EasternTraveler, fantastic posts.

What do you guys think about this general itinerary:

Day 1, 2 & 3 - Lihue (Kauai)
Day 4 & 5 - Waikoloa Village (The Big Island)
Day 6 & 7 - Kahului (Maui)
Day 8 - Honolulu/Waikiki (Oahu)

We'd fly right into Kauai the first evening and stay 3 nights. I plan on doing the helicopter tour...or should I do the heli-tour on the Big Island instead? Most of Kauai will be relaxing and unwinding on the beach. We are big foodies so trying foods and savouring local delicacies is high on our priority list.

On the Big Island, we'd be interested in seeing the volcano and maybe driving around in a rental car, going for some walks, do some surfing and diving as well.

I plan on renting a Jeep or a convertible in Maui and driving to Hana for one day. Plan is to stay 2 nights at a local, quaint B&B. Catching the sunrise would be a perfect morning in Maui before heading back to Honolulu for day 8.