We spent 4 days on the Big Island and 4 days on Maui. We thought the Big Island was just okay but we l-o-v-e-d Maui! I have to give a huge caveat as our goal for the trip was to do...nothing. So part of the highlights of the Big Island are the volcanoes and the coffee plantations...we visited neither! Here is a slight recap:
The Big Island: Marriott
Thanks to the company I work for, I won an award last year and it paid for our ENTIRE Marriott stay of 4 nights!!! Awesome. Our bill when we left was a whopping $150 for coffee, room service, etc. YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!
Our first stop was of course to hit the BEACH!
Try to not get too blinded by our whitey-white bods!
We each had our treats...Dave's was poolside beers, while mine was ice cream in bed!
Dave jumping the kids in line to go down the slide
Haagen Daas...yummy!
We rented a car on both islands...a Mustang Convertible for both of them! We loved having the flexibility to cruise around the island and check out different beaches and restaurants.
I love this pic of Davey...so cute and "island-y"!
I also loved our matching-ish hats that we rocked...so fun!
...and that giant waxy flower in Dave's mouth fell from a banana tree...whacky!
Next, we went to MAUI!
Maui: Sheraton in Lahaina
We loved the beach feel of the island, the lush GREEN-NESS (the Big Island has a LOT of volcanic remnants, making it very black and brown). The hotel location was great for us and we enjoyed every moment.
The Sheraton had a cliff where people jumped off...so Dave had to check it out:
Jumping and Diving
We walked to dinner two nights (Leilani's and Hula Grill) and I looked forward to seeing what flower Dave would pick for my hair...yep, life was pretty easy!
Dinners were fun and delish. We had lots of fruit and fish every day (and ice cream...did I mention ice cream??? ahhhh). We stayed in two nights during the trip and had dinner and a movie in the room - loved it!
Heading to dinner one night while catching a luau
Outside of Hula Grill
We went snorkeling at Molokini one day, and debated the famous Road to Hana for another day. We decided to only go to the first stop - waterfalls - and were glad that we vegged out at the hotel as we later found out what a loooong day the Road to Hana is. The waterfall hike was moderate and beautiful...and Dave got up with the 16-year-olds and jumped!
Casually walking as if we have paparazzi with us...the usual...
While we did those few activities, most of our time was spent at the hotel beach & pool.
Dave checking out Paddle Boarding for the first time!
I spent 90% of my pool time reading...4 books = heaven!
Dave swimming away!
Thank you, lovey, for such an amazing trip together!!! I love you more than I can possibly tell you...and am so grateful for all that you are.
Here are a few more pics from the trip....
4 comments:
What fabulous pictures of your "Babymoon" trip. Loved the picture of Dave jumping from the rock...reminded me of Dave & Jon jumping when we were at the Amalfi Coast. Love, Mom
Oh my gosh Brooke-YOU LOOK FABULOUS! So glad y'all had such a great trip together, but anytime you two are together is a great time so I am not surprised! I can't believe Baby Bryand will be here in only a few short months. What a lucky baby he will be!
Looks like a great trip. This year was the first time since pre-kids that we took an out of the country trip. Others have done it with their kids...we just weren't suited to travel the world with kids.
Brooke - looks like you guys had a great time! Maui is the best, I agree! We went snorkeling at Molokini, too, and we DID do the whole drive to Hana when we were there - it was quite an adventure, to say the least! Amazing views and scenery - it was worth it, but it did take pretty much a whole day.
You look lovely...hope the pregnancy is going well for you!
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