Need Ideas and tips for Hawaii trip

[hoosier21]

Shhhh don't tell the wife!!!!!

Well this may happen after all, have been saving sky miles forever and have nailed 4 tickets to Hawaii for July 20-30.

I got to go to Hawaii last year for business and really hated that I did not take the family, so I have been looking since to see how we could get to go as a family. When I went last year, I did Honolulu for a day and a half, saw the Arizona, went to the top of Diamondhead and drove around the island's coast. Then hopped over to the Big Island, that is where the jobsite was at South Point, really only got to drive around the area and drive through the Volcano State Park on my way to the airport.

So... I am looking for some good tips, great places to stay and adventures that you done yourself. Right now, the planning is ...we have a plane arriving on the 20th and another one leaving on the 30th, I have made no reservations for any place to stay, so options are wide open as to what island to go to, and what to do. Being a creature of habit, I want to take the family to the Big Island to see the Volcano and what few off the beaten path places I saw down at South Point, and we will see Pearl Harbor again.

Thanks for your time and ideas.

Again the wife needs to know nothing (Wendi are you listening?) as this could fall apart like a house of cards.

Russ

[dcmeigs]

Are you a diver?

[hoosier21]

Are you a diver?

no, we will have to make do with snorkeling

[TroyD]

A vow of silence?

THIS could cost you.

BDT

[hoosier21]

A vow of silence?

THIS could cost you.

BDT

I am sure it will

[dorokusai]

Don't accidentally pack a firearm.

[Jstas]

Didn't we have another thread like this before? There was a ton of good suggestions in there.

[hoosier21]

Didn't we have another thread like this before? There was a ton of good suggestions in there.

I saw the Maui thread, was hoping to crack a few more ideas out of this place.

[wingnut4772]

The only advice I can give you as I have never been before is....to take me with you.:D

[cfrizz]

WTG Russ! I hope you are able to pull this off! Lucky wife!

[TroyD]

The only advice I can give you as I have never been before is....to take me with you.:D

While Russ would think that's a STELLAR idea, I think that idea would go over like a turd in the punchbowl with Mrs Abernathy. :D

BDT

[dkg999]

Isn't there a new volcano eruption going on right now? That would be cool to see, errrr see from a distance anyway :)

[hoosier21]

While Russ would think that's a STELLAR idea, I think that idea would go over like a turd in the punchbowl with Mrs Abernathy. :D

BDT

I do think it's a stellar idea,...I mean ummm.. well with all the crime in Hawaii, it would be practical to bring a member of law enforcement with us. Pack your bags wingnut4772 your coming with us, I insist. ;)

[TroyD]

True enough, you can't put a price on safety.

BDT

[obieone]

Isn't there a new volcano eruption going on right now? That would be cool to see, errrr see from a distance anyway :)

There's an idea. Rent a helo, and fly over the volcanos. Just make sure you get a pilot who KNOWS about thermal drafts:D You don't want any surprises:eek:

[ben62670]

The only advice I can give you as I have never been before is....to take me with you.:D

You beat me to it:D
And you are way better looking than I;):D

Enjoy Russ, and take lots of pictures:cool:

BTW What country is Hawaii in?
















J/K:p

[cubdog]

Sunglasses, makes it easier to stare.

cubdog

[Early B.]

Go alone. Why spoil an otherwise great trip by taking the wife and kids with you?

Oh yeah, don't forget to grab a pair of man thongs.

[Shizelbs]

Sunglasses, makes it easier to stare.

cubdog

+1

Go to Maui

[dorokusai]

If you've ever heard Russ snore, you might think a volcano was erupting. It's VISCIOUS.

[George Grand]

A book on understanding Japanese will be helpful.

[dorokusai]

You can't be mysterious all your life George.....at least come to the HQ event.

[I-SIG]

While Russ would think that's a STELLAR idea, I think that idea would go over like a turd in the punchbowl with Mrs Abernathy. :D

BDT

Darla could visit me in Arizona. There's a lot more to do in Arizona rather than at the Arizona. ;)

Wes

[wingnut4772]

I do think it's a stellar idea,...I mean ummm.. well with all the crime in Hawaii, it would be practical to bring a member of law enforcement with us. Pack your bags wingnut4772 your coming with us, I insist. ;)

He he..ok (packing)....:p

[F1nut]

You can't take Darla without taking me as she'll need a handsome fella like me to escort her around. :D

[wingnut4772]

You can't take Darla without taking me as she'll need a handsome fella like me to escort her around. :D

The more the merrier, right Russ?...



Russ?







:p

[dorokusai]

The locals will like you when you spend money but in reality, they wish you were dead.

[George Grand]

The locals will like you when you spend money but in reality, they wish you were dead.

And if you go traipsing around the north shore at night you'll make their wish come true.

[wingnut4772]

Go on a raid with Dog.