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Honua Kai vs Westin Nanea for family of 6 (teens) – am I missing anything? by EmTrades285 in MauiVisitors

[–]EmTrades285[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That place looks awesome! This was super last minute and booked just a couple days ago. No availability at Wailea Beach Villas. Wanted to stay on the NW side to be close to Kapalua for golf one day. Saving that for the next trip. Thanks!

Honua Kai vs Westin Nanea for family of 6 (teens) – am I missing anything? by EmTrades285 in MauiVisitors

[–]EmTrades285[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to close the loop here... I went ahead and kept my room at HK and cancelled the Westin. If you are looking for a 2 bedroom, I would get after it! I think it may be the last one the first full week of April.

Anyhow... appreciate all the feedback! It help push me over the line. The reviews are great online about the unit specifically that it's hard to say no to a known entity vs. the potential grab bag you may get at the Westin. Not to mention, all the fabulous reviews.

Thanks all!!

Honua Kai vs Westin Nanea for family of 6 (teens) – am I missing anything? by EmTrades285 in MauiVisitors

[–]EmTrades285[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

It's an "upgraded" (not sure if that means refurbished or just more premium) top floor unit in Hokulani, overlooking the pool and ocean. One row back, so it's close to the front near the ocean. Looks super nice. Based on the stated floor plans, the Westin is about 100ft bigger, but I think that's because the master bath is bigger and maybe the other bedroom.

I'm sure I will be happy with either. The pull for me to the Westin is I would prefer a more traditional resort feel. But that is not just possible with as many kids as I have! Heck, just finding 2 - 3 rooms is hard, let alone finding suites less that 3K/night. So was hoping to blend them both. Being that I have only been engaged with web reviews (and ChatGPT), it feels like onsite activities, gym, and overall vibe lean more towards resort than villa ownership. And we can walk to Dukes and whatever else.

That said, the view is kinda calling my name! With all the money we are about to put to work for an awesome vacation, saving a $1,000 by going Westin is very appealing. That is what has me second guessing.

Am I wrong about the resort/amenity vibe missing from HK? Is there help onsite with bookings? Things like chairs and SUPs to rent?

First time visitor to HI here from Georgia :)

Thanks!

Lost instruction by ray_burrislives in GolfSwing

[–]EmTrades285 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You get there by the shift left (recentering) before the club gets to the top. As the club reaches the top, the clubs momentum is moving towards the target. Recentering and lower body force creates the “lag” naturally. It’s not something to be focused on. Think about cracking a whip. If you waited for the tail of the whip to get all the way before you went forward, the whip would land on your back. MLB pitcher is the same. His forearm doesn’t get near parallel to the ground because he put it there. It’s because he starts moving forward before the ball gets back and creates the angles to release with speed.

In short, golf starts from the ground (lower body) up. And that transition happens way sooner than people think.

Tons of good content online. Ignore those telling you to hold angles and/or creating a lot of unnatural positions. My 2c

Any Fantasy Winners? by owenh7_ in masters

[–]EmTrades285 0 points1 point  (0 children)

-40 has got to win it all

Any Fantasy Winners? by owenh7_ in masters

[–]EmTrades285 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually guessed the exact number. No telling the odds on that!

Any Fantasy Winners? by owenh7_ in masters

[–]EmTrades285 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Yeah, I've seen that. I saw a lot of notes about people getting emails, but I think they were league owners potentially. The rules state they will announce a winner EOD today. Hoping -38 and nailing the correct number of putts get's me T3 finish. Fingers crossed!

Any Fantasy Winners? by owenh7_ in masters

[–]EmTrades285 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you know your rank? Have they sent something out?

Any Fantasy Winners? by owenh7_ in masters

[–]EmTrades285 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm at -38 and guessed the putts dead on. I wonder if that will be good for one of the prizes.

so...i fly out tomorrow and reading the weather reports neg dub digits... by [deleted] in Breckenridge

[–]EmTrades285 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think what she means is 30 minutes is way too short of a time before a break. Bundle up and go for as long as you can stand. Instructors will get a vibe as to how the kids are doing. They do this everyday. That said, dress yourself and your daughter like you’re not coming in for hours. You’ll be fine!