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We were just there after our Aulani stay. We were at the Hyatt Regency Maui on Kaanapali Beach and it was amazing!
 
Isn't the scenery BEAUTIFUL? :thumbsup2 Sounds like you enjoyed!:goodvibes
We didn't do the snorkeling excursion, but did a catamaran experience, think it was called Ocean Voyage Cruise as part of an ATV excursion at Kualoa Ranch! HIGHLIGHT of our trip! WOW! So taken back by the scenery!!!!!:):thumbsup2

Jerseygal - great to hear about your time at Kualoa! We have the 1/2 day tour scheduled with ATV and leaning toward the catamaran experience also. We know for sure we want the ATV but don't know which second activity to add but your praise of the boat ride has really swayed us in that direction! We've had a few people tell us it was a great thing to do. Did you do the 1/2 day package or just the two excursions? The half day package includes lunch also but I'm curious if there's a set start time for us to arrive or can we just pick our time on the day we reserve?

Glad you had a wonderful trip! We arrive Halloween morning and can't wait! :beach:
 
Jerseygal - great to hear about your time at Kualoa! We have the 1/2 day tour scheduled with ATV and leaning toward the catamaran experience also. We know for sure we want the ATV but don't know which second activity to add but your praise of the boat ride has really swayed us in that direction! We've had a few people tell us it was a great thing to do. Did you do the 1/2 day package or just the two excursions? The half day package includes lunch also but I'm curious if there's a set start time for us to arrive or can we just pick our time on the day we reserve?

Glad you had a wonderful trip! We arrive Halloween morning and can't wait! :beach:

There were a choice of 3 other activities, other than the 1 hr ATV experience!
We chose the 1 hr movie tour, 1 hr ocean voyage cruise, catamaran experience, and the 1 hr jungle cruise. Jungle cruise was last, after the ATV experience and we "never made it"! By that time, we were all "pretty dirty" from the ATV, it was getting very hot in the afternoon and we felt that we had seen almost the entire ranch from the movie tour. So, we chose to head back to Aulani for some relaxing beach time! I still "smile" every time I think about it because my sons were AMAZED that Mom "kept up" with the gang! We lucked out and it was only the four of us and a guide. It does take some bit of upper body strength though; one woman from the other group couldn't do it and wound up riding in a bus while her family did it. :sad1: Book ON LINE to save 10%! Buffet lunch imo was very fresh and very tasty! Yes, we had to arrive by 8:00AM! We chose to go on a Sat because of traffic patterns; we gave ourself at least 1 hr 15 min; pulled out of Aulani at 6:45 I believe that morning! THE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP!:dance3: ENJOY YOUR TRIP!:cheer2:
 

We're here!!! Seems like it's taken forever, but we finally made it!:cool1:

Have a great stay!

I am here as well. We got in late Thursday night after hitting some crazy traffic due to construction. I couldn't believe the traffic was that crazy ay 10pm!.

Loving it here! :)
 
I'm a reader...not much of a poster... but I wanted to share the excitement!!!
28 days until VGC and Aulani for our 35th anniversary and our birthdays!!!! :cool1:
 
I'm a reader...not much of a poster... but I wanted to share the excitement!!!
28 days until VGC and Aulani for our 35th anniversary and our birthdays!!!! :cool1:

CONGRATS to you!party: Hope that you enjoy both resorts! :goodvibes
 
In my finally stretch here at Aulani. :( We leave on Thursday. I am trying not to think about it. The resort has really gotten quiet today. Looks like lots so of people checked out. Yesterday was crazy busy! We didn't get down until after 8:30AM today and has lots of free chairs. Yesterday we had to sit on the beach since there was not one chair to be found. I kind of wish I booked one week later now.

I was sad last night since the Startit Hui was cancelled due to poor air quality ( Fire in the mountains). The next one is Thursday and we will be at the airport at that time. :(. We miss last weeks since we arrived late so no Starlit Hui for us. :( We will just have to come back. :thumbsup2
 
In my finally stretch here at Aulani. :( We leave on Thursday. I am trying not to think about it. The resort has really gotten quiet today. Looks like lots so of people checked out. Yesterday was crazy busy! We didn't get down until after 8:30AM today and has lots of free chairs. Yesterday we had to sit on the beach since there was not one chair to be found. I kind of wish I booked one week later now. I was sad last night since the Startit Hui was cancelled due to poor air quality ( Fire in the mountains). The next one is Thursday and we will be at the airport at that time. :(. We miss last weeks since we arrived late so no Starlit Hui for us. :( We will just have to come back. :thumbsup2

Don't fret - it wasn't something that was so tremendous - just a nice little show. If you went to a luau, it was very anticlimactic.

We are home now since Thursday. I miss the beauty of Hawaii!

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In my finally stretch here at Aulani. :( We leave on Thursday. I am trying not to think about it. The resort has really gotten quiet today. Looks like lots so of people checked out. Yesterday was crazy busy! We didn't get down until after 8:30AM today and has lots of free chairs. Yesterday we had to sit on the beach since there was not one chair to be found. I kind of wish I booked one week later now.

I was sad last night since the Startit Hui was cancelled due to poor air quality ( Fire in the mountains). The next one is Thursday and we will be at the airport at that time. :(. We miss last weeks since we arrived late so no Starlit Hui for us. :( We will just have to come back. :thumbsup2

We were kinda bummed about the cancellation last night as well, but luckily we will still be here for the Thursday show. Enjoy the rest of your stay here, we are loving how quiet it is now!
 
I haven't counted the number of days but we're heading there again on February 7, 2015. We were last at Aulani in late April 2014 and can't wait to get back!!!
 
Planning a trip to Aulani in October 2015, likely my first trip as a DVC member (my SSR contract just passed ROFR today)! Hope to be spending 4 nights there in a 1 bedroom ocean view, after getting married on the Big Island.
 
Hope all goes well with your planning . Aulani is beautiful you will
Not be disappointed .
 
In my finally stretch here at Aulani. :( We leave on Thursday. I am trying not to think about it. The resort has really gotten quiet today. Looks like lots so of people checked out. Yesterday was crazy busy! We didn't get down until after 8:30AM today and has lots of free chairs. Yesterday we had to sit on the beach since there was not one chair to be found. I kind of wish I booked one week later now.

I was sad last night since the Startit Hui was cancelled due to poor air quality ( Fire in the mountains). The next one is Thursday and we will be at the airport at that time. :(. We miss last weeks since we arrived late so no Starlit Hui for us. :( We will just have to come back. :thumbsup2

Traveling in "non peak" times is the BEST if you can!:thumbsup2 We were there last week of May, beg of June and it was much less crowded than peak!
Didn't have to hassle for chairs, beach chairs, etc!:goodvibes
You'll just have to go back to Aulani for the Starlit Hui NEXT TIME!:rotfl:
Enjoy your last days!::yes::
 
We're planning our trip for next June (2nd to the 12), 10 nights/11 days (272 days to go:banana::banana:). Tell me that is enough time for us. I used to live in Honolulu a million years ago (started kindergarden there) and my husband first trip was for our 10th annv, as for my kids it will be there first trip to the island. They are totally excited!

The plan we have made is one day at the resort and one day touring the island and hitting up the sites and beaches. This will also let us use the resort facilities a little more. We tend to only sleep at our resort but this time I really want to stay and enjoy what Aulani has to offer.
 















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