The OFFICIAL Hawaii Honeymooners thread!!!!

just got back on saturday
Originally not wanting to travel around too much I booked 5 nights Kauai , 4 nights Oahu and then 2 nights San Fran to adjust to the time change and weather change. On our trip, we cut left Kauai early , only stayed 3 nights and added Maui for 2 nights
We stayed at the Hyatt In Kauai, it was AMAZING. Then the Hyatt in Maui, also amazing. Then the Marriott on Waikiki beach, it was aweful.. we checked out and checked into the Hilton Hawaiian Village, much better.
If I had to do it again.. I would have gone Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. We were not impressed with Oahu. We saw a street fight our first night on the main strip, it has alot of shopping.. impressive if you are from the midwest , but coming from NYC.. I can goto 5th avenue. THe big Island has the erupting volcanos, I wish I went there for 3 nights.
But overall Hawaii is amazing! We did a helicopter ride in Kauai, I was scared to death, but a MUST do. If you book it online in advnace you save $20 per person.

Those that are interested, I have a post on the newlywed about reviews on hawaii accomodations where past brides could compile a review of where they stayed.

Check it out.

Hi All. I can't believe I'm the one that started this thread and I haven't posted to it in AGES, LOL.

I'm going to find my Hawaii HM review and post it here for you all.

Ask me any questions Feel free to FM also

The thread was long, so here is the link, in this one I only talked about Maui. There are pics included also.


SASSY'S MAUI REVIEW WITH PICS

Liz, your vacation looked so romantic and fun! I want to go to Hawaii now!

Thanks 1017 and peabody.

Peabody, you will be so happy.

When I visited the Hyatt in Kauai it was JUST as beautiful as the one in Maui, if not more so.
You will have a GREAT time

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Posted by Moehick

Anyone go on a horseback riding excursion in Kaui?

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I wanted to go but they have a 230 lb restrictin for the horses. My darling hubby was 240

PS - he's fit, but also 6'4'

HI Gals!! WE just flew in today!!!

We left on Feb 9 and returned today.
Maui
We arrived in Maui and stayed 3 nights at the Hyatt regency. The Hyatt is such a beautiful resort!! It was so breath taking! In Maui, we got in late so the first night we walked around the resort and went swimming. WE still had fun! WE went to a Luau at the resort. I didn't care for the food but, the show was very entertaining! At the Luau, We met another honeymoon couple from Boston and we exchange phone numbers and will get together soon. We did a Catamaran boat ride with the snorkeling! We had so much fun!! We swam with the turtles. It's whale season now and we saw over a dozen whales with their babies. It was incredible!

I was very disappointed with one of our activities. The road to Hana! I hated it! It took up most of our day! And I all I got was car sick! My DH and I both felt that if we could leave one thing out it would of been the Road to Hana. The reason why I got car sick was because the roads are so swurvy and narrow while you are going up the mountains. The view was breath taking but, after an hour, I was sick to my stomach. If we could do our honeymoon again, we would of spent more time in Maui. The first day was a total wash because we got in late and not to mention the road to hanna.
We absolutely loved Maui!!

Oahu We stayed 2 nights in Oahu! NOt to sound negative, but, NOt too crazy about Oahu. It was too commercial and too many people!! It was like being in LA. Wakiki Beach was beautiful though!! Since we were staying there two nights, we decided to go a little less expensive with the hotel. WE stayed at the OHana East. It was a decent hotel with an incredible view. A block from the beach and it was right in the middle of Wakikki Beach area! But, Warning: We noticed a lot of hookers at Wakikki. At first we thought they were strippers, but nope they were high class hookers. It is so sad how the police there just turn the other cheek. They pretty much blended in with the tourist except they were wearing 5 inch heals. LOL
While in Oahu, we did the submarine tour, which was so awesome!! It went down to about 100 feet!! We also did a dinner cruise! So romantic and fun! WE had dinner and a show! The one thing we regret not doing was the Pearl Harbor trip. We failed to go not because we did not want to but because we missed it because we were late from another tour. I was more upset for DH since he is a history buff! If we had to do Hawaii over, we would of stayed in Oahu 1 night instead of 2.
Kaui
We stayed 4 nights and this was our favorite island. It was not as populated and the island was so breath taking!! WE stayed at the Hyatt and Oh my God the View is amazing!!! We had a partial view but, it was soo beautiful! We had more than a partial view of the ocean and the pool area. We arrived on Valentines day and believe it or not all of the restaurants were booked!!! Even the hotel's restaurants! So we decided to order room service and eat on our balcony! It was so romantic!! At both Hyatts, we had complimentary bottles of Champagne and Wine! Room service food was one of our best meals!!! As a matter of fact, we ordered room service again during the week. It was just so relaxing to order room service after a long day under the sun and activities and be able to just eat in your room in your jammies. While in Kaui, we did a helicopter ride! It was alot of fun and it was so beautiful up there. The pilot took us over dorment volcanos, coast, and water falls. He was very informative about the history of Kaui. We also did a kayak tour. Let me tell you, it kicked our butt!!! We now realize that we are out of shape! LOL But we had such a great time on this tour! It include lunch and swimming at a 125 foot water fall. We parked our Kayaks and did some hiking up a mountain to the water fall! ONe thing about the Kaui that you will find sorta bizzare but beautiful is that Kaui is filled with Roosters!! Yes, Roosters! But, they are so beautiful!! We couldn't stop laughing because they were everywhere. So when we did the hike up the mountain to the water fall, what did we see at the water fall, Roosters!! NOt only the roosters, But we also saw a Cat!!! You had to be their I guess. But, I took a picture of my DH eating his sandwich with the Cat staring at him and the rooster on a rock above my DH. I can't wait to see the Picture! Contrast. Let me tell you, that hike was not easy. WE went went back to resort with nice booties, calves and arms.
LOL Another day, We drove around the island and took a ride to what is also called 'The gRand canyon of the Pacific', the Waimea Canyon.

WE ended our honeymoon in San Francisco. WE stayed two nights at a HOliday INN at Fisherman's wharf area! The hotel and location were so ideal! It was my first visit to San Francisco and I liked it alot! NOt enough to move there, but I liked it!

We had such a great time during our honeymoon! We ate so much!!!! But, I am happy to say that I did not gain any weight!!! I will post picts when I get a chance!

Ya I am so glad u had a great honeymoon! We are doing pretty much what u did. Staying at the hyatts on ohau kaui and maui and hyatt in san fran fishermans warf. Cant wait for the pics!

June and Jax, you are going to love all the HYatts! WE did not have any complaints!

Julz, we went with Liberty travel in Hicksville on Broadway with Laurie. Sometimes when you go with a travel agent they will throw things in for you. Plus, I found it easier to go that route. Have fun ladies!!