Our last trip to Waikiki was in 2011 so twelve, almost thirteen years, a long time ago! We splurged this trip, double the price of what we originally thought of booking. We got good non-stop flights and a nice hotel smack-dab center on Waikiki beach, truly a dream spot to stay. The flights coincided with check in on arrival and check out on departure. We booked the Moana Surfrider which opened in 1901 and is nicknamed the "First Lady of Waikiki.". Below the pic is from their website. We didn't splurge for ocean-view as the price was already $2600 CAD each which included air/hotel and our transfers to/from airport. This didn't include full insurance which was another $180 CAD each and our luggage of course, $60 each - $30 per leg. We chose two double beds, City View room. The luxury of this trip was the LOCATION. I believe there is only seven hotels (8 with the Hale Koa 'military only' one) that sit directly on Waikiki beach and this is one of them.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Thursday, October 26, 2023
British Isles Cruise Trip Report - Oct. 11 - 23, 2023
I originally had booked 18 days in Buenos Aires. Excitement soon turned to dread after too much reading about their volatile inflation, 40% of the population living in poverty and crime on tourists, I decided not to go. I wrestled with the decision after drinking from the "well of fear" for a month before cancelling it all. Anyway, I got a credit for my airfare which had to be used by July 2024 and a full refund for my VRBO condo... I hope to visit BsAs in the future, depending on their economy... I started to look for new destinations and one of my bucket list trips I've wanted to do showed up; Great Britain, Scotland & Ireland!
Monday, June 19, 2023
Puerto Vallarta Trip Report - June 11 - 18, 2023
It's been 10 years since I've wiggled my toes in the sand in Puerto Vallarta. I was there on a cruise a few years ago but didn't get off the ship to visit. PV is not one of my favorite places. This would be my third time staying here; third time a charm? 🤞 Also, my first trip to PV was in June and I swore I'd NEVER go back in that month because of the heat/humidity but here I am (I've learned to never say never)... Below, the picture is from the RIU website. I read enough reviews to know that food would taste average but be plentiful, the alcohol is NOT top-shelf and the hotel needed a good refurb. Almost like most all-inclusives I've stayed at...
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Huatulco Trip Report - Apr. 3 - 10, 2023
This marks my first trip of 2023 and my fourth visit to Huatulco. I traveled with my friend who accompanied me on my first two trips. We scored direct return flights on WestJet for $494 CAD each and rented a 2 bedroom condo ($1100 total for the week) . It was close to playa Santa Cruz (3 blocks away) located at 137 Acatlán. Pic below is from booking.com which is where I reserved it.