Good choice, you'll have lots of options.. Growing up in the Northeast US, it's been a great change of scenery to visit Hawaii.. If you research each island, you'll get a sense of each one's "vibe" and find what fits you and your wife...

We did Kauai and The Big Island (Hawaii) once.
- Kauai: Easy to find condo rentals right on the beach in Lihue, walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Some good places and tours to go sightseeing. Rented a Jeep to explore all over, REALLY varied terrain between the cliff shore of the NaPali Coast up north, the giant jungly volcanic mountain in the center, the beaches all around the edges, and the dry scrubby canyon in the south.
- The Big Island: All about volcanoes.

Another time we spent the entire week just on Oahu.
- Luxury hotel at Waikiki, easy walking to restaurants, bars, shopping, entertainment. Rented a convertible to drive the island. Nice beaches, very decent nature hikes, a wide variety of tourist sightseeing options. Pearl Harbor. Pineapple plantations. Macadamia nut plantations. Bird sanctuary. An awesome Buddist temple you can visit. With that much variety I think you could enjoy an entire week on Oahu and not be disappointed.

You will have a great time.
- Art

Cancelled it due to covid. We can re-book within a year and still claim the award.

Sorry to hear, but glad you can still look forward to it...!
- Art

We were set for our first visit to Oahu and Kauai in May, 2020.

Cancelled on account of Hawaii COVID restrictions, and rebooked for May, 2021.

Cancelled THAT last month because things are still too wierd and unpredictable.

Three weeks ago we decided to scuttle our Hawaii plans permanently.

We booked a new trip via VRBO for St. George Island, Florida for May, 2021. We would drive from Missouri... the heck with flying these days.

What do you know? A few days after booking, there’s White House talk of COVID travel restrictions to Florida under consideration.

Just CANNOT win!

Travel still isn't looking good is it.

I/we were supposed to embark on a two week Caribbean cruise this past Saturday. Been bumped to 2022 now. On the sunny side, it gives me plenty of time to find a new travel companion seeing that Susan & I ain't no more.

Good luck everyone.

Spam sandwich on Poi

In 2020, I was planning to go to Europe to spend my vacation with my wife. But because of covid, we had to cancel it. The travel agency that organized the flight and the hotel still has not set our trip dates. The situation is changing every day.
And I even made a map of the cities that I want to visit! A friend advised me to travel by train. While you are traveling on a beautiful railroad, you enjoy no less beautiful landscapes. And even recommended a good website with an up-to-date schedule — https://www.dbfahrplan.com/de/.
It remains to wait until I can finally get to Europe.

I know I'm late, but I'd do Iceland.
I've been to Hawaii, Australia, Norway and Iceland over the last couple of years, Hawaii comes in last for me.
I'm from Florida, so another beach doesn't impress me.

Iceland has so much to offer if you like hiking.

Try and due a multi island trip
I took my wife on a surprise 3 island 7 day trip on our 20th wedding anniversary, started on Ohua (SP) two days and then to Maui for two days and ended up on Kaui for the remainder and return to Ohua( SP?) for the return trip to L.A. on the last afternoon
We went back in 2007 for our Sons second wedding , it was on Maui and we stayed in the same resort that we had stayed in in 1985,lots of changes to that island
We had drove around the south half of Maui on the first trip to see Charles Lindberg grave in Hana and managed to make the trip around the north half on the second trip Not for the faint of heart, my wife wouldn't let me drive on the second trip

As a geology buff I have always wanted to spend two weeks in Iceland, despite knowing the expense.

Of course I would like to be there when Loki massively erupts.....

I was in Iceland for 3 weeks and that was cheaper than Hawaii for only 2 weeks.
Hawaii was probably the most expensive place I've been, besides Australia, and that was because of the flight.

If you Mopar guys ever visit; you are welcome to contact me for travel info. The attached photo is from my last trip to the current volcano eruption we have had since last March.

Ragnar in Iceland

I totally get what you mean about Hawaii and wanting something different. Iceland sounds like an amazing choice for a hiking adventure. I went there last year at the beginning of summer, and boy, it was cold! Their idea of summer is definitely different. I'm currently planning a trip for this summer myself, and this time I'm heading even further. I came across some incredible tours in Costa Rica at www.losaltosresort.com. They offer unique experiences that allow you to explore beautiful landscapes and immerse yourself in the local culture. If you're up for a change from the cold, Costa Rica might be worth considering. The lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and thrilling outdoor activities make it a perfect destination for adventure seekers like us.