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So I got lei'd in Hawaii, and checked out some of the other must-do things :woot:

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As most of you know, I was lucky enough to win a free week at the Hyatt Regency [hyatt.com] in Waikiki (in a deluxe oceanfront room Whee )

Leaving in 3 weeks, so I figure it's probably a good time to start planning some stuff out and at least outlining the stuff that shouldn't be missed, and also ask for suggestions on decent restaurants and any other tips anyone can think of. Smilie

I went ahead and bought the Entertainment Book with all of the coupons, but of course I haven't personally visited any of the places in it, so if it's possible to narrow down any great ones, that'd be wonderful.

Oh, and also highly considering the Go Oahu [smartdestinations.com] card (probably the 3 day one, which includes a bonus admission to Germaine's Luau or the Polynesian Cultural Center. Anyone been to these two places, and could say which is best?)

I think I'd definitely like to squeeze in the USS Arizona/Pearl Harbor tour (which is included with the Go Oahu card), and of course either one of the luaus or the PCC. Nowww you guys fill me in on the rest Whee

Froggy, you told me to remind you to sit down and give me detailed info and tips, so here you go Harhar




I'm excited about getting lei'd Woot
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Last Edited by Brynn November 14, 2009 at 09:01 AM
So far, most of the stuff:

Island tour/loop (including Pali lookout & Byodo temple)

Diamond Head

Germaine's Luau (that, or the PCC or Paradise Cove luau)

USS Arizona (include audio tour)

Snorkeling @ Hanauma Bay or Shark's Cove

Sea Life Park

Dole Plantation

Atlantis Submarine (unless it takes us to "the island" and we can find Ben and Sawyer and all the other Losties Woot )

Helicopter Tour (depends on if enough funds left after everything else, but unlikely, lol)

Kayak to Sunken island

Lost village @ Kaena point

Sunset Dinner cruise/catamaran

Kualoa Ranch

Turtle Bay Resort



Ward Shopping Center / Stanley's Chicken
Swap Meet or International Market
Rent snorkel gear from Snorkel Bob's


Food:
Big City Diner
Dukes
Margaritaville
Rum Fire
The Shack (waikiki)
Cholos Mexican Homestyle @ North Shore
Leonards


Matsumoto shave ice (Hale'iwa) or Waiola Shave Ice (waikiki)



Beaches:
Kailua
Lanikai
Waimea

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12-07-2009 at 03:09 PM.
12-07-2009 at 03:09 PM.
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still have that twitchy finger?

US. Virgin Islands would probably be the safest bet, but it's boring as heck. Also, I have a friend who owns a bed and breakfast on St. Thomas, so let me know if you're interested.

I went to St. Martin on my honeymoon, I think I told you that already, and that's probably the best place on earth. Also, there's a fully nude beach. Take your XTi

What opportunity? did you win the lotto? large sexual harassment lawsuit?
Haha. Nude beach would not be for me. I'd scare everyone away Embarrassment

I'll break down questions and stuff when I make a thread, but basically kind of like a gift from a family member. Smilie

I'd take just about any beach right now to be honest, compared to this weather. It was like 21 degrees the other night Frown
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Haha. Nude beach would not be for me. I'd scare everyone away Embarrassment

I'll break down questions and stuff when I make a thread, but basically kind of like a gift from a family member. Smilie

I'd take just about any beach right now to be honest, compared to this weather. It was like 21 degrees the other night Frown
hm... "gift from family member" sounds mighty suspicious Scratchchin

yea, it's frigging terrible here too. There's like 1/4" of rain and it plummeted down to 50 degrees Cold
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hm... "gift from family member" sounds mighty suspicious Scratchchin

yea, it's frigging terrible here too. There's like 1/4" of rain and it plummeted down to 50 degrees Cold
Roll you say that as if 50 is cold Harhar


I'm just imagining being back on the beach and drinking some awesome cocktail with the waves crashing in. :heaven:

Then reality hits when I realize I have to turn my heat on because my hands are freezing right now Frown
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actually, just looked out my window and it stopped raining. There's also a huge rainbow.

yea, I totally miss St. Martin Frown that was pretty much the best vacation I've ever been to. The best part is, booze is totally cheap there. A bottle of Johnnie Blue is $99!!!

Actually, if you go, can you get me a bottle? kthanks
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laugh out loud amusing. 81 here today. back in carson city, snow and a high of 22, im going to have to find a place to change before i get to reno and have to find my car in that weather
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laugh out loud amusing. 81 here today. back in carson city, snow and a high of 22, im going to have to find a place to change before i get to reno and have to find my car in that weather
Brrrr. Big change. Good luck with that Stick Out Tongue

Are you sad you're leaving? hug
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laugh out loud that reminds me of when my family immigrated to America. We touched down in LA in November in our winter clothes. I was wearing this thick heavy snow jacket. It was about 85 degree that day laugh out loud
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81 in Honolulu.... 35 in Las Vegas... 5 in Reno, and I had to brush more than a foot of snow off my car in the airport parking lot.

I got back to Carson City around 11:30, went and got lunch, and decided if I went home I'd just fall asleep and not make my 1pm work meeting. I meant to leave right after that meeting at 2:30pm, but instead I worked 12:30pm to 4:30pm, on what was supposed to be a day off when I scheduled it orginally, so it was almost five when I finally got home for the first time.

apartment is still warming up Cold was 50 in here when I got home, turned the heat off since I didn't realize how cold it was going to be. up to 65 now, at least woot
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12-08-2009 at 06:20 PM.
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Only 86 days until I return to paradise.
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hanging loose with Santa on Monday afternoon in Honolulu


My car in the Reno airport parking lot upon my return Faint
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hanging loose with Santa on Monday afternoon in Honolulu


My car in the Reno airport parking lot upon my return Faint
honolulu hale!!! Whee
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Hahaha, that's crazy. I like Santa Whee
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is this the only thread you're going to post in? Annoyed
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is this the only thread you're going to post in? Annoyed
Ha, I'm sorry. Frown This is just a sticky I've yet to take down, and I haven't really had much chance to sit and browse the lounge itself lately Down I'll try to post more soon though
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let us be the judge of that Photo

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I'll break down questions and stuff when I make a thread, but basically kind of like a gift from a family member. Smilie
You're related to that mySpace dude that sent you a video ?? Wink
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