Does anyone have suggestions about travel to Hawaii for a couple in their 60’s?
Each of us has been to Hawaii before but when we where younger and each had our families with us. We need a slower paced,more cerebral trip that would not necessarily include scuba diving and ballooning. We could even use advice on where to stay.
Thanks!
I would suggest going to Maui. There are all sorts of different things to do there for whatever level of activity you feel comfortable with. I liked the relaxed pace and so many beautiful beaches to walk on. We went on a snorkel trip on a glass bottom boat so even if you didn’t want to snorkel you could still see some of the fish through the bottom. If you go in the winter months you are likely to see whales, especially if you take a whale watching cruise. Watching the sunrise from Haleakala was fantastic: http://www.squidoo.com/haleakala-sunrise-bike-trip Our group did opt to ride down the road from the volcano on bikes, but you don’t have to.
I would recommend staying in a condo – larger and about the same price. We enjoyed having the convenience of a kitchen to make a few meals, snacks and beverages and actually enjoyed barbecuing a couple of dinners instead of going out to a restaurant. I like to use trip advisor to help me pick a place to stay. I find the ratings and comments from other travelers to be very helpful. We really liked the Maui Hill in Kihei: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3885119-10775740?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-g60632-d90132-Reviews-a_cja.10775740-a_cjp.3885119-m13092-Aston_Maui_Hill-Kihei_Maui_Hawaii.html
I would also recommend going to the show at Warren and Annabelle’s in Lahaina, especially if Warren is appearing. He is absolutely hiliarious and his show is especially entertaining to people who are 50+ – lots of references to popular TV shows of the 1950s and 1960s. Have fun – I wish I was planning a trip back soon.
Im actually in my late 20’s but we are taking a NCL cruise in Hawaii. So we fly into Honolulu and board the ship there and visit 5 islands I believe but its free sytle crusing. No set dining times, no dressing up, everything is really casual. Upon looking at thier website it seems most passengers are 45-70. This might be a good option for you.
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I would suggest going to Maui. There are all sorts of different things to do there for whatever level of activity you feel comfortable with. I liked the relaxed pace and so many beautiful beaches to walk on. We went on a snorkel trip on a glass bottom boat so even if you didn’t want to snorkel you could still see some of the fish through the bottom. If you go in the winter months you are likely to see whales, especially if you take a whale watching cruise. Watching the sunrise from Haleakala was fantastic: http://www.squidoo.com/haleakala-sunrise-bike-trip Our group did opt to ride down the road from the volcano on bikes, but you don’t have to.
I would recommend staying in a condo – larger and about the same price. We enjoyed having the convenience of a kitchen to make a few meals, snacks and beverages and actually enjoyed barbecuing a couple of dinners instead of going out to a restaurant. I like to use trip advisor to help me pick a place to stay. I find the ratings and comments from other travelers to be very helpful. We really liked the Maui Hill in Kihei: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3885119-10775740?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-g60632-d90132-Reviews-a_cja.10775740-a_cjp.3885119-m13092-Aston_Maui_Hill-Kihei_Maui_Hawaii.html
I would also recommend going to the show at Warren and Annabelle’s in Lahaina, especially if Warren is appearing. He is absolutely hiliarious and his show is especially entertaining to people who are 50+ – lots of references to popular TV shows of the 1950s and 1960s. Have fun – I wish I was planning a trip back soon.
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Hey Hawaii good for any age, ok? Get nice hotel in Waikiki, with lanai, eat good food, drink good drinks, sit in sun, do a little shopping, go on catamaran, maybe visit Polynesian Cultural Center, just RELAX, you know how to do that, yeah?
Peace and aloha to you both
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Well, let me base my answer to you on your comment that you’re looking for a more cerebral trip, rather than your age. (These days, people in their 60’s are quite active so that shouldn’t necessarily be a limiting factor.)
If you’re planning on staying on Oahu in Waikiki, then you might want to visit the Bishop Museum. While they have a great collection of Hawaiian items on display, there are also other items to see as well. And, while you’re in the area, there’s also Iolani Palace that can be visited nearby.
Many people enjoy the Polynesian Cultural Center and its authentic presentation of multiple Pacific island cultures. Their luau dinner show is particularly good and you may enjoy that as something different to do one evening.
If you’re on Maui, there is the Maui Ocean Center, a very well done aquarium, although smaller than many of the aquariums on the mainland. You can also go on a whaling sightseeing tour if you’re there in winter/early spring. Taking a leisurely drive on the road to Hana is always a memorable drive with its 300 curves and 53 bridges, but mainly because it is what most people envision when they think of a tropical paradise.
You can also spend a day taking a walking tour and just enjoying Lahaina, a former whaling town that has reinvented itself as more of a cultural center. You can even arrange to stay at one of the oldest motels in the islands.
On the Big Island, the Kona Historical Society has undertaken several restoration projects that might be a nice diversion for you. Included is the Kona Coffee Living History Farm which has been restored and shows what life was like for many Japanese immigrants in the early 1900’s. There is the H.N. Greenwell Store Museum, which is a restored general store displaying items as you might have encountered circa 1890. And, they also offer a 90-minute walking tour of Kailua pointing out all the historical buildings and giving the history behind King Kamehameha making it his residence after conquering the islands.
Of course, there’s always the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Puuhonua o’Honaunau National Historical Park, where you can take a leisurely self-guided tour of what was called the Place of Refuge. You can learn about the Hawaiian system of "kapu" that regulated everyday life and how violations of these rules was often punishable by death. Puuhonua o’ Honaunau was a safe haven for anyone who could make it there before getting caught.
Maybe you’d just enjoy a leisurely drive around the island, stopping at some of the waterfalls and attractions along the way. Maybe doing your own little coffee tasting tour, visiting orchid farms, or just enjoying the scenery. Sometimes a great vacation is heading out with no destination in mind, looking forward to what’s around the next bend.
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http://www.myhawaiionline.com
http://www.myhawaiifoodfun.com
We always stay at the Ala Moana end of Waikiki. It’s quieter and closer to Ala Moana Mall. Use The Bus. Its cheap and goes everywhere. Plane trips to the other islands are a good idea. Look into booking before you go. You can get ripped off with concierge ‘fees’. Dole plantation by bus costs $2-50 per person, you get to see a lot of interesting parts of Oahu. Hold onto your bus tickets If you return before 2 hours you don’t pay. Love the Polynesian Cultural centre. The stage show is spectacular. You could try the Atlantis submarine. It’s right at Hilton Hawaiian Village. We always go to Hilo Hatties, I know it’s touristy but the free trollys are fun. The Pink line trolleys take a loop around Waikiki for $2. They drop off outside the Cheescake Factory. One thing to remember, At the Duke Kahanamoku statue is a live web cam, you can wave to the friends back home if they have the internet.
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