Hawaii, Maui, The Roundups, Travel

A Maui Roundup

Back in July I began a new series called, "The Roundup" which basically recaps our most recent adventure, and includes location tips, lessons learned, and things we will change on our next visit. I'm notorious for packing too much into our vacations, but to be honest, this is by design. If we decide to skip an activity… Continue reading A Maui Roundup

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

Turtle Town II, Pride of Maui
Hawaii, Maui, Scuba Diving, Travel

The Dive Log: What’s in a Name…

After an eventful dive at Molokini Crater, the anchored was lifted and we cruised north to our next dive destination of the day. Along the way, the Pride of Maui offered an incredible lunch buffet which included hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, pasta salad, vegetables, rolls, dessert, and more--and they will also provide vegetarian options if you give them advance notice.… Continue reading The Dive Log: What’s in a Name…

Molokini Crater
Hawaii, Maui, Risky Business, Scuba Diving, Travel

Descending into Molokini Crater

On our first two visits to Maui, Cody and I never got around to visiting the Molokini Crater. Crazy, right? Well the third time was the charm, and since I was certified this time around, I was able to schedule a scuba dive down into the crater. After browsing a few websites and looking through Maui Revealed, I found that… Continue reading Descending into Molokini Crater

Paddleboarding in Maui
Hawaii, Maui, Travel

Paddleboarding the 808

Hey guys! Okay, by now I've told you almost a million times that I love the water. One of these days (not soon enough) I will live close to the ocean so I can experience its magic on a daily basis, and until then, I'll try to be patient and keep visiting as often as I… Continue reading Paddleboarding the 808