The OFFICIAL Hawaii Honeymooners thread!!!!

Original post by Sassy

Mar 29, 2003 05:38 PM

Ladies, let's help each other plan our HMs.
Since we all are mainly going to the same islands (I'm going to Maui and Kauai, and I know lots are too- also Oahu is popular among us) let's post the activites/tours that we find interesting so we can help each other.

2003wedding. Posted: Mar 31, 2003 10:45 AM

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hey betty -congrats!--fill us in on what yoou booked--what is your package like?

i was wondering the same thing about flights
my questions are:
what airline are you flying

what airport are you leaving from

what is the time of departure from NY

when is your arrival time in HI
where are you flying into-what island

do you have transfers?--if so where and for how long-----

and if you haven't booked your air yet--take into account the length of time it takes to get there plus the time difference--i am thinking about a midnight flight so that i would get to HI in the morning and not waste a day----

Betty Posted: Mar 31, 2003 11:06 AM

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We are leaving on Sunday (8-31) at 12 pm from JFK. The earlier flight was booked and we could leave from LAG but JFK is 10 minutes from my house. If we left from LAG it would be 8:30 and it would be a pain. So we are leaving later. We have a stop over in LA and then get to Hawaii at about 6:30 pm. We are taking American. (into Maui)

Betty Posted: Mar 31, 2003 11:07 AM

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QUESTION: What kind of car are you /did you get? We got a jeep on both islands but we are afraid if it rains. Can it be covered? Is there A/C in the Jeep? Did anyone get anything else?

Briana Posted: Mar 31, 2003 12:16 PM

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BETTY---I AM ON THE SAME FLIGHT AS YOU TO MAUI. I can't wait. I want to go now!

Betty Posted: Mar 31, 2003 12:22 PM

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GET OUT!!!!! It's around 12 from JFK. We must meet on the flight!!!

you are leaving on Aug 31??

Niecey Posted: Mar 31, 2003 12:42 PM

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2003-I will have to see if we have any of our maps or ask DH if he remembers. We started at the Hyatt and drove all the way to the end of the road on our map but can't think of the name. You can park there and hike the rest of the way - but we weren't up for that. It didn't take too long either (maybe 3-4 hours with lots of stopping along the way for food and site seeing).

Then one day we drove the opposite way along some dirt road which was pretty crazy. Not much to see but we found this really pretty beach on the end and nice mountain views along the way. We had no clue where we were going we just kept going. We actually thought we were going to get killed or something because we drove into a pretty abandoned area and some pickup truck told us to keep going and follow them. We started to and then I turned to DH and said are they going to take us somewhere and kill us? But they led us to the pretty beach.

The rental car places give you maps which are great and we didn't need to much advance planning.

2003wedding. Posted: Mar 31, 2003 09:57 PM

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lol niecey you are too funny w/the pickup truck story! could you imagine something like that happening on your HM? thanks for the info--i have the dummies book and there are maps in there (although they aren't very detailed) we will have to buy them or get them from the car rental place...... i definitely think we'll do the drive.....sounds like a peaceful-sightseeing type of trip!...

Briana Posted: Apr 01, 2003 10:57 AM

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Yes, my flight is noon out of JFK on the 31st. We are getting married the night before! I don't know how we are going to make the flight--no sleep I guess. We will definately have to meet! That is so crazy.

HappyEverAfter Posted: Apr 01, 2003 11:07 AM

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OMG, Betty and Briana, I think I am on the same flight as you also, we are leaving the 31st from JFK at 12 noon Are you flying American???

How did I miss this post before? I am going out to pick up the Hawaii for Dummies book tomorrow. I need some fun planning to look forward to for the HM!!

Betty Posted: Apr 01, 2003 11:15 AM

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Ha-Ha-Ha...we ALL have to meet. Yes, it IS American!!!!!! How FUN!!!!!!!!!

I got the Hawaii for Dummies and it is a GREAT book!!!!!!

Briana Posted: Apr 01, 2003 11:16 AM

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What a fun flight! Where are you guys staying in Maui?

Betty Posted: Apr 01, 2003 11:18 AM

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What kind of car is everyone/did everyone rent?

Did anyone take a DAY TRIP to Oahu and when did you book it (when you got there?)??

Betty Posted: Apr 01, 2003 11:19 AM

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Briana - we are staying at the Hyatt in both Maui and Kauai. Where are you staying?

HappyEverAfter Posted: Apr 01, 2003 11:19 AM

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I cannot believe that, how funny! I was skimming the post and almost missed you guys We are staying at the Westin in Maui, and the Sheraton in Kaui. Will probably do a day trip to Oahu for Pearl Harbor.
Are you both getting married on 8/30? I have no idea how we are going to get up and make this flight, as we are spending the night in East Northport in Suffolk. We may just celebrate the whole night and sleep on the plane

Briana Posted: Apr 01, 2003 11:23 AM

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Trust me. I will be sleeping on the flight also. Guess what Betty--I am also staying at the Hyatt in both Islands. I guess we will be seeing alot of each other. How long are you staying on Maui?

Betty Posted: Apr 01, 2003 11:33 AM

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We are getting married on Aug 29, so we have a day to recover!!!!!

Briana, we are staying 5 nights in each

We want to take the day tour to Oahu too but how do you go about it?

HillandRon Posted: Apr 01, 2003 11:37 AM

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Betty we are doing the day trip to oahu. Our travel agent booked it for us already.

We are going while we are in Kuai. It will cost you about $200 or each of you.

I would take care of that before you go.

I am off to Hawaii in 2 months can't wait-- 5 nights in maui 6 night in kuai

Betty Posted: Apr 01, 2003 11:40 AM

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Thanks Hill, I'll have to ask about that

jwalters27 Posted: Apr 01, 2003 12:24 PM

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Hi all Hawaii honeymooners. Thanks for all of the tips. I am going in Aug to Vegas and Maui. So excited we leave on the 18th. I can hardly wait.

tarakinspa Posted: Apr 01, 2003 02:17 PM

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hmmm rental car was part of the package and I just got a compact car, didnt know jeep was an option, was it more?? That sounds ore fun for the road to Hana!!

As far as all the things you posted 2003 was this from when you got to the hotel, I assume they give you this stuff when you get there and you book then instead of beforehand.

BTW forget who asked but my flight is direct into kaui.