mely
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Post by mely on Jun 26, 2014 21:13:19 GMT
Just had to brag. I got a Pinterest board filled with things to do. I'll take suggestions if you have them though lol
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Post by cmpeter on Jun 26, 2014 21:19:13 GMT
Adults only or kids too? Ages of the kids? Where are you staying and will you have a car? We were just there in February. Wish I was going again in 5 days!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2014 21:24:14 GMT
Pearl Harbor is a must....at the same location there is a submarine memorial that I could have spent hours at reading. Luckily they had a memorial book that told the story of each sub and the names of those on it. We only spent par tof a day on Oahu though, so we didn't do anything else. But that visit alone was worth the stop.
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Post by blueeyedpups on Jun 26, 2014 21:24:46 GMT
We were just there in May. I would recommend all of the Pearl Harbor historic sites, if you have not been there before.
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Post by lovemybabes on Jun 26, 2014 21:27:59 GMT
I have no advice, just that I am super jealous! LOL!! Post lots of pics once you get back.
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mely
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Post by mely on Jun 26, 2014 21:30:48 GMT
Taking two kids. Flying out alone with them to meet Dh and his ship. Staying at Turtle Bay so I can get my shrimp truck on. We will be there a week. On the agenda is a luau at Hale Koa. I am also planning to rent paddle boards and kayaks often. Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay with the other tourists. Hiking Diamond Head with the mass of tourists. Maybe a beach cruiser day. I've been twice but the kids haven't. I'm looking for low key and not too overwhelming since they have sensory issues and I hate being that mom with those kids freaking out over everything.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jun 26, 2014 21:31:48 GMT
I'm jealous, but I'd be diving.
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mely
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Post by mely on Jun 26, 2014 22:47:23 GMT
I'm jealous, but I'd be diving. I don't know how to dive  I always thought I'd learn one day but probably can't with the kids there. Plus my ears are a big issue right now and I heard that will keep you from diving. |
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Post by sbartist on Jun 26, 2014 23:49:03 GMT
Plan ahead for traffic delays!
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Post by xiumaiyuki on Jun 27, 2014 0:05:10 GMT
KCC Farmer's Market on Saturday's morning is a must. Maybe you can plan your Diamond Head hike on the same day.  |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 27, 2014 0:25:55 GMT
I have no advice other than the obvious - take lots of pics! And have people take pics of you too!
I'm super jealous!
Have a great time!
oh, can we see your pin board?
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Post by Mary_K on Jun 27, 2014 0:28:15 GMT
Curious why you aren't staying at the Hale Koa?
DH is DOD and we always stay there. Can't beat $118.00 a night & I think it's a great hotel.
Let me know if we need to be looking elsewhere!
Mary K
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Post by my2apps2 on Jun 27, 2014 0:37:03 GMT
How fun! DH and I went there for our anniversary 5 years ago...I'd love to go back! It sounds like you have all of the things I would suggest on your agenda already, so I'm no help there. Hope you have a great time!
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Post by sbartist on Jun 27, 2014 1:58:32 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 2:16:58 GMT
How fun! Bring back lots of pictures.
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Post by AussieMeg on Jun 27, 2014 2:30:13 GMT
I went to Oahu waaaaaaaaaay back in 1989 at the age of 21 with a couple of girlfriends. Suggestions of things to do: drink lots of alcohol, smoke lots of cigarettes, watch lots of cable TV (back then we didn't have that in Australia, so it was such a novelty!!), sunbake all day, party all night....
Oh, wait. I'm thinking you're not a single 21yo girl, so those suggestions are probably not what you are looking for!
Enjoy your trip, I would go back in a heartbeat.
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Post by irisheyes on Jun 27, 2014 2:48:38 GMT
You will love it. I wish I was going as two of my grandchildren live there. Manoa Falls is a beautiful hike and not too hard.
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mely
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Post by mely on Jun 27, 2014 6:09:01 GMT
Curious why you aren't staying at the Hale Koa? DH is DOD and we always stay there. Can't beat $118.00 a night & I think it's a great hotel. Let me know if we need to be looking elsewhere! Mary K We stayed at the Hale Koa last time I went with dh and it was nice. This year he's out on Rimpac and there are 25,000 people from 23 nations participating which is probably why all the rooms were booked well in advance plus, last time the Hilton housekeepers were striking and they were out with bullhorn chanting and honking all night. 3 am had horns honking outside. Not the fault of the Hale Koa but it left me wanting something outside of waikiki. It's all good. We are getting a 2 br 2 be condo for $165 a night - we will have a kitchen which will help the food bill. Especially since I'm supposed to be on a low salt diet. We always wanted to try Turtle Bay and after comparing rooms in the resort to rooms in the condo it just made sense. I want to be out enjoying the island as much as possible |
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mely
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Post by mely on Jun 27, 2014 6:59:39 GMT
Ok this is the my Oahu board |
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Post by sbartist on Jun 27, 2014 19:36:15 GMT
Fun pinterest board.
*Wailua Bakery - love their baked goods. Have not tried their sandwiches.
*Pirate Ship - I have heard this is good for kids. Have not been on it myself, but see it out in the water on a daily basis from the office. Never see the sails up because this boat is obviously motorized.
*Mokulua Islands - love to kayak here.
*Hale Koa Luau - have been to this a couple times, it the least expensive luau and close by us, since we are only 1.5 miles mauka of Waikiki.
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I always thought I'd learn one day but probably can't with the kids there. Plus my ears are a big issue right now and I heard that will keep you from diving. 
