This Has Got to Be Heaven: Waikoloa

My first impression of the place came after I gave the key to my 12-year-old son. He ran through the condo, returning with a big smile on his face, and pronounced, "COOOL!" Maybe it was because we had just checked out of a standard, though expensive, hotel room in the same area where we were falling over each other's luggage to get dressed, but I don't think so. Our accommodation for the next 7 nights consisted of a king-bedded master bedroom with a top-of-the-line, spa-style marble bath complete with huge soaking tub, giant shower, double sink, and enough towels to dry off all the surfers on the island! In addition to the master bedroom and bath were another generously sized bedroom with two double beds and a full guest bath. The nicely furnished lanai (balcony) was a wonderful place to chill after a strenuous day of sightseeing, having fun in the sun, or waking up with a morning coffee in hand. My son liked the fact that he had his own TV in his own room. His parents liked the fact that with a fully equipped kitchen, we could save money on meals. With better cost management, we could justify spending more on fine dining. All of this space was in addition to the beautiful living and dining area, complete with another TV and sofa bed. Yes, that makes three TVs! We were so impressed with the comfort and quality of the vacation, the accommodation, amenities, and service that we bought a timeshare. We are already planning our return trip next summer!