Aminjirah
Asia, Lodging, Thailand, Travel

Koh Tao: The “Other” Greek Isle

As I began researching for a place to stay on Koh Tao, I knew that I wanted to stay somewhere romantic, somewhere beautiful, and of course, somewhere safe. I didn't want to stay too far from town as we were planning on diving frequently throughout our stay, yet I wanted to avoid staying right in the middle of the action on… Continue reading Koh Tao: The “Other” Greek Isle

BoPhut Resort
Asia, Lodging, Thailand, Travel

Luxury on the Beach

After 30 hours of continuous travel--including four flights, three layovers, and two car rides--we arrived just after sunset at the Bo Phut Resort on the North shore of Koh Samui. (In Thailand, the letters "Ph" are pronounced with a hard "P" sound, so Phut is pronounced "Poot." Interesting, right?) The open air lobby of the Bo Phut… Continue reading Luxury on the Beach

Valley Isle Resort
Hawaii, Lodging, Maui, Travel

Vacationing at Valley Isle

In the middle of the Pacific, on a tiny island known for its rainbows, lush tropical forests, dormant volcano, and beautiful beaches, is a small high-rise condo called, Valley Isle Resort. source My husband and I were lucky enough to call the corner suite on the ninth floor "home" for two weeks during our honeymoon,… Continue reading Vacationing at Valley Isle

Favorites, Hawaii, Lodging, Maui, Travel

Jungle Secrets in Maui

It was shortly after 3:00pm when we loaded all of the groceries into the back of our dark-grey Jeep convertible and then started our adventure along the Road to Hana. For most travelers, starting the Road to Hana at 3:00 in the afternoon would be a no-go; it's a long, curvy, and adventure packed road-trip and you typically… Continue reading Jungle Secrets in Maui

Big Island, Hawaii, Lodging, Travel, Travel Tips Thursday

Our Kona View

Happy Thursday! Are you ready for a Travel Tips Thursday post? One of my favorite tips involves my overall style of travel: which is laid-back and typically budget-friendly. This goes without saying, but we all know five star resorts are absolute heaven. The amenities, the beautiful grounds, the service, the food, who wouldn't want to travel to these kinds… Continue reading Our Kona View