Yeah, I'm not keen on Oahu.

Indy - I read your whole thread and immediately started considering the big island more seriously. Though Kauai is appealing to me too.

The big island has come up as our recommendation on a lot of our research but it is overwhelming. I really, really don't want to plan out a huge vacation even though I'm the planner in the family. I find the range of things to do and places to stay a bit overwhelming! Maybe I should find a travel agent? I've never used one, so I'm a bit hesitant.

And I'm torn really torn on the kind of lodging we want outside of it not being a B and B. A condo would be fine - my DH just doesn't like the feel of being a guest in someone's home if we don't know them.

Too many choices!!! At least the flights are easy. Hawaiian air from Portland is the cheapest, so we'll do that. Phew, one choice out of the way!