1st time to Maui & Oahu. Any good B&Ms?

poker · 09-21-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dannyboy

I would suggest bringing your own sticks. Sir Wilfred's here on Maui has a decent selection, but is WAY overpriced ($30-35 for Opus X). As for smoking, not within 20 feet of any public enclosed or partially enclosed spaces or entrances. Smoking is best done on the beach or at private houses. Depending on the dates you are here, perhaps we could join up for a smoke? Shoot me a PM if interested. Also, happy to answer any other questions about activities and places to stay.

Danny, Jay, and the rest of the gang on Maui will definetly make you feel welcome. I never miss a chance to hang out with them every trip I make.

Zoomschwortz · 09-22-2011, 07:02 PM

I want to thank everyone for the information and offers.

It would be great to meet some Maui BOTL!

We will be staying in South Kihei.

We arrive tomorrow (Friday 9/23) around 12:30 pm and head back home Friday 10/7/11 which gets me home in time for the Oktoberfest.

This is the first time my wife and I have been to the Islands so I'm not sure what to expect.

So far the only firm plans are reservations for Warren and annabelles and catching a flight to Oahu next Tue-Wed to see Pearl Harbor.

I plan on snorkeling and maybe catching the sunrise at Haleakala. I get up for work at 3:00 am everyday which works out to be midnight Maui time so it will be a snap for me,but I may have some trouble convincing the Misses so I'll try to sweeten the pot with a horseback ride into the crater

By the way: One of the guys at work is trying to talk me into going to "Little Beach" on Sunday evening, but I keep getting the feeling that he is up to something. So whats up with Little Beach?

Thanks again
Ken

poker · 09-23-2011, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomschwortz

By the way: One of the guys at work is trying to talk me into going to "Little Beach" on Sunday evening, but I keep getting the feeling that he is up to something. So whats up with Little Beach?

Thanks again
Ken

Its often times a nude beach. Careful if you decide to go bodysurfing there or at "big beach". Many in the know advise it can be very dangerous and lots of folks have been hurt there.

Great snorkeling at Honolua Bay up above Kapalua. Take a day drive to Hana if you like beautiful rain forests.

Zoomschwortz · 09-24-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

Its often times a nude beach. Careful if you decide to go bodysurfing there or at "big beach". Many in the know advise it can be very dangerous and lots of folks have been hurt there.

Great snorkeling at Honolua Bay up above Kapalua. Take a day drive to Hana if you like beautiful rain forests.

Thanks for the info:

I'll be doing some snorkeling, but I have 2 bulged and 2 herniated discs so I'll need to pass on the body surfing.

I'm just 26 steps from my condo to Kama'ole II beach, so I'll be snorkeling there tomorrow morning, but I plan on hitting Honolua Bay up and Kapalua before I leave Maui and Hana is also on the short list as well.

Thanks for your help.
Ken

jcruse64 · 09-24-2011, 06:48 AM

If you do the drive to Hana, be sure and either go, or come back, by the gravel road that loops around the southwest side of the island. It's a long drive, but well worth it. You'll come back out on pavement somewhere on the northwest, bottom slopes of Haleakala, if memory serves correctly. We really enjoyed this drive, and there was not nearly as much traffic on this side.

Zoomschwortz · 09-25-2011, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jcruse64

If you do the drive to Hana, be sure and either go, or come back, by the gravel road that loops around the southwest side of the island. It's a long drive, but well worth it. You'll come back out on pavement somewhere on the northwest, bottom slopes of Haleakala, if memory serves correctly. We really enjoyed this drive, and there was not nearly as much traffic on this side.

I plan on making the whole Hana loop and after everything that I've heard about not being able to take rental cars on the Road to Hana, I was surprised not to find anything about it in the rental agreement.

I'm also planning on watching the sunrise on Haleakala before I head back home.

Thanks for the information.
Ken

Zoomschwortz · 09-25-2011, 01:53 AM

Tried my hand at snorkeling this morning and found I'm much better at floating than I used to be. Don't know if the water is saltier down here or if my spare tire is actually a floatation device, but I really had to struggle to get under water and found it very relaxing to just lay on top of the water and float around with the waves.

Well it was relaxing until out of nowhere my vision of the fish 5-6 feet below me was abruptly blocked by a stingray measuring about 18" wide that was maybe 2 feet below me. It was close enough that I could have easily reached out and touched it.

Once I figured out what it was, everything was fine, but in that second or two that I suddenly saw nothing but it, I was lucky I didn't leave a poopy in my swim trunks. It must have swam the whole length of my body starting at my feet and going past my face.

Take care.
Ken

09-22-2011, 07:02 PM	#2
Zoomschwortz I'm back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 470 Trading: (3)	Re: 1st time to Maui & Oahu. Any good B&Ms? I want to thank everyone for the information and offers. It would be great to meet some Maui BOTL! We will be staying in South Kihei. We arrive tomorrow (Friday 9/23) around 12:30 pm and head back home Friday 10/7/11 which gets me home in time for the Oktoberfest. This is the first time my wife and I have been to the Islands so I'm not sure what to expect. So far the only firm plans are reservations for Warren and annabelles and catching a flight to Oahu next Tue-Wed to see Pearl Harbor. I plan on snorkeling and maybe catching the sunrise at Haleakala. I get up for work at 3:00 am everyday which works out to be midnight Maui time so it will be a snap for me,but I may have some trouble convincing the Misses so I'll try to sweeten the pot with a horseback ride into the crater By the way: One of the guys at work is trying to talk me into going to "Little Beach" on Sunday evening, but I keep getting the feeling that he is up to something. So whats up with Little Beach? Thanks again Ken

09-24-2011, 06:48 AM	#5
jcruse64 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Paducah, KY USA planet Earth Posts: 313 Trading: (1)	Re: 1st time to Maui & Oahu. Any good B&Ms? If you do the drive to Hana, be sure and either go, or come back, by the gravel road that loops around the southwest side of the island. It's a long drive, but well worth it. You'll come back out on pavement somewhere on the northwest, bottom slopes of Haleakala, if memory serves correctly. We really enjoyed this drive, and there was not nearly as much traffic on this side.

09-25-2011, 01:53 AM	#7
Zoomschwortz I'm back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 470 Trading: (3)	Re: 1st time to Maui & Oahu. Any good B&Ms? Tried my hand at snorkeling this morning and found I'm much better at floating than I used to be. Don't know if the water is saltier down here or if my spare tire is actually a floatation device, but I really had to struggle to get under water and found it very relaxing to just lay on top of the water and float around with the waves. Well it was relaxing until out of nowhere my vision of the fish 5-6 feet below me was abruptly blocked by a stingray measuring about 18" wide that was maybe 2 feet below me. It was close enough that I could have easily reached out and touched it. Once I figured out what it was, everything was fine, but in that second or two that I suddenly saw nothing but it, I was lucky I didn't leave a poopy in my swim trunks. It must have swam the whole length of my body starting at my feet and going past my face. Take care. Ken