Honeymoon in Hawaii

Bob Roberts · Post by **Bob Roberts** » August 4, 2004 9:38 am

Alright folks, I need major help. My fiance' is really wanting to go to Hawaii for our honeymoon. She's been twice before and loves it, but I've never been. We definately want to go to Honolulu and Maui. We also really want to have a hotel room on the beach with a beach view. She really likes the Westin Hotel, but that's all she's really been to. Please help, we have to book soon to use her frequent flyer miles.

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » August 4, 2004 10:24 am

I like the Hilton's, but I've never stayed there. My brief trip was spent at the Army base; the only place that isn't near the ocean.

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » August 4, 2004 11:47 am

Bob Roberts wrote:Alright folks, I need major help. My fiance' is really wanting to go to Hawaii for our honeymoon. She's been twice before and loves it, but I've never been. We definately want to go to Honolulu and Maui. We also really want to have a hotel room on the beach with a beach view. She really likes the Westin Hotel, but that's all she's really been to. Please help, we have to book soon to use her frequent flyer miles.

The Hyatt in really nice on Waikiki. They usually have 4th night free, complimentary upgrades and breakfast daily for 2. Also the Waikiki
Beach Marriott is very nice, same kind of deal. Maui the Hyatt, Sheraton
on Black Rock and my all time fav is the Fairmont Kea Lani. When are you going?

7lords · Post by **7lords** » August 4, 2004 11:56 am

jeepgirl wrote:
Bob Roberts wrote:Alright folks, I need major help. My fiance' is really wanting to go to Hawaii for our honeymoon. She's been twice before and loves it, but I've never been. We definately want to go to Honolulu and Maui. We also really want to have a hotel room on the beach with a beach view. She really likes the Westin Hotel, but that's all she's really been to. Please help, we have to book soon to use her frequent flyer miles.
The Hyatt in really nice on Waikiki. They usually have 4th night free, complimentary upgrades and breakfast daily for 2. Also the Waikiki
Beach Marriott is very nice, same kind of deal. Maui the Hyatt, Sheraton
on Black Rock and my all time fav is the Fairmont Kea Lani. When are you going?

PM her BR - she'll help set you up

bananawind · Post by **bananawind** » August 4, 2004 12:20 pm

Any of the places along Waikiki are awesome ~ What is the name of the big pink one next to Dukes? I have heard it is nice.

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » August 4, 2004 12:26 pm

jeepgirl wrote:
Bob Roberts wrote:Alright folks, I need major help. My fiance' is really wanting to go to Hawaii for our honeymoon. She's been twice before and loves it, but I've never been. We definately want to go to Honolulu and Maui. We also really want to have a hotel room on the beach with a beach view. She really likes the Westin Hotel, but that's all she's really been to. Please help, we have to book soon to use her frequent flyer miles.
The Hyatt in really nice on Waikiki. They usually have 4th night free, complimentary upgrades and breakfast daily for 2. Also the Waikiki
Beach Marriott is very nice, same kind of deal. Maui the Hyatt, Sheraton
on Black Rock and my all time fav is the Fairmont Kea Lani. When are you going?

Don't forget, Bob-Jeepgirl is a travel agent. She knows what she's talking about!

aquaholic · Post by **aquaholic** » August 4, 2004 12:30 pm

phjrsaunt wrote:
jeepgirl wrote:
Bob Roberts wrote:Alright folks, I need major help. My fiance' is really wanting to go to Hawaii for our honeymoon. She's been twice before and loves it, but I've never been. We definately want to go to Honolulu and Maui. We also really want to have a hotel room on the beach with a beach view. She really likes the Westin Hotel, but that's all she's really been to. Please help, we have to book soon to use her frequent flyer miles.
The Hyatt in really nice on Waikiki. They usually have 4th night free, complimentary upgrades and breakfast daily for 2. Also the Waikiki
Beach Marriott is very nice, same kind of deal. Maui the Hyatt, Sheraton
on Black Rock and my all time fav is the Fairmont Kea Lani. When are you going?
Don't forget, Bob-Jeepgirl is a travel agent. She knows what she's talking about!

ur such a suckup

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » August 4, 2004 12:30 pm

bananawind wrote:Any of the places along Waikiki are awesome ~ What is the name of the big pink one next to Dukes? I have heard it is nice.

The Royal Hawaiian, it's a Sheraton Hotel...

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » August 4, 2004 12:32 pm

aquaholic wrote:
phjrsaunt wrote:
jeepgirl wrote:
Bob Roberts wrote:Alright folks, I need major help. My fiance' is really wanting to go to Hawaii for our honeymoon. She's been twice before and loves it, but I've never been. We definately want to go to Honolulu and Maui. We also really want to have a hotel room on the beach with a beach view. She really likes the Westin Hotel, but that's all she's really been to. Please help, we have to book soon to use her frequent flyer miles.
The Hyatt in really nice on Waikiki. They usually have 4th night free, complimentary upgrades and breakfast daily for 2. Also the Waikiki
Beach Marriott is very nice, same kind of deal. Maui the Hyatt, Sheraton
on Black Rock and my all time fav is the Fairmont Kea Lani. When are you going?
Don't forget, Bob-Jeepgirl is a travel agent. She knows what she's talking about!
ur such a suckup

Hey, one day I just may need her services! Better safe than sorry!

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » August 4, 2004 12:34 pm

aquaholic wrote:
phjrsaunt wrote:
jeepgirl wrote:
Bob Roberts wrote:Alright folks, I need major help. My fiance' is really wanting to go to Hawaii for our honeymoon. She's been twice before and loves it, but I've never been. We definately want to go to Honolulu and Maui. We also really want to have a hotel room on the beach with a beach view. She really likes the Westin Hotel, but that's all she's really been to. Please help, we have to book soon to use her frequent flyer miles.
The Hyatt in really nice on Waikiki. They usually have 4th night free, complimentary upgrades and breakfast daily for 2. Also the Waikiki
Beach Marriott is very nice, same kind of deal. Maui the Hyatt, Sheraton
on Black Rock and my all time fav is the Fairmont Kea Lani. When are you going?
Don't forget, Bob-Jeepgirl is a travel agent. She knows what she's talking about!
ur such a suckup

Heyyyy be nice to Auntie!!!! Anyway I do know what I am talking about

redwinemaker · Post by **redwinemaker** » August 4, 2004 1:51 pm

jeepgirl wrote:
aquaholic wrote:
phjrsaunt wrote:
jeepgirl wrote:
Bob Roberts wrote:Alright folks, I need major help. My fiance' is really wanting to go to Hawaii for our honeymoon. She's been twice before and loves it, but I've never been. We definately want to go to Honolulu and Maui. We also really want to have a hotel room on the beach with a beach view. She really likes the Westin Hotel, but that's all she's really been to. Please help, we have to book soon to use her frequent flyer miles.
The Hyatt in really nice on Waikiki. They usually have 4th night free, complimentary upgrades and breakfast daily for 2. Also the Waikiki
Beach Marriott is very nice, same kind of deal. Maui the Hyatt, Sheraton
on Black Rock and my all time fav is the Fairmont Kea Lani. When are you going?
Don't forget, Bob-Jeepgirl is a travel agent. She knows what she's talking about!
ur such a suckup

Heyyyy be nice to Auntie!!!! Anyway I do know what I am talking about

Trust me she does, she has been a Hawaii specialist for what 12 years now...

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » August 4, 2004 2:21 pm

redwinemaker wrote:
jeepgirl wrote:
aquaholic wrote:
phjrsaunt wrote:
jeepgirl wrote:
Bob Roberts wrote:Alright folks, I need major help. My fiance' is really wanting to go to Hawaii for our honeymoon. She's been twice before and loves it, but I've never been. We definately want to go to Honolulu and Maui. We also really want to have a hotel room on the beach with a beach view. She really likes the Westin Hotel, but that's all she's really been to. Please help, we have to book soon to use her frequent flyer miles.
The Hyatt in really nice on Waikiki. They usually have 4th night free, complimentary upgrades and breakfast daily for 2. Also the Waikiki
Beach Marriott is very nice, same kind of deal. Maui the Hyatt, Sheraton
on Black Rock and my all time fav is the Fairmont Kea Lani. When are you going?
Don't forget, Bob-Jeepgirl is a travel agent. She knows what she's talking about!
ur such a suckup

Heyyyy be nice to Auntie!!!! Anyway I do know what I am talking about
Trust me she does, she has been a Hawaii specialist for what 12 years now...

14 years....but whose counting

desert parrot · Post by **desert parrot** » August 4, 2004 5:35 pm

Ain't nothing like the Hotel Hanna on Maui....old world charm and first class accomodations...its out of the way and a fun drive to get to along the Hana Highway.

It ain't the Four Seasons or some of the other 4/5 star hotels throughout the islands but its one of my favorites and where I would go if a nice quiet, romantic honeymoon was on the agenda.

desert parrot · Post by **desert parrot** » August 4, 2004 5:39 pm

Here's the web site for the Hotel Hanna on Maui...its definately worth considering

http://www.hotelhanamaui.com/

Lono · Post by **Lono** » August 4, 2004 6:18 pm

Bob Roberts wrote:Alright folks, I need major help. My fiance' is really wanting to go to Hawaii for our honeymoon. She's been twice before and loves it, but I've never been. We definately want to go to Honolulu and Maui. We also really want to have a hotel room on the beach with a beach view. She really likes the Westin Hotel, but that's all she's really been to. Please help, we have to book soon to use her frequent flyer miles.

Having done this several times, I would point out the following:

1) Honolulu, especially Waikiki Beach, is a very crowded city. It's got traffic, crowded beaches, etc. It has great shopping, but that is not why I go to Hawaii.

2) The big pink hotel is the Royal Hawaiin, and it is very nice. I also recommend the hotel next door, the Sheraton Moana Surfrider. It is usually a little cheaper. Both hotels will put you in the middle of the action.

3) I warn you that switching islands is a time killer. You can fly directly to Oahu or Maui. To get to Waikiki takes about 35 minutes in a cab from the airport. You can literally kill half a day by checking out, getting to the airport, getting to the next island and checking in to a new hotel.

4) If you go to Oahu, I highly recommend going up to the north shore. It has giant waves. Go to the Turtle Bay resort and hang out a little. That area is true Hawaii.

5) When you go to Maui, there are essentially three areas - Wailea, Ka'anapali, and Kapalua. As a Buffett fan, my guess is you will be happy in Ka'anapali. It is close to Lahaina, a great town, and you are in a fairly central location. All three areas are nice, but Wailea is a little too nice for me. It is quite beautiful, but it does have a master planned community feel to it.

6) Most people take the road to Hana when they go to Maui. It is a fun, yet dangerous drive. If you decide to make the trek, get one of those audio tapes that takes you along the drive. They are available at the gas station in Kahului, right next to the airport. That is where your adventure will begin. It is a long drive and a b**** to get back on when you have had a little too much margaritaville along the way. It is still worth it.

7) The big decision for me is airfare and airports. I have killed way too much time in the airport. I now try to stick to one island if I can. Hopefully you have some time available so you can see two islands.

Be warned, Hawaii is expensive. If you want to save some money, look on expedia.com and try to get condo for rent. They have full kitchens and you can save a lot of money on food. Good luck on your rental car rate, it's a b****.

9) For my money, there is no place like it in the world.

Coconuts · Post by **Coconuts** » August 4, 2004 6:31 pm

My parents started spending February in Hawaii a few years ago- they used www.vrbo.com the second year, and spent less on the entire month than they did on hotels in two weeks the first time- and they stayed in cheaper or cheap hotels- and the condo is incredible.

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » August 4, 2004 6:34 pm

If you want the best deal you should book it as a package, a package would include your airfare lei greeting, car rental hotel. Packages can be customized to you tastes at very affordable prices. Going on line doesn't always save money and if something happens on your trip or
before your trip you have nothing to fall back on.

By the way the Sheraton Moana is under extensive renovations.

desert parrot · Post by **desert parrot** » August 4, 2004 7:22 pm

Jeep Girls advice is right on the money. I get to the islands every other year and getting a condo or house is the best idea....maybe not for a first timer but definately if you are going to spend any serious time in the islands.

Using a good travel agent is always a great idea. The net if fine for shopping around and booking business flights but for travel to the islands, your travel agent will save you way much more $$$ than the fee she charges.

The last time we went (Christmas on Kauai in 2003), my travel agent did some real magic with package deal at the Hyatt Kauai in Puipu for the first three nights untill the beach front house I found on the net was available. Then with multiple return trips for the family (I stayed an extra week solo working) she saved us tons of money!!

Let Jeep Girl book the trip...she sounds like she loves Hawaii and her recomendations in this thread have been right on the money.

jeepgirl · Post by **jeepgirl** » August 4, 2004 7:36 pm

desert parrot wrote:Jeep Girls advice is right on the money. I get to the islands every other year and getting a condo or house is the best idea....maybe not for a first timer but definately if you are going to spend any serious time in the islands.

Using a good travel agent is always a great idea. The net if fine for shopping around and booking business flights but for travel to the islands, your travel agent will save you way much more $$$ than the fee she charges.

The last time we went (Christmas on Kauai in 2003), my travel agent did some real magic with package deal at the Hyatt Kauai in Puipu for the first three nights untill the beach front house I found on the net was available. Then with multiple return trips for the family (I stayed an extra week solo working) she saved us tons of money!!

Let Jeep Girl book the trip...she sounds like she loves Hawaii and her recomendations in this thread have been right on the money.

......and I don't even charge a fee...I only require a boat drink if we ever meet (not meat)

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » August 4, 2004 7:39 pm

Sounds like Mr. Roberts just got himself a travel agent!!

BuffettNews.com

Honeymoon in Hawaii

Honeymoon in Hawaii

Re: Honeymoon in Hawaii

Re: Honeymoon in Hawaii

Re: Honeymoon in Hawaii

Re: Honeymoon in Hawaii

Re: Honeymoon in Hawaii

Re: Honeymoon in Hawaii

Re: Honeymoon in Hawaii

Re: Honeymoon in Hawaii

Re: Honeymoon in Hawaii