Detailed Vacation Plans for Various Destinations
Hawaii
13 Days in Paradise ~ Hawaii Itinerary
Hawaii Trip ~ Day One – The Adventure Begins
Lava Rock Beaches on the Big Island
Flying High ~ An Aerial View of Kilauea
The North Star Nature Preserve is 245 acres, not all available to the public, located in Aspen, Colorado.
Parking is very limited, and we ended up not taking our original hike because we could not find parking in that area.
The Roaring Fork River runs through the center of the preserve.
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In 2022, we made a cross-country road trip to move our son to California. We hit seven national parks and some great state parks along the way.
I made notes about what we liked and what we wouldn’t repeat to help you with your travel plans.
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We opted to stay in Sealodge Condos in Princeville during our stay on the North Shore of Kauai.
The condo had a living room, small kitchen, dining area, bedroom, loft with additional bed, two bathrooms, lanai, and a washing machine and dryer.
The bedroom faced the ocean,
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Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens are located on the North Shore of Kauai in Kilauea.
Covering 240 acres, with a variety of gardens and sculptures, it is a magical and beautiful place to visit.
The gardens’ founders are Ed and Joyce Doty.
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Hanalei Bay Beach Park boasts 2 miles of sandy beachfront. Both the pier and the beach are favorite spots for photographers.
Although, it is the most popular beach on the North Shore, we did not have to contend with crowds. However, we did have to contend with rain.
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The first thing to know when planning a visit to Ke’e Beach in Kauai is reservations are required.
Ke’e Beach is part of Haena State Park, which requires reservations and an entrance fee to enter. You can choose from reservations that include parking, or if those are sold out,
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For out of this world views and a workout that is not for the faint of heart, the infamous Kalalau Trail, on the even more infamous Napali Coast, does not disappoint.
On the way to the trailhead, you will walk through dense rainforest from the parking lot.
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Anini Beach is home to a vast reef in relatively shallow waters. It is located on the north shore of Kauai and is a less crowded alternative to Hanalei Bay.
One of my favorite things about Anini Beach is how much shade there is.
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On the northernmost point of Kauai, you will discover the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge.
The Refuge is located atop a 180 foot bluff, giving you a spectacular view of the nesting site of many seabirds, as well as, the Pacific Ocean.
Laysan Albatross birds were constantly landing and taking off from their nesting site,
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The Smith family has been operating tours to the Fern Grotto for four generations. On the 1 hour and 20 minute trip they will educate and entertain you with knowledge of the area and of their family history operating the tour.
The boats are open on the side (so if it’s raining and you sit along the windows,
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