We are planning a visit to Aluani Saturday, February 15 to Friday, February 21, 2020. We’ll arrive on the 15th mid-afternoon, leaving mid-afternoon on the 21st. We are traveling from the East Coast. It’s my husband, 10-year-old daughter and myself. It’s my 50th birthday vacation trip. It’s important to know we are not all that into history but know we must make a quick trip to Pearl Harbor. Also, my 10-year-old won’t be into hiking so best to skip that (or listen to her complain). I’ve rented a car (Jeep) and want to hit a few of the local spots to get a good taste of the island. Here’s our plan, let me know if it’s doable and if there’s anything special we missed:
Day 1 – arrive, check out resort, relax. Should we make a dinner reservation at Aluani or elsewhere or are they not necessary?
Day 2- Spend day at pool and beach. Is the snorkeling good at Aluani? My daughter is a water bug. We have dinner booked at Ama Ama for 5:30. What are the pool hours at Aluani?
Day 3 – head to the North Shore, look for turtles at Turtle Beach, go to Giovanni Shrimp and I think I read there are other food trucks in that area? My husband is a foodie. Also, Matsumoto for shaved ice. Drive up or back through down 99 to see the sights (?), and the opposite way up 93? What’s the best ways to go and other stuff to see in that area?
Day 4 – Down to Pearl Harbor, hoping to score tickets for the 11am “free” tour online 60 days before. Go to Waikiki before or after, walk the strip? Lunch maybe. Back to resort. We have the resort Luau booked for 5pm.
Day 5 – Head to Pali Lookout for the sunrise, drive down to Kailua Beach and downtown area, then to Sea Life Park maybe some a dolphin swim (my daughter’s been wanting to do this for a while). See whales in that area? Dinner?
Day 6 – Another resort day/relax. Maybe check out area near resort. I read the whale watching in that area is good due to the Waste Management plant making the water warmer. (we really want to see the whales!) What else should we see on the Leeward side?
Day 7 – last quick resort swim, afternoon flight home.
Curious on your thoughts. Remember, we don’t care much for history, or touristy traps (we’ll skip Dole). We want to see some local stuff and beautiful scenery while keeping it interesting for our daughter. And good food is important! Thank you.
Day 1 – arrive, check out resort, relax. Should we make a dinner reservation at Aluani or elsewhere or are they not necessary?
Day 2- Spend day at pool and beach. Is the snorkeling good at Aluani? My daughter is a water bug. We have dinner booked at Ama Ama for 5:30. What are the pool hours at Aluani?
Day 3 – head to the North Shore, look for turtles at Turtle Beach, go to Giovanni Shrimp and I think I read there are other food trucks in that area? My husband is a foodie. Also, Matsumoto for shaved ice. Drive up or back through down 99 to see the sights (?), and the opposite way up 93? What’s the best ways to go and other stuff to see in that area?
Day 4 – Down to Pearl Harbor, hoping to score tickets for the 11am “free” tour online 60 days before. Go to Waikiki before or after, walk the strip? Lunch maybe. Back to resort. We have the resort Luau booked for 5pm.
Day 5 – Head to Pali Lookout for the sunrise, drive down to Kailua Beach and downtown area, then to Sea Life Park maybe some a dolphin swim (my daughter’s been wanting to do this for a while). See whales in that area? Dinner?
Day 6 – Another resort day/relax. Maybe check out area near resort. I read the whale watching in that area is good due to the Waste Management plant making the water warmer. (we really want to see the whales!) What else should we see on the Leeward side?
Day 7 – last quick resort swim, afternoon flight home.
Curious on your thoughts. Remember, we don’t care much for history, or touristy traps (we’ll skip Dole). We want to see some local stuff and beautiful scenery while keeping it interesting for our daughter. And good food is important! Thank you.