We actually stopped there for the explicit purpose of buying one sand chair. One day we did rent the loungers and umbrella and that was heaven. Expensive, but worth it because they were the most comfortable chairs ever.
I've heard a lot of people do that. I could see a stop just for that (though would vastly prefer to go to Target). My challenge with that is that what do you do with them when you are done? I guess it all depends on how much they are....I'm assuming you mean beach loungers, not pool, right? I have not looked into the cost of that stuff at all.
I can't recall the name, but its the only pizza place or anything near the resort (or at least it was). Go out of the property, make a right and head to the corner. We bought a ton for takeout one night and then had built in lunch the next day on our porch overlooking the ocean.
Very cool! Pizza has not been my friend lately so I will probably be avoiding it if possible but we will see.
If you are interested in renting bikes you can also ask about a path that is located about a mile from the resort. It's along a small water way and marina and has shade part of the way. They'll know what you are talking about. Denny and I ran there one morning.
Fun, I did see they have bike rental, it's definitely a possibility.
You don't think that Judy and I regaling them with stories of our exploits at Alauni and
Disneyland will be enough to tide them over?
Yeah, that worked SO well for me last year. I wanted the Alaska cruise to be a surprise but they were SO bitter about my trip to Germany, F&G and then our couples trip to Hawaii, we had to spill the beans.
They'll have to get over it with a day-trip to Hersheypark or something! Actually, the girls get to more theme parks than the rest of us...they always hit them when they go on short-term mission trips with the church youth or on band trips. They really don't have anything to complain about!
Nice. I'll just feel sorry for James then. LOL!
Don't get me wrong -- Judy's a great cook, but I have a feeling her plan will be even less prep than what you're describing. We'll see, we have yet to plan that aspect.
Some of it, for us, will depend on budget at that point but it is a long ways out. That said I need to warn folks it will not be a "eat out every night" kind of trip. That's the whole point of the kitchen. At least for this trip, at Vero it is. Otherwise I'd have done the Inn Rooms, where everyone would have had their own bed and a guaranteed view.
That's a GREAT name! Wigdoutdismom suggested Ocean Grill (I believe) too. I need to run them by my sister-in-law, I'm sure she'll have some recommendations.
There are a few other names I've heard, Captain Hiram's or something like that? I haven't done all that much research on it though. In my mind we are doing Sunday brunch at Sonya's and one dinner at Squidlips but I haven't actually spoken to a soul about it. About all that is for sure is a stop at Margaritaville for lunch on the way to Vero. Big surprise there I'm sure.
Yes, 2014 is a very special anniversary for us. As in, the Lone Ranger's horse, special.
Ok, that took me a minute to get.
Congrats! That is very exciting and worthy of totally ditching the kids and going to Hawaii. Of course since we do it without nearly the same kind of great reason, of course I'm all for it!
Right now, and yes I have it planned out this far in advance, I have us arriving on a Monday and leaving on a Thursday. But I might want to throw-in visiting some Hawaiian islands besides Oahu, so the schedule could easily change.
Ah yes, low point nights! If you need any tips on the Big Island or Maui let me know. I haven't been to the others (yet). If you can, definitely see at least one other, they are all so amazingly unique. The lovely thing about Aulani is you will be away from the city. Honolulu/Waikiki doesn't really do anything for me, it's just a big city on a beach. A very nice beach but still, it's a big city. When we go, at some point, it will definitely be a mixed island trip, probably 4 at Aulani and then 4 somewhere else. No clue when that will be though as a lot hinges on our maybe grand gathering for 2013.
If it's a weekend, maybe Jim and I can pop over and say hi! Sounds great for you two - are you celebrating a special anniversary?
BUT so fun to slip over here and finally, FINALLY see what you got going!!! WOOT WOOT! So much fun! 
I think this is just too funny that my summer last year looked a lot like this summer you are planning THIS year 
Five nights on the cruise followed by five nights at Vero were perfect for us, and I am sure your stay will be just as enjoyable. I really loved the vibe there, and the kids had a great time, too!!!! 
I have lots of photos on my TR from last summer as well! 
