Category: Hawaii

Winter Escapes: Enchanting Kauai

Our 2020 Thanksgiving trip finally took place a year later than anticipated, but we found Kauai to be worth the wait! Kauai is a great choice if you are looking for an island escape with a bit more peace and tranquility. Highlights of our Trip: Waimea Canyon Kokee State...

Winter Escapes: Oahu’s Kahala Beach

I am fortunate that I have been able to travel to Oahu on multiple occasions for work, and a few family vacations – including my own wedding! On every occasion, lodging has been a house or condo rental which has allowed us to stay on various parts of Oahu,...

Noshing around Maui: Our Restaurant Picks

“No Wasted Meals” is one of our travel mottos. So yes, of course we plan meals when we plan our itinerary! For one, popular places book up weeks, even months in advance these days. There is also nothing worse than being tired and hangry at the end of the...

Escaping to Maui

For those with a sense of adventure – and willingness to bear the brunt of a long red-eye, there are some absolutely gorgeous budget-friendly beaches in the world.  Hawaii is not one of them.  Nevertheless, Americans are obsessed with Hawaii. It is on every American’s bucket list. Hawaii has...