Hawaii, Lanai, Maui, Travel

A Hawaiian Safari Adventure

While planning our honeymoon to Maui last year, I came across a website called Safari Boat Excursions. I was looking for a day out on the ocean, and this website promised to take us around Maui's neighboring island of Lana'i on "an adventure to see places that fewer than 1% of tourists to Maui ever see."… Continue reading A Hawaiian Safari Adventure

Hawaii, Kauai, Travel

Hangin’ Ten–Surfing Adventures in Hawaii

I swam in the ocean for the first time when I was seven years old, and ever since that day I've wanted to learn how to surf. As surfing began in Hawaii, I felt it was only appropriate to try surfing for the first time in this iconic atmosphere. So when we traveled to Kauai… Continue reading Hangin’ Ten–Surfing Adventures in Hawaii

Bahamas, Caribbean, Cruising, Hawaii, Travel, Travel Tips Thursday

Travel Tips Thursday–Writing It All Down

I received a journal last year as a bridal shower gift and I instantly knew that it was the perfect opportunity to start writing down my thoughts and feelings while on vacation. This gift would become my vacation journal. A year later, I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am that I… Continue reading Travel Tips Thursday–Writing It All Down

Food, Hawaii, Kauai, Travel

A Perfect Day on Kauai

I have been missing Kauai lately, so today I'm dedicating a post to this beautiful island. My perfect day in Kauai would consist of: Some Beach Time: (that should be a given, right? After all, it is Hawaii!) Depending on the weather, I would head to the North Shore and lounge on one of the… Continue reading A Perfect Day on Kauai

Hawaii, Maui, Travel

Beating the Sun to the top of Haleakala

It was 3:00 in the morning when my alarm began to go off. I could instantly hear the roar of the ocean above the alarm and I remembered where we were. We were in Paradise. We had arrived in Maui the day before, and after the long day of travel, the last thing I wanted… Continue reading Beating the Sun to the top of Haleakala