My wife and I are thinking of taking a trip. It's been a stressful 18 months since our marriage (only the work, not the marriage!) and need a little getaway.
We were considering returning to Thailand (great food, great massage at equally cheap prices) but thought we might try something new.
There's some very cheap fares to Hawaii at the moment - just wondering how we'll cope, travelling on the Aussie dollar and all.
Is it expensive? How's the food? Can I go Scuba diving?
Above all, is it relaxing? Is it a nice place to go?
Is it worth the hassle of having to deal with the TSA?
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
Yes, it's expensive, but I suspect the exchange rate is good.
The food is good.
Scuba is a yes.
Relaxing? Well, we have the best beaches in the world and our weather is always nice. Maui, Kauai or the Big Island will be more relaxing than the crowds of Oahu.
I don't think TSA is all that bad.
Posted by Troubadour (Member # 83) on :
Thanks Maui Babe, the input is appreciated!
Our dollar's not great against yours ($0.81 at this time) so the relative expensiveness is a factor.
Posted by Cashew (Member # 6023) on :
Hawaii is the best place in the world. We lived there for 8 years in the 70s and get back as often as we can. Oahu's fun, but the other islands would be more relaxing. Exchange rate would be US vs AUS, so not in your favour, but prices are good so you can still get good deals. Enjoy,
Posted by Troubadour (Member # 83) on :
All this 'best in the world' is a pretty big call you know!
I do come from Australia after all! Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
Come to Detroit, your dollar will go further Posted by Troubadour (Member # 83) on :
From what I hear I could buy a house in Detroit for the cost of a Hawaiian holiday! Posted by Jamio (Member # 12053) on :
I want to put in a plug for West Virginia. Stunning. Not expensive. Very relaxing.
No scuba diving. Posted by Selran (Member # 9918) on :
Oahu may be more crowded than the others, but if you have any interest in the history of WWII, it is a must.
Posted by Cashew (Member # 6023) on :
Quote: All this 'best in the world' is a pretty big call you know!
I do come from Australia after all! Unquote -------------------------------------------------
Aah, Troubadour, but I'm from New Zealand, (and I've lived in Australia for two years) and NZ is better than Australia , and Hawaii's better than both, so there you go!
Posted by Wendybird (Member # 84) on :
We went to Oahu and stayed in the Turtle Bay Resort. I highly recommend it! We found it quiet and relaxing. We went to the Polynesian Cultural Center - a must! We also did some activities at Kualoa Ranch which were fun. We rented a car so we could drive around. We enjoyed eating in Waimea. I wish I could live in Hawaii thats how much we loved it!
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
quote:Originally posted by Jamio: I want to put in a plug for West Virginia. Stunning. Not expensive. Very relaxing.
No scuba diving.
See, that's why Detroit makes so much sense. The Great Lakes have tons of Scuba opportunities. Though instead of coral reefs and brightly colored fish, you'll see shipwrecks! Which frankly I think is more exciting anyway. Plus no threat of sharks.
Posted by maui babe (Member # 1894) on :
quote:Originally posted by Lyrhawn:
quote:Originally posted by Jamio: I want to put in a plug for West Virginia. Stunning. Not expensive. Very relaxing.
No scuba diving.
See, that's why Detroit makes so much sense. The Great Lakes have tons of Scuba opportunities. Though instead of coral reefs and brightly colored fish, you'll see shipwrecks! Which frankly I think is more exciting anyway. Plus no threat of sharks.
Maybe no sharks, but plenty risk of hypothermia. Posted by Mucus (Member # 9735) on :
Or lead poisoning Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :
My experience with Hawaii is mostly limited to Oahu. I think it depends on what you're interested in. Oahu will have more of the big cultural and historical attractions, such as Pearl Harbor, Iolani Palace, and the Bishop Museum.
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
quote:Originally posted by maui babe:
quote:Originally posted by Lyrhawn:
quote:Originally posted by Jamio: I want to put in a plug for West Virginia. Stunning. Not expensive. Very relaxing.
No scuba diving.
See, that's why Detroit makes so much sense. The Great Lakes have tons of Scuba opportunities. Though instead of coral reefs and brightly colored fish, you'll see shipwrecks! Which frankly I think is more exciting anyway. Plus no threat of sharks.
Maybe no sharks, but plenty risk of hypothermia.
Wusses! Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
quote:Originally posted by Troubadour: All this 'best in the world' is a pretty big call you know!
I do come from Australia after all!
I was going to say - I'm sure Hawaii is lovely, but the best beaches in the world??
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