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  1. adamak

    Aulani- poolside vs. island view if only 1 point more/night?

    Pool side is usually noisier but you get to look at the pool. Island side is quiet but you can also be facing the convention center's roof on lower floors. This time we were facing the lawn, and they had hula dances in the afternoon which was lovely.
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    Online checkin?

    I have already online checked in. So where should I "checked in" again at the resort? Is there a desk somewhere or do they handle at the entrance? I remembered I had to pick a PIN to charge things to the room, so I probably have to do so in person. Also, will the magic bands work, and will...
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    Grocery delivery?

    Hello all. Will be in Aulani next month, and it's not our first time so we don't plan on having a rental car. Has anyone ordered groceries from Foodland recently and deliver to Aulani? What's your experience? We'll just be there a couple of days, so likely order poke or simple ingredients. TIA.
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    Parental control software?

    I have a very sneaky 11 yr old, who constantly goes to free online game sites and play on his laptop. What parental control software would you recommend (for Windows)? Preferably something that can block by categories instead of web URLs. TIA.
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    Vault - help me calm down please

    Thank you all. So the "We got your pkg" email came in about 4 hrs after the UPS tracking receipt. But then the negative results came just now, which was only 8 hours after the receipt email which is a surprise to me. So data point. I took the test yesterday at 10 am. I got the result email...
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    Vault - help me calm down please

    No, I'm not asking for the result email. I'm asking when you get the notifications that the lab has received the package. Wouldn't that be in sync with UPS tracking?
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    Vault - help me calm down please

    Flight JFK-HNL this Sat morning. Tested with Vault yesterday and dropped kits off UPS by noon. UPS tracking said it arrived at the lab today, 3 hours ago. But I still haven't gotten any email from Vault saying they received the packages. How soon should I expect the received email? And how...
  8. adamak

    Best karaage chicken anywhere on Oahu?

    Almost all Japanese restaurants will have good karaage. I like the udon place in Waikiki. Marukame Udon Waikiki. Always long lines. And they also have fried stuff and all good.
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    Who are you using for pre arrival testing?

    Flying in a couple of weeks on Sat morning from NYC. Ordered Vault and will test on Wed morning. My backup plan will be rapid test at JFK airport on Friday. Walgreen and Costco are not options cause we don't have a car to drive to NJ. Plus they already said they can't guarantee 72 hrs...
  10. adamak

    Daily 7 AM Hawaiian Chant Played At High Volume At Pool

    Been there couple of times. With balcony door locked, I could barely hear it. But I enjoyed sitting out there and listen to the chant.
  11. adamak

    Aulani in the Time of Covid- a Dec 2020 TR- Complete

    Thank you for your TR. I have trip booked for Feb and I'm still deciding whether I should cancel or go. I don't feel "right" going on vacation when so many are suffering now. OTOH, I've been Q-ing since March and am very cautious and literally coop up for months. Always wearing masks...
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    Hawaii COVID Testing

    Silly question. We're flying Hawaiian Air from NYC in Feb. On HA website, it only listed 4 testing partners in NY. On State of HI website, they listed more https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel-partners/. Does it mean I can use any vendor from the State of HI list or must I select the one HA...
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    Those using swagbucks ???

    SHoply kept crashing on my Android. It won't even stay open long enough for me to click on any deal. Anything I can do?
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    When to cancel?

    If all borrowed points are returned to 2020, why will this whack the system? If I have 100 points to start in 2020, I still only have 100 points if they let me return to borrowed years. I agree that this is a lose lose situation for us. Esp those with spring / summer UY.
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    Tips on calling today

    That's my experience (just cancelled my early April trip). Those that were borrowed from 2020 remained in 2019, which means I have to use them before my fall UY. It's extremely unfair. I had half my April trip booked from borrowed points (and a few from 2018 banked - which I assumed I'll lose...
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    When to cancel?

    I just cancelled my early April trip. No way the country is not closing thru at least May. Like others said, the 2019 points go back to 2019 year. The points I banked from 2018 and borrowed from 2020 didn't go into hold, but I now have to use it before UY (summer). Which I highly doubt I can...
  17. adamak

    Jetblue - should I cancel and rebook?

    Do you know if there is expiration for the bank credits?
  18. adamak

    Jetblue - should I cancel and rebook?

    Booked couple months ago and travel next month. Now I can change without change or cancellation fees. Should I cancel and book new tix (save me $100 at least)? Website said cancellation will put the $ in a bank as credit. But I won't be flying Jetblue any time soon. Should I even bother...
  19. adamak

    Best strategies for an inexpensive Disney family trip??

    1. Considered the points game. But you have to be very disciplined with your credit. 2. Google flight if you know when you're going. Set a tracker so you are familiar with the price. I would not just look at the cheapest fare like Spirit. They're awful and they get cancelled all the time. It...
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    Those using swagbucks ???

    New swago today. I clicked on the top left one, and had been running for 10 min now. Still no credit on the square. Anyone else has this problem?
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