Need Ideas and tips for Hawaii trip

hoosier21
hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
edited April 2008 in The Clubhouse
Shhhh don't tell the wife!!!!!

Well this may happen after all, have been saving sky miles forever and have nailed 4 tickets to Hawaii for July 20-30.

I got to go to Hawaii last year for business and really hated that I did not take the family, so I have been looking since to see how we could get to go as a family. When I went last year, I did Honolulu for a day and a half, saw the Arizona, went to the top of Diamondhead and drove around the island's coast. Then hopped over to the Big Island, that is where the jobsite was at South Point, really only got to drive around the area and drive through the Volcano State Park on my way to the airport.

So... I am looking for some good tips, great places to stay and adventures that you done yourself. Right now, the planning is ...we have a plane arriving on the 20th and another one leaving on the 30th, I have made no reservations for any place to stay, so options are wide open as to what island to go to, and what to do. Being a creature of habit, I want to take the family to the Big Island to see the Volcano and what few off the beaten path places I saw down at South Point, and we will see Pearl Harbor again.

Thanks for your time and ideas.

Again the wife needs to know nothing (Wendi are you listening?) as this could fall apart like a house of cards.

Russ
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  • dcmeigs
    dcmeigs Posts: 708
    edited March 2008
    Are you a diver?
    The world is full of answers, some are right and some are wrong. - Neil Young
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited March 2008
    dcmeigs wrote: »
    Are you a diver?

    no, we will have to make do with snorkeling
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited March 2008
    A vow of silence?

    THIS could cost you.

    BDT
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited March 2008
    TroyD wrote: »
    A vow of silence?

    THIS could cost you.

    BDT

    I am sure it will
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    Don't accidentally pack a firearm.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited March 2008
    Didn't we have another thread like this before? There was a ton of good suggestions in there.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited March 2008
    Jstas wrote: »
    Didn't we have another thread like this before? There was a ton of good suggestions in there.

    I saw the Maui thread, was hoping to crack a few more ideas out of this place.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2008
    The only advice I can give you as I have never been before is....to take me with you.:D
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited March 2008
    WTG Russ! I hope you are able to pull this off! Lucky wife!
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited March 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    The only advice I can give you as I have never been before is....to take me with you.:D

    While Russ would think that's a STELLAR idea, I think that idea would go over like a **** in the punchbowl with Mrs Abernathy. :D

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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2008
    Isn't there a new volcano eruption going on right now? That would be cool to see, errrr see from a distance anyway :)
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited March 2008
    TroyD wrote: »
    While Russ would think that's a STELLAR idea, I think that idea would go over like a **** in the punchbowl with Mrs Abernathy. :D

    BDT

    I do think it's a stellar idea,...I mean ummm.. well with all the crime in Hawaii, it would be practical to bring a member of law enforcement with us. Pack your bags wingnut4772 your coming with us, I insist. ;)
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited March 2008
    True enough, you can't put a price on safety.

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    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited March 2008
    dkg999 wrote: »
    Isn't there a new volcano eruption going on right now? That would be cool to see, errrr see from a distance anyway :)

    There's an idea. Rent a helo, and fly over the volcanos. Just make sure you get a pilot who KNOWS about thermal drafts:D You don't want any surprises:eek:
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    The only advice I can give you as I have never been before is....to take me with you.:D

    You beat me to it:D
    And you are way better looking than I;):D

    Enjoy Russ, and take lots of pictures:cool:

    BTW What country is Hawaii in?
















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  • cubdog
    cubdog Posts: 835
    edited March 2008
    Sunglasses, makes it easier to stare.

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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited March 2008
    Go alone. Why spoil an otherwise great trip by taking the wife and kids with you?

    Oh yeah, don't forget to grab a pair of man thongs.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited March 2008
    cubdog wrote: »
    Sunglasses, makes it easier to stare.

    cubdog

    +1

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    If you've ever heard Russ snore, you might think a volcano was erupting. It's VISCIOUS.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited March 2008
    A book on understanding Japanese will be helpful.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    You can't be mysterious all your life George.....at least come to the HQ event.
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    I-SIG Posts: 2,238
    edited March 2008
    TroyD wrote: »
    While Russ would think that's a STELLAR idea, I think that idea would go over like a **** in the punchbowl with Mrs Abernathy. :D

    BDT

    Darla could visit me in Arizona. There's a lot more to do in Arizona rather than at the Arizona. ;)

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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2008
    hoosier21 wrote: »
    I do think it's a stellar idea,...I mean ummm.. well with all the crime in Hawaii, it would be practical to bring a member of law enforcement with us. Pack your bags wingnut4772 your coming with us, I insist. ;)

    He he..ok (packing)....:p
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,447
    edited March 2008
    You can't take Darla without taking me as she'll need a handsome fella like me to escort her around. :D
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2008
    F1nut wrote: »
    You can't take Darla without taking me as she'll need a handsome fella like me to escort her around. :D

    The more the merrier, right Russ?...



    Russ?







    :p
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2008
    The locals will like you when you spend money but in reality, they wish you were dead.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited April 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    The locals will like you when you spend money but in reality, they wish you were dead.

    And if you go traipsing around the north shore at night you'll make their wish come true.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
    Go on a raid with Dog.
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