Krista113

Hi I enjoy reading everyone's posts and wonder if anyone had any information on booking a honeymoon vacation in Hawaii we have never been and are really looking forward to it. We already have our flights we are in Oahu from May 21, 06 to May 24, 06 and in Maui from May 24 to May 31. I know I do not have much time left but we had some travel agent problems we thought it was taken care of and now 2 months out!! it isn't and we are back to square one. We would like to have a romantic and wonderful honeymoon and are looking to spend @ $4,000-5,000.
Thanks in advance,

jamaltay

Krista,

You are getting very close. If it were me, I would forget about a travel agent at this point and do some serious hotel/condo searching, and book very soon. I am not telling you that that is what you have to do, but that is what I would do. Good luck and congratulations on your impending wedding.
8-)

Krista113

I definitly am getting ready to book I would like to book this week. Actually I already have The Marriot in Oahu held and the Hyatt in Maui. Just wondering if anyone could give me any feed back about these resorts or perhaps suggest another resort/condo/rental that might stick out as a great place for a Honeymoon any suggestions would be great.

Mahalo2

For me, Ohau is Los Angelos - West - lots of glitz and glamor but not much novel- if you want Hawaii - as others know it, consider Upcountry Maui (past Hana) or go to the southern part of Kauaii - or - for a fantastic, but very quiet spot - Molakai...

As always, the choice of where you vacation depends on your personality and taste.

Mahalo! D

iamq

I'm sorry, but I can't hold my tongue here. I'm no expert, but I've been to Oahu enough times to know that it is not what Mahalo2 describes.

Mahalo2,
It is Oahu. Oahu is an island, not a city. Honolulu is a big city on Oahu. Waikiki is a part of Honolulu. Oahu is not all "glitz and glamor". Your out of hand dismissal of Oahu as "Los Angelos West" is so inaccurate I can hardly believe it.

Krista,
Both hotels you mention would be great choices for yor honeymoon. The Marriott is across the street from the beach, however, so if beachfront is important to you, pick another place. The Outrigger Waikiki gets rave reviews from several posters here, some of which were honeymooners like you.

-Bill

trippinkpj

I've heard great things about the Outriggers:
http://outrigger.com/hotels_detail.aspx?hotel=2
That one is Outrigger Reef on the Beach.
I've heard good things about the Marriott also. How about Hilton Hawaiian Village? On Maui, I like a condo. Check out Lahaina Shores Beach Resort.

trippinkpj

Also, I found Expedia and Trip Advisor websites very helpful for Hawaii trip planning. And on Hotel/ Resort information in general.

Krista113

Thanks so much for everyone's help I will check it out. I actually called about the Outrigger yesterday and they were asking just about the same price as the Marriot so I just may go with that one. Also if anyone is Costco members I have found that there travel prices are next to unbeatable.

bonniebroad

Krista, my sister stayed at the Outrigger Waikiki; it's the best of the Outriggers, I'd say, and she loved it. Said her room was very pretty, and that she thought it would be a fun hotel, especially for honeymooners (she was in her early sixties at the time.)

It's right on the beach, with Duke's being a great place to eat, drink and be merry! Happy planning ...

sherrie

Hi. There was a post earlier this week from someone staying at an alternative place on Maui called cliffsedge - Bali Cottage. Web site is cliffsedge.com. It looks fabulous and to me, a terrific place for a honeymoon. I'm headed to Oahu in June, staying at the Outrigger Waikiki. Most reviews are positive and apparently its location is great. Maybe that would be worth checking out? Good luck with your choices, but don't wait too long before nailing something down.

suze

Don't be mislead by "Mahalo2"... Oahu who is much more than Honolulu/Waikiki. But even there I think the comments are narrow-minded. It is a big city, but it sure ain't LA!

bonniebroad

I have found, among my circle of acquaintances, that those who bash Oahu most have spent the least time there, and know very little about it, overall. Krista, it is a wonderful island, with a lot of what the other islands offer, plus it's very own charm! I could live on any of the Hawaiian islands ... it's all good!

eRnO

COSTCO TRAVEL...

i booked my entire Kauai vacation on Kauai and did it in about 20 minutes on the telephone...if you're in a jam, go this way to save time and likely, money. I would also HIGHLY recommend the sometimes controversial "Revealed" books for each island you visit. I used these books for 3 of the islands and haven't been misled yet. Granted, I usually don't go too off the beaten path...so I've never hiked on "private" land. Congrats!

eRnO

i should edit my reply before sending them...i booked my trip on COSTCO...

kamahinaohoku

Mahalo2 is definitely way off base.

Try reading why many of us LOVE Oahu:
http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...1&tid=34515901

acaigirl

I'm another that holds a special place in my heart just for Oahu...

Check out the Kilohana Villas on the north shore of Maui. Stayed there for a week earlier this month and absolutely loved it! You won't be near any big resorts or anything...but it's totally wired for honeymooners. some other perks are - you can walk into Paia for shopping, good eats etc, explore upcountry, closer to Hana & Haleakala, it's SO quiet, you'll feel like you are LIVING in paradise.

http://www.donnachameleon.com/kilohana.html

The pics hardly do the place any justice. We stayed in the oceanview cottage and my folks had the oceanfront cottage. I think we all agreed the oceanview was the nicer of the two and a litte less $$ at $195/night.

Congrats! And please let me know if you have any questions about the property...

Krista113

I really appreciate everybody's responses they are all very helpful I love this website!! Its a great resource. Since I am closing in on the resorts I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for some fun or romantic activities we could do while we are there. I have been reading a lot of posts and trying to gather some information on this.

jamaltay

Krista......I can think of a couple of very fun AND romantic activities, but they are better left unsaid on this site.

iamq

Romantic = having cocktails at House Without A Key at the Halekulani Hotel watching a hula show and the sunset.

-Bill

MelissaHI

Hee hee. Love it.

Anyway, some of the most romantic things are free or cheap. Grab a bento plate and eat dinner on the beach (not necessarily on the sand, you can sit on the seawall) while watching the sunset. Have a moonlight walk on the beach. Once I went out to Mokuleia's Dillingham air field and did a glider ride with my then-boyfriend. That was a cool, different activity.