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Thank you for this thread, I shall be watching.
Going to Maui in November for a wedding. Going to use Southwest Rapid Rewards CC bonuses to get companion pass and fly to San Diego for "free". Then...
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It's been a few years since our last stay, but we always had good luck with the Aloha Beach Hotel (on the way to Kapaa). Did a quick search on bookit for your days and it's right in your cost range....
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I will also add Leoda's Kitchen and Pie shop to the list of quick restaurants. We didn't eat lunch there but her pies are outstanding. We hit it up today on our way back to the condo from Malaea....
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To my knowledge they have never had a fire dancer. Fire dancers are not traditionally hawaiian and Old Lahaina Luau serves to be traditionally hawaiian. Checking the recent reviews on Yelp I can...
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I was there last month. There was no fire show.
By far one of the classiest/nicest luaus ive been to.
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Interesting, thanks for the info. I loved it in 2007, but I think my kids would be bummed with no fire show, so I will change my plans.
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Da Kitchen - great cheap eats...
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Great suggestions! A huge thank you to everyone! Everyone's Hawaii experiences just sound fabulous and I am taking notes. I didn't know about vrbo.com, great idea, very useful. Just browsing for 10...
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Quite expensive compared to what? It's roughly the same cost as where I live.
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Looking at Maui, Oahu, or Lihue, haven't been to Hawaii before but we could really use a vacation. Where are the deals? Two people traveling ideally May 1 - May 8 (flexible). Looking for a nice hotel
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This is interesting
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Looking at Maui, Oahu, or Lihue, haven't been to Hawaii before but we could really use a vacation. Where are the deals? Two people traveling ideally May 1 - May 8 (flexible). Looking for a nice hotel
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Your best bet would be to look at vbro.com for a condo - read details on each home though! We have been to Lihue on Kauai - loved it !!! We stayed at Marriott in Lihue then but pricey, there are...
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I concur with above post regarding VRBO. My wife and I spent 10 days in Oahu on North Shore in early May, 2011. 3 BR house ON THE BEACH for $2000.
Use Pri$eline to bid on a rental car. I bid $8/day...
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My vote is for maui or lihue. good luck on finding anything less than 100 per day. You may get a 2star for less than 100$. 2 star in hawaii is pretty shabby. I'm not the most pickey in lodging,...
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a bit of advice. do your gift shopping at costco. they sell packs of nuts, chocolate, chocolate nuts, coffee, cookies, etc etc etc. all packaged up ready for gifting. WAY cheaper than you can find...
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Woah, I went to the Old Lahaina Luau in 2007 and there was most definitely a fire dancer. Have they changed the show? That would be good to know since we are going back and I wouldn't have even...
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We did all of the above on our trip to Maui last year. The scenery on Road to Hana and the food is what I remember most. The Gazebo has to die for pancakes, macadamia/coconut crusted with coconut...
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Have to agree, we had some great Hawaiian food at this place...mmmm Loco Moco :drool:
Also in Kihei, Maui Thai is good. The place is actually owned by a relative of the owner of our local Thai...
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By classy i mean real flower leis, good food, good drinks, great service, real flowers used in the skirts n attire during the show. in the end you get a nice gift.
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Lanikai/Kailua pillbox hike. Go early and watch the sunrise. It's worth getting up.
Manoa Falls. Easy but muddy trail at the back of Manoa Valley. Just pay the $5.00 parking fee even though...
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Depends on your definition of nice but for sub $100 you should be looking on www.vrbo.com as others has suggested. Oahu will likely have more budget options, but will be a few blocks from the water....
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Just got to orbitz. Do a search and sort by lowest price. How hard is it? If you cant find anything reasonable just sleep in a rental car a night or two. A lot of the beaches have public showers...
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Whales are gone by May, unfortunately
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I'll give you a list of things I enjoy:
Restaurants/Quick Eats:
Mama's Fish House (Pricey but delicious!)
Maui Brewing Co (more for the beer than anything)
CJ's Deli (excellent for to go meals...
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Anyone have suggestion for Oahu? Was thinking about going to Kauai, but the prices worked out to be better to Oahu. I like doing hikes, nature, and outdoor stuff as well as some interesting tourist...
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Very much ready for a trip back to Maui. Doesn't look like it will happen until October. Can't wait to try the pies at Leoda's (thanks Pirates...). Here are a list of our favorites:
Beach Bums...
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With the cost difference, it was either go to Oahu or don't go at all; I opted for the former.
Thanks for the list!! I sent it to my travel group and we will definitely be hitting some of...
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if you like the outdoors, hiking, nature, etc. you should have spent the extra money and went to Kauai.
