Live In The Moment

Ah, Hawaii. Stretches of white sand, relaxing but not boring, the real vacation you were looking for this past holiday season. We invited a few friends to join us as we remember our unforgettable Hawaiian moments – family trips, destination weddings, last minute getaways, honeymoons, and more. Keep checking back here for your daily escape to the islands of Hawaii.

Relish Doing Nothing with Greedy Girl

If your vacation priorities are a lot like mine, you relish the idea of sitting back with a cocktail in hand, sinking your toes into the sand, and doing absolutely nothing. But, your mind can't help but wander and, soon, you want to see everything else your destination has to offer. so, why not walk the line between relaxation and adventure with a little exploring? - Read Full Post

Reflections On Hawaii with Pretavoyager

My first true experience planning a trip happened in 7th grade. The family was headed to Hawaii for spring break, and it was the first time I stepped up and asked if I could help plan the trip. Little did my parents know that the trip was highly inspired by Jonathan Taylor Thomas (aka JTT, my teenage crush, of Home Improvement fame). - Read the Full Post

A Look Back at 1986, Hawaii, with On Bluepoolroad

1986 was a big year. I remember my mom leaving for a trip to hawaii with my dad (well, he was just "bobby" then). Of course, when you are little, you don't think much of why they are going, but rather, what they are going to bring back. Well, as it turned out, they brought back the best present ever – the news of their engagement. - Read the Full Post

Dreaming of the Perfect Vacation Home with Designtripper

I’m excited to feature what just might be the granddaddy of all Hawaiian vacation rentals. I usually think of quaint, white-washed cottages filled with tropical bamboo furniture, but that’s exactly why this modernist beauty blows my mind — it bucks every expectation. Designed by Craig Steely Architecture, The Robert Trickey house (named after the owner, an interior designer/upholsterer from San Francisco) sits high on a lava flow overlooking the ocean. - Read the Full Post

A Sister/Photographer's Guide to Hawaii with Travelpology

My sister might have been the smartest 18 year old around. When that senior year crunch time rolled around and other students were frantically applying to multiple schools, she had only one on her mind: University of Hawaii. College. In. Hawaii. Some might call it “college.” Yes, she only enjoyed one fantastic year of island life (who can concentrate when you can wear a bikini to class and there’s free wi-fi at the pool instead of the library?), but she did learn a lot about Hawaii Island (the big one) and her home, Hilo.  - Read the Full Post

Seeking Ohana in Kauai’s Quiet Spaces with Pit Stop for Kids

Miles past the smattering of resorts, tourist destinations, and restaurants dotting Kauai’s scenic coastline, a rusted pick-up truck sits at the end of a dirt drive, waiting to be loaded with the week’s mango crop. My three-year-old nephew, barefooted and shirtless, hefts one in, grinning as it rolls loudly across the dented truck bed. His mother snaps a photo, catching the blur of his hibiscus-patterned swim trucks against the backdrop of the truck’s rainbow-tinted plates. - Read the Full Post

Dreaming of Sandy Beaches with Ciao Bambino

Hawaii is one of those destinations families revisit year after year. It’s astoundingly diverse. Visitors can have radically different experiences within a single trip. Each island has unique ecosystems and related activities. I’ve been to all the main islands — Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, Oahu, Lanai — and appreciate each of them for different reasons. - Read the Full Post

Magical Moments with Hotel Belle

Oh, how I wish I could have added four weeks to my week-long vacation in Maui last summer! Mark Twain wrote that in 1866, and nearly 150 years later, every word rings true.  My sister Maggie is ten years younger than I am, and we were lucky to spend a full week exploring every corner of Maui that we could--from the stunning views and scenery to meals where we were stuffed like turkeys and loved every minute of it. - Read the Full Post

A Romantic Honeymoon with Elizabeth of Poshbrood

Many years, three kids, several pounds and one muffin top ago, my new husband and I spent our blissful romantic honeymoon on Lanai, an exclusive island to the West of Maui. Away from the crowds, the intimate island is a romantic and tranquil getaway. Neither of us had ever been to Hawaii (we got married in Colorado in August) and our brilliant Virtuoso travel agent suggested Lanai for his beauty, beaches and seclusion. The fact that it is also home to two amazing and completely different Four Seasons sealed the deal. - Read the Full Post

This post is sponsored by Living in the Moment in The Hawaiian Islands, where you can explore majestic Hawaii Island, one of six distinctive Hawaiian Islands.