The Happy Traveller

Hawaii’s year-round tropical weather makes it the perfect travel location for your next vacation. One island that you may want to go to is Maui. A lot of travellers are at owing of this island not just because of its greenery and luxurious coastline resorts, but also of its deep plantation roots.

A quick history

Did you know that Maui was once an island that is popular for producing sugar cane? This isle was once the home of 36,000 acres of cane fields and have been the sourced of work for many locals for over thirty years.

What to do in Maui

Haleakala Crater and National Park. Haleakala is a popular destination in Maui because of its volcanic terrain and breathtaking scenery that just sits over 10,000 feet above the sea. The crater is called the house of the rising sun because of its great sunrise views. It is also home to a couple of endangered species that can only be found on the island.

Whale watching. Every winter, thousands of humpback whales migrate to Hawaii’s ocean because of the warm weather. These humpback whales mostly enjoy their summer months in Alaska, but once the weather becomes too cold for them, they will travel 5600 km from Alaska to Hawaii which will take them 6 to 8 weeks.

Waterfall swimming. Along the popular road to Hana, you will find the most accessible waterfalls on Maui. The trip to Hana is rewarding enough, what more if you are given a chance to take a dip after a long hot day? The waters are crystal, refreshing and spectacular, you may not want to get out. Make sure to pack your swimming suit for the day!

Travelling with kids is not difficult. In fact, it can be the best experiences you can have with your family. A good way to a smooth family vacation when travelling with kids is to pay attention to their needs while balancing your own needs too.

Keep in minds that overtired and bored children can become cranky and frustrated, but with a good balance of rest time and activities, all of you will enjoy your time together.

Here are some of our tips on how you can travel with kids:

Slow down. Plan for a slower pace than what you might usually do when you were travelling solo or as a group. Be realistic about what you can see and do when travelling with your children. Don’t try to cram a lot into your itinerary because most kids just want to enjoy a certain place at that time. For the most part, the pace of the trip should be set to what your youngest can handle. Include nap time, snack breaks and bathroom breaks.

Be flexible. Not going on vacation during the holidays and travelling off-season has a lot of benefits. Why not consider travelling just outside major school holiday periods? Your children will love it and they will feel more refreshed once you come back.

Pack smart. Pack the bare minimum when you travel with your kids since you can always buy what they need once you are all in your destination. Select versatile and comfortable clothing, and pack bags with what you most need on the top so that you can access them easily.

Are you planning a trip to Italy and thinking of what you can do when in the country? Here is our top list for you:

Climb Florence’s Duomo

For a great view of Florence’s historic centre, climbing Florence’s Duomo is your practical and exciting choice. Although this climb is not for those who fear heights, but for those who are not bothered by it, then by all means. At the top, you will be able to learn about the great design of the dome. You can climb Giotto’s bell tower too if you’d prefer to have the dome itself.

Don’t forget the pizza

A great and popular place for food travellers in Italy is Naples and this is because of their spectacular pizza. Naples is where pizza was created and while the city is also becoming popular for their pies, you will still be able to find plenty of great restaurants that serve the best pizzas in the world.

Tour Roman and Greek Ruins

When you think of the country you may be identifying and may be excited to see Roman ruins. However, if you visit Sicily, you can appreciate even Greek ruins and the things the Greeks have left on their wake, which are way older than the Romans. A visit through the Valley of the Temples is mostly recommended by locals and even tourists.

Watch an opera

You may not like to watch an opera because you feel that it is already old, but sitting in a Roman amphitheatre just like how they did in for thousands of years is spectacular. Although you are not watching gladiators or chariot races, Verona’s famous opera company is a true spectacle.

It is time for more fun in the sun and if you are heading to the beach anytime soon you want to be sure that you are bringing all the right essentials to make your summer adventure a blast.

Depending on the type of tropical trip you are planning and the length of your stay, you may not need to bring a lot because you are going to stay mostly in the sun or in the water.

Essentials

Sun hat. If you don’t want your face to get too tan, better bring a sun hat with you. Choose brimmed hats to protect your gorgeous looking face from the sun rays.

Sunscreen. This is a real essential and your skin life saviour so never ever forgets bringing one.

Sunglasses. Well, if you want to look good while protecting your eyes, then do wear one.

Tote bags. Since you will look crazy if you bring your luggage or backpack for a simple dine-in, it would be practical to just bring a tote bag that can double as handbags, beach bags and backpacks. You will be able to go exploring the day without carrying a lot of your stuff with you.

Dry bags. This is also a lifesaver and you should always bring one or more not just on your tropical adventure. you can use them as a sand proof bag to store your phone while on the beach or place your wet bikini to keep your other clothes from getting wet.