One of our favorite things to do in Edmonds during the spring and summer is to visit the farmers market. The Edmonds Farmers Market occurs every Saturday, and there are approximately 90 vendors. We love visiting farmers markets, and the Edmonds Farmers Market is one of our favorites! In this post, we’ll share all about…
Washington State is the second largest wine producer in the United States, and Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of our favorite wineries to visit! The Chateau Ste. Michelle winery is located in Woodinville, which is packed with dozens of wineries. We’ve been to Chateau Ste. Michelle many times over the years, and it’s one of…
Hawaii is one of the best vacation destinations in the world, and the island of Oahu is the most popular Hawaiian island to visit. Oahu is home to the famous Waikiki Beach, North Shore, Dole Pineapple Plantation, and more. I’ve visited Hawaii a handful of times over the years, and I’ve learned a thing or…
Waikiki Beach is one of the best beaches in all of the Hawaiian islands. It’s an incredibly popular beach… millions of tourists visit each year! Waikiki Beach has a rich history, as it was a gathering place for Native Hawaiian royalty. Today, it’s a major hub of Honolulu. The beach is approximately two miles long…
If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, you’ll want to make sure you try as much of the local food as possible! I’ve been to the Hawaiian islands on numerous occasions, and one of the things I look forward to most is getting to eat authentic Hawaiian food. In this post, I’m sharing 22 Hawaiian…
Hawaii is one of the best places to travel with kids, and Honolulu is especially family-friendly! Honolulu has plenty of beaches, activities, and cultural experiences that are perfect for children of all ages. We recently traveled to Honolulu with our toddler, and she had a blast! In this post, we’re sharing 21 things to do…
The International Market Place is a bustling outdoor shopping center located in Honolulu, Hawaii. There’s over 80 stores, a lanai full of great restaurants, and frequent cultural events. The International Market Place opened in the 1950s, and then it was renovated in 2016. The new shopping center blends the old with the new. There’s still…
While you’re in Hawaii, you should definitely visit Leonard’s Bakery! This bakery specializes in making malasadas, which are Portuguese-style donuts. Leonard’s Bakery is world-famous, with celebrities like Chrissy Teigen and Dwayne Johnson attesting to the deliciousness of their malasadas. We recently visited Leonard’s Bakery on our trip to Hawaii, and we ordered one of every…
If you’re planning an upcoming trip to Hawaii, you’ll definitely want to add a luau to your itinerary. The question is, which luau is the best? We think the luau at the Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki, is one of the best luaus the island of Oahu has to offer. We recently visited…
One of the most lush places we visited in Hawaii was the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden. The garden contains every shade of green I could imagine! With the Koolau Mountain Range as a backdrop, visiting the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden was the perfect place for vacation photos. It was definitely a must-see for our Hawaii itinerary. We…
The Dole Pineapple Plantation is a must-see attraction on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. We found so much more than just pineapples! The Dole Pineapple Plantation had a train, garden, maze, gift shop, and more. As Disney fans, we were also excited to find the world-famous Dole Whip ice cream! We recently visited the…
The Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon is located at the far western end of Waikiki Beach. This saltwater lagoon has calm water, which is perfect for swimming and paddle boarding. (Especially for kids!) The lagoon is located right next to the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, but it’s open for free to the public. We found…
