deltafarmer

We took 5 grandkids there a few years ago and the pool pass is worth it.

Someone mentioned Mama’s Fish House in Paia on Maui. The food and setting are incredible.

The east side is great except for the sun. There is no shade until the sun dips below the west side of the stadium and that makes it brutally hot in September and early October.

My wife and I used to walk across the bridge separating Paradise Island from the main island to eat conch salad at the base of the bridge on the mainland side. It’s made as you watch at some of the little shacks there. It’s great for lunch.

The biggest fear I would have is what our politicians will do to you.

I think the Veranda will be money well spent by you then.

AC/DC

My wife and I took grandkids in the age range of your kids to the Big Island several years ago. We’ve taken them to several great places but Hawaii was by far their favorite. My wife says Kauai is her favorite island so I think your family will love it.

Arkansas does. The closest to you would be Heber Springs either around Greer's Ferry Lake or the Little Red River. It is probably farther than 7 hours drive for you though.

We were there in June and ventured off strip to eat at Herbs and Rye. It was very good and not expensive compared to strip and casino restaurants. We’ve also enjoyed Primal.

My wife and I went to Tru which was a tasting menu restaurant in Chicago about 10 years ago. We decided against the wine pairing because it added about $300 in cost. The small plates were good but very small. We got the bill after sitting there for about 3 hours. Without a tip the total was a little over $700. That was 10 years ago. It was good but not worth the cost.