Is there going to be a Honolulu GTG in Sept?
 

Aloha! I've been looking at airfares and am wondering if there is going to be a GTG. The date I remembered was Sat, Sept. 29, but I think there was an earlier in Sept date (Sept 8?) as well that was an option.

What do all of you in Hawaii think?

i think they need to start getting ready if they want their GTG to be 1/2 as good as Pasadena.....

i think a honolulu gtg in sep. is a good idea.

several dates in sep were discussed, so, lets start with 9/22, sat. and go from there. what say you?

bob, don't worry about us, you better get crackin too. lol.

Kathie
I've also been wondering about the date for the HNL GTG. I'm glad you started this thread.

Ken, the 22nd works for me. We'll see what the others have to say about it.

Bob, are you and Karen planning to come to HNL?

I think ALL GTG's will have to get busy if any of them plan to compete with Pasadena!! That one was one for the record books.

Carol

i'm broke and gpanda will not loan me any money...

unfortunately no to this year as much as we would love to be with ken, and mrs ken (if there is actually one), linda and peter et al.....not to forget 'vietnamese' lcuy also....

we are currently planning (for boston) break out sessions....in these sessions you will be able to make your own candy and nuts, design your own guide books, sew up you wonderful tote bags and then stensil them, learn how to do a walking tour, produce your own cd's, learn proper manors for eating at the ritz, learn proper spelling and finally learn cake frosting with live flowers....

forgot proofreading session

Ken, I think the 22nd works for me, but I thought there was a problem with that date for you and the HTs due to a football game?

kathie, thank you for remembering that there is a football game that nite, however, ht and i agreed that getting together with the great fodors gang is much more important than a silly football game.

we still have alot more games left in
the season.

ok, wheres guen??

ooops, forgot mrwunrfl too. got some mentaiko waiting for you.:-)

Wow - Fodors GTG is more important than football. I feel like I've come up in the world!

I just checked and am able to get tickets for the 22nd if it works for others.

I'm here. I've been busy. Kuranosuke, I e-mailed you this past weekend about the GTG. Did you get the e-mail. Anyhow, whatever you guys decide is fine with me as long as it's not the 8th. I hope I can make it. I'm not sure yet. Lots going on here. Happy Travels!

hi guen, yes, i got your email yesterday. well, it looks like 9/22 is a good date.

i will start a new thread about the gtg on 9/22. hope all the locals will be there too.

Ken, let me know when this is firm enough to buy tickets!

We are in on the 22nd!

Should be exciting in Waikiki at that time as on the 21st is the big Hoolaulea in Waikiki for the Aloha Festival. If you have never seen one its a spectacle worth being a part of. You could say its the Hawaiians version of a Mardi Gras.


Aloha!

is this GTG open to anyone, is there any age restriction?
you folks seem like an interesting bunch, your party (GTG) must be a blast!

its a go for 9/22.

i'm having my authentic grass skirt(made in china) dry cleaned as soon as i can find it.

the hoolaulea should be fun. we plan to be there, maybe even stay in waikiki.

sam, all are welcomed. join us. :-)

I was thinking about not staying in Waikiki this time, but it sounds like we HAVE to. I'd better get looking for hotels!

Ok, I have hotel reservations in Waikiki. Now to the air tickets!

I'll get to work on mine too, if the 22nd is now the "established" date for the GTG.
Carol

Ok, I'm planning on buying my tickets in the next hour or so. Great prices!

Where are you getting these great prices, Kathie? I'm coming up with about $865. for a weekend air/car/hotel. That's on Unitedvacations.com and Expedia. Happy Travels!

We paid under $400 each for the tickets by flying in on Friday and out on Monday. We're doing hotel separately, and won't have a car since we're staying in Waikiki. From Seattle, it's hard to get a RT to HNL for under $600 typically.

How many nights are you staying, Guen?

PS We need to talk more about your Seattle plans! We're looking forward to some time with you here.

Oops - forgot to mention we booked on the united.com website

kathie, i saw the good fares on ua from sea to hnl. fares from lax to hnl were a bit higher, strange.

if you need a ride from the airport, let me know and i will contact the service that i use to and from the airport. its a very reliable service and reasonable.

ox cart with ancient driver....he likes wine however...

Thanks for the info, Kathie. I've been almost exclusively on united.com and unitedvacations.com and the airfares out of L.A. and Burbank have been very high...$800-$1200. Now there were some packages car/hotel/air for about $860. but the flight times were horrible on the return...leaving at around 9:30PM and arriving the next morning. Many of the decent times are already sold out.
I had this same problem when I took my dad so the price of the package went up in order to take a decent-time flight. So, I'll keep trying. And yes, we'll discuss the Seattle trip soon. I'll start on it this weekend. You had mentioned a salmon dinner or something a few months ago. That sounds great to me. I don't want too much movement as I'm tired. Just basically shop and eat. Smiles. And maybe a museum. You said something about an Asian Museum. Got to go. Hapopy Travels!

Correction..."Happy" not "Hapopy". The finger slipped...Smiles. Happy Travels!

Ken, thanks for the offer about airport transportation. I'll ask Bob to send me your email address.

Kathie,

If you ever come to Hawaii and don't want to stay in Waikiki, here is one place I recommend. I know, it's a Marriott, but its got a whole different feel to it thats not like Waikiki, lol.

http://www.ihilani.com/

Aloha!

WHAT'S WRONG WITH MARRIOTT????

HT, What a coincidence! Cheryl just got a call from Marriott (don't tell Bob) about the villas next door to this JW Marriott. We might have stayed there this time except for the hoolaulea!