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jrl0223 Posted: Jul 07, 2004 12:39 PM+

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Posted: Jul 07, 2004 12:39 PM

Hawaii honeymooners

Can you recommend any books that you found helpful in planning your honeymoon? Specifically we're going to Maui and kauai. Thanks so much.

matron Posted: Jul 07, 2004 12:42 PM+

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Posted: Jul 07, 2004 12:42 PM

Re: Hawaii honeymooners

We bought tons of books (We used Fodors alot) but wound up using a guide called '101 Fun Things to Do In Hawaii' more than anything and we picked that up for free in the airport. LOL!

2003fallwedding Posted: Jul 07, 2004 01:35 PM+

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Posted: Jul 07, 2004 01:35 PM

Re: Hawaii honeymooners

Yes, 101 Things to Do is a great little magazine. They also have a website you can look at now www.101thingstodo.com

merf99 Posted: Jul 07, 2004 02:58 PM+

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Posted: Jul 07, 2004 02:58 PM

Re: Hawaii honeymooners

The best book I found was the Dummies Guide to Hawaii- it was our bible in Hawaii!

CherylBooch Posted: Jul 07, 2004 03:24 PM+

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Posted: Jul 07, 2004 03:24 PM

Re: Hawaii honeymooners

The 'Blue Books' were our guides. There is one for each island. They are called the Ultimate Guide To ---
Maui
The Big Island
Kauai

We know so many people who swore by them.

matron Posted: Jul 07, 2004 04:14 PM+

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Posted: Jul 07, 2004 04:14 PM

Re: Hawaii honeymooners

101 Things To Do is what I was talking about! IT's awesome! Had no idea they had a website!

mich Posted: Jul 07, 2004 08:22 PM+

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Posted: Jul 07, 2004 08:22 PM

Re: Hawaii honeymooners

You definitely need the 'blue books'- Maui Revealed and Ultimate Kauai. We lived by those books and had an amazing time. Their recommendations are right on the money. Also, we wished someone would have told us how dirty you can get walking to waterfalls in the mud- some of the best sights to get to you can get pretty muddy! Ok, enough babbling- if you have any questions please feel free to send FM.
Good luck,
michelle

B2BMay04 Posted: Jul 07, 2004 08:27 PM+

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Posted: Jul 07, 2004 08:27 PM

Re: Hawaii honeymooners

We used the Ultimate Guide to Maui and Kauai.

They are so popular that most people use them so when you think you are going to a cool spot not many know about eh.... think again

But overall they were good.

I know you didn't ask for this but I am going to give you a few tips...

Unless you are the adventurous hiking type don't waste your time with the Road to Hana in Maui. A lot of very muddy trails and you need a WHOLE day to do it.

The Hyatt Regency in Kauai was phenominal and the Four Seasons in Maui was really nice too.

If you are looking for authentic Hawaii stay in Kauai longer. JMO ... I like Kauai better.

Maui is fun but a lot more commercial. The Feast at Lele in Maui was amazing. If you are going to a Luau this is the show you want to see the food is good too!