Hawaii Vacation, looking for advice Options

[jimmykay]

I'm hoping for some help from the Hawaii guys or anyone else that has visited the islands.

My wife and I are planning a vacation to Hawaii in the next month or so and we're thinking about Hawaii.

Which Island would be the best to stay at?
What are some things we must do while we're there?
What are some things or places to avoid or watch out for?

I've been looking around at some stuff online and I would like some input from some locals.

[jimmykay]

http://s659.photobucket.com/albums/uu320/j.../Hawaii%202009/

well, I'm back and I had an awesome time. Unfortunately, we were only there for 3 nights, and never got to meet up with Jon.

Monday: arrived that afternoon, walked around on the beach, ate, signed up for activities, slept. we were wiped from the flight in.

Tuesday: Got breakfast paid for and activity coupons for $100 off from the timeshare guy just because we told him right away that we arent interested in buying a timeshare. pool and beach that morning, and Paradise Cove Luau that afternoon. Lots of fun and lots of mai tai's.

Wednesday: got a late start that morning and got up to Hanuma bay as the parking lot was filling up and went snorkeling. It was like being in Finding Nemo. Afterwards, we drove up 72 and circled back to Waikiki on 61 south. We got cleaned up, and went shopping and ate at Ruth's Chris steakhouse. I now have a new favorite (albeit expensive) place to eat.

Thursday: beach in the morning and hung out for a little while with Cathy (Kristin's mom) from the last Biggest Loser. then went on a drive up to the north shore before we had to leave. Took H1 (H1-N1) to H2, to 99 past the Dole Plantation and into Waialua where we hung out for a while and watched the waves. First we stopped at Haleiwa beach park, then drove back through to Kaiaka State Recreation Area. After that, it was pretty much time to go, so back to the airport we went. The weirdest thing was getting on the plane at 4:30, taking off, watching the sun set, then watching it rise as we landed in Chicago. Ugh... its gonna take me a while to figure out what day it is.

I can't wait to go back.