Tag: Vacation

  • Hawaii Vaca | Home Safe & Sound

    Hawaii Vaca | Home Safe & Sound

    I’m finishing the book I started in Hawaii, White Hot (Hidden Legacy, book 2) by Ilona Andrews, but there’s just something so much more relaxing about reading on vacation. I’m home, safe and sound, but missing this view!!

  • Hawaii Vaca Day 5: Manoa Falls & Ala Moana Regional Park Beach

    Hawaii Vaca Day 5: Manoa Falls & Ala Moana Regional Park Beach

    Hiking Manoa Falls was a gorgeous walk through the rainforest ending in a beautiful waterfall. Not the most strenuous or dangerous hike we’ve ever attempted, which was perfect because I could enjoy lunch and an afternoon sunbathing and swimming at Ala Moana Regional Park Beach without my muscles quivering the rest of the day.

  • Hawaii Vaca Day 4: Kualoa Ranch & Polynesian Cultural Center

    Hawaii Vaca Day 4: Kualoa Ranch & Polynesian Cultural Center

    The East shore of Oahu was amazing! In the morning, we took a horseback tour of Kualoa Ranch, seeing the locations of where they shot movies such as Jumanji, Jurrasic World, and the Nicki Minaj music video for Starships. And we spent our afternoon learning about Polynesian Culture, feasting at a luau, and enjoying a…

  • Hawaii Vaca Day 3: Diamond Head State Monument & Turtle Cove

    Hawaii Vaca Day 3: Diamond Head State Monument & Turtle Cove

    From the heights of hiking Diamond Head State Monument to the depths of snorkeling Turtle Cove, Derek and I enjoyed a day of adventure, Hawai’i style! And we saw our first sea turtle.

  • Hawaii Vaca Day 2: Dole Plantation & Kaena Point

    Hawaii Vaca Day 2: Dole Plantation & Kaena Point

    From the Dole Plantation to Kaena Point State Park, Derek and I explored Oahu’s North and West shores. I don’t know what was sweeter, the dole whip or the surf and sunshine.

  • Hawaii Vaca Day 1: Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona

    Hawaii Vaca Day 1: Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona

    Visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial & the USS Arizona Memorial was gorgious and humbling. I’m honored to pay my respects to the brave men and women who died on Dec. 7, 1941. Seeing all those names on the various monuments – men, women and children – and considering the ripple effect of the families who…

  • Hawaii Vaca | Arriving in Paradise

    Hawaii Vaca | Arriving in Paradise

    Derek and I made it to Oahu, Hawaii! We were upgraded to “premium select” for our 9.5 hour flight, so I felt very fancy in mini first class. And the view from our hotel room is spectacular.

  • Vacation Preparation | 7 Year Anniversary

    I’m so thrilled that Derek and I are going on an exciting 7 year anniversary vacation in April… to Hawaii!! In preparation for wearing bikinis and hiking volcanos, I’ve started running again. Kind of – my version of running, which is more a walk/jog/ limp. I have until April 5th to feel fit!

  • More Fun in LA | Visiting West Coast Friends

    Finally seeing my college suite-mate was one of the brightest highlights of my trip to LA! I wish I could visit the West coast to see friends more often, but these are the little moments that make life even sweeter. And the gorgeous view and swanky atmosphere of Perch didn’t hurt 😋😍

  • Visiting Friends in San Diego

    Visiting San Diego for the first time was amazing! A memory that was made exponentially more fantastic by having a fabulous tour guide. From strolling the Meditation Gardens to watching hoards of sunbathing sea lions interacting with the locals, thank you, Monte, for showing us a great time. Getting to see you and finally meeting…