We are in San Francisco now, using points to stay at the Fairmont. Nice hotel, but we are missing Aulani! I wish I had saved the points, and booked the Holiday Inn near Fisherman's wharf. We would have been closer to the action, and would have had tons of points left to bank for fun next year. Don't get me wrong, the Fairmont is impressive, just a little far from where we want to be.
Aulani is spectacular, we loved every minute there. Can't wait until we have enough points to go back again. We enjoyed the one bedroom, because of the connivence of the washer, we packed lighter. We even used the kitchen, although that was not the original plan. One morning, we managed to set the smoke detector off and received not only a call from the front desk, but a visit from security. Security actually said they were there for breakfast! Once we get home, I'll work on some pictures. My husband certainly took enough!