Tag: Vacation

  • 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…

  • Last Day in California | Catalina Island

    Derek and I had a fabulous last day in California visiting Catalina Island. I’d never even heard of it until this week, suggested to us as a “can’t miss” location by one of our Uber drivers. And he was right – breathless views and an interesting history. I should have worn sneakers instead of flip…

  • Five Year Anniversary

    From sight seeing Duval Street, snorkeling, and feeding sharks to exploring all the Keys in a day road trip, Derek and I had a fabulous time celebrating our five year wedding anniversary in Key West, Florida!

  • Happy Labor Day

    Happy Labor Day!! Enjoying a fantastic staycation with my favorite people and wishing it would never end.