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
Cap Rock Trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a very easy .4 mile loop. It is a well maintained, mostly flat, trail that meanders past rock formations as well as groves of Joshua Trees.
There are not as many rock formations on this trail as there are on the Hidden Valley Picnic Area Trail.
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We woke up bright and early to drive from San Diego to Joshua Tree National Park (about a 2 1/2 hour drive). We stopped for breakfast at a popular diner, the C & S Coffee Shop, in Yucca Valley, about 15 minutes outside of the park.
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Joshua Tree National Park is simply amazing. It is one of the most unusual places we have ever visited. It has been speculated that Dr. Seuss’ Truffula Trees were based on the Joshua Tree. It is known for a fact that Dr. Seuss did visit Joshua Tree National Park before his first drawing of a Truffula Tree appeared.
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The northeastern side of Maui doesn’t get a lot of attention, but if you are looking for the heart carved out of a volcanic cliffside, this is where you need to head. Both the heart and the Nakalele Blowhole can be found at Poelua Bay.
The drive is beautiful,
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If you love to snorkel, Maui will not disappoint you! There are so many excellent places to choose from. If you are traveling with someone who loves to snorkel, and you don’t, grab a book, a beach chair and umbrella and enjoy the beautiful beaches along the shore.
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Lahaina….come for the food, shopping, tour boats, the largest banyan tree in the United States and stay for the sunsets. We came to see the banyan tree, sunset and art galleries, in that order. Lahaina is the most populated/touristy area of the island, so if you do not like crowds,
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If you are an avid birdwatcher, looking for a leisurely stroll, or wanting something off the beaten track in Maui, give the Kealia Coastal Boardwalk a try. It is a 2,200 foot boardwalk lined by the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on one side, and through a patch of trees,
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Hiking, stargazing, watching spectacular sunrises and sunsets are all fantastic reasons to visit Haleakala National Park. The summit is 10,023 feet and offers magnificent views of a stunning Mars-like landscape….assuming the clouds allow you to take in the view. Unfortunately for us,
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It is day four of our trip and our last morning in Hana. We started our day by watching the sun rise over Hana Bay while sitting on our lanai, a picture perfect moment of utter tranquility. The empty beach was calling to us, so we walked up and down the black sand savoring our last moments in Hana.
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Where in the world is the Red Sand Beach? It used to be extremely difficult to find. The directions from Fodor’s Guide Book give you hints such as, “past the baseball field,” “walk through the grass lot to the trail below the cemetery,” “do not walk in the cemetery.”
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