We stayed there 2 years ago at Disney's Aulani. I'm a Disney Vacation Club owner so we can stay for free - really helps stretch those vacation dollars! We are also using points to stay at the Grand Wailea for my birthday & Josh traded his timeshare for a week near Kapalua.
Visited Hawaii 3 times when I was married, twice with the kids. Josh went for the first time 2 years ago & loved it so we decided to gather all the points we had & use them. Half the flights were covered as well as our inter island flight to Maui and the rental cars. Then - out of the blue - someone offered to rent my condo while we are away so that covers most other expenses.
We leave for Kaui on New Year's Day! But Josh's Toronto home is still without power after the ice storm so the scramble to get everything finished is on. Luckily, I am further north where it has not been mild enough for an ice storm for more than a month. I'm looking at about 4 feet of snow as I pack my sundresses & sandals & know I will be on a beach soon!
