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My wife and I just booked first trip to Hawaii / Aulani. 8 Jan - 18 Jan 2019. Lodging at Aulani entire trip. DVC. Ocean View Studio 1st night - 1 Bedroom Island garden view remainder. We are both 58 years old and in OK shape.
Just starting to plan (I know it's late but we'll have a good time plans or not) looking for thoughts or suggestions concerning:
Any suggestions on all or any of these topics or others is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Just starting to plan (I know it's late but we'll have a good time plans or not) looking for thoughts or suggestions concerning:
- Particular room #s or locations to request at Aulani that work out well.
- Rental car - agencies, deal tips etc.
- Luau/shows - Aulani or off property Luau or both??
- Are there any entertainment personalities must dos for the area? The only one I have ever known of was Don Ho, God rest his soul!
- Particular must dos at Aulani and around the island. We are planning on:
- Waikiki and Waimanalo Beach
- Hanauma Bay
- North Shore but not sure exactly where to go. Understand waves should be getting big at that time. Surfers. Just watching though.
- Pearl Harbor and Ford Island
- Diamond Head / Lighthouse
- Iolani Palace and Polynesian Cultural center. Laie nearby Kahana
- Jurassic park tours ??? or any tours worth the money or just drive and wing it???
- Food places Aulani or elsewhere??
- Haven't looked at the specific events or things to do at Aulani but will want to experience the resort as much as possible balancing act with island stuff.
- May take a quick trip to the big island - Volcanoes national park and Kauai - helicopter tour??? Not sure how this will work out, if at all. Will not plan for sure til we get there - will see what weather and time will allow.
Any suggestions on all or any of these topics or others is greatly appreciated!
Thanks