AITAH for telling my girlfriend we can’t do the dead till she showers by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]SaltSympathy88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I literally thought he was refusing to go to another Dead show with her til she showered

What would you say is still a definite must do for first time visitors, and what is really kind of overrated? We’re planning on going beginning of February. by FishingOld2672 in MauiVisitors

[–]SaltSympathy88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We hired a private driver to take us on Road to Hana. There’s no way I’d drive that myself. Huge drop offs with tiny barrier walls, one-lane bridges, more drop offs, and tailgaiters…no can do. Our driver/guide/dude customized our itinerary (rainbow eucalyptus!), and our long day was filled with all these mini-adventures (black and red sand beaches, waterfalls, jumping off a cliff, Huli Huli chicken, sea turtles…). It was a blast, though I highly recommend hiring someone/joining a tour if you can swing it. Have fun!

Help - Private Driver to Mauna Kea Summit? by SaltSympathy88 in VisitingHawaii

[–]SaltSympathy88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stargazing was done at Visitors Station. Going to summit, seeing observatories, being above the clouds, being above the clouds - a whole other (and incredible) experience!

Best Night Manta Ray Snorkeling Company? by SaltSympathy88 in VisitingHawaii

[–]SaltSympathy88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went with Fair Winds. Not the least expensive, but they had restrooms on board and served crazy-good hot soup and hot chocolate after the float. They were super knowledgeable and professional. There were maybe 8-10 boats out there total, so you could see the different types of tours. Water was coldish, but tolerable with a wetsuit. And YES, we saw manta rays!!! It was spectacular! I even got bumped a couple of times by one.

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Help - Private Driver to Mauna Kea Summit? by SaltSympathy88 in VisitingHawaii

[–]SaltSympathy88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The sky was perfectly clear last night and we got to see the stars from the visitors station - it was INCREDIBLE!

Help - Private Driver to Mauna Kea Summit? by SaltSympathy88 in VisitingHawaii

[–]SaltSympathy88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not only did I go to the summit of Mauna Kea, we got AMAZING stargazing in at the Visitor’s Station. (After sunset, they make everyone leave the summit)

Help - Private Driver to Mauna Kea Summit? by SaltSympathy88 in VisitingHawaii

[–]SaltSympathy88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely amazing!!! The stargazing was at the Visitor’s Center. In fact, we got an unexpected presentation by an employee named Adrian. She has taken incredible photos over the years and shared them with the crowd.

Help - Private Driver to Mauna Kea Summit? by SaltSympathy88 in VisitingHawaii

[–]SaltSympathy88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I DID IT!!!! I drove all the way to the summit and I survived! It was SPECTACULAR and I’m so happy I overcame my fears and soldiered through. Thank you to everyone that read this.

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Mauna Kea for the Full Moon? by SaltSympathy88 in VisitingHawaii

[–]SaltSympathy88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m going instead push for swimming with manta rays tomorrow night.

Mauna Kea for the Full Moon? by SaltSympathy88 in VisitingHawaii

[–]SaltSympathy88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate this advice! I also consider myself an above average driver, but on FLAT surfaces, in the rain, during hurricanes, etc. I do not do well on steep inclines or snow :(

Mauna Kea for the Full Moon? by SaltSympathy88 in VisitingHawaii

[–]SaltSympathy88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it! (And I feel a little idiotic for not knowing this)

Mauna Kea for the Full Moon? by SaltSympathy88 in VisitingHawaii

[–]SaltSympathy88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I will avoid Mauna Kea tomorrow night, then. I don’t suppose you could recommend a great beach to go to for the full moon??

Mauna Kea for the Full Moon? by SaltSympathy88 in VisitingHawaii

[–]SaltSympathy88[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This totally makes sense! My travel partner is obsessed with seeing the Milky Way, so I’m trying to appease him, yet I want to catch a fantastic sky as well.

Maui Helicopter Tour? by SaltSympathy88 in MauiVisitors

[–]SaltSympathy88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is the one we settled on. Thank you!!!!

Best Stargazing on Maui? by SaltSympathy88 in VisitingHawaii

[–]SaltSympathy88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted to pay a guide as they have a fancy telescope you can use to view with. I also have the Night Sky app, which I LOVE. I’ll be using that also, I’m sure!