I looked up DVC and they were quite pricey! It looked beautiful, however! - mommyneedsavacation  139.0 #2459 11:24PM

Oahu is amazing, there's Pearl Harbor and Waikiki and the Dole Plantation. If you end up there I recommend the Paradise Cove Luau, it's a fun experience. Also, take a tour of Ioloni Palace, the only royal residence in the US. Plus, Hawaii 5-O films on Oahu! - CaliGirlNiki  32.6 #4252 12:11AM

The volcano is on the big island, and I hear the Hilo area is very pretty. - CaliGirlNiki  32.6 #4252 12:12AM

Which island are you wanting to visit? - PrincessKristin  774.5 #124 12:13AM

We have been to all of the main islands, and we like Maui the best. But a lot of my friends prefer Kaiuai. It's supposed to be the prettiest, but we thought it was a little boring. I'd like to go again and give it another try. Some good guidebooks are the 'Revealed' books, I think there is a guidebook for each island, for instance 'Maui Revealed'. - PrincessKristin  774.5 #124 12:19AM

I can talk a lot about my experiences and favorite parts about Hawaii, but for now, I'll just recommend looking into staying at a condo instead of at a hotel. They're a better value, especially if you stay for a week. - robin_sparkles  293.8 #645 12:19AM

Thanks for the replies! I'm not sure which island. I think I would like Oahu, but my husband does not like crowded places and I've heard it gets crazy busy there. - mommyneedsavacation  139.0 #2459 10:01PM

Oahu is not my favorite, but there is so much to do like CaliGirl mentioned. Try renting a car and driving up to North Shore....besides the Dole Plantation there's Kualoa Ranch. LOST and a lot of other TV shows and movies were filmed there. You can horseback ride, take a ATV or bus tour...and it's beautiful. There's also the Polynesian Cultural Center which is a fascinating look at the Pacific Island cultures. - Gia  782.1 #119 10:45PM