Hawaii, Kauai, St. John, Travel

Christmas in April?

In between the final planning stages for our upcoming trip to Norway I have been thinking about Christmas. (Yes, Christmas. And yes, I do know that it is still eight months away--eight months to the day). I'm one of those people who really enjoy Christmas. I love giving presents to those I love and watching… Continue reading Christmas in April?

Hawaii, Kauai, Travel

The “Natural” Remedy

When we visit Kauai, I love to wake up and go for an early morning swim. The water is calm, the beach is deserted, and there is stillness within the atmosphere that is peaceful and calming. I honestly feel like there is no better way to start your day--if only I could start it that… Continue reading The “Natural” Remedy

Budgeting, Finances, Travel, Travel Tips Thursday

The Best Vacation Ever

Many of my readers are serious travelers and the idea of planning a trip is not daunting or overwhelming, in fact, many of us relish in the planning, researching, and scheduling phase. However, let's face it, not all of us like planning vacations. Lately I have been asked multiple times to help plan trips and itineraries… Continue reading The Best Vacation Ever

Favorites, Travel

What if Money Were No Object?

Money. We all need it; some of us have plenty, some of us have just enough, and some of us need more. But you never hear about anyone having "too much" money, right? The more money we make, the more money we spend (or for some of us, save), but we never have too much… Continue reading What if Money Were No Object?

Food, Hawaii, Kauai, Travel

Destination: The End of the Road

One of my favorite areas in Kauai is the part of the island known as the North Shore. The mountains are out of this world: remarkable geometric cliff formations covered in a thick, lush, green, tropical landscape. The plants and trees surrounding the two-lane highway challenge you to count the hundreds of different shades of green… Continue reading Destination: The End of the Road