This past spring during my Open Water certification course, my instructor asked me where I wanted to dive once I was certified, and I immediately responded with an excited, "I want to dive with the manta rays off of the Big Island in Hawaii." When the time came to make a reservation I took to… Continue reading The Dive Log: My First Open Water Dive in Kona
Category: Travel
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
The Real World
Well the bags are unpacked, the laundry is cleaned and put away, the dogs have been showered with constant attention and hugs, and dinner has been made in my beautiful kitchen (technically we grilled on the back patio, but I prepared it all in the kitchen, so that counts, right?). I guess it's official: the… Continue reading The Real World
Playing Favorites on Maui
With its smooth sand, clear waters, gentle breezes, and palm tree-lined backdrop, it's no surprise that this beach is probably my FAVORITE beach on Maui. I know, I know, it seems like I have a few favorites with pretty much everything that I consider "favorite-worthy", but I went to this beach quite a few times… Continue reading Playing Favorites on Maui
Whale Watching on Maui
If you head to Hawaii during the months of December through April, whale watching is a MUST. How often do you have the incredible opportunity of seeing Humpback Whales frolicking near one of their favorite wintertime playgrounds? The clear waters off Maui attract hundreds of whales each year due to the protected waters and shallower ocean… Continue reading Whale Watching on Maui
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