Gladiators 1,904 Posted December 31, 2021 I said fock it and am ready to book a spring break vacation to Hawaii. Planning to book through Costco since it seems to be relatively straightforward. Flights, resort and car rental are easy. Any restaurant recommendations? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,517 Posted December 31, 2021 Merriman’s roy’s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted December 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bier Meister said: Merriman’s roy’s Thanks. Do you mind expanding? I suppose I can google...My boys will be 11 and 8. They like pretty much everything. Seafood, steak, sushi, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,517 Posted December 31, 2021 https://www.merrimanshawaii.com/ https://www.royyamaguchi.com/eating-house-koloa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted December 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Bier Meister said: https://www.merrimanshawaii.com/ https://www.royyamaguchi.com/eating-house-koloa Thanks. Royyamaguchi looks excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,517 Posted December 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Gladiators said: Thanks. Royyamaguchi looks excellent. They both are. I prefer merriman’s, but they aren’t showing much of their regular menu (holiday menus are presented) we are going to Maui at the end of January… can’t wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted December 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, Bier Meister said: They both are. I prefer merriman’s, but they aren’t showing much of their regular menu (holiday menus are presented) we are going to Maui at the end of January… can’t wait We haven't traveled a ton. Wife and I had a vacation booked to Tahiti (Bora Bora and Moorea) for our 10 year anniversary, but COVID focked that up. We were supposed to fly out in mid-March 2020. We go to Anna Maria Island every January (last week), but that's a full family vacation. I rent the house. We're staying at the Grandy Hyatt. I plan on booking reservations at Tidepools and Stevenson's place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,215 Posted January 1, 2022 I've been to a lot of places and Kauai was maybe my favorite vacation. It has some of the best of the Hawaiian microclimates. North shore has the lush misty tropics including Hanalei Bay, and Princeville Golf (the lushest golf course I've ever played). South shore has great beaches including Poipu. Fantastic red rock hiking inland. All on a small island where everything is an hour and change from each other. My only "complaint" would be that it could use some more night life/restaurants. Regardless, you'll love it, enjoy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted January 1, 2022 Yeah if Merrimans is anything like the one in Maui I would highly recommend that one. We are actually going to Kuaui in March and there’s a really cool tubing excursion that you should look into. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted January 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, jerryskids said: I've been to a lot of places and Kauai was maybe my favorite vacation. It has some of the best of the Hawaiian microclimates. North shore has the lush misty tropics including Hanalei Bay, and Princeville Golf (the lushest golf course I've ever played). South shore has great beaches including Poipu. Fantastic red rock hiking inland. All on a small island where everything is an hour and change from each other. My only "complaint" would be that it could use some more night life/restaurants. Regardless, you'll love it, enjoy. Thanks for the feedback. We booked it this afternoon and can’t wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,517 Posted January 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, cyclone24 said: Yeah if Merrimans is anything like the one in Maui I would highly recommend that one. We are actually going to Kuaui in March and there’s a really cool tubing excursion that you should look into. Was it you and I who missed in Maui a few years ago? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted January 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, cyclone24 said: Yeah if Merrimans is anything like the one in Maui I would highly recommend that one. We are actually going to Kuaui in March and there’s a really cool tubing excursion that you should look into. We haven’t booked the excursions/tours yet, but plan on doing the following: - https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g29218-d11454865-LUCKY_LADY_Deluxe_Na_Pali_Sunset_Tour-Kauai_Hawaii.html - https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g29218-d11471488-or10-Koloa_Zipline-Kauai_Hawaii.html - https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g29218-d19405300-Half_Day_Kayak_and_Waterfall_Hike_Tour_in_Kauai_with_Lunch-Kauai_Hawaii.html - https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g29218-d17799749-Kauai_s_Waimea_Canyon_and_South_Side_Private_Guided_Tour-Kauai_Hawaii.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted January 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bier Meister said: Was it you and I who missed in Maui a few years ago? Yeah think so….ha 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted January 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Gladiators said: We haven’t booked the excursions/tours yet, but plan on doing the following: - https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g29218-d11454865-LUCKY_LADY_Deluxe_Na_Pali_Sunset_Tour-Kauai_Hawaii.html - https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g29218-d11471488-or10-Koloa_Zipline-Kauai_Hawaii.html - https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g29218-d19405300-Half_Day_Kayak_and_Waterfall_Hike_Tour_in_Kauai_with_Lunch-Kauai_Hawaii.html - https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g29218-d17799749-Kauai_s_Waimea_Canyon_and_South_Side_Private_Guided_Tour-Kauai_Hawaii.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted January 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, cyclone24 said: I saw that one. It definitely looks fun, but I’m trying to find the right balance between excursions and pool/beach time. We’ll be there March 18-26. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 864 Posted January 1, 2022 yes went to hawaii on honeymoon. kuauai and the big island. actually liked big island better because our hotel was way better with a private beach. but kauai was nicer scenery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,390 Posted January 1, 2022 I went 15 years ago. It was the slowest of the islands. I really enjoyed just chilling on the beach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted March 18, 2022 Vacation starts tomorrow morning. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted March 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, Gladiators said: Vacation starts tomorrow morning. Have a great time my man. I’ll be there nine days later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted March 18, 2022 Thanks fellas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,517 Posted March 18, 2022 46 minutes ago, Gladiators said: Vacation starts tomorrow morning. 🤿 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,052 Posted March 18, 2022 On 12/31/2021 at 12:09 AM, Gladiators said: I said fock it and am ready to book a spring break vacation to Hawaii. Planning to book through Costco since it seems to be relatively straightforward. Flights, resort and car rental are easy. Any restaurant recommendations? There's a Saimin joint by the airport that's really good. It's called Hamura Saimin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted March 23, 2022 On 12/31/2021 at 6:05 PM, Gladiators said: We haven’t booked the excursions/tours yet, but plan on doing the following: - https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g29218-d11454865-LUCKY_LADY_Deluxe_Na_Pali_Sunset_Tour-Kauai_Hawaii.html - https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g29218-d11471488-or10-Koloa_Zipline-Kauai_Hawaii.html - https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g29218-d19405300-Half_Day_Kayak_and_Waterfall_Hike_Tour_in_Kauai_with_Lunch-Kauai_Hawaii.html - https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g29218-d17799749-Kauai_s_Waimea_Canyon_and_South_Side_Private_Guided_Tour-Kauai_Hawaii.html Sunset cruise was flocking awesome. Na Pali coastline was unbelievable. We saw multiple humpback whales…not the GC wife kind…and a pod of 50 or so spinner dolphins right off the front of the catamaran. Got some great pics and videos. My boys also got to drive the catamaran, which they thought was great. Zip lining was flocking awesome. I went upside down on one line. Cool to say I did it, but couldn’t take in the views in that position. Kayak and secret waterfall tour got rained out today. Boo Waimea Canyon tour is Thursday. Hoping for great weather. Tidepools dinner was great, as was Stevenson’s. So far, most amazing trip we’ve taken. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,596 Posted March 24, 2022 On 3/23/2022 at 12:27 AM, Gladiators said: Sunset cruise was flocking awesome. Na Pali coastline was unbelievable. We saw multiple humpback whales…not the GC wife kind…and a pod of 50 or so spinner dolphins right off the front of the catamaran. Got some great pics and videos. My boys also got to drive the catamaran, which they thought was great. Zip lining was flocking awesome. I went upside down on one line. Cool to say I did it, but couldn’t take in the views in that position. Kayak and secret waterfall tour got rained out today. Boo Waimea Canyon tour is Thursday. Hoping for great weather. Tidepools dinner was great, as was Stevenson’s. So far, most amazing trip we’ve taken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,325 Posted March 24, 2022 Sounds like an awesome trip! I need to get there in the next couple years. Been to Maui and loved it, think I’d probably like Kauai even more from the sound of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,215 Posted March 24, 2022 On 3/22/2022 at 10:27 PM, Gladiators said: Sunset cruise was flocking awesome. Na Pali coastline was unbelievable. We saw multiple humpback whales…not the GC wife kind…and a pod of 50 or so spinner dolphins right off the front of the catamaran. Got some great pics and videos. My boys also got to drive the catamaran, which they thought was great. Zip lining was flocking awesome. I went upside down on one line. Cool to say I did it, but couldn’t take in the views in that position. Kayak and secret waterfall tour got rained out today. Boo Waimea Canyon tour is Thursday. Hoping for great weather. Tidepools dinner was great, as was Stevenson’s. So far, most amazing trip we’ve taken. Awesome! This reminds me that sometime this summer my wife's good friend and former boss is getting married on a boat off the Na Pali coast of Kauai and we've been invited. Seems like a slam dunk excuse to go back to a place we loved, only I have that pesky "will drown if I go underwater" problem with my stoma. I may try a large cruise ship someday but a catamaran, I'm not sure I'm ready for that risk. Odds are we go and I don't go to the actual wedding. Maybe I'll head over to Princeville to golf instead, and all of the guys at the wedding can be jealous. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,517 Posted March 24, 2022 @jerryskids Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone24 1,814 Posted March 27, 2022 Currently wheels up to Kuaui!! Hope you guys have a great week 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,517 Posted March 27, 2022 1 hour ago, cyclone24 said: Currently wheels up to Kuaui!! Hope you guys have a great week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,215 Posted March 27, 2022 3 hours ago, cyclone24 said: Currently wheels up to Kuaui!! Hope you guys have a great week You too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites