Hawaii 26th --27th August 2013 (27th--28th August NZ time)

Left  on NZ10 flight at 11.00am. As some of you know we were upgraded to premium class due to applying by their auction program where you put in a bid about a week before you leave. You can make it any amount then wait to see if they accept. We knew that we had the upgrade three days before we left.

 What a difference. Premium check in. Much more room, better meals all served individually and put on your tray just like business class, not brought out in the trollies. Anything you wanted to drink all free. We also had three seats  so had a seat between us. Linen napkins not paper and no plastic cutlery. By the way kids we were 2nd on board not first!!!!!!! You guys know the joke.

I think that this class seats about 36 but only 25 passengers  and had two staff just looking after the 25. Really enjoyed the flight but it has now spoilt us .We  have applied for an auction on the way home but won't be notified until about three days before we leave.
Flight took eight and half hours arriving on time.





Note larger headphones really good, distance between seats, knees under tray which shows space. They also tilt back a lot further.

Arrived at our condo in the Ilikai Hotel  just after 10.00pm as quick off the plane. We have now gone back a day so now 26th August. Went to our room dropped everything and then went across the road to the ABC store to get get some food for breakfast.

Had a good sleep woke up refreshed and now have  to go through the 27th August again.

Had a quiet day just walked along to Ala Moana  mall picked up enough food  for two nights to cook in. Came back to unit then went down to the beach for a swim. Very relaxing after walking around in this heat. Water was so warm.

We are only here for five nights room 36 level 18  looking over the lagoon then for 14 nights on level 20 room no. 2008 overlooking the yacht harbour.

  

Below Condo 1836



Kitchen





As you can see it is a studio. Couch in front of beds looking towards a TV on the wall.

Lounge with the beds behind



View from our balcony looking over the lagoon which has been upgraded since we were here. Lovely sandy beach area all around it with lawns and trees to sit under. Great for the  kids. Lots of peddle boats etc. We swam off  the beach behind in the ocean.



Above and below fireworks night on the beach where we swam today. We thought these were every Friday night but tonight is Tuesday. Maybe they do it twice a week now. These two photos were taken from our balcony. Great spot to watch.



Reflection in the lagoon



Double lounger on one end of balcony. Other end table and chairs. Large area. Nice spot in the afternoons as it gets the morning sun only, so a lot cooler in the afternoons. Perfect spot for a beer.

First day good clear blue skies, hot. Not planning too much in advance just taking it as it comes each day. Nice to have a stay put holiday for a change, without driving every day.