 coupon at each bar for any drink. That night's still a blur. You'll hear alot of offers on the street, especially from hookers on Kuhio .But some of the stragglers have good deals on stuff to do.

Your night was a blur after 6 drinks?

**Rain Man** · 01-13-2008, 09:17 PM

I haven't been to Hawaii, but I can tell you some fun stuff to do on the plane on the way over.

**morphius** · 01-13-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I haven't been to Hawaii, but I can tell you some fun stuff to do on the plane on the way over.

Like knock morphius unconscious and toss him from the plane, or take off one of morphius's limbs and then toss him into the ocean...

Damn luftwaffe.

ChiefaRoo · 01-13-2008, 09:19 PM

Are you going to tell us the old "We're going to Hawaii" joke?

**Rain Man** · 01-13-2008, 09:39 PM

Be sure to take the leprosy tour. It's great for a romantic getaway.

blueballs · 01-13-2008, 09:45 PM

Take Goatse
to please the volcano gods

01-14-2008, 10:43 AM	#5
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Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2135790532	Heh, been there twice, you will have a good time. Rent a car and stay in a hotel on the north shore unless you're into crowds.
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Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	We only rented a car one day, to drive to the North Shore. Otherwise we were able to walk anywhere (in Waikiki) or catch a cab. So it's up to you. The problem is that you spend so much for parking. There is such a lack of space that you can''t park anywhere, even your hotel, without paying a huge fee. __________________ "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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XXXshogunXXX Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $10004995	I was sent to Hawaii earlier this year for work...aug - Oct... best 2 months of my life. All I can say is, dont stay in the hotel. Try and do everything. Some coworkers and I ran into a girl and she told us about a pub crawl. We paid $20... and a group of 30+ people were brought to 6 different bars in Waikiki in 1 night...with 1 coupon at each bar for any drink. That night's still a blur. You'll hear alot of offers on the street, especially from hookers on Kuhio .But some of the stragglers have good deals on stuff to do. __________________
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01-13-2008, 09:17 PM	#11
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-722449 VARSITY	I haven't been to Hawaii, but I can tell you some fun stuff to do on the plane on the way over. __________________ Active fan of the greatest team in NFL history.
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