I have stayed in both Honolulu (Waikiki) and in Maui more than once. Totally different feel, but I love both places! We did a bus tour on Oahu that was fun, and included lunch. It goes to the Dole Pineapple Plantation and several other places.
If you DO go to Honolulu, eat at Duke's! It's a classic. We stayed at a Wyndham Resort right down in the middle of all the shopping and only about two blocks from the beach. You could walk everywhere - you didn't need a car at all.
In Maui, my favorite part is Lahaina Village and Ka'anapali Beach. Staying on Ka'anapali anywhere - you won't be disappointed. There are tons of great restaurants there and in Old Lahaina.
I LOVE Hawaii! Dole Plantation is a great stop, eating breakfast pancakes with coconut syrup on them - YUM! Climb Diamond Head, Go to the North beach and watch the giant waves and surfers, Hilo Hattie's, The Flea Market around the Aloha Bowl on Fri/Sat/Sunday - GREAT! We love that place! I want to go back!
We stayed on Maui for a week. Very relaxing. Very friendly. And VERY beautiful! We did the bus tour around the entire island one day. It was gorgeous. But if you tend towards car sickness, be aware that you will be sicker than a dog on that particular trip! (it was a 9-bagger for me, but worth every one of them!). I can't remember the name of it but we did a luow (how do you spell that??) right on the beach one night. That's an experience you won't want to miss. Altho, I'll tell you up front - poi tastes like it looks: like wet cement. We asked around and the locals told us about a secluded inlet where we could go snorkeling. It's a place where the locals go to. That was very nice. A little walk to get there off the road (we parked the car right along the side of the road with the others since there is no parking lot back there). Ask around - the locals are very, very helpful. And then of course, you'll want to check out the work by Wyland at his gallery. Have fun! I know you will!
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I have stayed in both Honolulu (Waikiki) and in Maui more than once. Totally different feel, but I love both places! We did a bus tour on Oahu that was fun, and included lunch. It goes to the Dole Pineapple Plantation and several other places.
If you DO go to Honolulu, eat at Duke's! It's a classic. We stayed at a Wyndham Resort right down in the middle of all the shopping and only about two blocks from the beach. You could walk everywhere - you didn't need a car at all.
In Maui, my favorite part is Lahaina Village and Ka'anapali Beach. Staying on Ka'anapali anywhere - you won't be disappointed. There are tons of great restaurants there and in Old Lahaina.
We rented a convertible to drive accross the Island to watch some surfing on the North Shore and stopped and toured the Dole plantation on the way. It was funny that they had so many things pineapple flavored in the store. I ate a pineapple soft serve ice cream cone and it was actually very good.
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"We did not wear uniforms. The lady workers dressed in the current fashions of the day, ...silks...satins...jewels or whatever they happened to possess. They were very smartly turned out, so that they made an impressive appearance on the streets where a large part of our work was conducted in the early years.
"It was not until long after, when former Holiness preachers had become part of us, that strict plainness of dress began to be taught.
"Although Entire Sanctification was preached at the beginning of the Movement, it was from a Wesleyan viewpoint, and had in it very little of the later Holiness Movement characteristics. Nothing was ever said about apparel, for everyone was so taken up with the Lord that mode of dress seemingly never occurred to any of us."
Quote from Ethel Goss (widow of 1st UPC Gen Supt. Howard Goss) book "The Winds of God"
Went to Waikiki for our anniversary. Loved it! Stayed at the Best Western Coconut Waikiki at the very end of Lewers. It was a few blocks from the beach and very calm/quiet at night. Pearl Harbor is a MUST. It was incredible.
Oh..the Polynesian Cultural Center is awesome. It is run by the Mormon church and represents 7 polynesian cultures, has a Luau, multiple cultural demonstration and a live show. Bus will pick you up from just about anywhere in Waikiki. Loved it.
Definitely do a Luau one night in your life! It's expensive and the food isn't that great, but the show is fantastic. And yes, I agree with Margie, poi is terrible!!
Spam, on the other hand, is like their state dish! There is spam at Mcdonald's and I had spam sushi at a local's joint. I love Spam though, so it was good to me!
Kauai. And take the Na Pali coast tour with Makana Tours. Smaller boat than the others, and the captain is a native Hawaiian and awesome. Bring waterproof (e.g. disposable) cameras for snorkeling. Regular cameras are safe to use on the boat. Might get a little spray, but nothing to worry about.
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Once we visit Kauai, our next stop is going to be an island that I am told is nearby where all your fantasies can come true. The host is very nice and said to dress VERY sharply in his white suit and his midget sidekick can get you anything you want.
This is for our 40th anniversary and I have been looking forward to it for years. Found out this morning I have a relative going tomorrow!
My debate is between cruising the different islands vs flying into Hawaii and staying at a hotel.
I definitely want to do the Pearl Island. I remember doing a book report on that in school. I love history.
Second, I can't remember which island but they have what they call the Pacific grand canyon. Having seen the one in Az I would love to sneak up on that one. (My husband accuses me of sneaking up on grand canyon to "peek" over the side. I am terrified of heights.
He would like to see one of the volcanoes. Not so sure about that for me. lol
I am trying to get built up walking now.
The cruises are pretty much either Apr or Sept. If I fly I can go anytime. I prefer cruising, but that takes more days and my husband doesn't know if he can manage that many days off at once. He needs the break, but we will see.
If you can add any more input all suggestions are welcome.
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