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Our Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

Jenna — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Our stay at the Ritz-Carlton in Bali was like living in a dream! From the moment we landed in Bali, we knew that we had chosen the perfect place to kick off our honeymoon in Bali. This post will give you an inside look into the first property we stayed at in Bali. Our First Impression When we first landed in Bali, the Ritz-Carlton had a private driver waiting for us. We walked out of the airport, and saw all the hotels/drivers lined up on the side. We saw our sign for Mr. and Mrs. Waszkiewicz and walked right over. They took care of our luggage and then surprised us with a BEAUTIFUL bouquet of flowers! The flowers were a wonderful way to be welcomed to Bali, and to the Ritz-Carlton. Then we drove to Nusa Dua where the Ritz-Carlton property sits over looking the Indian Ocean. The staff was there to greet us, and take our luggage to our room for us. The lobby sits above the rest of the property and the views alone made our jaws drop. The service staff came over with Balinese cookies, juice, and champagne and walked us through the room, options among the property, the restaurants, and other amenities. Thanks to our credit card, we got a double upgrade for our room to the Ritz-Carlton Suite with lagoon access. Unfortunately, the room was still in need of a final inspection, so they offered to take us down to the Beach Grille for lunch. Talk about a first impression, the view from the table they sat us at was incredible! The palm trees, the view of the ocean, the stunning landscape, it was a sight I hope to never forget. The Ritz-Carlton Bali Suite Our room probably deserves its own post, but for now, a section will have to do. Beacause it was our honeymoon, the staff went above and beyond to make it special for us. They gave us a special cake, decorated a heart made of rose petals in both the bathtub and our bed! Plus they even had cute animals that they made from our towels. As soon as you walked through the doors, you entered into a hallway that went back into the rest of the suite. We had a huge walk in closet where the staff unpacked all of our clothes and shoes for us. The room was equipped with not one, but TWO bathrooms! The bed overlooked the living room and the lagoon. The bed was the biggest bed I’ve ever seen. The bathroom was gorgeous and boasted a walk in shower and a jacuzzi tub both of which overlooked the lagoon. The room was our sanctuary for the next week! The Grounds The grounds were on another level. Everywhere you turned, there was lush greenery, tropical flowers, and beautiful views of Bali’s nature. They meditative spots that overlook the koi pond that is in the middle of the property. There’s paths all around the resort that boast gardens and Bali’s beautiful landscape. Just take a look at the incredible images below of the resort property! Dining on Property The dining options at the Ritz-Carlton Bali was unmatched. There are five different restaurants on site. We ate at every single one of them and I wrote an entire post on what we ate, and my overall review! They range in different styles and cuisines like Indonesian, tapas, buffet, and American. Below are pictures from breakfast and from the lobby. Amenities Of course, most of the days we primarily stayed by the pool and lounged in our beach cabana. We got into a nice routine of going to the gym, and then hanging by the pool for the afternoon before going back to our suite and relaxing in our own pool before dinner. The pool at the resort is incredible so we enjoyed our time just lounging and relaxing near it. There is also a huge Spa that has an assortment of different treatments available. Kevin and I opted for a super relaxing couples massage. We also participated in a pilates class with their onsite fitness guru! The resort has daily activities that range from morning yoga, to nighttime bonfires and plenty of activities throughout the day as well (like surf class!). Along with the incredible activities that you can participate in at the resort, we had a few activities planned off site. The Ritz-Carlton arranged for a private driver for both of our excursions and it was very reasonably priced. The concierge service at the hotel was so accommodating and helped us make reservations at an offsite restaurant and arranged for our transportation to our next hotel, with a few stops along the way! All in all, our stay at the Ritz-Carlton in Bali was an unforgettable experience. Every part of our time there was sensational. From the moment we checked in, to the sadness we felt leaving, the whole stay was one that will live in our memories forever. What a start to an EPIC honeymoon! XoXi,

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Everywhere We Ate At the Ritz Carlton, Bali

Jenna — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 21:41:28 +0000

The restaurants at the Ritz Carlton in Bali deserved their own post. The food at this resort was next level. There are five restaurants on site, plus room service and dining experiences to choose from. Each restaurant features a different style of cuisine which makes them all unique. Restaurants At The Ritz Carlton, Bali Bejana Bejana is an Indonesian style restaurants on property that was amazing! We opted for the chef special which was a 5 course meal and definitely one of the best meals we had at the Ritz Carlton. We had it on our last night and kicked ourselves for not coming sooner so that we could have gone multiple times. I have to say, this was probably our favorite restaurant. The food was incredible and we highly recommend doing the chef special. There was SO MUCH FOOD! We were in heaven. Each dish was brought out as “family style” meaning we served ourselves and thank goodness, because I would not have been able to eat some of each dish otherwise. The Beach Grill The Beach Grill is where we first ate lunch when we arrived and it was definitely the best view overlooking the ocean. This was a great lunch option for us since it was close to the pool. We got several meals from here but nothing will beat the first time we ate here. They didn’t have our room ready yet, so they offered to shuttle us down to The Beach Grill and grab some lunch while we waited for our room to be cleaned. I got the caesar salad and it was prepared unlike any other caesar I’ve had. The dressing was so creamy and delicious! Breezes Breezes is a tapas style lounge that we ordered from a lot for lunch as we were sitting by the pool. The first day we got a pizza that had prosciutto, arugula, goat cheese and balsamic vinegar that was so good. All of our drinks came from Breezes too. There were a few favorites like the Pina Coladas, and this dragonfruit style drink that was delish! The Ritz Carlton Lounge and Bar The Ritz Carlton Lounge and Bar is a great option because it overlooks the entire resort. We ate there a few times, but our favorite was doing the afternoon tea that they had. Cute tiny sandwiches with all sorts of pastries and desserts. Delish! We also had dinner there the first night. I got this incredible rice and curry dish. I loved their take on all different kinds of cuisine. This dish in particular was Thai inspiring and it did not disappoint! Senses I saved my favorite for last – breakfast! Senses was the incredible restaurant that had the breakfast buffet. Buffet doesn’t even begin to cover the spread that the Ritz Carlton in Bali put out for breakfast. It was broken up into American, Indian, Vegetarian, Asian, and Indonesian breakfast stations with incredible food options from all over the world. We mostly stayed in the American section because that’s the type of food we prefer for breakfast. They had everything from eggs, to pastries, to fried plantains dipped in condensed milk (our fav!) and fresh squeezed juices every single morning. This was by far the most elaborate and the freshest breakfast spread I have ever witnessed. The pastries were made in house every morning, and the fruit was carved and cut right in front of you. The chef could also make anything you requested (in my case avocado toast with poached eggs and a drizzle of hollandaise sauce). The chef outdid himself! Final Thoughts of the Restaurants at the Ritz Carlton, Bali In my opinion, the best restaurant on site was for sure Bejana. I wish we hadn’t saved it for last because I would have gone there more than once. The least impressive (for dinner) was the Ritz Carlton Lounge and Bar. It would have been better to go there during the day (like we did for Afternoon Tea) because it overlooks the whole resort. At night, it was just too dark to see anything. Overall, every restaurant was incredible. We didn’t have a bad meal during our entire stay. While the food in Singapore was fantastic, the food we experienced in Bali was even better! Next up, I’ll be covering our dining experience that we did through the Ritz Carlton, Bali! XoXi,

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Singapore Travel Diary

Jenna — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 19:04:59 +0000

Welcome to my Singapore travel diary! I’m going to take you through where we stayed, ate, and visited. We only had 24 hours in Singapore since it was our layover so we made the most of it. Where to Stay When choosing our Singapore hotel, I was looking for connivence, uniqueness and of course, luxury. This was the first stop on our honeymoon and I wanted all the vibes. The Parkroyal Collection Pickering Hotel hit all the boxes. With the “hotel in a garden” theme it encapsulates Singapore’s clean environment throughout the city. It also was within walking distance of all the places we wanted to visit. Where to Eat Ahhh the food in Singapore was exquisite. We arrived in Singapore around 0600 so coffee was the first thing we knew we needed. We started our morning by going to a little cafe near our hotel named Merci Marcel. The coffee was exactly what I needed! Next we stopped by the famous Ya Kun for Singapore’s favorite breakfast dish, Kaya Toast. It was delicious to be able to have something authentic to Singapore. Kaya toast has bread that is toasted and sandwiched between butter and kaya which is a coconut jam. Delish! For lunch, we decided on venturing out to a Hawker center. It’s more of an open food market. We went to a well known Hawker center called Maxwell Food Center. We were on a mission for the Hainanese chicken rice dish which can be found at the Tian Tian stall. The smell of the Hawker center I could have done without, but the food was incredible. For dinner, we made reservations at Cherry Garden in the Mandarin Oriental. The cantonese food that they serve is phenomenal. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Pro tip, split the peking duck it was life changing. Both Kevin and I agreed that it was one of the best meals we’ve ever had, and would recommend if you’re looking for a restaurant and places to eat in Singapore. What to do in Singapore To be honest, our trip to Singapore mostly revolved around food. The only “sights” we saw in Singapore was going to the Marina Bay Sands hotel for the rooftop bar views as well as the Gardens by the Bay. We stopped at the Marina Bay Sands after walking around the Merlion statue (which happened to be under construction while we were there). This is definitely a place to visit if you’re looking for things to do in Singapore. We managed to grab seats at the bar at Spago by Wolfgang Puck. The drinks were incredible – and incredibly expensive. The views did manage to ease the cost of the drinks however. Kevin and I also walked around the mall that is across the street from the Marina Bay Sands. It’s a huge mall that has multiple levels and is a luxury shoppers dream that’s filled with all of the best luxury shops. I would highly recommend checking it out if you’re looking for things to do in Singapore. After our incredible dinner at Cherry Garden at the Mandarin Oriental, we caught the light show at the Gardens By the Bay. This was an amazing show! Highly recommend if you are in Singapore at night, to catch the light show. Things to Note about Singapore Do yourself a favor and don’t try to walk all over Singapore. The Uber equivalent is called Grab and it’s extremely easy to use! We didn’t end up using it until the tail end of the day, and we regret it. Our feet were destroyed by the end of the day and had we known, we would have just used Grab all day and been able to see a lot more of Singapore. Read up on all the local laws in Singapore! They have built a beautiful city and want to keep it clean. Yes, there is a law against chewing gum in Singapore. I would highly recommend (with any country you go and visit) that you read up on the local customs and laws. We only had around 26 hours in Singapore and we are so glad that we took advantage of our layover and planned a day around the country. It is a beautiful country and so easy to enter the country. We were able to obtain a day visa pass and it was so easy to get online. Have you ever been to Singapore? What were your favorite places to visit? Comment down below! XoXi,

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24 Hours In New York City

Jenna — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 23:07:21 +0000

A whirlwind of a trip, but having 24 hours in New York City was the perfect amount of time. New York City is the kind of place that when you visit, it’s overwhelming. Between the tourists, the people that actually live there, and all of the horns blasting, it’s a place I quickly want to leave as soon as I arrive. I truly felt that 24 hours in the city really was the perfect amount of time. Read below to find out why! Our Itinerary: 24 Hours In New York City When we landed in Newark Airport, we priced out an Uber as well as a taxi. We also had previously asked some of our friends about taking the train into the city, but we were advised to avoid the trains because of the rise in crime. It was slightly cheaper to do a taxi so we decided on a taxi. We arrived in the Big Apple on a Sunday afternoon. I had done minimal research before our trip to look at restaurants that didn’t require a reservation because I knew I wouldn’t have the time to make them before hand. Sometimes it’s just easier to make decisions on the fly than planning everything out. The research I did do was all food related, as per usual. We were staying right in Times Square at the Westin. We didn’t want to take taxi’s everywhere so I tried to find places that were within walking distance. I did over-estimate some of our ability to walk for that long. We made it, but we struggled. Bars The first bar we went to was Haven Rooftop and Bar. This bar was so awesome! Not only was it a rooftop bar, it was also decorated as Christmas Chalet in Switzerland. Twinkling lights, greenery, and cozy blankets made me instantly feel like I was in a Hallmark Christmas movie. Since we were so exhausted, we decided on espresso martinis. Definitely one of the better espresso martini’s that I’ve had. Sometimes I feel like they can be hit or miss if they aren’t made with the right flavor of vodka. The second spot we hit up was a classic, The Palm Court in the Plaza Hotel. I will say, the drink I got here was hands down the best drink I have ever got, but also the most expensive. $30 for a drink is certainly the most I’ve ever paid, but I like to think of this as more of an experience than just a drink. It was a pumpkin martini that was made with real pumpkin puree. I can’t find the actual drink on their menu online so if you know the name of it – leave it in the comments below! Kevin and I were shopping around at Bergdorf Goodman and decided to get a drink at the bar on the 7th floor. I got an espresso martini and to be honest – I’ve had better. It was very heavy on the espresso so next time I will order a different drink. But, the views were incredible! The cafe overlooks central park so you really can’t beat it. Restaurants We ate dinner at a small Italian restaurant called Uva. Wow oh wow this restaurant was incredible. We started off with a glass of Nero D’Avola and it was divine. Definitely my new favorite red to order. I suggested we try the ricotta bruschette as an appetizer and I’m so glad that we did. The creamy ricotta with the black truffle honey on top was so amazing. For dinner, I ordered the cavatelli al fior di pesto. It is made with homemade pasta so I couldn’t resist. Kevin decided on the gnocchi di ricotta which was cooked in a creamy chive sauce and topped with black truffles. My mouth is salivating just thinking about it. To continue our 24 hours in New York City, we woke up on Monday and headed to Sarabeth’s. I got the popovers with the green and white scramble which had scallions and cream cheese. Kevin also got eggs and we both agreed that they were the BEST eggs we’ve ever had. So light and fluffy. I’d like to say that our food tour of New York City is over but we stopped at one last place before leaving the city. We stopped at Ess-A-Bagel for bagel sandwiches. I ordered the BLTA on a plain bagel and it was great! I only say great because I ordered it with cream cheese and they didn’t add it. We were in a rush so I decided to just eat it as is. It was really good but I still think having cream cheese on it would have made it even better. Things To Do While spending 24 hours in New York City, its imperative to plan your time wisely! We were staying in Times Square so luckily that was within easy walking distance. We checked out Times Square and it lived up to the hype. There was so much going on it was dizzying. We also went to Grand Central Station and saw the beautiful ceiling of the building. Our final stop and the reason for the trip, was to go to the Tiffany & Co. headquarters. It was love at first sight! Five floors of sparkling diamonds. It was magical. We were there to get my wedding and engagement ring resized. Kevin and I also were there to find our wedding gifts to each other. I’ll do another blog post on what we went with for our gifts. 24 hours in New York was the perfect amount of time to hit the highlights, and have amazing food. We were definitely impressed with how good all of our food was. It was such a fun weekend and a great getaway for us. Be sure to check out my Duck Key blog post if you are looking for a sunnier destination this winter! XoXi,

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Spring Edition: What To Do In Kennebunkport, ME

Jenna — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 01:49:26 +0000

Maine will always have a special place in my heart. No matter where I go or live, there is just no place like home. My favorite spot to visit in Maine is hands-down Kennebunkport. It is quintessential coastal New England. Picture sailboats in the coastal inlets, trinket stores carrying lighthouse memorabilia, and cedar shingle buildings that house cozy restaurants. Like I said, picture perfect coastal New England! Well you can find all of this while walking down Kennebunkport. What to do in Kennebunkport: You might also want to check out Gooch’s beach. This is obviously much nicer to do when it is warm, but in the hazy spring it gives the perfect lighting to moody photos. From Gooch’s beach you can also see the Bush summer compound! Honestly one of my favorite things to do in Kennebunkport is simply going into the trinket stores. They range from Maine souvenirs, to coastal memorabilia and everything in between. You can see that I found some pretty cool trinkets in the stores that I wandered into! Where to eat: Even though the weather is less than pleasant when it comes to Spring in Maine, there are still plenty of ways to get outside. Kennebunkport is the perfect place for strolling the streets, and then cozying up in a restaurant sipping craft beer. The perfect place to go is Federal Jack’s. They have fantastic Maine brewed beer as well as spectacular views of the harbor. A pro tip for anyone looking to travel to Maine in the spring, Maine Maple Sunday is a must! It is a celebrated Maine tradition that combines a sweet holiday with rustic Maine. Tie your trip to Kennebunkport with that special celebration and you’ll have a trip to remember! What’s your favorite New England town to visit? I’m hoping to make more New England travel guides so let me know what you’d like to see down below! XoXi,

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Maine Maple Sunday

Jenna — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:17:53 +0000

Hey Y’all, March can be a very daunting month for the state of Maine. There’s still snow on the ground, it’s very cold, and while the rest of the world is experiencing Spring, we experience mud season. On the fourth Sunday of every March, people crawl out of their winter hibernation to celebrate Maine Maple Sunday. Being in Florida for the past two years made this year especially sweet for me. Maine Maple Sunday is a day when nearly 100 sugarhouses open up their properties for tours and samples of Maple Syrup and other maple goodies. It is such a fun experience for families in the New England area. My family and I have gone ever since I was very little! Since from when my family started going, it has grown into a huge event. The event spans over a weekend now instead of one day. Now, most sugarhouses have animals, pancakes breakfasts, and their goodies have expanded as well. They now serve maple cinnamon rolls (I had one and they are delish!), granola, maple butter, maple cotton candy, the list goes on! It’s a sugar lover’s paradise! Check out my pictures below of the event this year. As you can see from the pictures, it’s a huge event! We traveled to two different places for the event. First we went to Merrifield Farm because they really make it an event for families. They have a coffee hut, pancake breakfast, plenty of samples, bonfires, and animals! Then we traveled to Parson’s Farm. We have maple trees in our backyard that get tapped by the Parson’s family for maple syrup, so we go love to go and support our trees! If you are ever in Maine in March, make sure to plan your trip around Maine Maple Sunday. It’s an event that is fun for the whole family! If you want a good waffle recipe to make for breakfast, here is my homemade waffle recipe! If you would like to know about where Sugarhouse locations are, or just want to learn more about this special event for Maine, click here!

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Sarasota Sunsets

Jenna — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 12:59:47 +0000

Hey Y’all, The FSB lifestyle is all about finding the beauty in things. Kevin taught me to stay a little longer outside once the sun starts to set. When you do, you get to see the most beautiful aspect that nature has to offer, and that is a sunset. If you have ever been to the West Coast of Florida, you understand very well how stunning the sunsets are. Being from Maine, I see some very beautiful sunsets, but when you see a sunset over the horizon on the beach, well there’s nothing that compares to that. Kevin and I LOVE the West Coast of Florida. We love the Sarasota area in particular and we traveled there several times during the school year. We would go fishing, spend time at his parent’s condo, and of course enjoy the breathtaking sunsets. Below are some of my favorite sunsets that we were able to capture. Sarasota is an incredible city to visit in Florida. There will be a blog post later about places to go and visit while vacationing in Sarasota! One of my recommendations is going to Siesta Key because it’s breathtaking! Gorgeous emerald waters, with white sandy beaches! If you are looking for a more secluded spot, I recommend heading a little further south to Venice Beach. Still beautiful beaches but a much larger fishing community. There are plenty of places to walk or bike and the have good selection of restaurants. Many of the restaurants overlook the water which is an added bonus! As you can see, Florida sunsets are one of our favorites! We are going to be planning a trip soon to the West Coast of the United States so let us know if you have any suggestions. Especially suggestions for sunset watching places, we would love to hear about them! XoXi,

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Where To Eat In Maui

Jenna — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 23:37:34 +0000

In O’ahu, I had all the places we were going to eat mapped out. It wasn’t the same for Maui. I took it upon myself to try out restaurants all around Maui. I wanted to make sure I was creating a list that reflected the essence of Maui. It was a tiring task, but well worth it! Sea House Restaurant We went to the Sea House for breakfast one of the mornings and I can’t say enough good things. They have outside deck seating which sits on a rocky cliffside on the West Coast of Maui. It takes in the beautiful coastline of Maui. At the Sea House I decided to get something that I wouldn’t normally get. I got the Haleakala Pancake which is a custard batter pancake that is baked and is caramelized with bananas and pineapple! It was as good as it sounds! Choice Health Bar Who else loves Açaí bowls?! They are so healthy and delicious. When you get them in Hawaii, they are as fresh as they will ever be! Since we were only about a 5 minute walk from Whalers Village, we went to the Choice Health Bar probably every day for lunch. We were obsessed! They have other options as well like smoothies, salads, and grain bowls. Leilani’s On The Beach Speaking of Whalers Village, we also ate at the Beachside Grill part of Leilani’s On The Beach Restaurant. My dad and I split the Sriracha-Guava chicken wings and they were out of this world good. The wings were so tender and the sauce was spicy and sweet which was the perfect combination. This was an easy pick for my list of where to eat in Maui. Sunrise Cafe One of the mornings, my sister and I decided to head out and get breakfast just the two of us. We were walking early in the morning in downtown Lahaina and came across this darling little cafe. When we walked in it was quintessential Hawaii. This is definitely a place to eat in Maui! The breakfast sandwich I got was incredible and so fresh! Komoda Store and Bakery Okay so I forgot to take pictures of what we got here but there’s a funny story about this place. Komoda is known for their donuts on a stick and cream puffs. The bike tour company told us about it because it was on our way down the volcano. Well, when we arrived at the bakery, we found out they were all sold out. My shoulders dropped to my knees. The look on my face was pure disappointment. We decided to stick around for a little bit and it paid off-big time! A graduation order was never picked up so they sold it to us (and other people that were also waiting). Haha no, we couldn’t eat all of it. So that’s the story on how I got to try their donuts and cream puffs. They did not disappoint…definitely the best pastries I’ve ever eaten! I would definitely recommend this as a must as far as where to eat in Maui! I unfortunately didn’t get any pictures. Mostly because I devoured the pastries…whoops! Hopefully this gives y’all a better idea of some places to eat in Maui! What’s your favorite restaurant in Maui? Leave a comment below! XoXi,

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What To Do In Maui

Jenna — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 20:57:22 +0000

Hey Y’all, Sometimes, my family has a hard time deciding what to do. That’s why I created this post to help all the other families out there come to a decision on what to do while in Maui. Maui doesn’t really have any “cities” which is why it can be sometimes difficult to figure out what to do. It is a much more relaxing, laid back island compared to O’ahu. I have compiled some of the things that my family and I did while vacationing on Maui. We found that by going into Lahaina was the best option when we wanted to do an activity. While roaming around the streets, we came across a stand that helped us figure out what we wanted to do. We ended up going to a Luau, a bike trip down Mt. Haleakalā, as well as parasailing. Luau So first up I’ll talk about the Luau. We went to the Royal Lahaina Luau (The Myths of Maui). We really enjoyed this because we got to learn more about the Island of Maui as well as other Polynesian Islands. Plus, the food was incredible! It was my mom’s birthday too so they sang to her! I don’t know how we will ever top that birthday for her! Click here for making your reservations at the Royal Lahaina Luau The Myths of Maui. Mt. Haleakalā So this was definitely one of the most amazing experiences of my life. We rode bikes 22 miles downhill on Mt. Haleakalā. Mt. Haleakalā is a dormant volcano and the tallest peak is over 10,000 feet. We stopped in a little village on our way down and got the most mouthwatering donuts on a stick. They were honestly so delicious after biking for so long. As we were going up to the top of the volcano, there came a point where we were higher than the clouds! It was such a cool feeling knowing that we were so high up. There is an option to do a sunrise bike trip but we knew we wouldn’t be able to be up that early. We felt like the one we did (I believe it was around 9am?) was perfectly fine. We were able to see more too. Once you reach the top, you see that the volcano portion resembles the moon. It was so cool! Click here to check out the place we used for the bike tour. Parasailing So I think there’s a misconception about parasailing. A lot of people think it’s this super thrilling, adrenaline pumping activity, but it is really so tranquil and calm. Yes, it is a little scary just floating up in the air, but it’s one of the most safe activities. When you’re up in the sky you can see for miles and miles. It’s rather breathtaking. Click here if you are looking to go parasailing in Maui! Overall, we found plenty to do in Maui. Plus, we felt like Maui was the most relaxing, laid back part of our vacation. We spent a lot of time walking in Lahaina as well as Whalers Village. XoXi,

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Hawaiian Flowers

Jenna — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 18:25:57 +0000

The second best thing about Hawaii besides the beautiful beaches, are definitely the Hawaiian flowers. If flowers make you happy on a cold, and rainy day, then this post is for you! I am such a flower person. Flowers will always make me happy so Kevin knows that whenever I’m down, all he needs to do is buy some pretty flowers! They remind me of spring and warmer weather! There were so many lovely flowers on both O’ahu and Maui. I decided to write an entire post about all of the exquisite flowers I saw on both of the islands. If you love Hawaiian flowers, you will definitely enjoy this post! These flowers are giving me all the tropical vibes! While I’m not sure about each individual flower, I can tell you some of the flowers we encountered on our trip. I’m not an expert, so bear with me! We saw Plumeria, Hibiscus, and Lantana flowers. Along with those we also saw Allamandas, Glory bush and Red Ginger just to name a few. These were just the flowers that I took pictures of! There were plenty of flowers in which I didn’t take pictures of. Reminiscing about seeing these Hawaiian flowers are making me wish I was back in Hawaii. I’m sitting here writing this post as the snow is falling down, and I am seriously considering booking a ticket back to Hawaii right now! Whenever I need a little pick-me-up, I always turn to the beauty in nature. What better way to connect with Earth than to look at what Mother Nature has provided us. Looking at these flowers makes me appreciate this planet that much more. There is so much beauty around us all the time, it is our duty to stop and smell the flowers! Who else loves flowers as much as I do?! Leave a comment below about what your favorite flower is! XoXi,

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