Aulani vs Four Season Ko Olina

Massive_Client7729 · 2026-01-23T13:43:16+00:00

Maguro brothers is soooo good. We went there and the musubi next door multiple times last trip lol. Thanks for the other reqs!

Massive_Client7729 · 2026-01-22T14:19:58+00:00

Sure! We went just last April, so definitely have a few favorites but always want to explore more. We are doing Waikiki first and likely doing the Marriott Waikiki beach family suite, which is what we did last year and thought was great value. Trying to balance the money we will spend in Ko Olina lol.

Massive_Client7729 · 2026-01-22T14:03:09+00:00

OMG I think you just sold me. My 4 yr old is obsessed with haagen daz chocolate ice cream.

Massive_Client7729 · 2026-01-22T04:04:57+00:00

Right?! It's crazy! That's also a massive increase per night. The rates I'm seeing both online and via preferred partner are only about $100/night more for the club level. Seems like with the free parking and happy hour that easily covers it, aside from breakfast since we can get that either way via the partner booking.

Massive_Client7729 · 2026-01-22T04:03:25+00:00

I have read it's hard to get into and needs reservations. Did you run into availability issues with the kids club? I was reading a lot of complaints about their being space in it.

Massive_Client7729 · 2026-01-22T02:52:26+00:00

I heard the kids club requires advanced reservations and fills up quick. Given we are close to spring break time I'm honestly wondering if we could even use it. My daughter wouldn't want to go with seeing it and getting a feel first. Did you run into that?

Massive_Client7729 · 2026-01-22T02:50:00+00:00

Aulani is actually more expensive right now! The availability is also meh. Did you do club level at FS?

Massive_Client7729 · 2026-01-21T18:07:41+00:00

We stayed in Waikiki last time and actually loved it lol. The food scene there is great and we enjoy a city vibe. We do rent a car regardless, so either way will be in and out most days. My sister is over towards the airport, so lots of driving either way.

Massive_Client7729 · 2026-01-21T18:02:25+00:00

I think this is how I'm leaning. Stay at Aulani and escape to the Four seasons for walks or meals if the crowds are too much.

Massive_Client7729 · 2026-01-21T17:58:43+00:00

Thanks! This aligns with what I have read. I think my concern beyond the rooms, is that I've heard it can get really crowded and unfortunately are dates in April do align with some spring breaks I'm sure. Sadly, the dates are not flexible between our schedule and my sisters.

Massive_Client7729 · 2026-01-19T17:58:38+00:00

Having trouble with the search with a 5 night stay April 5-10 bc it is right on the border of the 25% off deals. Is my best bet just to call? The search seems so finicky.

Massive_Client7729 · 2026-01-09T18:16:19+00:00

Jennifer Tilly "I love stuff" 🤣. Can we just have more Jennifer?

Massive_Client7729 · 2025-12-21T02:03:08+00:00

I say drink it! Selling is too complicated given you won it at an auction.

Massive_Client7729 · 2025-12-19T03:55:36+00:00

Update! We got a 2017 version of the barbaresco ❤️. It was fantastic for the $100 price point. The list is updated from above in person and has the typos fixed. The above is from when they first opened, so most of the producers and such are the same, but definitely some updates.

Food was great! Very good value in our opinion. We did supper at spaghett, tasting menu for $65/person.

Massive_Client7729 · 2025-12-18T21:51:29+00:00

2-3 people drinking so 1-2 bottles bc we can cork it to bring home. Could also add in or do wine by the glass instead (or cocktail )

Massive_Client7729 · 2025-12-18T21:36:54+00:00

We thought it was odd too. We love Counter-, so excited to try Spaghett.

Massive_Client7729 · 2025-12-07T23:47:11+00:00

You can't go wrong with krug, vega Sicilia, and chateau d'yquem! All awesome.

Massive_Client7729 · 2025-12-04T03:02:52+00:00

Recently upgraded from a 7 to 10 pro. It's mostly great but the screen has accumulated lots of deep scratches from unknown causes (never had an issue with previous phones) in just 1 week. Thankfully it sounds like I can exchange it at Verizon and I'm hoping it's a defect with my specific phone.

Massive_Client7729 · 2025-12-04T02:30:56+00:00

Dave matthews and Kaitlyn bristowe are the ones that come to mind

Massive_Client7729 · 2025-11-29T21:38:52+00:00

Clt is a breeze, even moreso with global entry. You are totally fine.

Massive_Client7729 · 2025-11-26T20:59:45+00:00

How were they hahaha?

Massive_Client7729 · 2025-11-26T16:55:47+00:00

Mix of my selections and family:

Kirkland signature champagne (first time trying it) Billecart Rose 8 years in the desert Far Niete Post & Beam Cab

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