Kapaadave! Why would any one who lives in paradise want an iPad?
If you used iTunes to download your movies, just tap on videos and you'll get all of the movies. I do not download many movies since getting Netflix. With a good wifi connection, the videos are beautiful. Another app is Zumocast. This allows you to keep your videos on your PC and stream to your iPad.
Another great app is ABC Player, you can view ABC Network TV shows.
Welcome! You know that the iPad screen isn't that great for reading on the beach? I would be pretty tempted to trade my iPad and snow for a surfboard and Hawaii.