Vacation / Travel

[ButchPlz]

Wife and I just booked tickets to spend 18 days in one of my favorite countries in the world, Japan.

 

[golfballs]

Anyone stayed at The Westin Kāʻanapali Ocean Resort Villas before? Thinking about going in July.

Why those in particular? Kaanapali is good but depending on what you’re looking for.

 

[golfballs]

Anyone ever rent an RV? Looking at getting one for a week in mid July, but most prices have been 250 or so a day plus a mileage fee. Want to go at least to Mt. Rushmore which is about 1200 miles, and at .35 a mile it adds up quick.

Ive rented an RV several times, furthest I’ve gone is 500 miles round trip. For most of them it makes more sense to travel to wherever you’re going and rent the RV there. Doesn’t make sense for a lot of highway time.

 

[VolFaninFla]

Anyone here been to Guam?

I've been there a few times. If you plan on going there I suggest you take some time to go to Saipan. And if you can, go ahead and visit Japan.

 

[Big Gucci Sosa]

Why those in particular? Kaanapali is good but depending on what you’re looking for.

Booking on Marriott points. Ended up at a different resort.

 

[golfballs]

Booking on Marriott points. Ended up at a different resort.

Nice. My wife's uncle owns a condo there. They live in California and go frequently. They normally just stay at the resort which is nice. I've stayed at the Ritz Carlton which is a Marriott brand. It's very nice, but a bit further up the road and more out of the way if you want to do other things on the island. Have you been before and are you considering any other islands?

 

[Big Gucci Sosa]

Nice. My wife's uncle owns a condo there. They live in California and go frequently. They normally just stay at the resort which is nice. I've stayed at the Ritz Carlton which is a Marriott brand. It's very nice, but a bit further up the road and more out of the way if you want to do other things on the island. Have you been before and are you considering any other islands?

Never been before. Babymoon for the wife and I. Going to stay in Maui the whole time I believe.

 

[golfballs]

Never been before. Babymoon for the wife and I. Going to stay in Maui the whole time I believe.

Nice. Ive been to Maui quite a bit. Let me know if you want any recommendations.

 

[Big Gucci Sosa]

Nice. Ive been to Maui quite a bit. Let me know if you want any recommendations.

Thanks! Wife is type a and basically planned it all out. Doing some snorkeling, Luau and the sunrise thing, plus beach time.

 

[NorCalVol67]

Thanks! Wife is type a and basically planned it all out. Doing some snorkeling, Luau and the sunrise thing, plus beach time.

Mama’s Fish House if you get a chance.

 

[golfballs]

Mama’s Fish House if you get a chance.

Worth the splurge

 

[SDV]

I’ll be in Austin tonight and leave tomorrow. What’s a good place to grab dinner and watch the Stanley Cup? Staying near the Capitol

 

[Fun coupon VOL]

Heading to Anna Maria island in September.

Anybody have good recommendations?(food, night life, etc)

 

[hog88]

Heading to Anna Maria island in September.

Anybody have good recommendations?(food, night life, etc)

Skinny's looks like a dump but has a damn good burger and cold beer.

 

[OldandStillaVol]

Heading to Anna Maria island in September.

Anybody have good recommendations?(food, night life, etc)

We liked Hurricane Hanks - nothing fancy but thought the food was good.

 

[05_never_again]

Wife and I just booked tickets to spend 18 days in one of my favorite countries in the world, Japan.

I think that'd be a fascinating place to visit, but I'm not sure what I would eat.

 

[ButchPlz]

I think that'd be a fascinating place to visit, but I'm not sure what I would eat.

There's everything.

Yakitori is charcoal grilled chicken on a stick. You can get other meats that way too.

Katsu curry is a breaded pork chop in Japanese curry over rice.

Sushi (though I know that's iffy for people).

Okonomiyaki is a big delicious meat and veggie pancake.

Takoyaki is octopus in a delicious breading.

It's not all fish and weird stuff.

 

[05_never_again]

There's everything.

Yakitori is charcoal grilled chicken on a stick. You can get other meats that way too.

Katsu curry is a breaded pork chop in Japanese curry over rice.

Sushi (though I know that's iffy for people).

Okonomiyaki is a big delicious meat and veggie pancake.

Takoyaki is octopus in a delicious breading.

It's not all fish and weird stuff.

I can get on board with all of that except the sushi and maybe the okonomiyaki.

 

[ButchPlz]

I can get on board with all of that except the sushi and maybe the okonomiyaki.

I forgot to mention the okonomiyaki is covered in mayo and what I can only describe as Japanese bbq sauce. It's my favorite Japanese food.

 

[Fun coupon VOL]

Skinny's looks like a dump but has a damn good burger and cold beer.

You have anything else? Good places to get oysters?

Thanks for the info.

 

[hog88]

You have anything else? Good places to get oysters?

Thanks for the info.

I'll have to ask the wife, she's been there a bunch. I know there is a place on the north side by the pier that had the best scallops I have ever eaten.

 

[Fun coupon VOL]

I'll have to ask the wife, she's been there a bunch. I know there is a place on the north side by the pier that had the best scallops I have ever eaten.

Gracias

 

[tntar heel]

Heading to Anna Maria island in September.

Anybody have good recommendations?(food, night life, etc)

Cortez Kitchen!!!!
Star Fish Company Market & Restaurant
They are little dive places but food is incredible. At star fish you eat off paper plates and at a picnic table right of the docks. Seafood is super fresh. Grouper is delicious.
Also, everything in Holmes Beach and Anna Maria closes early.
The Donut Experience.
The Ugly Grouper.

 

[Fun coupon VOL]

Cortez Kitchen!!!!
Star Fish Company Market & Restaurant
They are little dive places but food is incredible. At star fish you eat off paper plates and at a picnic table right of the docks. Seafood is super fresh. Grouper is delicious.
Also, everything in Holmes Beach and Anna Maria closes early.
The Donut Experience.
The Ugly Grouper.

I’m guessing the area is consist of an older crowd? Any good bars in the area?

 

[tntar heel]

I’m guessing the area is consist of an older crowd? Any good bars in the area?

There are some bars with live music but they close at like 10. Kokonut hut, UG, and Cortez Kitchen are places we have grabbed a drink. We are actually heading across the bridge for our anniversary this weekend. I will see if anything new has popped up there. Shoot me an email @ tntarheel6@gmail.com for some more info or questions.