Posts tagged with: budget friendly

I have to admit, I’m not much of a shopper. So on a recent girls trip with 3 of my closest friends from college, I probably did more shopping than all 20+ of my previous trips combined. While I would have rather been relaxing on the beach, I decided to appreciate the time spent “researching”...... Read More

Every few years, my college best friends get together for a girls weekend. This year, we thought we were going to Napa for a spa retreat. When we finally identified a weekend we were all free, I realized it was the same time as a rare opening at Anthurium House (due to a last minute...... Read More

Maui Sacred Garden, the perfect place to slow down during your Maui vacation. ... Read More

If you are heading to Maui, it’s almost a requirement to snorkel. Snorkeling is probably one of my favorite things to do on the island. It is so relaxing to float on the surface of the water searching for fish, honu (sea turtles) and other marine life. If you are a more experienced swimmer and...... Read More

If you plan to watch the sunrise at Haleakala, be sure to plan ahead! About a year ago, Haleakala National Park implemented a reservation program in response to steadily increasing traffic and overcrowding at the summit. The 150 parking spots available during the sunrise reservation period (from 3 to 7 a.m.) generally sell out in...... Read More