Author Topic: Hawaii Master Thread: General Questions And Which Island To Visit? (Read 492977 times)

Something Fishy · « **Reply #1320 on:** March 09, 2015, 05:35:22 PM »

Quote from: keepsmiling123 on March 09, 2015, 05:29:12 PM

He said I could take buses, carry money, go touring. He said however I could not drive myself or write (so guess no CC purchasing)

Never heard such a psak...

But if that's what your LOR told you who am I to argue

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@Yehuda · « **Reply #1321 on:** March 09, 2015, 05:47:18 PM »

Quote from: keepsmiling123 on March 09, 2015, 05:31:37 PM

Rabbi said I can't drive myself but can take public transit

Except that all the exploring is much better when done on your own than with a tour.

yos9694 · « **Reply #1322 on:** March 10, 2015, 07:12:12 AM »

A tour bus that stays within tchum shabbos?

efflpetzel · « **Reply #1323 on:** March 10, 2015, 12:40:43 PM »

Quote from: keepsmiling123 on March 09, 2015, 05:29:12 PM

He said I could take buses, carry money, go touring. He said however I could not drive myself or write (so guess no CC purchasing)

i like your rabbi

If you're looking for action & excitement then KOA is the place to go, however LIH is slower paced, beautiful & full of color
(I did both)

To give you an idea of how hard it is to decide between islands, I'd go back to LIH in a heartbeat while my wife only wants to hear of KOA

dealfinder85 · « **Reply #1324 on:** March 11, 2015, 02:38:25 PM »

Quote from: yos9694 on March 10, 2015, 07:12:12 AM

A tour bus that stays within tchum shabbos?

dont we hold techumin derabanan

Quote from: Something Fishy on March 09, 2015, 05:35:22 PM

Never heard such a psak...

But if that's what your LOR told you who am I to argue .

IINM, holding 2 days usually means observing deoraysas
so those things listed were only assur medarabanan

yos9694 · « **Reply #1325 on:** March 11, 2015, 02:51:48 PM »

Quote from: dealfinder85 on March 11, 2015, 02:38:25 PM

dont we hold techumin derabanan

I'm not one to answer that. But the mishna brura 397:1 brings down shittos about tchum deoraisa. Normally we don't make distinctions between derabanan and deoraisa so "what we hold" doesn't have any practical application to keeping shabbos. In your case there is a nafka mina.

dealfinder85 · « **Reply #1326 on:** March 11, 2015, 02:52:24 PM »

Quote from: yos9694 on March 11, 2015, 02:51:48 PM

I'm not one to answer that. But the mishna brura 397:1 brings down shittos about tchum deoraisa. Normally we don't make distinctions between derabanan and deoraisa so "what we hold" doesn't have any practical application to keeping shabbos. In your case there is a nafka mina.

-100000

JS69 · « **Reply #1327 on:** March 20, 2015, 09:43:20 AM »

I apologize as I have read about 40-50 pages and see conflicting answers regarding transfer time in HNL so I have to ask. . If we arrive on a DL flight from SEA at 11:25 AM this summer, would I be safe on a 1:33PM or a 1:58 pm? I plan on printing out both itineraries so hopefully they can interline out of SEA so I am going to assume no reason to pick up bags. 2 adults 2 kids.....I know FT says take an even later flight so hopefully the pros here can be of assistance.

Thanks

Dan · « **Reply #1328 on:** March 20, 2015, 10:01:09 AM »

1:33pm is more than enough time.

dealfinder85 · « **Reply #1329 on:** March 20, 2015, 10:01:54 AM »

Quote from: Dan on March 20, 2015, 10:01:09 AM

1:33 is more than enough time.

2:33
my bad, thought you were saying 2 hours 33 minutes

JS69 · « **Reply #1330 on:** March 20, 2015, 10:13:25 AM »

Quote from: dealfinder85 on March 20, 2015, 10:01:54 AM

2:33

Quote from: Dan on March 20, 2015, 10:01:09 AM

1:33pm is more than enough time.

Thanks all.

Dan · « **Reply #1331 on:** March 20, 2015, 10:16:39 AM »

Quote from: dealfinder85 on March 20, 2015, 10:01:54 AM

2:33
my bad, thought you were saying 2 hours 33 minutes

That would be a really random number, don't ya think?

dealfinder85 · « **Reply #1332 on:** March 20, 2015, 10:25:13 AM »

Quote from: Dan on March 20, 2015, 10:16:39 AM

That would be a really random number, don't ya think?

not if his flight gets in at 11:25 and one of his proposed flights was 1:58...

avrumy22 · « **Reply #1333 on:** April 01, 2015, 02:08:38 PM »

I know this was asked 100000th times. But maybe someone can help.

which island would you recommend for a 1st time Hawaii trip? Looking for beaches, water sports, and scenery.

GO!

PBaruch · « **Reply #1334 on:** April 01, 2015, 02:09:55 PM »

Quote from: avrumy22 on April 01, 2015, 02:08:38 PM

I know this was asked 100000th times. But maybe someone can help.

which island would you recommend for a 1st time Hawaii trip? Looking for beaches, water sports, and scenery.

GO!

Quote from Dan:

"As for which island is best, read on and decide for yourself! If you ask 5 people you’ll probably get 6 different answers

"

http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/61755

yoshapman · « **Reply #1335 on:** April 01, 2015, 05:15:51 PM »

Was randomly looking at flights on points for next Winter (I need very specific dates), and was able to secure first class flights on US Airways (small stopover in Phoenix) to Kauai, which are currently on hold.

Couple questions:

1) How good/bad are first US Airways flights from Newark-Kauai - I know these are very standard domestic first class seats, but the fact that I was able to book first class with AA miles (which I have a ton of) at saver level on the exact dates I needed was key to me, especially since we'll be traveling with 2 babies and a child under 5, and the first flight home on a Sat night is a red-eye.

2) I see the first row seats are blocked out for every flight - am I able to just call up and request those based on the fact that I would be traveling with 2 babies under 1?

Thanks.

@Yehuda · « **Reply #1336 on:** April 01, 2015, 05:19:36 PM »

Quote from: yoshapman on April 01, 2015, 05:15:51 PM

Was randomly looking at flights on points for next Winter (I need very specific dates), and was able to secure first class flights on US Airways (small stopover in Phoenix) to Kauai, which are currently on hold.

Couple questions:

1) How good/bad are first US Airways flights from Newark-Kauai - I know these are very standard domestic first class seats, but the fact that I was able to book first class with AA miles (which I have a ton of) at saver level on the exact dates I needed was key to me, especially since we'll be traveling with 2 babies and a child under 5, and the first flight home on a Sat night is a red-eye.

2) I see the first row seats are blocked out for every flight - am I able to just call up and request those based on the fact that I would be traveling with 2 babies under 1?

Thanks.

1) They're just standard domestic seats. Expect a slightly larger chair, with slightly greater recline and a more private stewardess. It's not Newark to Kauai. It's 2 medium-length flights, so neither will have anything special.

2) They might just be booked already...

Something Fishy · « **Reply #1337 on:** April 01, 2015, 05:26:40 PM »

If your dates need to be that specific, you'll need a tremendous amount of luck to find something lie-flat that'll work.

If you're happy with the flights you have I'd say keep em.

PBaruch · « **Reply #1338 on:** April 01, 2015, 05:33:20 PM »

Quote from: yoshapman on April 01, 2015, 05:15:51 PM

Was randomly looking at flights on points for next Winter (I need very specific dates), and was able to secure first class flights on US Airways (small stopover in Phoenix) to Kauai, which are currently on hold.

Couple questions:

1) How good/bad are first US Airways flights from Newark-Kauai - I know these are very standard domestic first class seats, but the fact that I was able to book first class with AA miles (which I have a ton of) at saver level on the exact dates I needed was key to me, especially since we'll be traveling with 2 babies and a child under 5, and the first flight home on a Sat night is a red-eye.

2) I see the first row seats are blocked out for every flight - am I able to just call up and request those based on the fact that I would be traveling with 2 babies under 1?

Thanks.

Pretty crappy seats. They are a bit roomier but that is about it. Not worth the premium over economy IMHO.

PBaruch · « **Reply #1339 on:** April 01, 2015, 05:34:24 PM »

UA is releasing saver F between EWR and HNL (lay flat) next winter. Just nabbed myself a bunch.

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