http://www.flyertalk.com/forum Hawaii, not just hula and sunsets. Aloha and aloha. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:19:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.flyertalk.com/forum http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1017151-goodness-its-wet.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:05:20 GMT For those of you who think the only weather this past week has been on the east coast, Hawaii has been getting lots of rain, Kauai in particular. Yesterday, by 10 p.m., Hanalei had gotten over *18 inches* of rain - LIhue, 8 in *24 hours*. The... For those of you who think the only weather this past week has been on the east coast, Hawaii has been getting lots of rain, Kauai in particular. Yesterday, by 10 p.m., Hanalei had gotten over 18 inches of rain - LIhue, 8 in 24 hours. The funny thing is, unlike the 40 days and 40 nights of rain a few years ago, this time there are periods of sunshine and then it will come down in torrents. But, as one of our favorite moderators pointed out on another thread, it is definitely lush and green! :eek: ]]> Hawaii ILuvParis http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1017151-goodness-its-wet.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1017060-2nd-annual-restaurant-week-oahu-nov-16-22-2009-a.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:42:39 GMT If you'll be on Oahu or are a resident, check out the 2nd annual restaurant week:

http://www.restaurantweekhawaii.com/...staurants.aspx

Click on each restaurant's name for the specials being served. Looks like some good stuff. There's not much savings in terms of money, but the three course meal offers are rather interesting. Enjoy! ]]> Hawaii slippahs http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1017060-2nd-annual-restaurant-week-oahu-nov-16-22-2009-a.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1017007-hnl-wifi.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:31:41 GMT Does HNL have wifi? If so, is it free? Thanks! Does HNL have wifi? If so, is it free? Thanks! ]]> Hawaii sdflyer04 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1017007-hnl-wifi.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1016913-longan-oahu.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:11:26 GMT I know Longan is grown on the big island and other places but any idea of availablity on Oahu. I know Chinatown is the obvious place but is there any farms or direct source on Oahu? Also how likely can the fruit be found outside the summer season... I know Longan is grown on the big island and other places but any idea of availablity on Oahu. I know Chinatown is the obvious place but is there any farms or direct source on Oahu? Also how likely can the fruit be found outside the summer season like say December? We were just there in September and they said the season was over yet Hula Brothers says they ship Fall - Winter. ]]> Hawaii westcoastman http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1016913-longan-oahu.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1015751-mainland-hawaii-wifi-any-airlines-have.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:52:38 GMT I need to do a flight to Hawaii soon. I'm wondering if there are any airlines that offer wifi on this flight. 4 hours of productive time would be huge. Does any carrier have internet on this flight? ]]> Hawaii thegeneral http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1015751-mainland-hawaii-wifi-any-airlines-have.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1015454-maui-zipline.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:39:09 GMT I found found websites for two different companies offering ziplines in Maui.

One is Pii Holo Ranch and the other I am considering is in Ka'anapali.

Has anyone participated in one or the other? Preferences? Sights? ]]> Hawaii kevinsac http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1015454-maui-zipline.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1015221-hawaii-condo-hotel-deals-ebay.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:51:45 GMT I have seen some really good - Almost too go deal for Condos on Ebay, all seem to come from people that have lots of positive feedback, make clear there is no other fee's or time share pitch. Most seem to have set dates any one had experience with these?? They also seem to all mention square trade travel verified. ]]> Hawaii maltman1 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1015221-hawaii-condo-hotel-deals-ebay.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1015053-oahu-north-shore-vacation-rental.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:33:07 GMT I have searched the internet without much success trying to find my dream rental house for the North Shore in December 2010. Although there are about 87 million rentals listed I can't seem to find any that allow me to search for exactly what I am looking for.

If anyone has a suggestion for a place like this: Oceanfront (sandy beach would be nice), washer & dryer, covered lanai, walking distance to convenience store (grocery would be nice), outside hot water shower - and here's the problem - smoking permitted. :eek:

And yes I have tried vrbo.com but I get error messages whenever I try to access: Invalid at the top level of the document. Error processing resource 'http://www.vrbo.com/'. Line 1, Position 1

AspNet-Version: 2.0.50727

Too much to ask, I know.

Any help in finding such a place is appreciated.

Thanks ]]> Hawaii Arizona2 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1015053-oahu-north-shore-vacation-rental.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1013477-mauna-kea-beach-hotel-brunch.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:46:18 GMT Hi, We were thinking of going to the sunday brunch at this hotel as it has some good reviews in our guide books. Can anyone answer a couple of questions for me though ? is it really that good ?? is there an easy way to get there (ideally... Hi,

We were thinking of going to the sunday brunch at this hotel as it has some good reviews in our guide books. Can anyone answer a couple of questions for me though ?

is it really that good ??

is there an easy way to get there (ideally not self driving) - ?? public transport.?? from our hotel which is the outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort

also - any recommendations for good food near Keauhou Beach Resort for 24th December (my mums B'day)

thanks ]]> Hawaii janed9388 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1013477-mauna-kea-beach-hotel-brunch.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1012105-napali-coast-sailing.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:22:10 GMT Hello, Headed to Kauai this coming Thursday and was looking to book a catamaran sailing of the Napali Coast. I have seen some websites for Captain Andy`s and Captain Sundown. Would really like to get some personal recommendations from any FT`s.... Hello,
Headed to Kauai this coming Thursday and was looking to book a catamaran sailing of the Napali Coast. I have seen some websites for Captain Andy`s and Captain Sundown. Would really like to get some personal recommendations from any FT`s. Trip is just me and my wife and we are just looking for the sailing part, really don`t need a dinner cruise.

Any help and recommendations is appreciated. Thanks! ]]> Hawaii dkrt http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1012105-napali-coast-sailing.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1011876-5-7-days-molokai-where-stay-groceries-activities.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:23:26 GMT The Spouse and I are headed to Hawaii from January 21-February 2 for a child free escape. After 5 night award stay at the Moana Surfrider in what we hope will be a nice tower suite, we are thinking of a contrastingly quiet week in Molokai. We... The Spouse and I are headed to Hawaii from January 21-February 2 for a child free escape. After 5 night award stay at the Moana Surfrider in what we hope will be a nice tower suite, we are thinking of a contrastingly quiet week in Molokai.

We have never visited Molokai (have so far covered both sides of the Big Island, the Hana side of Maui and all over Oahu).

Ideally, we would like to book an east end beachfront cottage with king bed, internet access and a bit of privacy. Any suggestions??

Also, looking for info on groceries and other supplies. I see that there are a half dozen or so "markets"-- My guess is that these are very pricey with limited selection- What has your experience been?

On activities-- We love to snorkel, lay on the beach, kayak-- but are not really tour group material. Not much for shopping either. Would like to dine out a few times, any suggestions for good food?

Also-- rental car suggestions would be appreciated!
Lastly, would love to hear any other Molokai specific info anyone would like to share.... ]]> Hawaii DeirdreTours http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1011876-5-7-days-molokai-where-stay-groceries-activities.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1011496-best-grocery-store-between-lih-poipu.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:46:46 GMT From google maps there appear to be a fair number of different grocery store options that are more or less on the way from LIH airport to Poipu.

I haven't been back to Kauai in 8 years, and never been there with kids before, so I'm hoping for suggestions on what the best (largest, best selection) grocery store is to stop at on the way down to Poipu.

Thanks for any tips,
Bob ]]> Hawaii bpratt http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1011496-best-grocery-store-between-lih-poipu.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1009533-why-so-much-kapu.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:38:01 GMT So, related to the other thread, I was driving around the Big Island after a work-related visit, and I did a big loop to see the volcano, South Point, etc. And most of the drive was very pleasant, scenic, and enjoyable -- South Point amazing... So, related to the other thread, I was driving around the Big Island after a work-related visit, and I did a big loop to see the volcano, South Point, etc. And most of the drive was very pleasant, scenic, and enjoyable -- South Point amazing about an hour before sunset and the windmills turning.

But passing through places like the triangle southeast of Pahoa (I was on the way to see lava and back), you encounter a different feeling -- like people who went here to escape or live off the grid (in tents, shipping containers, junked out cars, shacks, or whatever), and by the signs on the road "Kapu", "no trespassing", "F@#$ off", etc. you feel they're quite hostile.

and it seemed to me, Hawaii has many (many!) pockets of places like this where things are a little bit dangerous, where you feel like normal laws don't apply, where you could get into trouble if you offended someone. Where you have to be warned not to stray too far off the path, for fear of leaving society.

Why is this? Why is Hawaii special like this? Is it because people can claim land here and they will be relatively unbothered, unlike if it were in say, New Jersey?
Who are these groups of people? Native Hawaiians? People who flew here to escape something? Are they of sound mind usually and just, different? or disturbed? What has made them hostile?

Just curious.


ps. one other interesting thing -- seeing people try to reclaim their land on the relatively-active lava flow and putting up new houses (small), surrounded by black jagged rocks as far as you can see, and for sale signs offering to sell you this land. More dedication than I would be able to muster in the face of unstoppable nature.... ]]> Hawaii TA http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1009533-why-so-much-kapu.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1009532-resort-looked-practically-deserted-tourism-downturn.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:21:55 GMT Hi all, just returned from a work-related trip to Big Island, where I stayed an extra night at the Hapuna Beach Prince. It is a sprawling place, and at night, kind of empty-feeling, but even more so magnified by the lack of guests! On... Hi all, just returned from a work-related trip to Big Island, where I stayed an extra night at the Hapuna Beach Prince.

It is a sprawling place, and at night, kind of empty-feeling, but even more so magnified by the lack of guests! On checking in, there was a lone guitar player serenading an empty cavernous lobby/lounge area, and later around 8pm, perhaps 4 tables of people in a space set up for a hundred.

Next morning breakfast, more people showed up, but still felt pretty bad for a hotel that has to weather a downturn like this -- maintaining everything and all the costs that that entails, in hopes of things picking back up to former glory days.

I have never stayed at a hotel this dramatically affected by lack of guests...
Anyway, just thought I'd share this observation with you. ]]> Hawaii TA http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/1009532-resort-looked-practically-deserted-tourism-downturn.html