Travel: Carry On Essentials

I just started pulling together my carry on bag for our trip. Here is a round up of the things I never travel without....
1. Reading material. This trip I will be taking An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin. Several people have recommended it and I can't wait to dive in. I'm sure I will pick up a few magazines at the airport as well.
2. Sunglasses. Classic Ray Ban Wayfarers are comfortable, always in style, and can handle crashing around in my purse without a case.
3. Scarf. I get really cold on airplanes so I always bring a scarf that doubles as a blanket. Love Quotes is my favorite brand. They aren't super expensive and they come in tons of fun colors. I also always pack a pair of Smart Wool socks to put on once I'm seated.
4. iPad. My sweet husband came home on Friday and surprised me with this new toy. I'm obsessed. Perfect to load up some movies or listen to some tunes while you are on the go.
5. Rodin Lip Balm. This is one of the best out there. Moisturizing and shiny without being sticky.
6. Tote. Clare Vivier Tropezienne leather bag. This is a classic bag that you will have forever.
7. Urbanears Medis Headphones. Functional and cute.
8. Nikon Coolpix. I like this one because it is small but takes great photos. The pink is also easier to find in the bottom of my purse than plain black.
What do you guys consider travel carry on essentials? I would love suggestions to add to my list!

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Travel: What To Pack

Next week we are heading to Maui for a little fun and relaxation. Of course, I have been thinking about what I need to pack for awhile now. I am going to try and pack pretty minimally (for a change). Here are my must have's so far....Rikshaw anchor kurta; Oliver People's aviators; San Diego Hat Co ribbon hat; J.Crew casbah bikini; Mar y Sol valencia tote; Calypso St. Bart agonda sarong; La Roche Posay sunblock; J.Crew merkato sandals.

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Travel Journal: Maui

Hi there. Well, we are back from our week vacation in Maui and it did not disappoint. It was the perfect balance of activities and relaxation. We stayed in a condo in Wailea which was really fun because it's a bit more low key than staying in a hotel. The day we arrived we headed over to the Four Seasons and had lunch at one of our favorite spots, Ferraro's. The image above is the view from their patio.


Our condo had a pool right off of the beach. The photos above are the view from the pool. We spent more than our fair share of time sitting under the umbrellas reading by the pool. One of the days we decided to go scuba diving. Being 7-1/2 months pregnant I just snorkeled and went along for the ride. It was really fun and the views back onto the island from the boat is reason enough to give it a try. We went through the Maui Dive Shop. The staff was fun and professional, and the experience as a whole was awesome.


Another restaurant we really like in Wailea is Nick's Fishmarket. It's a little pricey, but the food is delicious and the views spectacular. It's definitely worth a visit. Plus they have a photographer that takes photos for the tourists and we couldn't resist!

One of the highlights of our trip was taking a cooking class through Chez Klio. It's about 45 minutes from Wailea in Kula. We were able to choose our menu from a list of Asian inspired, seasonal fare. If you like to cook, this is a must try!


Of course, one of our afternoons was spent on the golf course. I don't golf but my husband loves to so off we went. It was surprisingly fun and you can't beat the views from the course. I played caddy, which entailed me sitting in the cart taking photos and drinking iced tea. It's doubtful I will be called on to caddy again.


The last night we were there we decided to get really touristy and go to a luau. When in Rome...right? We headed over to the Old Lahaina Luau in Lahaina. There were a lot of people....like 500. We weren't so sure about it at first, but once the show started we had a great time. Traditional luau food, dancing and story telling.

That is all folks! We are home and happy to be back to our girl Zoe.

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