[DByers]

I took the family to Kauai two years ago for 10 days. We rented a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house that had access to a pool and was walking distance, maybe 10min, to Breneki beach. We rented a SUV to go sight seeing for the 10 days. We found fantastic beaches and lots of things for the kids. We brought adult beverages with us but bought all our food at the local grocery store. Cooked and ate most meals at the house. Packed snacks and lunch's for when we were away. We rented boogie boards, surfboards and snorkel gear when we arrived.
My kids at the time were 9, 6 and 2-1/2.
We were able to bring it in under 6k.
My wife knows how to find the deals.

We are looking into Costa Rica as I have not been there since we got married, 13 years ago now. I hear its still nice. We may try there in spring of 09