These two things are on my list! I know you need to go to Hanauma Bay super early to get a return time. What do you suggest we do while waiting? Like what is close to Hanauma Bay? Is Laniakea close?
Was this a hike? My hubby can’t do too much hiking so we are trying to decide what to put on our list.
Yes! I have been to Hawaii 17 times, MAUI, twice, Kauai, once, Big Island, once, Oahu, 13 times. My favorite beach is LaniKai, however, it has become very crowded nowadays. Plus, there are restrictions on parking on the streets on holidays. I remember 10 years ago, we had the beach almost to ourselves. But, like everything, changes happen.
No, it is not a hike. You can walk around the cemetery or you can drive. There are stairs going up to the chapel area but there is also an elevator. You can actually park near the chapel/monument and avoid the stairs.
I understand. Your opinion was that its not a must do, my opinion is that it is. I was just offering a different perspective for someone to weigh for anyone who might be on the fence about it. Definitely not trying to convince you or anyone else that they should go when they don't want to.
Just throwing this out, but....I actually bought our matching aloha outfits ahead of time, online from Jade Fashions. They cost more than the swap meet, but they were handmade in Hawaii (many at the swap meet are imports) and they are extremely well made garments. No loose threads in hems, all buttonholes perfect, all patterns matched perfectly, all from same dye lot, etc. I knew nothing about them when I purchased but I was blown away with the quality. Just in case you decide you might not have time to go or just want to be sure you find what you want (if you were wanting to match for pics or something).
No to try to change your mind, but I honestly think the memorial is very tasteful. The movie is incredibly done (95% or more is real footage) and really sets the tone. When we were there, you could hear a pin drop in that theater when it was finished. And while folks were taking pics, I didn’t see anyone messing around and being goofy; it was more just documenting being there, not grinning and posing. Now I can’t speak much to the gift shop, as we just popped in for a pressed penny and a coin, but the money goes to maintain the museum; they have to raise money as most all museums do. Again, as others have said, I can understand why some people don’t want to visit, just like some people don’t go to funerals (like my brother wouldn’t) but I really don’t think it’s fair to call it tacky.
