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Oh man that's my favorite place in the whole world! And I know gg too (from here). 
Tell her I said hi (if u can remember to lol). That's cool. I didn't know you guys were friends. Man I miss Maui. Hope u have an awesome time! I know you will!
Tell her I said hi (if u can remember to lol). That's cool. I didn't know you guys were friends. Man I miss Maui. Hope u have an awesome time! I know you will!
Sure, I'll let her know! Any suggestions on where to go, what to see?
Thanks bud. Sure, I'll let her know! Any suggestions on where to go, what to see?
Sure, I'll let her know! Any suggestions on where to go, what to see?
I'm really tired right now so I'll just list them..1. The road to Hana - if you're up to it, drive up to Hana. Its a long, winding, narrow road similar to the one that goes to Big Bear out here, but its worth it. The natural pools there are one of the original seven wonders of the world, and there are places you can stop and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. There's also a little resort hotel along that road called the Travaasa Hana. It a great place to stop and have a drink or a meal (kinda pricey of course since its Maui). Its a gorgeous little waterfront resort that has a nice restaurant overlooking the ocean. You don't have to be a guest to dine there.
2. Lahaina - Famous beachside town for its art galleries, restaurants/eateries and shopping (this is sort of like Maui's 'Laguna Beach').
3. Eat here at sunset (make reservations if you can, or I think you can just sit at the bar): Maui Dining: Merriman's Kapalua | The Roaming Boomers
This place has the most incredible sunset view.
4. Eat here at sunset too - Its a restaurant inside the Grand Wailea resort. Its named after a fish - Humuhumunukunukuapuaa (I think thats right). Its another open air dining experience overlooking the ocean. The restaurant is actually right over the water and you can actually hear fish moving around in the water as you eat (they make a swishing sound).
5. Go to a Luau - IThe one we went to was at the Grand Wailea resort. Once again, you don't have to be a guest. Its about $100 a person though. That's actually a typical price for a luau, since its one of those once-in-a-lifetime things. The one at Grand Wailea is supposedly the best one, but I haven't been to maui since 2004, but its a Hilton hotel so its definitely a good one. There's a fire dancer, hula dancers and they roast a pig in a big pit, plus there is lots of other food, basically a buffet.
6. There's an aquarium there which is nice to visit. Its like the one in Long Beach.
7. Watch the sunset on Mt. Haleakala - This was the most memorable part of the whole trip and something I'll never forget. You'll see the sun setting over the islands from a mountaintop (you drive up to it). It's like looking out of an airplane but there's no window or wall in your way. Breathtaking is the only word to describe it.
8. the beach at Kapalua Bay - just a small beautiful beach that was once voted the most beautiful in the world by Conde Nast (the travel magazine).
Theres also lots of things you can do like horseback riding, scuba diving, scenic helicopter rides, paragliding, beaches, etc..
I think that's all I have. Hope you guys have an amazing time!
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I should be free this evening, if you want to take me up on the offer. *hugs*
"Humuhumunukunukuapuaa..." what the heck - you just made that up!
That's awesome. Thanks! Some of that was on the list, but a lot of it wasn't. I'll bring ya back a little souvenir.
Maybe you can throw your two cents in about some of the stuff on said list, even? Here's what I've had:
Ever done any of that? Your thoughts?
Oh yes! I'm really tired right now so I'll just list them..
1. The road to Hana - if you're up to it, drive up to Hana. Its a long, winding, narrow road similar to the one that goes to Big Bear out here, but its worth it. The natural pools there are one of the original seven wonders of the world, and there are places you can stop and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. There's also a little resort hotel along that road called the Travaasa Hana. It a great place to stop and have a drink or a meal (kinda pricey of course since its Maui). Its a gorgeous little waterfront resort that has a nice restaurant overlooking the ocean. You don't have to be a guest to dine there.
2. Lahaina - Famous beachside town for its art galleries, restaurants/eateries and shopping (this is sort of like Maui's 'Laguna Beach').
3. Eat here at sunset (make reservations if you can, or I think you can just sit at the bar): Maui Dining: Merriman's Kapalua | The Roaming Boomers
This place has the most incredible sunset view.
4. Eat here at sunset too - Its a restaurant inside the Grand Wailea resort. Its named after a fish - Humuhumunukunukuapuaa (I think thats right). Its another open air dining experience overlooking the ocean. The restaurant is actually right over the water and you can actually hear fish moving around in the water as you eat (they make a swishing sound).
5. Go to a Luau - IThe one we went to was at the Grand Wailea resort. Once again, you don't have to be a guest. Its about $100 a person though. That's actually a typical price for a luau, since its one of those once-in-a-lifetime things. The one at Grand Wailea is supposedly the best one, but I haven't been to maui since 2004, but its a Hilton hotel so its definitely a good one. There's a fire dancer, hula dancers and they roast a pig in a big pit, plus there is lots of other food, basically a buffet.
6. There's an aquarium there which is nice to visit. Its like the one in Long Beach.
7. Watch the sunset on Mt. Haleakala - This was the most memorable part of the whole trip and something I'll never forget. You'll see the sun setting over the islands from a mountaintop (you drive up to it). It's like looking out of an airplane but there's no window or wall in your way. Breathtaking is the only word to describe it.
8. the beach at Kapalua Bay - just a small beautiful beach that was once voted the most beautiful in the world by Conde Nast (the travel magazine).
Theres also lots of things you can do like horseback riding, scuba diving, scenic helicopter rides, paragliding, beaches, etc..
I think that's all I have. Hope you guys have an amazing time!
I'm really tired right now so I'll just list them..1. The road to Hana - if you're up to it, drive up to Hana. Its a long, winding, narrow road similar to the one that goes to Big Bear out here, but its worth it. The natural pools there are one of the original seven wonders of the world, and there are places you can stop and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. There's also a little resort hotel along that road called the Travaasa Hana. It a great place to stop and have a drink or a meal (kinda pricey of course since its Maui). Its a gorgeous little waterfront resort that has a nice restaurant overlooking the ocean. You don't have to be a guest to dine there.
2. Lahaina - Famous beachside town for its art galleries, restaurants/eateries and shopping (this is sort of like Maui's 'Laguna Beach').
3. Eat here at sunset (make reservations if you can, or I think you can just sit at the bar): Maui Dining: Merriman's Kapalua | The Roaming Boomers
This place has the most incredible sunset view.
4. Eat here at sunset too - Its a restaurant inside the Grand Wailea resort. Its named after a fish - Humuhumunukunukuapuaa (I think thats right). Its another open air dining experience overlooking the ocean. The restaurant is actually right over the water and you can actually hear fish moving around in the water as you eat (they make a swishing sound).
5. Go to a Luau - IThe one we went to was at the Grand Wailea resort. Once again, you don't have to be a guest. Its about $100 a person though. That's actually a typical price for a luau, since its one of those once-in-a-lifetime things. The one at Grand Wailea is supposedly the best one, but I haven't been to maui since 2004, but its a Hilton hotel so its definitely a good one. There's a fire dancer, hula dancers and they roast a pig in a big pit, plus there is lots of other food, basically a buffet.
6. There's an aquarium there which is nice to visit. Its like the one in Long Beach.
7. Watch the sunset on Mt. Haleakala - This was the most memorable part of the whole trip and something I'll never forget. You'll see the sun setting over the islands from a mountaintop (you drive up to it). It's like looking out of an airplane but there's no window or wall in your way. Breathtaking is the only word to describe it.
8. the beach at Kapalua Bay - just a small beautiful beach that was once voted the most beautiful in the world by Conde Nast (the travel magazine).
Theres also lots of things you can do like horseback riding, scuba diving, scenic helicopter rides, paragliding, beaches, etc..
I think that's all I have. Hope you guys have an amazing time!
That's awesome. Thanks! Some of that was on the list, but a lot of it wasn't. I'll bring ya back a little souvenir.
Maybe you can throw your two cents in about some of the stuff on said list, even? Here's what I've had:
- Haleakala crater (hiking trail)
- Wai'anapanapa state park
- Pipiwai hiking trail
- Reeflections Art Gallery
- Iao valley state park
- Whale watching
- Exotic fruit farm
Ever done any of that? Your thoughts?
I should be free this evening, if you want to take me up on the offer. *hugs*
"Humuhumunukunukuapuaa..." what the heck - you just made that up!
That's awesome. Thanks! Some of that was on the list, but a lot of it wasn't. I'll bring ya back a little souvenir.
Maybe you can throw your two cents in about some of the stuff on said list, even? Here's what I've had:
Ever done any of that? Your thoughts?
"Humuhumunukunukuapuaa..." what the heck - you just made that up!
That's awesome. Thanks! Some of that was on the list, but a lot of it wasn't. I'll bring ya back a little souvenir.
Maybe you can throw your two cents in about some of the stuff on said list, even? Here's what I've had:
- Haleakala crater (hiking trail)
- Wai'anapanapa state park
- Pipiwai hiking trail
- Reeflections Art Gallery
- Iao valley state park
- Whale watching
- Exotic fruit farm
Ever done any of that? Your thoughts?
humu-humu, nuku-nuku, apu, aa (pronounced (ah-ah))
here's a link to the restaurant, so u can see what it looks like..
Humuhumunukunukuapua’a | A Grand Wailea Restaurant
The only one on that list the I'm familiar with is the Haleakala crater (but the whale watching sounds like a must do!). I highly recommend it. I think you can either hike or drive. I remember hearing that you can hike up there and there were groups of hikers on the road. The crater is awesome. Its so huge and deep and you'll feel like you are on another planet. the clouds are there too! Clouds were just rolling by us and around us. It was really cool. Getting to it is like going up to big bear. Lots of winding road, not super steep but it takes awhile.
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I forgot to mention one more Hawaii thing.. there's a tiny island off the shore of Maui called Molokai. You can see it from Maui. Its like their Catalina Island. Its historical because it used to be a leper colony a long time ago. The old church and buildings are still there and its supposed to a great place for snorkeling/scuba diving and fishing.
Sad again This time its not from stress. Its from taking a drive to the beach and unexpectedly being reminded of old times when life was good and everyone in my family still had their health. My relatives used to have birthday parties at this beach when my cousins were still kids and we'd have a bonfire going and kids playing around. Now they're all grown up and my family's life has been turned upside down by a crisis we've been dealing with for over a year. The sun setting over the ocean that I usually love almost brought me to tears this time.. I was looking forward to finally getting to go to the beach after more than a year of not being able to go anywhere at all, and now I almost wish I didn't go..
part of a picture I took at the same beach a couple years ago..
This time its not from stress. Its from taking a drive to the beach and unexpectedly being reminded of old times when life was good and everyone in my family still had their health. My relatives used to have birthday parties at this beach when my cousins were still kids and we'd have a bonfire going and kids playing around. Now they're all grown up and my family's life has been turned upside down by a crisis we've been dealing with for over a year. The sun setting over the ocean that I usually love almost brought me to tears this time.. I was looking forward to finally getting to go to the beach after more than a year of not being able to go anywhere at all, and now I almost wish I didn't go..part of a picture I took at the same beach a couple years ago..
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