Hawaii
Planning an Epic trip in January 3-14, 2017 to Maui. With 3 to 5 days on Oahu, before or afterUpdated 3 years ago
Our Vacation Map:
MAP of 4 locations
Videos:
Hotel #1 Jan 7-10
Hotel #2 Jan 10-13
Hotel #3 Jan 14-18
Diamond Head
Nakalele Blowhole
Nakalele Blowhole2
Nakalele Blowhole3
Valley of the Temples
U.S.S. Missouri is this Ship!
Hotels:
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DWs Condo
Jan 4-6, and Jan 13
"Pacific Shores"
@B202- 2219 S Kihei Rd., Kihei, Maui
We are staying with Darlana, Greg+Mom -
Hotel #1
Jan 7-10
"Maui Seaside Hotel"
@100 West Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, Maui
COnfirmation #: 17870SB009637
"Room assigned at check-in. Triple sheeting, A/C, ceiling fan, alarm clock, desk and lamp, flat screen TV, basic cable, free Wi-Fi.
Room Type: There's nothing standard about the majestic mountain views from this room. Free Wi-Fi" 800-560-5552 -
Hotel #2.
Jan 10-13
"Kaanapali Beach Hotel"
@2525 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
Confirmation: 63770SB004378
"Run-of-house accommodations including compact car"
"complimentary breakfast buffet"
Room: "Run-of-house - Double beds - rooms view neighboring properties"
FREE Budget Compact Car #43622752US5 with Airport Pickup!
Free "Ohana Welcome Breakfast."
"Complimentary welcome amenity"
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Hotel #3.
Jan 14-18:
"Waikiki Marina Tower"
@1700 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu Booking Number: 28559731
Client #: 16116617
"1 x Studio Deluxe" Room Only"
Things to do in Hawaii:
- OahuMUST DO!Diamond Head Crater ($1)(6am-6pm)(3.9 miles)
- OahuMUST DO!Waikiki Aquarium ($12) (2777 Kalakaua Ave) (2.1 miles)
- OahuMUST DO!Waikiki Zoo ($14)(151 Kapahulu Ave)(1.9 miles)
- OahuMUST DO!Pearl Harbour (Jan 16 All Day)(Arrange Hotel Pickup!)(Confirmation # 5229)
- OahuWalmart(700 Keeaumoku St) (0.9 mile walk from Hotel#3)
- OahuCostco(525 Alakawa St,) (3.6 mile walk from Hotel#3)
- OahuDog the Bounty Hunter Store (1381 Queen Emma St,)
- OahuHaiku Stairs[ Closed :'( ]
- OahuHanauma Bay+Koko Crater+Spitting Caves (tram or stairway)(11 Miles East of Hotel #3)(Swim with Turtles)
- OahuGermaine's Luau (26miles West of Hotel #3) (free bus)
- OahuSea Life Park (15 miles east of Hotel #3)
- OahuArmy Museum (Part of our Pearl Harbour tour)
- OahuValley of the Temples(Center of Island 31.5 miles)
- OahuHawaiiSwim with Dolphins
- OahuDole Pinapple Plantation(center of Island)
- OahuMt. Tantualus(6.5 Miles North of Hotel #3)
- OahuWaterfall Hike.(6.5 Miles North of Hotel #3)
- OahuNOrth Shore (scooter+surfing)
- OahuJollibees Restaurant(19 Miles West of Hotel #3)- Try the Aloha Burger
- OahuCheeseburger in Paradise (30 min Walk on Way to Zoo/Aquarium)
- OahuBubba Gump Shrimp(9 min Walk North from Hotel#3)
- MauiBubba Gump Shrimp(11 min drive south from Hotel#2)
- MauiCostco(30 mins walk east from Hotel #1 along Wildlife Sanctuary)
- MauiOahu$35 Super Ferry Oahu->Maui
- MauiScooter Rental#1$139/4days. $200/week
- MauiScooter Rental#2$139/4days. $200/week
- MauiScooter Rental#3$80/3days. $150/week
- MauiKihei Rent-a-Car: Cheap 2004 cars. Airport Pickup.
- Maui$85 Luau from Costco:
- MauiCostco Cheap Shit!
Center Maui:
- MauiMt. HaleakalÄ(40 mile drive East of DW's Condo). Volcano. Drive Up, Ride Down/Bike down. Sunset/Sunrise. VERY COLD
North Maui:
- MauiGemini cruise (0.3 miles South of Hotel #2): Out of Westin Kannapali.
- MauiMUST DO!Honalua Bay: DO NOT PAY!:. There are secret Hidden stairs!! Snorkel(North End of Maui) Catered lunch from Westin, open bar.
- MauiNakalele Blowhole (Northern Tip of Maui. See video)
- MauiCheeseburger in Paradise (12 min drive South from Hotel#2)
- MauiHilo Hattie (3.5 miles South of Hotel #2)
- MauiWestin's Whalers Village. (23 min walk north of Hotel #2) Happy hour
- MauiDragon Teeth Beach (7 miles North of Hotel #2)
DW Condo:
- MauiGrand wahala(3.5 miles South of DW) (all you can drink)
- MauiKihei Caffe: Breakfast. (0.5 Mile Walk North from DWs Condo) Try french Toast+Papaya Yogurt
- MauiThrees bar and grill (0.6 mile North walk DWs Condo))
- MauiCharlie Young Beach (right outside DWs Condo)
- MauiKamole beach (0.8 mile South of DWs Condo) : Reef, Resident Sea Turtles. Rent Masks+Snorkels from Plaza Store
- Maui808Bistro(0.5 mile south of DW's Condo): BOYB for $5 [next door under Moose Migilicuttys] Happy Hour. Short ribs. Reasonable Prices
Maui South:
- MauiMaui Ocean Center (Maalea 8.6 Miles North of DWs Condo) $28
- MauiNude Beach "Little Beach"-Makena State Park Fire Dancers, Goat Trail (8 miles south of DWs Condo)
- MauiLava fields (10 miles south of DWs Condo)
- MauiSurfing Goat Dairy Farm (Center of Island)
Hana Road Trip:
- MauiMaui 8th Wonder Tacos (3 for $5) On the Road to Hana in Paia.
- MauiTwin Falls on Road to Hana. Swim under a Waterfall
- MauiRoad to Hana. Very Twisty. Full Day
- MauiJaws beach good is surfing, bad otherwise (1/4 way on Road to Hana)
- MauiFlat Bread Company Pizza (1/6 way on Road to Hana)
- HawaiiKileaua. Only active volcano
- KauaiJurassic Park Location
- MUST DO!Rent Scooters / Dirt Bikes!!!!Maui??
- Helicopter Tour($164 30 min-$250 75 min)
- Ziplining
- Coconuts Fish Tacos (1279 S Kihei Rd,)
- Ulupalakua Ranch-Elk Burgers (14800 Piilani Hwy, Kula)
- PDF #1
- PDF #2
- PDF #3
- PDF #4
- Kualoa
Notes:
- Find something to do if bad weather
- Hawaii has less tides then normal
- Download Hawaii GPS App
- Paia, Maui is the Weed Capital of Hawaii. Woody Nelson AND Woody Harrelson have places there!
- For Flights between islands, Book directly
- Jeeps that are rented specifically say you cannot drive in the sections you are likely to want to go. Have GPS Trackers
- Adam wants a Coconut-eating tool!
- Adam wants a Diver's Knife
- Buy Event Passes(helicopter. Lahina Wahle watching $22), Water, Liquor Etc at Costco
- 3 Hour time change
- Area Code 808 is HAWAII. NOT TOLL FREE!
- Eat a local Fish called "Poke"
- AW Royal Bank Travel Insurance: 1-800-387-2487
- Amanda is Staying in February at: Waikiki Grand. By the aquarium
- Gradnma W. Stayed at "Kihei Kanani" in the 1970s
Questions:
- Do we only have ONE scuaba Set?
- Where can we find a Cheap Luau ($50 Hopefully?)
- Where can we rent one of those Paddle Boats?
- Where are the Swim up Bars?
Language:
- Mahalo- Thank you
- Aloha- Love, affection; greeting, salutation; Hello! Good-bye!
- Haole- Foreigner/Caucasian
Todo:
- Pack
- Phone Unlocking
- Bosco Stuff
- Car off Road
- Jarad Garbage
- Flask Amanda
To Bring:
- Backback
- Go Pros Cameras
- Cell Chargers
- Passport + USD + Muggers Wallet
- Scuba Gear
- Warm Clothes + Rain Jacket
- Short, Underwear, Aqua Socks, Long Sleeves, Very Light Clothing
- Sun Glasses + Hats
- Surprises + Shirts
- Hair Gel, CDs, SunScreen, Cover up, Teeth, Deo
Hawaii Movies/TV to Watch:
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Places to Stay:
- Maui$400 Moms 3Bed+3Bath
- Maui$139 1Bed
- Maui$99 Lindas Friend 1Bed
- Maui$33/night
- Maui$47 CAD/night BDorm[@facebookLike41]
- Maui$49/night[@facebookLike42]
- Maui$52/night[@facebookLike43]
- Maui$57/night Private Room[@facebookLike44]
- Maui$100/night Maui Seaside Hotel[@facebookLike45]
- Maui$103/night oceanview Maui Seaside Hotel[@facebookLike46]
- Oahu$20??[@facebookLike47]
- OahuOutrigger[@facebookLike48]
Adam+GregC Flights:
- Jan 04th: WJ 3294 and 1852. Leave 3:30pm>Arrive 10:44 pm. $230.63 CAD
- Jan 18th: WJ 1865 and 3279. Leave 11:30pm>Arrive 9:45 am. $253.52 CAD
DW Flights:
- Jan 3rd: WJ 3294 and1852. Leave 3:30pm, arrive 10:44 pm.
- Jan 14th: WJ 1853 and 3279. Leave 11:45 pm-Arrive 9:45 am.
Hawaii (Oahu) Must Do's:
** Many activities/experiences can be purchased at a discounted rate from ITT/MWR **- Ala Moana
- Bellows (good for camping)*
- Cockroach Cove (Eternity Beach)
- Kailua
- Ko'Olina lagoons
- LaniKai*
- Laniakea*
- Makaha Beach
- Makua Beach
- Pipeline
- Po'kai Bay
- Sunset Beach*
- Turtle Beach
- Waikiki
- Waimea Bay (Not during winter months)
- Yokohama (Not during winter Months)
- Hanauma Bay
- Shark's Cove
- Turtle Rock (Makaha)
- Polynesian Cultural Center (best for cultural experience)
- Paradise Cove
- Germaine's Luau
- Chief's Luau
- Diamond Head
- Maunawili Falls
- Lanikai Pill Box
- Ehukai Pill Box
- Kaena Point
- Pali Puka
- Manoa Falls
- Lulumahu Falls
- Makapuu Lighthouse
- Waimano Falls
- Waimea Falls
- Lulumahu Falls
- Kokohead
- Kokohead Arch
- Crouching Lion (WARNING: top 5 Dangerous hikes on Oahu)
- Nu'uanu pali lookout
- Disney Hotel (A'ulani)
- Chinaman's hat
- Byodo-In Temple (Valley of the Temples)
- Halona Blowhole
- USS Arizona (Pearl Harbor) Memorial
- Swap Meet (@ Aloha Stadium)
- First Friday (Chinatown)
- Eat the Streets (last friday of the month)
- Waikiki
- Dole Plantation
- Waialua Chocolate/coffee estate
- Mermaid caves
- Tropical Farms Macadamia Nut
- Treehouse on roundtop drive
- Green World Coffee Farm
- Bishop Museum (Hawaiian Culture & Science)
- EO tours
- Skydive Hawaii
- Shark Cage diving
- Kayak to Mokulua ( islands across from Lanikai)
- Sandbar (boat needed)
- Polynesian Cultural Center
- Kapolei Adventure park
- North Shore
- Rope Swing Challenge
- Anna Miller's (open 24/7)
- Banzai Sushi
- Big Kahuna's Pizza
- Boston's Pizza
- Buca di Beppo
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Cheesecake Factory
- Cinnamon's
- Dixie Grill
- Eat the Streets (last Friday of the month)
- Foodland (yummy fresh Poke)
- Forty Niner Restaurant
- Genki Sushi
- Koa Pancake House
- L&L
- Lucky Belly's
- Mami's Empanadas
- Marukame Udon (Japanese noodles)
- Maui Mikes
- Mexico Restaurant
- Nalu Health & Juice Bar (acai bowls)
- Nico's Pier 38
- Ninja Sushi
- North Shore Food Trucks
- Restaurant 604
- Smith & Kings
- South Shore Grill
- Tamura's (it's a convenience store but they have the best poke bowls)
- Teddy's bigger burgers
- Zippys
- Banan
- Bubbies
- Diamond head cove health bar (Acai bowls)
- Leonards Bakery (Malasada's)
- Liliha Bakery (coco puffs)*
- Matsumoto's Shave Ice*
- Samurai
- Shaka Bowls (Acai bowls)
- Ted's Bakery (best pies)*
- Waiola Shaved Ice
- Scarlets
- Moose's McGillycutty's
- Kona Brewing Company
- Lulu's
- Rumfire
- Tropics
- Whiskey Dix
- Ong king Studios (Thursday night Swing 8-11pm)
- O'Tooles
- Mai Tai's
- Addiction
- Play Bar
- Hard Rock Cafe
- Pearlridge Mall (Cheaper than Ala moana)
- Savers
- Ala Moana Mall
- Ross
- Wright Brother's Cafe
- Brews & Cues
- Country Bar