I have an aversion to air travel, so Hawaii isn't even on my "get there when I get there" list. 12 hours on a plane is about 9 hours too many for me.
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And you know how I felt traveling that far with a ton o' kids who were not mine. 
Truthfully, it wasn't that bad - they were mostly very cooperative & well behaved so it was a fun trip. *HOWEVER* in my day to day life, it a hectic whirl of chaos & stuff goin on sometimes with Thing1 and not a lot of serenity and down time around here. 12 hours for just me and FH to go and do and not have anyone else involved - is heaven!
Anyhoo, I like flying so that isn't a problem. (Although, the hassle it has become does get on my nerves at times) That trip will have to wait, though.We're going to Rehoboth Beach in a couple of weeks. Not necessarily for the beach & weather - but the getaway and relaxation. I've already checked with a few people - but may as well as here, too. Anyone got any must do or must not do while we're there.
Sounds like a typical airedale.
Good advice. I've heard all there is to do in Oahu is get bombed...
Bring a jacket, there may be a nip in the air.
Larry Gude
Strung Out
FH's dad says something similar to that!
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Last year I flew nonstop from Dulles to Honolulu. It was about a 10 hour flight. I was DREADING it but it wasn't horribly painful.
Hubby has 2 work trips coming up -- Hawaii (Honolulu) and Italy. I'm trying to decide if I go to one or both with him.
BOTH!Last year I flew nonstop from Dulles to Honolulu. It was about a 10 hour flight. I was DREADING it but it wasn't horribly painful.
Hubby has 2 work trips coming up -- Hawaii (Honolulu) and Italy. I'm trying to decide if I go to one or both with him.
Where in Italy?
#jelly
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Naples. Awesome because this area is on the Amalfi Coast and is absolutely gorgeous!!!!! And it is a short distance from Rome. Lots of things to do and see in this area.
Christy
b*tch rocket
If you have local connections, you might want to look into them purchasing your airline tickets. I'm not sure how it is now, but I know when I lived there (about 15 years ago), the cost of tickets were about half of what they would cost if you bought them from the mainland. I have no idea why, or if it is still like that, but it never hurts to check. :shrug:
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Really? That's interesting. Jimmy and I have friends that live in Hawaii. I'll have to ask them.
That's where I lived. I'm sure my Bella Napoli has changed a lot, but also sure there's still a lot to love about it.I'm still in contact with an Italian family who were very close with us. I'll have to put you guys in touch with each other if you make the trip...
Christy
b*tch rocket
Yep. It is also much cheaper to have your friends book your hotel, just so long as they check you in. They jack up the hotel rates for non-locals. It's a big markup. At least it was.
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
How can I find out about cheap airfare? I'm searching online but not coming up with anything. I used points when I flew to Hawaii last year and only paid a small service charge, something like $25.
Christy
b*tch rocket
When I lived there I would call a local travel agent. Have your friends call and inquire on prices for you. Then compare to what is online. It may save you some money, or not. This was 15 years ago and things may have changed. Pretty sure the hotel pricing hasn't though.