HM Review- Hawaii Oahu, Kauai and Maui (pics)
American Airlines- Big FAT F!
The flight there was fine. We had to connect to LAX and got there fine.
Going home was a mess! We left Fri at 10:26PM but before we left and we were about to take off they said the front door light was on and we had to go back to the hanger. Now we were delayed a 1/2 hour. Our connecting flight had a 45 min layover so i was thinking there was a possibility of missing it. So we get to LAX and they were like 'Those going to NY you have 5 mins to get to your gate' So i was getting prepped to run but we sat on the runway for 1/2 hour!! SO we got off and they directed us to this glass room to reschedule our flight. We waited on line for an hour. We were finally second in line and the airline person was like ummm we have to go catch a flight. The people on line we like 'Are you talking to us???' Well I followed an irrate texas guy in front of me to another counter. We were able to fly standby and were assured our luggage wuld be with us. As was anther couple. Well we get to JFK and NO LUGGAGE! We had a car service waiting for us so on top of our flight being late we were in JFK for 3 hours! They couldnt trace anyones luggage who was on that LAX flight that got messed up. FInally another LAX flight came in and we got our luggage. THe AA representatives were not helpful at all! THen on top of that we got charged by the limo company for the extra time. But it was understandable on their part. But AA was not good at all!
OK THAT WAS THE ONLY BAD THING...HERE IS THE REST OF THE REVIEW BY ISLAND
OAHU
Car Rental: ENTERPRISE A+++++
They were so sweet! They found out it was our honeymoon and they upgraded us to a big SUV for nothing! Def awesome ( I will use enterprise from now on!)
Hotel: Outrigger on Waikiki Beach A+++++++++++
Loved this place! We had an oceanview on the 12th floor. It had a small lanai (sp?) but you could sit out there comfortably
Restaurants
Cheeseburger in Paradise B+
Nothing great but it did the job the first night we landed. Lots of burger choices.
Cheesecake Factory A+
Same as home MMmmmm
But be careful there Mai Tai's were so strong I couldnt drink it. The waitress felt so bad she gave me a huge Pina COlanda on the house!
Dukes Canoe Club A++++
This was right in our hotel. We had voucher for breakfast buffet. IT WAS EXCELLENT. The omlette guy was awesome
We had lunch there too and it was good
The Shorebird -B
This is in the Outrigger Reef. Here is the catch they give you the food raw and you go to a grill and grill it yourself. I didnt like it much. I got a lobster tail and I was worried I didnt cook it right. There was a chef to ask but I didnt like it. It was a fun atmosphere though
Mexican place in Hale'iwa (North Shore) -A
The only Mexican place in town so not hard to miss I just cant remember the name but it was good. I had quesidillas. Pretty Good!
LuLu's Surf Club. -A
Good night life bar! Good food and drinks. They had a DJ so it was fun!
Shopping
ABC stores-A
Great prices and gifts
There is this store EVERYWHERE!!!!
International MarketPlace B
THis is like the same stuff everywhere but people will bargain with you. But really look around you can totally get ripped off. So scope it all out first!
Waikiki Beach A+
I loved this beach. The water was calm near the shore and the surfing waves are way out
I attempted surfing. I caught a wave but too scared to stand but i practiced standing in the water. We were def far out! My arms killed me from paddling. But i got to see the DH surf up close so that was cool!
Here are surfers from our hotel room. They were far out this is where the good waves were
Catamaran Sunset Sail. I dont know the name of this one but it is right in front of our hotel and it blue and white. Not hard to miss
A+
It was sooo much fun and gorgeous. Drinks were watered down but at 2 beans a pop you have to fig they are!
Atlantis Submarine Tour @ the Hilton Pier A+++
I really dont snorkel. SO this was the best thing for us. I saw all kinds of fish and sea turtle! We went down 120 feet!
Diamond Head A+
The walk up was Hot. DO it in the morning if you can. THere are soo many steps at the top. But it was an awesome view!
Pearl Harbor- A+ of course
This is a MUST DO. It is a somber trip but worth going. My grandfather was shipped here after the attack. It also makes you think of 9/11 with the sneak attack. Bring a flower if you can to the Arizona. We also saw the Might Moe Battleship where they signed the treaty with Japan. No joke get there early we got there at 10am and we didnt get to see the memorial until 230! So get there early!
Here is the Missouri battleship
here is USS Arizona
The next post I will add the other islands
The flight there was fine. We had to connect to LAX and got there fine.
Going home was a mess! We left Fri at 10:26PM but before we left and we were about to take off they said the front door light was on and we had to go back to the hanger. Now we were delayed a 1/2 hour. Our connecting flight had a 45 min layover so i was thinking there was a possibility of missing it. So we get to LAX and they were like 'Those going to NY you have 5 mins to get to your gate' So i was getting prepped to run but we sat on the runway for 1/2 hour!! SO we got off and they directed us to this glass room to reschedule our flight. We waited on line for an hour. We were finally second in line and the airline person was like ummm we have to go catch a flight. The people on line we like 'Are you talking to us???' Well I followed an irrate texas guy in front of me to another counter. We were able to fly standby and were assured our luggage wuld be with us. As was anther couple. Well we get to JFK and NO LUGGAGE! We had a car service waiting for us so on top of our flight being late we were in JFK for 3 hours! They couldnt trace anyones luggage who was on that LAX flight that got messed up. FInally another LAX flight came in and we got our luggage. THe AA representatives were not helpful at all! THen on top of that we got charged by the limo company for the extra time. But it was understandable on their part. But AA was not good at all!
OK THAT WAS THE ONLY BAD THING...HERE IS THE REST OF THE REVIEW BY ISLAND
OAHU
Car Rental: ENTERPRISE A+++++
They were so sweet! They found out it was our honeymoon and they upgraded us to a big SUV for nothing! Def awesome ( I will use enterprise from now on!)
Hotel: Outrigger on Waikiki Beach A+++++++++++
Loved this place! We had an oceanview on the 12th floor. It had a small lanai (sp?) but you could sit out there comfortably
Restaurants
Cheeseburger in Paradise B+
Nothing great but it did the job the first night we landed. Lots of burger choices.
Cheesecake Factory A+
Same as home MMmmmm
But be careful there Mai Tai's were so strong I couldnt drink it. The waitress felt so bad she gave me a huge Pina COlanda on the house!
Dukes Canoe Club A++++
This was right in our hotel. We had voucher for breakfast buffet. IT WAS EXCELLENT. The omlette guy was awesome
We had lunch there too and it was good
The Shorebird -B
This is in the Outrigger Reef. Here is the catch they give you the food raw and you go to a grill and grill it yourself. I didnt like it much. I got a lobster tail and I was worried I didnt cook it right. There was a chef to ask but I didnt like it. It was a fun atmosphere though
Mexican place in Hale'iwa (North Shore) -A
The only Mexican place in town so not hard to miss I just cant remember the name but it was good. I had quesidillas. Pretty Good!
LuLu's Surf Club. -A
Good night life bar! Good food and drinks. They had a DJ so it was fun!
Shopping
ABC stores-A
Great prices and gifts
There is this store EVERYWHERE!!!!
International MarketPlace B
THis is like the same stuff everywhere but people will bargain with you. But really look around you can totally get ripped off. So scope it all out first!
Waikiki Beach A+
I loved this beach. The water was calm near the shore and the surfing waves are way out
I attempted surfing. I caught a wave but too scared to stand but i practiced standing in the water. We were def far out! My arms killed me from paddling. But i got to see the DH surf up close so that was cool!
Here are surfers from our hotel room. They were far out this is where the good waves were
Catamaran Sunset Sail. I dont know the name of this one but it is right in front of our hotel and it blue and white. Not hard to miss
A+
It was sooo much fun and gorgeous. Drinks were watered down but at 2 beans a pop you have to fig they are!
Atlantis Submarine Tour @ the Hilton Pier A+++
I really dont snorkel. SO this was the best thing for us. I saw all kinds of fish and sea turtle! We went down 120 feet!
Diamond Head A+
The walk up was Hot. DO it in the morning if you can. THere are soo many steps at the top. But it was an awesome view!
Pearl Harbor- A+ of course
This is a MUST DO. It is a somber trip but worth going. My grandfather was shipped here after the attack. It also makes you think of 9/11 with the sneak attack. Bring a flower if you can to the Arizona. We also saw the Might Moe Battleship where they signed the treaty with Japan. No joke get there early we got there at 10am and we didnt get to see the memorial until 230! So get there early!
Here is the Missouri battleship
here is USS Arizona
The next post I will add the other islands
