Oh my oh my, I haven't finish my travel log yet.. Darling is coming back in another 1 month's time and I haven't even finish my september travel log. -.-
Ok, I am lazy I admit.
So this log will be about Maui. Let's start our journey.
We arrived at Maui early morning and after we get our rental car, we planned to head off to our hotel. However, the scenery around Kahului is irresistable, so we detour a bit from our original route. Firstly, we stop by Costco thinking to get some mineral water, but the carton was too big and in the end, we only bought a big bottle of fruit juice.
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| Our rental car. Subaru Impreza - nice ride |
We follow the GPS to the nearest attraction, Ioa Needle state park. I like US because they have many state parks that is very well maintained.
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| Ioa Needle |
Actually we wanted to hike up, just 100+ stairs but it was raining then...and when we were half way driving out, the rain stopped. Whatever...
Then, we continue our journey to Kapalua, where our hotel is situated. It was quite a long drive, more than an hour. Of course, we were still wide awake because of the super scenic views. There were also many scenic stops which allowed visitors, cars to stop by to enjoy the view. Another plus point :)
But interestingly, along Maalea towards Lahaina was a very dry area where the grasses turn yellow and wild fires will happen sometimes. Very extreme difference from Kahului.
Finally, after a long ride, we arrived at The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua. Very out of nowhere indeed. Our room was not ready until 4pm. What the heck. What's worse, we need to pay for our carpark + resort fee! What's included in the resort fee? The access to swimming pool, gym and whatsoever facilities. Oh my! I thought that came with the room. Breakfast is not included by the way. I did not feel any exclusiveness although we had a personal manager who contacted us earlier on our needs. Why? Because she was on leave. Damn it.
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| View from lobby deck |
We spend around 2 hours there wandering around and head to the beach to have a walk. But the wait was too long. So we headed out to have lunch and walk around Lahaina. I remember it was 3pm and the damn room was still not ready. What kind of 6 star service did Ritz Carlton has? Once we were halfway out, the reception called and inform us that our room was ready. What the @#!!#!
Nevermind, we still need to eat. So, off we go to Lahaina.
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| Interesting view of sunken boat at the shore of Lahaina. |
Interesting to know, Lahaina is not a beach. It was a shore line with no beach. Beaches were along the along but not at Lahaina. There were some surfing event going on though.
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| Our lunch at Famous Dave |
We went to darling's favourite, Famous Dave to have our lunch. Nice ribs! I wanted to buy their merchandise T shirt but no price was shown! So better do not expose my wallet to any danger of being burning a hole.
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| Happening Lahaina |
Lahaina is quite a touristy area with many small markets and shops. Many tourist as well. Totally different feeling from the exclusive Kapalua.
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| Darling @ Lahaina |
We spent some time walking around Lahaina, try to scout a nice shade for my brother but ouch, that was too expensive - Maui Jim. I must own a pair of Maui Jim 1 day! FYI, Maui Jim is a very good shades with very high technology of anti glare. I have never seen it in Malaysia though...guess it only sells in US.
Heading back to the hotel, where finally we get to check in to our room. Seems nice isn't it? Big bed, big bathroom, with champagne in fact. Why? Because we told them we were having our honeymoon and voila- free champagne :D okla, darling is the platinum member of Marriot group of hotels, Ritz Carlton is one of the partner ma...
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| Our room, but we got it change later |
We were quite happy about the room, but not happy about the view. Which darling was very angry about and demanded them to change a room for us. Look at the view...this is their so called ocean view room.
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| Damn trees blocked our sea view |
So we felt so cheated and demanded them to change a room for us. After some calls, the bell boy was here to bring us to our new room.
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| Double bed - nevermind, I had a great sleep on my own :D |
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| This is the view from our new room |
What a big difference in the views! Apparently the new room they gave to us was actually the more expensive ones. only 8 full ocean view room in a block. Yea, who asked them to simply quote ocean view rooms but it's blocked with all the trees.
After we enjoyed our champagne which is not to my taste, rested a while and head to the swimming pool. Yea, already night time. The only good thing was the pool facilities were opened for 24hours.
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| Night view from the lobby deck |
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| Sun rise from our room balcony |
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| Our breakfast. Quite pathetic eh...okla, I enjoy the feel of breakfast being served by my darling |
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| Greetings from the hotel for our ''honeymoon" haha. No, am not guilty at all for the sake of free gift |
The next morning, we head to the beach of Ritz Carlton. Actually it was not private beach, it was accessible by outsiders too. You just can't own a beach there. We played for quite some time there. I ended up with bikini lines marks on my shoulders.
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| Trying to re produce some movie scene haha |
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| Who the hell go to beach with shades? well, everyone there did the same thing like me |
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| Yea, I know we look fat. We are and we were in Hawaii - who cares? |
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| One of it was our room |
So we have fun at the beach till 1pm and back to our room, checked out and head towards the next hotel, Marriot :)Yes, we had luxury stay hehe.
Till then
But interestingly, along Maalea towards Lahaina was a very dry area where the grasses turn yellow and wild fires will happen sometimes. Very extreme difference from Kahului.
