Post #306162 by Otto on Sun, May 13, 2007 11:11 PM

Well stated Cammo.

I couldn't agree with you more and although I knew about this remodel for a long time, when I first heard about it it came out of left field. AND I had already signed a contract for this year's event so I couldn't really say to them, "IF you destroy The Islands, then we will not have Oasis there." Then they could have said OK, we'll sue you for $50K
But for all the destruction, we can still look on the bright side and see lush tropical landscaping and a Moai by the pool. Stephen Crane's Luau artifacts in the atrium along with waterfalls, tropical drinks served in Tiki mugs, and some elements of the historic Hanalei hotel still intact.
Management has informed me that some (more) of the artifacts from the Islands restaurant will be re-installed onto the walls in the lobby and in the restaurant and the Islands Outrigger sign is apparently still there?
As far as a collection of artifacts goes it will still have more Tikis than Humphreys. . . .

[ Edited by: Otto 2007-05-13 23:13 ]

[ Edited by: Otto 2007-05-25 14:46 ]