Okay so maybe we didn't explore all four islands completely in a week, but we came pretty darn close! We started out in Hilo, Hawaii (the Big Island) and zoomed off to touristy, beautiful Oahu. M. hadn't fully explored that island yet so I was eager to give him the grand tour. We stayed in Waikiki (aka the Las Vegas of Hawaii) and had one heck of a view from our hotel room.
During our visit to Oahu we ate at some amazing places including an unknown named dim-sum restaurant in China Town and, Duke's, We toured the Dole Pineapple Plantation and kicked butt at their World Famous Maze. We basked in the sun up at North Shore but didn't dare enter the surf crazed water. Finally enjoying our time in gorgeous Lanakai and Kailua and seeing dear friends up in Laie at the Polynesian Cultural Center. That's one AMAZING Luau they do up there; highly recommended!
Next, we traveled over to Kauai where we stayed in the beautiful Hanalei Beach Resort. My goodness that is a gorgeous resort and perfectly located on the Hanalei Bay in Princeville. You drive through one of the top 100 golf courses in America to get to this place; it's pretty much amazing. They weren't kidding how gorgeous the North side of Kauai is and how many chickens/roosters there are. We lost count heading FROM the airport!
The island of Kauai is much more laid back then busy Oahu. We enjoyed it greatly and took our time leisurely exploring the island. We kayaked and snorkeled in Hanalei Bay, surfed in Poipu, gazed in awe at Waimea Canyon, and explored everywhere in between.
We had SO much fun. It was so nice to get away from everything for a while and just enjoy the beauty of this place and each other. M. put together a slideshow from the pictures from our Cannon camera. Be sure to check is out. . .CLICK HERE
Once we returned, same day I hopped on a plane to Steamboat, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah. It was so great to see my family but boy was it chilly!
Once we returned, same day I hopped on a plane to Steamboat, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah. It was so great to see my family but boy was it chilly!
You're probably asking. . .what about Maui?! Well, we had a two hour layover there on the way back! :) It was such an epic Spring Break and we are so grateful we were able to do it!
We miss you Utah. . .but We've Gone Surfing!!
We miss you Utah. . .but We've Gone Surfing!!