Flying into Kauai
Hawaii, Kauai, Travel

Heading Back to Paradise: Our Christmas Trip to Kauai

Throughout the years we've traveled to some pretty amazing destinations around the World, but there's one destination that keeps drawing us back in for more: the Hawaiian Islands. Cue the ukulele music and ocean breezes... Over the last 11 years we've traveled to these incredible islands over ten times to celebrate college graduations, anniversaries, Christmas,… Continue reading Heading Back to Paradise: Our Christmas Trip to Kauai

Sweetheart Rock
Caribbean, Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Moorea, Norway, St. John, St. Thomas, Travel

Around the World: Valentine’s Edition

Oh hello there, Valentine's Day. Nice to see you again. It seems as though there are two kinds of people in this world: those that love Valentine's Day and those that think it's a silly materialistic holiday. As for me, you can find me in the former group of folks surrounded by flowers, a glass of… Continue reading Around the World: Valentine’s Edition

Sweetheart Rock
Big Island, Budgeting, Finances, Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Oahu, Travel

Hawaii on a Budget

Welcome back to part two in my two-part Aloha-inspired series! My last post detailed how to plan a trip to Hawaii and today I'm going to share my favorite tips on Scoring a Fantastic Deal! A lot of folks assume that Hawaii is insanely expensive, so today let's discuss how to travel to Hawaii for around $1,300! No, that's not a… Continue reading Hawaii on a Budget

Flying into Kauai
Big Island, Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Oahu, Travel

Hawaii 101: Let’s Plan a Trip!

The question most often found in my inbox goes something like: "I'm trying to plan a trip to Hawaii. Will you give me some advice about where to start and also some recommendations about what we should see while we're there?" I love that my readers, friends, and family turn to me for advice about traveling… Continue reading Hawaii 101: Let’s Plan a Trip!

Hawaii, Kauai, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Maui, New York, Travel, Utah

Happy Birthday America! My Top Five Favorite U.S. Destinations

While jetsetting around the globe is a foolproof way to any wanderluster's heart, I feel that it's also important to explore your own backyard and appreciate your roots. After a long international flight and standing in a long line to get through Customs, I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of happiness and gratitude when I hear… Continue reading Happy Birthday America! My Top Five Favorite U.S. Destinations