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07-07-2003, 02:48 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: PNW
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Going to hawaii!!!
It's still up in the air, but tenetivly our trip date is set in late august...
I was just curious as to any ideas of where to visit, what your favorite sites were fishy or otherwise... I would love to try snorkeling (I will get over my fear of large fish... are there any sharks in Hawaii....) I want to pack as much into my week as I can... we will probably be staying on Maui, but will do island hopping as needed....
thanks for all suggestions
kim
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07-07-2003, 04:16 PM
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A goof
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Plymouth, MN USA
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Brooke and I spent a long week in Maui last November.
We both want to go back SOON
I would recomend Maui and Brooke ca give you more ifo and what to do. PM me or Brooke
Jon
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07-07-2003, 04:33 PM
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Professional newbie!
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Waukesha, WI
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I'd be happy to lend advice. Been there 4 times. Pm if you would like info.
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07-07-2003, 06:33 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Beaverton, Oregon
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Let me know when youre leaving. Ill go in a suitcase. (hopefully an animal will be in the same bin so they pressurize it and warm it up) Will work for food while im there. let me know. BTW, I will also provide my own suitcase to fit into.   |
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07-07-2003, 07:10 PM
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Administrator
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Medicine Lake, MN
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There's plenty to do on Maui...we loved it there. Get the book Maui Revealed. You can check out our pics here: http://www.thereeftank.com/hawaii/main.html
We followed the recommendation in the book quite a bit..as you can see from our pics. Most of the places mentioned are worth it.
Things we really loved were Warren and Annabelles Magic Show, the road to Hana (stop at Chings Pond and don't miss the end of Nahiku Road). If you drive all the way around Maui Venus Pool is a pretty spot too. If you aren't scuba certified you might want to give snuba a try. We snuba'ed at Molokini. It was a great experience!!
We stayed in two different hotels...the Westin in Kaanapali and the Outrigger in Wailea. They both have pros and cons. The Westin had an awesome pool, great location, but cruddy service. The outrigger was in a beautiful spot, service was great, pool was smaller...but still nice. Overall we liked the Outrigger much better....plus its close to all the great and quiet south Maui beaches.
Oh I could go on and on and on. maui is great!
Brooke
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07-07-2003, 07:36 PM
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Jaguar Shark
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: MA
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I'm going in September for my honeymoon (Maui). Thanks for the book recommendation Brooke. Definitely going to take a trip to the big island and check out the waikiki (sp) aquarium.
CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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07-08-2003, 08:16 AM
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Administrator
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Medicine Lake, MN
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Hey Mapster..the big island is the island of "Hawaii". The Waikiki aquarium is on Oahu 
Just want to make sure you end up in the right place...hehe.
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07-08-2003, 08:19 AM
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Keeper of the stick
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Farmington
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They just opened a new shopping center by the International Market place a few years ago that has a pretty cool aquarium in it. Stop by if you end up on the Waikiki strip. I know I'll butcher this, but Haunama Bay, on Oahu is a great snorkeling spot. I agree with Brooke, Molokini off of Maui is amazing. I lived over there for almost 6 years, so I should be full of info. Let me drink some more coffee and I'll see what I can come up with.
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07-08-2003, 09:53 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: PNW
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Sheesh I knew this would be a good place to ask! I don't know how to PM though... so....
how bout a cheep place for tickets and hotels?....
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07-10-2003, 10:57 AM
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Jaguar Shark
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: MA
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Hey Mapster..the big island is the island of "Hawaii". The Waikiki aquarium is on Oahu
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oops...I thought Oahu was the big island! I can see it now, trying to be cool by using the local lingo and ending up on the wrong island. Good thing I have family out there, hopefully they can keep me from ruining my trip and marrige. Thank Brooke.
"The seven pools are here?!"
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07-10-2003, 10:53 PM
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Birthday tracker
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Spartanburg, SC USA
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Javier, may I travel with you?
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