Tag: Hawaii

Kula Lodge, Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm, and a Completely Royal Surprise!

Kula Lodge, Ali’i Kula Lavender Farm, and a Completely Royal Surprise!

After witnessing the MOST stunning sunrise of our lives, on Mt. Haleakala, it was time to descend the mountain and find some breakfast! At 8:30am, we had already put in a seven-hour travel day. With the eventful sunrise experience completed, we decided to stay in 

Mt. Haleakala: a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Mt. Haleakala: a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Visiting Mt. Haleakala is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Kauai – probably the closest thing to heaven on this side of eternity!

Kauai – probably the closest thing to heaven on this side of eternity!

Kauai is the most beautiful island I have ever visited!

The Island of Oahu – Where Adventure Abounds

The Island of Oahu – Where Adventure Abounds

Continuing our grand Hawaiian adventure, our second day found us at Hanauma Bay (at 5:30am) to snorkel with the Humuhumunukunukuapua’a (it’s a fish – really, it is!!)  Then we were off to the Dole Plantation, the North Shore, and eventually, the resort swimming pool, where a 

You MUST visit Honolulu, Hawaii, and hike Koko Crater Trail

You MUST visit Honolulu, Hawaii, and hike Koko Crater Trail

When you visit Honolulu, Hawaii, you MUST hike Koko Crater Trail. It’s an adventure that you won’t soon forget.

Why we think Hyatt is the BEST chain hotel out there!!

Why we think Hyatt is the BEST chain hotel out there!!

Of course there are lots of great hotel chains out there for you to choose from. In fact, many of them provide a beautiful and often luxurious stay when traveling for business, or for pleasure. When it comes to our family, however, Hyatt is our 

The Southwest Companion Pass – GREATEST deal in travel!

The Southwest Companion Pass – GREATEST deal in travel!

What is the Southwest Companion Pass? How do you get the Southwest Companion Pass?  After you receive your Southwest Companion Pass. How we earned our pass and started using it. Surprise: Hawaii! Let’s Get to the Point! What is the Southwest Companion Pass? Southwest Airlines, 

Hawaii Adventure – Day 12

Hawaii Adventure – Day 12

Our 12th and final day in Hawaii was spent soaking up the very last bit of Hawaiian sunshine that we could find. We wanted to leave ourselves plenty of time at the airport, and we knew that each of our bags had to weigh under 

Hawaii Adventure – Day 11.2

Hawaii Adventure – Day 11.2

So much of the Road to Hana is observed while driving, with stops made here and there along the way. In essence, the whole experience is a metaphor for life. Hana itself, while splendid, is not the point of the journey, only the eventual destination. 

Hawaii Adventure – Day 11

Hawaii Adventure – Day 11

On our 11th and almost final day in Maui, we knew we couldn’t miss the famous Road to Hana. We had heard mixed reviews, with some people saying it’s just a winding, curvy road that takes an entire day to drive, while others shared that