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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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05-28-2009 at 11:21 AM.
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Pineapple's are awesome there. . .Maui Gold yummy
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Never been to Hawaii. I'm afraid I'll be out of the country during your trip. Stick Out Tongue
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Pineapple's what are awesome?
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take the island tour, go to the big inactive volcano, relax on the beach
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05-28-2009 at 11:23 AM.
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Pineapple's are awesome there. . .Maui Gold yummy
That's actually something I am planning on doing... trying lots of their fruits Smilie

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05-28-2009 at 11:23 AM.
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lots and lots of bikini pictures..
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05-28-2009 at 11:24 AM.
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Germaine's Luau. Hike up Diamond Head. Pearl Harbor. Hanauma Bay. Dole Plantation. Enjoy the beach. Atlantis Submarine ride. Helicopter tour of island.

Those were things we did on our honeymoon and had a blast.
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05-28-2009 at 11:26 AM.
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take the island tour, go to the big inactive volcano, relax on the beach
Scratchchin An island tour is an option on the Go Oahu card, but I kinda figured it would be kinda boring... So you enjoyed it?

And yeah, I think I'd like to go to the top of Diamond Head, supposed to be an awesome view of Waikiki and the mountains from there

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lots and lots of bikini pictures..
Of the other chicks? Sure Thumbup Of me... Oh God no. I'm already sitting here trying to figure out how to lose about 1049732 lbs in 3 weeks laugh out loud

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Germaine's Luau. Hike up Diamond Head. Pearl Harbor. Hanauma Bay. Dole Plantation. Enjoy the beach. Atlantis Submarine ride. Helicopter tour of island.

Those were things we did on our honeymoon and had a blast.
I've read mixed reviews of Germaine's. One of the pros is that it includes 2 drinks with the dinner, as opposed to the PCC, which has none laugh out loud

Hanauma Bay, that's the place that's supposedly really nice for snorkeling, right? How much is the Submarine ride? I'd love to do a helicopter tour, but I think I looked it up a while back and it's like $175 pp...
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:Froggy, you told me to remind you to sit down and give me detailed info and tips, so here you go Harhar
okay, i'll start pondering laugh out loud

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Never been to Hawaii. I'm afraid I'll be out of the country during your trip. Stick Out Tongue
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My grandpa was convinced that Hawaii is not a state or even part of the USA. laugh out loud
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05-28-2009 at 11:28 AM.
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Quote from Brynn :
I'm excited about getting lei'd Woot
In 9 months there will be a thread by Brynn saying how she's a proud parents of twin boys.
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In 9 months there will be a thread by Brynn saying how she's a proud parents of twin boys.
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You people are just obsessed with saying I'm knocked up Stick Out Tongue
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You people are just obsessed with saying I'm knocked up Stick Out Tongue
You people? Confused

I'm just saying, look at TigerStar the only time he gets laid is when his wife wants a new kid.
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Scratchchin An island tour is an option on the Go Oahu card, but I kinda figured it would be kinda boring... So you enjoyed it?

And yeah, I think I'd like to go to the top of Diamond Head, supposed to be an awesome view of Waikiki and the mountains from there



Of the other chicks? Sure Thumbup Of me... Oh God no. I'm already sitting here trying to figure out how to lose about 1049732 lbs in 3 weeks laugh out loud



I've read mixed reviews of Germaine's. One of the pros is that it includes 2 drinks with the dinner, as opposed to the PCC, which has none laugh out loud

Hanauma Bay, that's the place that's supposedly really nice for snorkeling, right? How much is the Submarine ride? I'd love to do a helicopter tour, but I think I looked it up a while back and it's like $175 pp...
Germaine's was awesome. We had a great time at it. The two drinks were extra strong and the food was excellent.

Hanauma Bay is the snorkeling site. Awesome. Just buy some cheap snorkel gear at an ABC store or something and enjoy the view.

Submarine ride was around $100/person but well worth it. It was with Atlantis.
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05-28-2009 at 11:33 AM.
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Brynn, you had to know you were looking for trouble when saying you were looking forward to getting lei'd
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