Hawaii is a state of mind. It is unlike any other place on earth. There are a lot of gorgeous islands but Hawaii… it just transports you to another world. The warm breeze, the rainbows, the spectacularly perfect ocean, it’s euphoric. I hadn’t been there in many years and I just returned to paradise. And it was amazing.

I stayed at The Westin Resort and Spa. It truly defined tropical paradise. It was filled with people but I like a lot of life around me, even on a relaxing vacation. People watching is one of my favorite hobbies but be sure to rent a cabana everyday to get the BEST pool/ beach position. Trust me, it’s worth it. But, most of all, the people of Hawaii are absolutely the greatest. They are so warm, gentle and friendly. Everyone we met truly was the embodiment of the aloha spirit.

So jump on a plane and throw on your grass skirt to indulge in a trip that is way over due.

Must do’s in Maui:

• MUST go to a luau
• rent jet skis and fly around the ocean
• rent scooters and head to Lahaina to shop
• eat at Lahaina Grill and Merrimans… the BEST
• go on a helicopter ride over Molokai
• eat as many pupus as possible
• stay away from poi
• get lei-ed. a lot.

xoxo, Alex

Photos by CH