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Family Vacation Planning

Morning Paradise Views 🤩

Nothing like waking up to wonderful views in the morning. I love it especially when I travel and have a ocean view room. This particular scenic morning view is from Laupahoehoe Scenic Point. Take a look: youtube.com/shorts/pL4QZ1DXql0

Magnificent view for sure. This wasn’t even my final destination. I was just traveling on my way to Hilo, Hawaii, enroute to the Akaka Falls State Park, when I could not help but pull to the side of the road and take in this view.

I was glad that I did. This view was just breathtaking.😃 It was so nice to see the beautiful vegetation in addition to the ocean views and hearing the birds singing all at the same time. Makes you really believe that there are pieces of heaven right here on earth 🌍!

Be sure to check out this place if you are traveling to Hilo or Kona on the Big Island. Such an amazing adventure! 😆

Carnival Cruise (Pre-Covid): Dance 💃 🕺🏾 Vibes

If you are in need of fun vibes, look no further than this video, which was taken on a Carnival Cruise back in the good old days prior to the pandemic: youtube.com/shorts/8YMW4STq5ag

Hard to believe that there were times like these, but these times actually existed😃. My sincere hope is that these times return soon. It is always good to reflect on good times especially during not so good times.

This video is just plain fun 🤩! This was part of the sail away celebration that Carnival was having, as we prepared to set sail to the Western Caribbean. Little did we know at the time, how much fun we would have visiting Costa Maya, Belize and Cozumel.

I encourage you, if you have not experienced a cruise or even if you have, to enjoy this type of experience once or again. Looking at this video, puts me mentally back on that ship, enjoying all of the sights and sounds😃

Shower Vibes – Kalahari 😎

Nothing quite refreshes like water😎A shower always gets you going to start the day. Check out these shower 🚿vibes courtesy of Kalahari Water Parks and Resorts: youtube.com/shorts/NjaumWqTvS4

I have only visited this resort once but I can most certainly tell you, it will not be the last time. As the summer season is ending, it is the perfect place to go to hang on to summer for just a little while longer.

It happens to be the only indoor waterpark in Texas. So you can literally visit even when summer has come to an end. The waterpark vibes are still in effect. No sun ☀️, no problem😊.

This Kalahari location opened November 2020 and on this particular day this past summer, it was packed with other fun seekers like myself. If you are a fellow fun seeker, you will enjoy this waterpark and resort!

Views for days – All Aboard😃!

If you never have been onboard a Carnival Cruise, feel free to take a (pre-pandemic) look at what it is like: youtube.com/shorts/Z3G45L80oDQ

Cruises are just so much fun😎 If you have never cruised before, do yourself a favor and do so, if only once! If you have cruised before, you know the feeling of relaxation that you get from being on a cruise. Unlike anything that I have personally experienced before.

On this particular cruise, we were our way to the Western Caribbean where we spent time in Costa Maya, Belize and Cozumel. As you can see from the locations listed, a cruise enables you to see these beautiful locations all in one trip. Otherwise, you would have to book separate trips to each one.

Of course this was pre- pandemic 😷 so things would likely have changed since this time. I plan to cruise again next year and I am definitely looking forward to it. Hope to see you on a future trip!

Kalahari Resort View – Fun Vibes😃

Just thought I would post a picture of the balcony view from my hotel room when I stayed on-site at Kalahari Resorts. What a view: youtube.com/shorts/VOYdMqSj8r8

One of the nicest places that I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Not only were the views of the grounds superb but the waterpark was second to none. In my mind, the beauty is combining a hotel and a waterpark all in one. You either have one or the other but not both.

Kalahari has been successfully able to combine them both and that is where the magic happens 😂. On this particular day, I had just arrived and as is my customary m.o., I took a look at the view. I saw a magnificent courtyard where people could take a break and enjoy the great outdoors. Did I mention that live music is part of the attraction as well?

Live music is a part of the festivities at night. The bands are cool and play nothing but the hits! I look forward to another trip to Kalahari. It should be as fun next time as it was this time!

Sliding into the new week- Kalahari

Perhaps no other way to slide into the last full week of August except like this: youtube.com/shorts/pMuERCsgXHE

Definitely had fun on this particular ride at the Kalahari WaterPark in Round Rock, Texas. What an absolute joy it was to be able to feel the breeze of the wind gusts going down the tube and to feel the nice cold water from the gigantic splashes 😂. Does life truly get any better than that!

At first you go through the nervous energy of should I or shouldn’t I, then you take the plunge, only to get to the bottom and want to do it all over again!😃 Perhaps no better way to beat the heat than to take a waterpark adventure.

Good times are to be had by all while visiting Kalahari, the only indoor WaterPark in Texas. You will certainly be glad that you did 😃🙌🎊🎉!

Hawaiian Balcony Views for the Weekend

Look at this fantastic view for the weekend: youtube.com/shorts/QtzyqMpFlo4

Is there any better way to get a great weekend started than this view? This is what vacations are made for. Relaxing here is just paradise.

This is a view from the balcony of my hotel room at the Hilton Waikoloa Village – Ocean Tower. One of the best views that I have ever seen in my travels. It is just paradise and I am glad that I am capturing the moments.

Once travel frees up again, this should be a top hotel and location on your travel list!

Adventure Awaits – Aloha Vibes 😎🏖💥

Sharing just a little more from this epic trip to the Aloha State of Hawaii. Check out this beautiful balcony view: youtube.com/shorts/n-CTlFj5uOk

You can certainly leave the door open for a view like this! Imagine stepping out on your balcony to see a view like this. It is one of the best views that I have seen in my life and for a little while this past spring, I got a chance to thoroughly enjoy it.

You only live one as they say, and supposedly if you do it right, once is enough 😂! Well, this would be a paradise scenario for me. I plan to include various parts of Hawaii in my travel itinerary once it is safe to travel again,

I hope that you will put it in your travel itinerary also. It is a must see. 😎

Coming in Hot 🥵- Mount Kilauea Volcano 🌋 Vent

Coming in hot on a Thursday 😃🌋! Check out the video that I just posted of the only active volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. There are volcano vents on the outside of the volcano- just like this one here: youtube.com/shorts/xLKFsRu5OVE

What a sight to see that it was. Just an amazing sight to behold. Before this experience, I had never seen one of these in person but cannot wait to see another one. These vents allow steam and other gases to emit from the base of the volcano. The steam was very hot 🥵 which contrasted nicely with the cold weather that was outside.

If you ever have the opportunity to visit the Volcano State Park in Hawaii, please do so. It is such an incredible place to visit while you are there. You will be so glad that you did!

Such an incredible waterfall- Akaka Falls 😻😎🔥❤️!

Akaka Falls is truly a natural wonder😎! Here is the link: youtube.com/shorts/uylSTMu2x2E

This waterfall is located in Hilo, Hawaii and it is so beautiful 😻! Cannot believe that I got to stand that close to the waterfall. It is truly incredible. No other experience could possibly come close to this great feeling. This is one of those memories that is permanently burned into your brain forever 😂! Certainly memories you can share with your grandchildren.

If waterfalls are your thing, consider the Big Island of Hawaii for your next island adventure. You only live once, and if you do it right, once is enough 😂