Thursday, June 26, 2008

Hawaii by Deb

It's been a LONG time since I've visited the island of Hawaii...Last time was when I was 15 years old, with my mom and dad.

Things I remember that were neat...
  • Kona
  • Volcano
  • Black Sand Beaches
  • Turtle Bay

Oahu by Deb

Things to Do on Oahu
  1. International Market Place for shopping...BUSY, but pretty good prices.
  2. Have a drink at Duke's on Waikiki!
  3. Check out Waimea Bay.
  4. Go to the OTHER side of the island away form the crowds.
  5. Visit Laniki Beach (not sure of spelling).
  6. Stay at Koolina & play golf there!  Gorgeous bay!
  7. Go hiking at Diamond Head.
  8. Visit Koolau Golf Resort!  Beautiful!

Lanai by Deb

Sailed over to Lanai on the catamaran named "Trilogy" from Lahaina with the boys. Had fresh cinnamon rolls on the way over. LOTS of dolphins!  Toured the island and saw the Lodge at Koelehe (sp?) and Manalele Bay Resort. Snorkeled there, but there was a pretty strong current. Enjoyed a delicious chicken barbeque lunch on the island before returning to Maui.  A day well spent with my boys.

Maui by Deb

Top Twenty DEB Things to Do on Maui
  1. Gourmet Sunset Sail on Teralani Catamaran off Kaanapali Beach
  2. Sunset Torch Lighting/Cliff Diving/Music at Sheraton Maui Pool Bar 
  3. EAT dinner at sunset at Hula Grill's Barefoot Bar (FEET in the sand/music)
  4. Eat lunch at Cheeseburger in Paradise in Lahaina...Eat upstairs!
  5. Shopping at Whaler's Village, Wailea Shops, and Lahaina!
  6. Eat breakfast at the Gazebo at Napili Shores
  7. Hang out at Makena Beach, in Wailea.
  8. Hang out at Napili Kai's Beach
  9. Road to Hana...Stop in Paia for breakfast, Hookipa windsurf beach, black sand beach, waterfalls, Hotel Hana, and on the way home, eat dinner at sunset at Mama's Fish House.
  10. Snorkeling in front of the Sheraton Maui.
  11. Hang out on the beach at Grand Wailea Resort.
  12. Check out Uloa (spelling?) Beach in Wailea...
  13. Eat at Fred's Mexican Restaurant in Kihei.
  14. Take an all day snorkeling cruise to Lanai aboard Teralani or Trilogy.
  15. Eat out at Kimo's in Lahaina.
  16. Surf with Outrageous Surfing Adventures in Lahaina.
  17. Eat at Longhi's.
  18. Jump off Black Rock.
  19. Eat breakfast at Java Joe's or have a Lemon Drop Martini!
  20. Drink Blue Hawaii's, Pina Colada's or Lahaina Lemonades by the pool.

Kauai by Deb

Top Twenty DEB Things to Do in Kauai
  1. All day snorkeling adventure on Holo Holo catamaran!
  2. Drive to Hanalei and stop at all the beaches along the way.
  3. Eat breakfast at Bali Hai restaurant.
  4. Kayak down the Wailua River.
  5. Stop by Princeville Golf Resort for some shopping and GOLF. $$$$$$
  6. Stop by Princeville Resort for a drink by the pool & lay out on the beach.
  7. Snorkel at Kee' Beach.
  8. Stay at Grand Hyatt Kauai...Gorgeous!!!!!!!!   
  9. Visit Poipu Golf Course and have breakfast and/or golf.
  10. Visit the Grand Canyon of the Pacific.
  11. Helicopter tour over Kauai!!!  Amazing!
  12. Eat at the Plantation Restaurant in Kauai.
  13. Eat at Keoki's Paradise in Poipu.
  14. Shop in Koloa Town. So quaint.
  15. Eat Hawaiian shaved ice at Poipu Beach.
  16. Body board at Poipu Beach.
  17. Enjoy an ice cream in Koloa.. The best flavor is .......I forgot!  
  18. Stop at Lumehai Beach on the way to Hanalei...BE CAREFUL!
  19. Check out Glass Beach.
  20. Checking out the Hawaiian Sea Turtles and Monk Seals.