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It’s the break of dawn. Overcast. A considerable breeze flows across the hills. A girl sneaks out of her house, with an odd-looking backpack. She races up the hill, climbs atop a tree, and sits on a branch, staring at the sky. Patient, waiting, eager. Her hair flutters, the slightest ray breaks through the clouds. Her eyes light up, her heart races. A camera emerges from her backpack. A glare from the lens, like a message to the heavens themselves.
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Just the word Hawaii makes me happy and jump like a kid! This is my third time exploring Hawaii and this time I am taking you all on a tour of Oahu island of Hawaii! Part beach, part jungle, there really is something for everyone. Beaches, photo spots, tours, hidden waterfalls, food places… you will find everything to plan your perfect Oahu trip in this ultimate guide to Oahu!
A little bit about Oahu
Oahu island is split up into five major areas:
North Oahu: The North Shore is legendary in the world of surfing, and has many beaches where you can surf anytime and snorkel, or swim in the summers.
South Oahu: South Oahu is home to Waikiki and Honolulu. Waikiki I would like to describe as the Las Vegas strip of Hawaii. Waikiki is a busy tourist town where you’ll find the majority of Oahu’s luxury resorts, restaurants, shopping areas, and nightlife. Honolulu is a vibrant tropical city with everything from historical landmarks to fine dining to designer shopping.
West Oahu: This side of Oahu is a sunny and dry region without much major tourism past and is home to the luxurious Four Seasons Oahu and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. The west side features small local towns, beautiful off-the-beaten-path beaches, and rural landscapes to explore.
East Oahu: The east side of the island is home to beautiful lush scenery, serene beaches, and Kailua, Hawaii’s biggest beach town.
Central Oahu: The most important landmark in Central Oahu is Pearl Harbor, the largest natural harbor in Hawaii. This active naval base is home to five historic sites that visitors can visit.
Due to the erratic weather patterns of Hawaii, and the amount of showers and misty rain that occurs when the sun is shining rainbows are a common sight in Hawaii. One of Hawaii’s nicknames is “The Rainbow State,” and a rainbow is also depicted on vehicle license plates. We were fortunate to witness so many sights of rainbows on our trip!
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ALOHA from Oahu island of Hawaii! What better way to spend your birthday than laying low in hawaii? That’s the very reason I booked my birthday trip and decided to stay at the most instagrammable and hip hotel on the island – The Laylow, Autograph Collection. On this trip our main agenda was relaxation and pampering ourselves, and that’s exactly what we experienced here.
The Laylow is Marriott’s Autograph Collection luxury hotel in waikiki, located very conveniently near all good restaurants, shopping areas and most importantly – the beach. The hotel isn’t beachfront, but Waikiki beach is just a short walk from here and we walked there for the sunrise every morning. One thing I noticed very specifically is that in addition to providing top-notch services and amenities, their staff is very friendly and they know how to make their guests feel at home!
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In the city that was named the world’s 10th most Instagrammable place, there is definitely no shortage of Instagram-worthy places! I am in love with all that Chicago has to offer and amused by the caliber of photo opportunities in this windy city. Whether you’re looking for an iconic Chicago shot, touristy spots or a hidden gem, this post will give you plenty of options to choose from Chicago’s variety of landmarks, murals, bars, bridges, and rooftops and even serve as a perfect guide to customize your own itinerary.
1. The Bean / Cloud Gate
Have you really BEAN to Chicago if you don’t have a picture with The Bean? This huge shiny bean-like sculpture by Anish Kapoor is one of the most photographed spots in Chicago and let me tell you, VERY crowded. So if you are aiming for a shot without people lurking in the background, you better get here super early, possibly before 7am. The reflection of Chicago’s famous skyline in the early light makes the effort worth it.
Address: 201 E. Randolph St., between Michigan Ave & Columbus Ave Chicago, IL 60602
After spending a year in home quarantine and just dreaming of traveling to new places, we booked our flight to Maui… whaaaaattt!!! We were thrilled to finally tick off another island of Hawaii from our bucket list. Why did we choose Maui? Because it has the best of both worlds – mountains and beaches! From stunning beaches and dramatic volcanoes, luxurious resorts to relaxing spas, fresh meals and unbelievable landscapes – Maui has it all! Well, first thing first, since I am taking you all on this virtual Hawaiian journey, let’s learn some words in the Hawaiian language. “Aloha” means Hello and “Mahalo” means Thank you!
Now that you have mastered those words, pack up your swim suits and sundresses, book your flights to Hawaii, and use this Maui guide to craft your perfect Maui itinerary! But first, a whole lotta logistics!
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2020 is not the year for traveling for sure, but we all have been dreaming about it all along. This in fact is the best year to enjoy stay-cation, explore the parts of our own city which we usually take for granted. Being tourists in our own city is very exciting and I recently got a chance to enjoy luxury retreat in one the finest hotels in the city, Four Seasons at Embarcadero. This is the new hotel of Four Seasons, right in the middle of SF downtown, giving panaromic views of the city.
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San Francisco feels like the future, but pieces of the city will always reflect its past. Even though San Francisco is relatively tiny in size, it can take hours to get from one side of the city to another on public transportation thanks to ridiculous hills and traffic. That’s why I always recommend any of my friends who are visiting the city to stay in the downtown, preferably closer to Embarcadero. Staying at the Four Seasons Embarcadero was such a convenience, we stepped out of the hotel and all the touristy spots and some of the best restaurants were just a walk away.
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