I think the colors of the Pacific Ocean will always be in my memory when I think of Hawaii. I watched a lot of people doing water-sports during the week. There was kite-surfing, para-sailing, surfboarding and snorkeling.
The whale-watching tour was two hours and was an exceptional day to see the 80-ton animals cavorting. I feel very fortunate to have seen so many tales, heads and breaches.
Pacific Whale Foundation whale-watching tour is the one I would recommend . The staff on board and captain were very knowledgeable and answered all kinds of questions about whales. The staff people were very excited to see so many whales on this trip, as were the “watchers.”
I have never seen such beautiful beaches and experienced wonderfully warm water in the middle of winter before. Sitting here looking out at the snow (in Chicago) it all seems a little strange — was I really in this paradise for a week? But, I have the photos to prove it!
The sun was wonderful and the surf warm and bubbly. A great morning here at this beach.
Sunsets were enjoyed from the lanai with the sound of a conch shell being blown until the sun actually disappeared over the horizon. A nice tradition.
Maui is truly a paradise of flowers, trees, blue ocean and lush rainforest.
A day did not go by without eating seafood of some kind. Fresh-caught fish by locals. Outstanding!
A trip of a lifetime.
