Comments on: First Time Hawaii Vacation Interview with Mom & Daddy http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/ Hawaii Travel Guide & Vacation Advice Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:33:47 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Melanie@TravelsWithTwo http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/#comment-24863 Melanie@TravelsWithTwo Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:32:19 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=3173#comment-24863 I've been to Maui, Oahu and the Big Island and all three have taught me: Breeze is good for what ails you, and so is a little humidity. You only think you've seen a waterfall until you've visited Hawaii. If an onion ring is delicious, a massive Maui Onion ring will be 75% better. I'm so thrilled your parents have finally experienced some of the Hawaiian islands -- now the three of you can share in a deep sigh about being so far away, and plan to head on back! I’ve been to Maui, Oahu and the Big Island and all three have taught me:

Breeze is good for what ails you, and so is a little humidity.

You only think you’ve seen a waterfall until you’ve visited Hawaii.

If an onion ring is delicious, a massive Maui Onion ring will be 75% better.

I’m so thrilled your parents have finally experienced some of the Hawaiian islands — now the three of you can share in a deep sigh about being so far away, and plan to head on back!

]]> By: Nigel http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/#comment-24574 Nigel Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:58:11 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=3173#comment-24574 I first visited Oahu two years ago. I was skeptical, because I hate the heat. When it gets to 85-90 degrees, I am like a cow and I find the shade, when it gets hotter I am absolutely miserable. It was two years ago when I took my first trip to Hawaii, and the only reason I went is because I was the Captain of my debate team, and my trip was paid for. Otherwise, I would have never stepped foot on a stupid, tropical island. As I said I was skeptical as I stepped off the plane, I didn't want to go to somewhere that is hot and sticky. I figured I would have an OK time, but if the trip wasn't free, I would have chosen taken a vacation somewhere else. I was absolutely and 100% wrong in every way possible. When the that wonderful warm tropical air hit me as I stepped off the plane, I had a strange feeling there was something magical and mysteriously wonderful in this place. As we drove the rental car to Waikiki my jaw dropped. The ocean was unbelievable. I went from my hotel room to the beach as fast as I could get my feet to move. I went from seated on an airplane to swimming in the warm, tropical ocean in under an hour. Hawaii is magical. I have been to Oahu twice, and each time I find something new and wonderful to explore. My skepticism has turned to a complete embrace! October 12th I am taking my wife to Oahu for 8 days for our Honeymoon! Before I had first traveled to Hawaii, I never thought that I would go there for my honeymoon. I know I have been to the same Island 2x, but it was part of a structured trip, this time I want to explore more of the Island freely, and have fun doing a lot of things that I missed on my first two trips to the Island. If you are contemplating a trip to Hawaii, I wholeheartedly encourage you to go for it, you won't regret it! I first visited Oahu two years ago. I was skeptical, because I hate the heat. When it gets to 85-90 degrees, I am like a cow and I find the shade, when it gets hotter I am absolutely miserable.

It was two years ago when I took my first trip to Hawaii, and the only reason I went is because I was the Captain of my debate team, and my trip was paid for. Otherwise, I would have never stepped foot on a stupid, tropical island.

As I said I was skeptical as I stepped off the plane, I didn’t want to go to somewhere that is hot and sticky. I figured I would have an OK time, but if the trip wasn’t free, I would have chosen taken a vacation somewhere else.

I was absolutely and 100% wrong in every way possible. When the that wonderful warm tropical air hit me as I stepped off the plane, I had a strange feeling there was something magical and mysteriously wonderful in this place.

As we drove the rental car to Waikiki my jaw dropped. The ocean was unbelievable. I went from my hotel room to the beach as fast as I could get my feet to move. I went from seated on an airplane to swimming in the warm, tropical ocean in under an hour.

Hawaii is magical. I have been to Oahu twice, and each time I find something new and wonderful to explore.

My skepticism has turned to a complete embrace! October 12th I am taking my wife to Oahu for 8 days for our Honeymoon! Before I had first traveled to Hawaii, I never thought that I would go there for my honeymoon.

I know I have been to the same Island 2x, but it was part of a structured trip, this time I want to explore more of the Island freely, and have fun doing a lot of things that I missed on my first two trips to the Island.

If you are contemplating a trip to Hawaii, I wholeheartedly encourage you to go for it, you won’t regret it!

]]> By: Natalie Norton http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/#comment-24562 Natalie Norton Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:50:17 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=3173#comment-24562 truly! I was 20 and had just gotten here to Oahu to nanny for a family in Kailua. I'd been living on Maui going to school but had been on the Kihei side of the island. I was completely unprepared for how LUSH and VAST those mountains were. It was remarkable! truly! I was 20 and had just gotten here to Oahu to nanny for a family in Kailua. I’d been living on Maui going to school but had been on the Kihei side of the island. I was completely unprepared for how LUSH and VAST those mountains were. It was remarkable!

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/#comment-24527 sheila Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:46:16 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=3173#comment-24527 Hi Erin - I know you are a Maui fanatic, so, it's hard to believe this is your first comment. Thanks for taking the time to chime in! :) Hi Erin – I know you are a Maui fanatic, so, it’s hard to believe this is your first comment. Thanks for taking the time to chime in! :)

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/#comment-24526 sheila Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:44:49 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=3173#comment-24526 Trever - Sounds like we are very like-minded on appreciating how special Maui is. Thanks for your first time comment. Trever – Sounds like we are very like-minded on appreciating how special Maui is. Thanks for your first time comment.

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/#comment-24525 sheila Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:43:12 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=3173#comment-24525 Dave - I lol'ed on: "I remember seeing the big city of Honolulu, freeways, thousands of cars, hundreds of huge buildings, etc and thinking “Oh my gosh! – How the did all this stuff get way the heck here to this tiny island?” :-) Seeing all the development in Honolulu can be shocking, but what's so great is it only takes 10 or 15 minutes to get out in nature. The examples of Tantulus Drive and hikes from the Manoa Valley come to mind immediately. Dave – I lol’ed on: “I remember seeing the big city of Honolulu, freeways, thousands of cars, hundreds of huge buildings, etc and thinking “Oh my gosh! – How the did all this stuff get way the heck here to this tiny island?” :-)

Seeing all the development in Honolulu can be shocking, but what’s so great is it only takes 10 or 15 minutes to get out in nature. The examples of Tantulus Drive and hikes from the Manoa Valley come to mind immediately.

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/#comment-24524 sheila Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:40:45 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=3173#comment-24524 Natalie - that H3 drive is probably one of the most incredible drives on this earth, isn't it?! I doubt anyone can drive it for the first time without dropping their jaw. Natalie – that H3 drive is probably one of the most incredible drives on this earth, isn’t it?! I doubt anyone can drive it for the first time without dropping their jaw.

]]> By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/#comment-24523 sheila Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:39:04 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=3173#comment-24523 Thanks, Janice. That's good to know your mom was also surprised by the mountains. Those volcanic mountains provide so much climate diversity, which really sets Hawaii apart from the cartoon drawings you described. Since I grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, I always like to have a mountain to "rest my eyes on". :) Thanks, Janice. That’s good to know your mom was also surprised by the mountains. Those volcanic mountains provide so much climate diversity, which really sets Hawaii apart from the cartoon drawings you described.

Since I grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, I always like to have a mountain to “rest my eyes on”. :)

]]> By: hawaii activities http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/#comment-24506 hawaii activities Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:14:48 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=3173#comment-24506 I have been to Hawaii half an year back. I liked my trip and enjoyed a lot. I think spending vacation at hawaii is the best thing one can choose for their vacation I have been to Hawaii half an year back. I liked my trip and enjoyed a lot. I think spending vacation at
hawaii is the best thing one can choose for their vacation

]]> By: Erin Jones http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/#comment-24490 Erin Jones Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:50:50 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=3173#comment-24490 I LOVE Maui! I share a lot of the first impressions from this interview -loved the food, the scenery, and everything about getting a tropical vacation! Thanks so much for sharing :) I LOVE Maui! I share a lot of the first impressions from this interview -loved the food, the scenery, and everything about getting a tropical vacation! Thanks so much for sharing :)

]]> By: Trever http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/#comment-24484 Trever Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:00:41 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=3173#comment-24484 My wife and I visit Maui every year, and everything your parents just mentioned STILL excite us ever time! It's nice to read about someone's first visit, and hear that the things we love every visit are the same things everyone loves about Maui. My wife and I visit Maui every year, and everything your parents just mentioned STILL excite us ever time! It’s nice to read about someone’s first visit, and hear that the things we love every visit are the same things everyone loves about Maui.

]]> By: Dave http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/#comment-24482 Dave Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:37:49 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=3173#comment-24482 My very first impression was the air. I cam from Denver and I guess the air is a bit thinner there. As soon as I stepped of the plane I got a big lung full of warm, moist air. It seemed kind of thick & heavy. Second impression was driving away from the airport to Waikiki. I remember seeing the big city of Honolulu, freeways, thousands of cars, hundreds of huge buildings, etc and thinking "Oh my gosh! - How the did all this stuff get way the heck here to this tiny island?" Third impression was arriving in Waikiki. I was pretty much overwhelmed. It really exceeded my expectations for the natural beauty. Also - It didn't feel like I was in the United States anymore at all. It really felt like I was in a foreign country. My very first impression was the air. I cam from Denver and I guess the air is a bit thinner there. As soon as I stepped of the plane I got a big lung full of warm, moist air. It seemed kind of thick & heavy.

Second impression was driving away from the airport to Waikiki. I remember seeing the big city of Honolulu, freeways, thousands of cars, hundreds of huge buildings, etc and thinking “Oh my gosh! – How the did all this stuff get way the heck here to this tiny island?”

Third impression was arriving in Waikiki. I was pretty much overwhelmed. It really exceeded my expectations for the natural beauty. Also – It didn’t feel like I was in the United States anymore at all. It really felt like I was in a foreign country.

]]> By: Natalie Norton http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/#comment-24481 Natalie Norton Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:26:42 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=3173#comment-24481 I remember having the same response to the mountains! I grew up right at the base of Lone Peak in the Rocky Mountains and was still in absolute awe when I first drove along the H3 and saw Oahu's Ko'olau mountain range. Absolutely indescribable!!! I remember having the same response to the mountains! I grew up right at the base of Lone Peak in the Rocky Mountains and was still in absolute awe when I first drove along the H3 and saw Oahu’s Ko’olau mountain range. Absolutely indescribable!!!

]]> By: Janice http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/09/30/first-time-hawaii-vacation-interview-with-mom-daddy/#comment-24479 Janice Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:07:38 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=3173#comment-24479 Your parents are so cute....you look like your mom! My Mom was also surprised that Hawaii actually had mountains. It was her first comment when she came for a visit. I think many people picture Hawaii as the cartoons show islands with people shipwrecked...little flat pancakes in the middle of the ocean with a palm tree in the center. Hawaii is a most pleasant surprise for them! Your parents are so cute….you look like your mom! My Mom was also surprised that Hawaii actually had mountains. It was her first comment when she came for a visit. I think many people picture Hawaii as the cartoons show islands with people shipwrecked…little flat pancakes in the middle of the ocean with a palm tree in the center. Hawaii is a most pleasant surprise for them!

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