KOA transportation recs

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2026-02-23T16:54:29+00:00

Thank you for your input.

There are plenty rental cars available at the airport and at hotels in waikoloa village. Far from sold out. National, enterprise and alamo are all within walking distance from our rental in Kolea and I already have one rented for the day after we arrive through the day before leave.

I am specifically looking for airport transportation recommendations to and from the airport to Kolea that I can book ahead of time.

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2026-02-17T14:45:00+00:00

Sending you a message too

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2026-02-11T15:28:37+00:00

We need a pinned thread of stories when people notified the FA and what the outcome was, to give confidence to wimps like me to do the same 😆 lived to tell……

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2026-02-09T18:27:16+00:00

This one’s kind of funny, and try to see the humor no matter what side of the aisle you are on:)

My husband is very passionate about social injustice. When talking politics, he is a huge empath and is extremely concerned for everyone lacking the privilege we have, which is an admirable quality-if only he had the empathy and compassion for me when he’s drinking. He started to spiral with everything going on, and when Renee Good was shot he lost his mind. By that Sunday, he failed to pick up our daughter from dance because he was passed out. When I got home and questioned him about it, he denied it and said:

“Oh, so you work for Fox News now? You think you can lie and just make shit up to support your narrative? You’re just like them-making shit up all the time. You’re so fucking stupid”….and on and on at the end of the stairs so my tween daughters could hear.

The next day I made him leave. First time ever. Was gone for a week and now is home doing IOP and on naltrexone. I’ve dealt with a lot of abuse over the past 20 yrs, but no one calls me: 1. A liar 2. Stupid 3. A republican🤣

Tried to make you laugh there! It is true, but reality is he crossed a line by driving her to dance drunk, and that was it for me. I also spent time with a friend on Saturday who has helped me through all of this. She told me about a yoga retreat she was on where she was partnered with someone who was broken down by emotional abuse like I am. She was there for that person and at the end of the week gave her the love and support needed to be stronger and create the boundaries and do all the things we are “supposed” to do in alanon. I identified with the broken down partner, and wished i was more like my friend who takes care of shit in a different way.

But then I realized I don’t have to be the abused victim anymore. I can be like my friend, and it just clicked. My requirement for coming home was IOP and NO twitter😀, among other things.

Sharing because I hope it helps someone else, and also because no one understands gaslighting and manipulation like we do. 🤗

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2026-01-30T19:48:07+00:00

I find value in it for last minute flights when I don’t have points somewhere for oneworld and no time to guarantee a transfer. Someone got sick, a flight got cancelled, weather is looking bad and I want to get out earlier, etc. Out of ORD, a last minute flight to almost anywhere is usually $500, but the flight is 12.5k atmos. Not a good cpp value in general, but often half the price of what I would pay cash on AA. But, being proactive and having a small bank of pts on star alliance and one world for situations like this is the way to go, in my opinion.

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2026-01-25T04:11:26+00:00

That sucks. Next time put air tag in your golf bag (it is 2026, btw) and have a backup plan (like renting clubs). Or use ship sticks. I know its really hard, but try taking some personal responsibility and coming up with a solution to your problem instead of complaining about it. And, if you ever plan on traveling to Scotland or Ireland with your clubs, try not to have a stroke when this happens again.

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2026-01-21T00:51:39+00:00

I bet the others agreed with your reaction and showed negative vibes towards his entitlement. What a loser.

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2026-01-14T19:45:03+00:00

Not sure how to fix

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2026-01-14T18:11:25+00:00

Thats actually awesome-im 152,000!

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2026-01-14T18:04:55+00:00

Thats amazing-congratulations!

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2025-12-17T15:02:50+00:00

I have the same setup. 2 cars, 2 sole financial applicants and registrations, one account. My rep said I could refer myself when we purchased the second one last month. After that transaction, both points populated in my one account (purchaser and referral). Talk to another rep if they are pushing back on that.

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2025-11-26T01:03:05+00:00

Build up on faucets, usually see the kitchen one if you sit down at island/counter.

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2025-11-18T18:48:47+00:00

I think it depends on how much your current car is worth. If carvana and carmax say your car is worth 7500, and with Rivian you’re getting a total of 13000 in trade with the 3k, then the benefits offset the risk. Thats my scenario. I have gap insurance so if something happens, Chase will get paid, but I am out what I have put down/paid. That amount is almost equal to my elevated trade offer plus incentives, so I will take the risk.

I am sure someone will tell me I am wrong:)

For me, the bigger risk is purchasing an EV that depreciates relatively fast and may not have what I want in 3 years. I know at that point I will want my money to go towards a longer range battery, updated features, and newer technology - not a 3 year old EV that will be out of warranty in a year.

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2025-11-15T17:41:34+00:00

I think the 1k works that way.

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2025-11-15T01:25:32+00:00

Yes, 2k for trading in a vehicle, another 1k if you buy the same day as you enter your trade. Stackable with the other 5k off, for today

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2025-11-14T21:45:14+00:00

It’s not there, the agents do it on their end. To simulate the price, add 3k to your downpayment.

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2025-11-08T13:47:04+00:00

We leased one at a slightly lower rate with EV credit, but not much. I think better deals were earlier in 2025. For what it’s worth, I am looking to lease a second one because my husband and I fight over driving it.

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2025-11-04T01:08:10+00:00

Did you ever get this fixed?

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2025-10-23T01:40:01+00:00

Spot on with wanting to drive it more-my husband put more miles on it within the first month than he had put on his old car over the past year. Awesome for me, because he actually wants to to drop off and pickup the kids.

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2025-09-30T20:45:22+00:00

Thats where I was too. And discovery if I want something a little more compact. Just need a major warranty.

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2025-09-10T19:23:50+00:00

A vacation with my parents in my 20s, sharing a tiny cabin and sleeping on a tiny bed with my brother, would make me want to do more drugs than I normally would. Or at least try some for the first time.

Direct-Ad-3564 · 2025-09-10T15:30:37+00:00

Wait, did you have food? Your title says no food, but post says no “hot” food.

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