Every year for Christmas we usually head down to Palm Desert, CA where David's parent's live. This year we were fortunate enough to be able to celebrate an early Christmas with them in Kauai, Hawaii. We only spent 4 days there but it was just enough time to kick back and relax, do some sight seeing and shopping. We stayed at the Marritt Waiohai Beach Club Resort.
Our first day we did some exploring in the area and then went to a Luau at the Hyatt Hotel. I had already been to a Luau once before, but this one was much different and the food was much tastier.
Our second day we all just let the breeze take us away. Dave and I decided to snorkel in the resort's cove. Looking at all the fishes was so pretty and calming until Dave saw a HUGE fish and then we were a little more cautious not to go out too far. I do think that snorkeling in Hawaiian waters is something I t everyone should try at least once! We also tried a famous Puka Dog, which is a Polish Sausage in a bun with a hole in it that had a garlic mayonnaise, fruit relish and a Hawaiian mustard. I know it sounds gross but it was pretty spectacular!
On our third day we went on a helicopter ride around the Island of Kauai. I have to say that this was one of the most amazing experiences I had ever had in my life. Dave and I were more excited than nervous for this excursion. The tour lasted an hour and it was so beautiful. We had a bird's eye view of everything from where Jurassic Park was filmed, to the Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast, Hanalei Bay and the Wailea Falls. Among the famous spots we saw many other breath taking views of the other canyons and waterfalls. We then had lunch at the Duke's Restaurant next to another Marriott Resort then had Dinner at Roy's Restaurant (great food).
On the last day of our mini vaca we just relaxed all day. Dave and I tried to soak up the last bit of sun before we had to headed back to Seattle. Our trip ended with a wonderful dinner at the Plantation Restaurant (scrumptious food!)
Hawaii definitely had so much natural beauty that couldn't go undocumented. We tried to capture as much as we could on film.
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