Not sure if I'd like Hawaii
Nov 29th, 2001, 05:36 PM
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Not sure if I'd like Hawaii
Here's my problem: my bf is so freaked out about the extreme flight problems and hassles we experienced in our trip to Portugal last month, that he swears we aren't traveling to anywhere except Hawaii for our vacation next October (or possibly November). He's been to Hawaii before, I haven't; he's looking at either Maui or Lanai. Aside from Portugal, we've been to several destinations in Mexico, to Costa Rica, and to Cuba(we're Canadians). We like snorkeling, travelling about to visit unique and interesting sights (eg
ay-tripping),a bit of shopping, aren't much for nightlife, discos, or partying, and like some degree of peace and quiet. I guess I'm concerned that, as a Canadian visiting an American vacation destination, I won't feel as welcome as I have in other countries. Insights,anyone? Thank you in advance.
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ay-tripping),a bit of shopping, aren't much for nightlife, discos, or partying, and like some degree of peace and quiet. I guess I'm concerned that, as a Canadian visiting an American vacation destination, I won't feel as welcome as I have in other countries. Insights,anyone? Thank you in advance.ja
Nov 29th, 2001, 06:28 PM
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I fail to see why you, as a Canadian, would feel unwelcome, eh ?
Maui or Lanai (or Kauai or ...), you'll have a wonderful time. Take time to do some research & pick your destination, book early & enjoy. I felt ho-hum the first time (my wife was the one who really wanted to go), but now I'm a convert, third trip coming up next spring I hope. Cheers, P.
Maui or Lanai (or Kauai or ...), you'll have a wonderful time. Take time to do some research & pick your destination, book early & enjoy. I felt ho-hum the first time (my wife was the one who really wanted to go), but now I'm a convert, third trip coming up next spring I hope. Cheers, P.
Nov 29th, 2001, 06:58 PM
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Hawaii is the most international of any state I've visited. Additionally, I cannot think of talking to one person, be they a waiter, hotel guest, valet, local. . . ANYONE, who was anything but nice, courteous, helpful and all around enjoyable.
You like day-tripping, snorkeling, seeing sights and aren't much for nightlife, discos etc?! Sounds like Hawaii is the perfect place for you.
You like day-tripping, snorkeling, seeing sights and aren't much for nightlife, discos etc?! Sounds like Hawaii is the perfect place for you.
Nov 29th, 2001, 07:23 PM
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To "p" and "hmm"-
Thanks for being honest - sounds like I probably will have a good time. I guess I needed someone other than my bf, who wants to go and therefore wants to convince me, to give me input.(it's a woman thing, okay?) Anyway, I'm certainly willing to give it a try - will probably obsessively research for the next 9-10 months! Thanks again.
ja
Thanks for being honest - sounds like I probably will have a good time. I guess I needed someone other than my bf, who wants to go and therefore wants to convince me, to give me input.(it's a woman thing, okay?) Anyway, I'm certainly willing to give it a try - will probably obsessively research for the next 9-10 months! Thanks again.
ja
Nov 30th, 2001, 06:37 AM
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Speaking as a Canadian who has been to Hawaii - you will love it (except thanks to our (Canadian) dollar it will be expensive !). We were there last Year (did 3 islands - Big Island,Maui and Kaui). Kaui was our favorite - quiet,beautiful,geat beaches,decent snorkeling (altho our best snorkeling was at Kealakakua Bay on Big Island), gorgeous scenery. Maui is busier (more traffic etc but also more things to do). Big island (it really is big - lots of driving) but it had some of the most interesting sites (Volcano,Pu'uo Honaunau (place of refuge). If you go TRY to go for at least 2 weeks and do at least 2 islands - we did 3 in 15 days and DID NOT regret it. Let me know if you want more info.
Nov 30th, 2001, 08:06 AM
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Hi Ja,
I went to Honolulu on a business trip in 1997 and have been back every winter on vacation since. The local people are very friendly and you should get some great hotel deals in Oct/Nov.
American boy, some of us here consider Hawaii to be our 11th province, at least from December-March!
I went to Honolulu on a business trip in 1997 and have been back every winter on vacation since. The local people are very friendly and you should get some great hotel deals in Oct/Nov.
American boy, some of us here consider Hawaii to be our 11th province, at least from December-March!
Nov 30th, 2001, 08:41 AM
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Aloha ja,
Let's see.
Snokeling, daytripping of unique and interesting sights, bit of shopping and not keen on nightlife/disco..peace and quiet...Sounds like you're talking about Kauai.
As for Canadians in Kauai, we've met a lot throughout the years at the place where we stay and they seemed to have no probs.
Most seemed to be from the Alberta or Saskatchewan areas(Where you can watch your dog run away for 3 days!) and since we met them in Dec/Jan, they really enjoyed the Kauaian weather!
GO! It will be fun.
Mahalo, eh.
Kal
ps...Just saw the Guess Who in concert.
Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman can STILL rock!
Let's see.
Snokeling, daytripping of unique and interesting sights, bit of shopping and not keen on nightlife/disco..peace and quiet...Sounds like you're talking about Kauai.
As for Canadians in Kauai, we've met a lot throughout the years at the place where we stay and they seemed to have no probs.
Most seemed to be from the Alberta or Saskatchewan areas(Where you can watch your dog run away for 3 days!) and since we met them in Dec/Jan, they really enjoyed the Kauaian weather!
GO! It will be fun.
Mahalo, eh.
Kal
ps...Just saw the Guess Who in concert.
Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman can STILL rock!
Nov 30th, 2001, 12:00 PM
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ja,
I'm a Canadian and just returned from my seventh trip to Hawaii (no thanks to Canada 3000!). Canadians are quite welcome in Hawaii. You'll find plenty to do on Maui that you're interested in. My only advice is to be careful picking an airline to travel with, and use a travel agent and/or charge your airline tickets on a credit card. I flew to Hawaii on Can3000 but had to spend extra money getting home on Air Canada. Luckily, my credit card company will refund me the unused portion of my Can3000 ticket.
Have fun.
I'm a Canadian and just returned from my seventh trip to Hawaii (no thanks to Canada 3000!). Canadians are quite welcome in Hawaii. You'll find plenty to do on Maui that you're interested in. My only advice is to be careful picking an airline to travel with, and use a travel agent and/or charge your airline tickets on a credit card. I flew to Hawaii on Can3000 but had to spend extra money getting home on Air Canada. Luckily, my credit card company will refund me the unused portion of my Can3000 ticket.
Have fun.
Nov 30th, 2001, 02:07 PM
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As a Canadian you should remember that you are inferior to Americans. You are right in expressing concern. Most Canadians are happy to go to Europe because their plumbing is better than most of Europe. How can you be a civilized society for thousands of years and still have ;ousy plumbing?
Next, most Americans will spot you as a Canadian a mile away.
First of all you are whiter than a 100 watt bulb and have a tendency to turn pink when exposed to the sun.
Second, you are completely incapapble of understanding the concept of tipping. As a result of your inablility to add 15 to 20% to a check, you will be immediatly spotted as a Canadian and subjected to intense ridicule.
If in the unlikely event that you do end up in Hawaii, most Americans will mistake you for either a Kiwi or worse an Aussie. Your feeble complaints that you are a Canadian will fall on deaf ears any you will be reduced to telling us Kangaroo stories.
Go back to Europe
Next, most Americans will spot you as a Canadian a mile away.
First of all you are whiter than a 100 watt bulb and have a tendency to turn pink when exposed to the sun.
Second, you are completely incapapble of understanding the concept of tipping. As a result of your inablility to add 15 to 20% to a check, you will be immediatly spotted as a Canadian and subjected to intense ridicule.
If in the unlikely event that you do end up in Hawaii, most Americans will mistake you for either a Kiwi or worse an Aussie. Your feeble complaints that you are a Canadian will fall on deaf ears any you will be reduced to telling us Kangaroo stories.
Go back to Europe
Nov 30th, 2001, 03:22 PM
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Hey, Abe Vigoda -
you forgot to mention that we bleed maple leafs!LOL.. Anyway, thanks to everyone for their replies - I guess I'm paranoid because I went to Las Vegas with my mother in 1983 and we got some really weird reactions from people when we said we were from Canada. Funny how these things stay with you. Hey, Kal- I'm from Edmonton, Alberta - ours is the province that isn't flat! Thanks for the warning, Naneki - we saw friends of ours stranded by Canada 3000. We always book through a TA, will be putting trips on plastic from now on, and we always get complete trip insurance - the kind that covers every contingency from limb amputation to airline bankruptcy. And I'm really glad to find out that they have back bacon and beer in Hawaii - but is the beer Rickard's Red, and where are the pyrogys?
ja
you forgot to mention that we bleed maple leafs!LOL.. Anyway, thanks to everyone for their replies - I guess I'm paranoid because I went to Las Vegas with my mother in 1983 and we got some really weird reactions from people when we said we were from Canada. Funny how these things stay with you. Hey, Kal- I'm from Edmonton, Alberta - ours is the province that isn't flat! Thanks for the warning, Naneki - we saw friends of ours stranded by Canada 3000. We always book through a TA, will be putting trips on plastic from now on, and we always get complete trip insurance - the kind that covers every contingency from limb amputation to airline bankruptcy. And I'm really glad to find out that they have back bacon and beer in Hawaii - but is the beer Rickard's Red, and where are the pyrogys?
ja
