Only 1 day to sightsee 1 island!
Jan 19th, 2008, 01:51 PM
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Only 1 day to sightsee 1 island!
My hubby & I will be going to Honolulu in Feb. for a business trip for 5 days. We have only 2 days (second day & last day we're there!) for fun & sightseeing. We have already been to Oahu numerous times & have been to Maui & Big Island & would love to go to Kauai or Molokai. Problem is...we just have 1 day to get everything in that the island has to offer. Our plan is to get up very early & leave the Hilton Hawaiian Village & head to the airport to catch a flight, rent a car & just drive around an island taking in all it has to offer, have lunch, sightsee a little more then return to the airport & head back to Honolulu for the evening, as we will have a business dinner to go to. (Probably have a couple of drinks after a wild & crazy day!) Any thoughts? I know, we're crazy for thinking we can cram in so much in so little time, but we've already "been there, done that" on Oahu & wanted to do something different. Hubby is too busy to stay extra days so thought we would make the best of it!
Jan 19th, 2008, 04:05 PM
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Are you crazy for wanting to go to Kauai for a day? Of course not! Get am early start and have fun.
Planning on "getting everything in that the island has to offer" in that one day is pretty crazy. Give yourself a break on the quantity arena and concentrate on just hanging out.
Rent the car and head to the North Shore for a stroll in Hanalei and a visit to one of the fabulous beaches there. I think the place is called Hanalei Gourmet and it is in a green building/former school house. I would pick this for a lunch stop. They make great food and drinks and service is always gracious.
Going back South now, and if you have plenty of time, you may enjoy a stop at Kilauea to see the lighthouse and a lovely view there.
Still on your way back South, stop by Jim Saylor's Jewelry in Kapaa for a new string of pearls, pair of earrings, etc.! An Anniversary or a Birthday gift, even an early one??
You may or may not have enough time to drive over to Koloa and a visit to Poipu Beach, maybe Hyatt for a visit..
Before hopping on the plane back to Honolulu, have a meal at Hamura Saimin in Lihue!
That would be my idea of a quality day on Kauai.
Anna Roz
Planning on "getting everything in that the island has to offer" in that one day is pretty crazy. Give yourself a break on the quantity arena and concentrate on just hanging out.
Rent the car and head to the North Shore for a stroll in Hanalei and a visit to one of the fabulous beaches there. I think the place is called Hanalei Gourmet and it is in a green building/former school house. I would pick this for a lunch stop. They make great food and drinks and service is always gracious.
Going back South now, and if you have plenty of time, you may enjoy a stop at Kilauea to see the lighthouse and a lovely view there.
Still on your way back South, stop by Jim Saylor's Jewelry in Kapaa for a new string of pearls, pair of earrings, etc.! An Anniversary or a Birthday gift, even an early one??
You may or may not have enough time to drive over to Koloa and a visit to Poipu Beach, maybe Hyatt for a visit..
Before hopping on the plane back to Honolulu, have a meal at Hamura Saimin in Lihue!
That would be my idea of a quality day on Kauai.
Anna Roz
Jan 20th, 2008, 04:10 PM
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Although I really hate organized bus tours, this is exactly the type of situation that warrants one: you only have one day, and you want to see the highlights. I did a day tour to Oahu with Polynesian Adventures, and I recommend them.
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