jwalko
Contributor
Hello all:
I need some advice. I am planning a trip to Honolulu early August 2010. This will probably be my one and only chance to get to Hawaii. I am coming partially for business, partially for pleasure. I plan on bringing my wife and two teenage daughters. Please help me figure out how to make this a great vacation for them.
My plan is to take care of my business meetings when I first arrive, so we can relax the rest of the trip. Because of they way they are scheduled, I'll probably arrange the trip from Wednesday to Wednesday or maybe Wednesday until the following Thursday. My client will be picking up my airfare and a couple of nights hotel, but not the whole hotel cost for the trip (they'll pay for 3 nights). I can't afford to spend a fortune on the trip, but want something nice for the family.
My questions are as follows:
1. My older daughter (OW diver) and I would like to get at least one day of diving in (my wife and other daughter do not dive). If we are staying on Honolulu, where is the best place for us to dive (Dive Op?) for an easy two tank day and what can my wife do while we are gone for the day (please note that I'll be missing at least one other day with the family due to business obligation...so I need something for them to do that day as well...any recommendations would be appreciated).
2. My wife loves the beach and the ocean...but isn't so much into sightseeing or tours. What recommendations would you offer regarding places to stay within walking distance to the water/beach.
3. What are "must do" types of things while we are there (Luau, Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Beach, and those types of things)?
4. Should we schedule a trip to any of the other islands while we are there (unfortunately, we can only stay a week...so don't have a lot of time). We do want to "experience" Hawaii.
5. What is a decent per night cost (average) for hotel rooms for four people? I've been told to expect $250/night...is that high, average or low? Should I be looking at renting a condo instead (would probably prefer to cook at least some of our own meals anyway).
6. Any good shore dives on Honolulu?
7. Can we get around without a car...or is a rental pretty much a necessity?
Thanks;
John Walko
I need some advice. I am planning a trip to Honolulu early August 2010. This will probably be my one and only chance to get to Hawaii. I am coming partially for business, partially for pleasure. I plan on bringing my wife and two teenage daughters. Please help me figure out how to make this a great vacation for them.
My plan is to take care of my business meetings when I first arrive, so we can relax the rest of the trip. Because of they way they are scheduled, I'll probably arrange the trip from Wednesday to Wednesday or maybe Wednesday until the following Thursday. My client will be picking up my airfare and a couple of nights hotel, but not the whole hotel cost for the trip (they'll pay for 3 nights). I can't afford to spend a fortune on the trip, but want something nice for the family.
My questions are as follows:
1. My older daughter (OW diver) and I would like to get at least one day of diving in (my wife and other daughter do not dive). If we are staying on Honolulu, where is the best place for us to dive (Dive Op?) for an easy two tank day and what can my wife do while we are gone for the day (please note that I'll be missing at least one other day with the family due to business obligation...so I need something for them to do that day as well...any recommendations would be appreciated).
2. My wife loves the beach and the ocean...but isn't so much into sightseeing or tours. What recommendations would you offer regarding places to stay within walking distance to the water/beach.
3. What are "must do" types of things while we are there (Luau, Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Beach, and those types of things)?
4. Should we schedule a trip to any of the other islands while we are there (unfortunately, we can only stay a week...so don't have a lot of time). We do want to "experience" Hawaii.
5. What is a decent per night cost (average) for hotel rooms for four people? I've been told to expect $250/night...is that high, average or low? Should I be looking at renting a condo instead (would probably prefer to cook at least some of our own meals anyway).
6. Any good shore dives on Honolulu?
7. Can we get around without a car...or is a rental pretty much a necessity?
Thanks;
John Walko