What Are Your Must-Do Tips for Exploring Hawaii?

[nancycookspc]

Same here!

call them- if you get people who are uncooperative ask for the supervisor.
They insisted they were held up in memphis storms- BS.
then they told me that it was MY problem with fed ex NOT triers ...HELLO???
was not till I spoke to the supervisor did I get real answers and help.
They were to send out a new pack to me that was suppose to be NEXT day - well low and behold it went out 2 day- but the good news is I should get it today.

 

[esavvymom]

Geee...does EVERYTHING go through Memphis?? Do they think you don't own a map?

 

[gaddischef]

Any "have to" places to eat or foods to try while in Maui? (I'm all about food!! LOL)

 

[gaddischef]

ONE WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For those going earlier, safe travels!! See you all in Maui!

 

[letmepamperu13]

Here is a fun article for 20 Cheap eats under $20 in Maui- it's from 2008 but I am going to search some of them to see what they are still offering Almost all are w/in one mile of the hotel and simply sound fabulous!Hawaii: 20 cheap eats under $20 on Maui - Travel - LATimes.com

 

[ChipLines]

I used the wonderful Hawaii playing cards for the "Stealing Hearts" game last night. Got two recruit leads! (Love the cards -- love the game!) See you next week in Hawaii....

 

[BethCooks4U]

NINE days for me! A week from Saturday!! Got some tanning milk so no one can shout BELUGA!

What is tanning milk?

 

[ChefCKHall]

What is tanning milk?

My husband is the first in New Mexico for a company called H2O at Home - All organic cleaning products that are food safe, made in France. AWESOME stuff! If I was not doing PC, I would be all over this. Anyway, they have the only all organic self-tanning lotion. Been using it for 4 days and have a nice glow! No Whale sighting when I walk by!!

 

[BethCooks4U]

My husband is the first in New Mexico for a company called H2O at Home - All organic cleaning products that are food safe, made in France. AWESOME stuff! If I was not doing PC, I would be all over this. Anyway, they have the only all organic self-tanning lotion. Been using it for 4 days and have a nice glow! No Whale sighting when I walk by!!

I know nothing about tanning products. Do you wear them in the sun or are they put on in the house to get color before you go out? After you use them do you then put sunscreen on when outside and gradually get a real tan? My history is that I don't go sun much and when I do I burn, then fade to white. I need color before I spend time in that part of the world but I want to know how to protect my skin...

 

[ChefCKHall]

I know nothing about tanning products. Do you wear them in the sun or are they put on in the house to get color before you go out? After you use them do you then put sunscreen on when outside and gradually get a real tan? My history is that I don't go sun much and when I do I burn, then fade to white. I need color before I spend time in that part of the world but I want to know how to protect my skin...

Hey Beth! I put it on every day after I shower, like lotion. Yes, you wear sunscreen outside and eventually develop your own tan so you will need to protect your skin! What is nice is that I am not lily white now! My husband is...haha...he sells it but wont use it on himself...men....vain!

 

[cathyskitchen]

The Road to Hana is amazing. My husband and I went to Maui for our honeymoon 15 years ago (ACK!) and that was one of the highlights. We had a great time touring it on our own, but in hindsight, I would have either bought one of the tour tapes for the rental car, or participated in a tour, so I could have learned a little more about what we were seeing.

We also went to the top of Haleakala crater and that was an amazing experience, as well. If you can, go in the early morning before the clouds roll in in the afternoon. You'll be able to see the entire crater and almost the entire island!

We never got to do this, but my parents did and said it was incredible - take a Helicopter tour of the island. I'm sure it's worth every penny, but my $ conscious hubby was not convinced that it was a good investment at the time. Looking back, he wishes we had done it.

Snorkeling off of Molokini is unbelievable - we swam with giant tortoises and saw all kinds of marine life that I've never even imagined. It was fantastic.

Be careful when swimming in the ocean - rip currents are very common throughout the Hawaiian islands and can pull you out in a heartbeat. I almost lost my brand new husband on our honeymoon, until he finally swam sideways to a cliff and was able to get to the shore!!

The town of Lahaina is adorable - LOVED shopping and walking around downtown. Definitely ask locals where to dine - avoid the "chains" - why eat at a restaurant you can go to at home when you're in Hawaii??!

Have a great time and share lots of pictures when you return so I can live vicariously through all of you! Congrats!

 

[ChefCKHall]

Gonna be posting daily on Facebook my experiences so watch for the photos...movie to be released in the fall....LOL

 

[gaddischef]

We'll be looking forward to the Oscar-winning role!! LOL ...Have fun and safe travels -- see you all soon!

 

[gaddischef]

Two more days!!!