Travel tips for Hawaii - Page 5

RStar · 01-25-2008, 09:54 AM

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Honestly, kalua pig is touching the line of "As good as sex." Words cannot express the kind of tingly, feel good vibes that course through my veins, welling from the very core of my soul whenever I consume a plate of kalua pig.

I belive that word may be "Cholesterol".

I did find this web site about conods in Hawaii: Condo In Hawaii.com

Kevy Baby · 01-25-2008, 11:34 AM

One other "must do" on your Hawaii trip:

Spoiler:

DreadPirateRoberts · 01-25-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

One other "must do" on your Hawaii trip:

Spoiler:

Kevy Baby · 01-25-2008, 11:44 AM

Visible mojo for DPR

RStar · 01-26-2008, 09:02 PM

So now the next question is, Travel Agent, or book everything myself?

My aunt knows some one who knows someone who is a travel agent and can "take care of us". I would think I can take care of it all and save money, but is it worth it having someone else handle all of the details?

MouseWife · 01-26-2008, 09:18 PM

First off, I am so happy you are going!! I haven't read all of the posts, but, I do gather that this is a very special trip for you!!

Do you have AAA? They do a lot of trip planning for you, or, perhaps they can guide you without having to pay for any services.

I would gather that you may be able to book it all yourself. Me? I would get all of the prices down, get an idea what it would cost to do it myself {with whatever things I want to do and if I want to rent a car, how much} and then go see someone and get a quote from them. But, one they will stick to, ya know? They do have package deals, I am sure, but, there has to be costs added somewhere.

I would worry, though, if you are going the condo route, renting it sight unseen. An agent could be your best bet that way.

We rented an apartment on our trip to WA and I worried the whole time prior to arrival. It was a wonderful place.

I wish you luck and a lot of wonderful experiences!!!

{I've never been to Hawaii....you'll have to tell me all about it!!! We had wanted to go this April for our anniversary but life decided....no.}

Kevy Baby · 01-26-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RStar

So now the next question is, Travel Agent, or book everything myself?

My aunt knows some one who knows someone who is a travel agent and can "take care of us". I would think I can take care of it all and save money, but is it worth it having someone else handle all of the details?

Wolfy999 and her husband are travel agents. They took excellent care of Susan and I last year for our cruise. I strongly recommend them.

RStar · 01-27-2008, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Wolfy999 and her husband are travel agents. They took excellent care of Susan and I last year for our cruise. I strongly recommend them.

Unfortunatly, My mom and aunt are doing most of the planning, and they already picked this other person. I was just trying to figure out what the difference would be if we booked it ourselves, (effectively swaying them away from the agent if it was going to cost us alot more, as I have to pay my share.) But I'll keep Wolfy in mind if it doesn't work out with the "freind of a freind" they know. That's good to know!

And MouseWife- no I don't have AAA, but my aunt's freind who is going does. That's a good point, one I'll bring up also. Yes, this is my first trip to Hawaii, and I'm realy looking forward to it. Other than two trips to New England and a few to Idaho, I haven't been out of California much, and don't really take "vacations". A three or four day weekend off work, where I stay home and work around the house is the best I've done in years.

My mom and I got our passports, and hope to go to Europe some day. I'll call this trip a "practice run".

Thanks again to everyone!

~Bob

Kevy Baby · 01-27-2008, 02:45 PM

Have fun stormin' the castle!

wolfy999 · 01-27-2008, 05:54 PM

If you have any problems or questions, just PM myself or Mrs. Nesbitts and we'd be happy to help if we can.

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MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	First off, I am so happy you are going!! I haven't read all of the posts, but, I do gather that this is a very special trip for you!! Do you have AAA? They do a lot of trip planning for you, or, perhaps they can guide you without having to pay for any services. I would gather that you may be able to book it all yourself. Me? I would get all of the prices down, get an idea what it would cost to do it myself {with whatever things I want to do and if I want to rent a car, how much} and then go see someone and get a quote from them. But, one they will stick to, ya know? They do have package deals, I am sure, but, there has to be costs added somewhere. I would worry, though, if you are going the condo route, renting it sight unseen. An agent could be your best bet that way. We rented an apartment on our trip to WA and I worried the whole time prior to arrival. It was a wonderful place. I wish you luck and a lot of wonderful experiences!!! {I've never been to Hawaii....you'll have to tell me all about it!!! We had wanted to go this April for our anniversary but life decided....no.} __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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