Author Topic: Oahu, HI Master Thread (Read 117620 times)

SSLPhD · « **Reply #260 on:** July 26, 2018, 09:43:36 AM »

Quote from: mmgfarb on July 25, 2018, 10:56:28 PM

HNL, landing after 11 PM, taking off at 7 the next morning

https://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/honolulu.htm

Something Fishy · « **Reply #261 on:** November 07, 2018, 12:14:17 AM »

Have a 3:15 layover next week. Is that time at all to leave the airport? Not specifically looking to do something, rather to pass the time. Maybe get some Lepperts?

SSLPhD · « **Reply #262 on:** November 07, 2018, 12:05:34 PM »

Quote from: Something Fishy on November 07, 2018, 12:14:17 AM

Have a 3:15 layover next week. Is that time at all to leave the airport? Not specifically looking to do something, rather to pass the time. Maybe get some Lepperts?

What time? During rush hour you will not want to go in to Waikiki on such a short layover. Like driving in NYC on that stretch.

Something Fishy · « **Reply #263 on:** November 07, 2018, 12:28:35 PM »

Quote from: SSLPhD on November 07, 2018, 12:05:34 PM

What time? During rush hour you will not want to go in to Waikiki on such a short layover. Like driving in NYC on that stretch.

1:05-4:20 pm

Chief Rabbi of New York · « **Reply #264 on:** November 07, 2018, 01:18:35 PM »

Quote from: Something Fishy on November 07, 2018, 12:28:35 PM

1:05-4:20 pm

is Lepperts on uber eats?
maybe get oahu kosher delivered to you ?

Something Fishy · « **Reply #265 on:** November 07, 2018, 01:36:05 PM »

Quote from: Chief Rabbi of New York on November 07, 2018, 01:18:35 PM

is Lepperts on uber eats?
maybe get oahu kosher delivered to you ?

Not so desperate for food (I don't eat Lepperts anyways, although my companion does). Just trying to see if I can go do anything in town.

SSLPhD · « **Reply #266 on:** November 07, 2018, 03:35:24 PM »

Quote from: Something Fishy on November 07, 2018, 01:36:05 PM

Not so desperate for food (I don't eat Lepperts anyways, although my companion does). Just trying to see if I can go do anything in town.

Heli tour

Dan · « **Reply #267 on:** November 07, 2018, 06:03:41 PM »

Pearl Harbor?

shaulyaakov · « **Reply #268 on:** January 28, 2019, 04:21:04 PM »

Apparently this happened a year ago, but the Holiday Inn resort in Waikiki left the IHG brand. I stayed here with my CC free night a few years ago and it was pretty good. Shame that IHG is basically now unrepresented in HI, except for a HI Express in downtown HNL.

shaulyaakov · « **Reply #269 on:** January 29, 2019, 09:44:46 AM »

Quote from: shaulyaakov on January 28, 2019, 04:21:04 PM

Apparently this happened a year ago, but the Holiday Inn resort in Waikiki left the IHG brand. I stayed here with my CC free night a few years ago and it was pretty good. Shame that IHG is basically now unrepresented in HI, except for a HI Express in downtown HNL.

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ETA: Apearently the HI Express is in Waikiki but is further from the beach, and obviously, not as nice as the HI Resort was. They also opened an HI Express in Kona.

yunchkup · « **Reply #270 on:** February 14, 2019, 10:03:56 AM »

We have a 4 hour stopover in HNL. Any recommendations for what to do during that time?

ushdadude · « **Reply #271 on:** February 14, 2019, 10:28:32 AM »

Quote from: yunchkup on February 14, 2019, 10:03:56 AM

We have a 4 hour stopover in HNL. Any recommendations for what to do during that time?

Pearl harbor

SSLPhD · « **Reply #272 on:** February 20, 2019, 09:06:05 PM »

This sounds fascinating for WWII history buffs:

https://www.facebook.com/ParadiseHelicopters/photos/a.57110653927/10157052123998928/?type=3&theater

"Experience an immersive two hour adventure that allows you to relive history as a Naval Aviator. You suit up in authentic WWII era flight gear, hop into the cockpit of an SNJ-5C for a one hour flight around O‘ahu. Fly over genuine battlefields with history in this unique return to WWII. This immersion into Naval Aviation will enhance even the most avid history enthusiast’s appreciation for this tumultuous period of the 20th Century."

Buruch · « **Reply #273 on:** April 09, 2019, 01:47:19 AM »

I just wanted to jump in and say that Oahu really surpassed my expectations, and is not a second-rate Hawaiian island at all! The mountains along the eastern and northwestern shores are incredible, and there are many more swimmable, empty beaches on Oahu than Maui or Kauai by far.(never been to BI).

ungar17@yahoo.com · « **Reply #274 on:** April 09, 2019, 12:26:45 PM »

Quote from: Buruch on April 09, 2019, 01:47:19 AM

I just wanted to jump in and say that Oahu really surpassed my expectations, and is not a second-rate Hawaiian island at all! The mountains along the eastern and northwestern shores are incredible, and there are many more swimmable, empty beaches on Oahu than Maui or Kauai by far.(never been to BI).

That's actually really good to hear as I may be heading to Honolulu in December but I would arrive there on Sunday night and need to leave Tuesday night. I was torn since everyone says to leave Oahu but if I did that I would waste way too much of the short amount of time I had there. Any suggestions on hotel options using points?

Buruch · « **Reply #275 on:** April 10, 2019, 06:01:42 PM »

I used Wyndham Ilikai in Waikiki. It's ok nothing special. Studio with full kitchen, but $28 per day parking.

Buruch · « **Reply #276 on:** April 10, 2019, 06:05:00 PM »

Not sure if it was mentioned, but hnl airport has a really cool outdoor garden area past security.

Dan · « **Reply #277 on:** April 10, 2019, 06:50:05 PM »

Quote from: Buruch on April 09, 2019, 01:47:19 AM

I just wanted to jump in and say that Oahu really surpassed my expectations, and is not a second-rate Hawaiian island at all! The mountains along the eastern and northwestern shores are incredible, and there are many more swimmable, empty beaches on Oahu than Maui or Kauai by far.(never been to BI).

The problem with Oahu is that people get stuck in Waikiki and hate it. If you don't focus on Honolulu it's a great island, though I don't think it compares to the outer islands.

Buruch · « **Reply #278 on:** April 11, 2019, 10:16:25 AM »

I think outside of Waikiki it does compare. Not a tier below.

Friars500 · « **Reply #279 on:** April 11, 2019, 10:21:32 AM »

We stayed in Wakiki but drove around each day to different parts of the island. While it may not compare to the other islands, there are plenty of beautiful beaches, rain forests and things to do on Oahu.

Just get Oahu reveals.