Hellooooo Hawaii

It's the summer, and I'm on vacation! FINALLY!

My destination of choice? HAWAII!!!!

So, if you've known me... then you know one of my all time fave things to do is watch episodes of Lost (if you don't know what Lost is, we really can't be friends). IF you're a fan of Lost, then you'll also know that a lotttt of the scenes were filmed on location, in Hawaii. I've actually planned this trip to check a few things off my bucket-list, including a site visit to the filming locations!!! (Look out for that post next week!) It was certainly the motivation behind booking this trip.

Now, I've been to Hawaii twice before, as a little kid with my family, but this is my first time being here as an adult, and I have to say.... the beauty is bolder than I remember.

The entire island has a unique smell, an aroma... I can't quite describe it, but stepping off the plane, the most beautiful, light, crisp, floral scent immediately serenaded my senses.

Anyway, moving into some of the beauty... (I'll update you on more in another post, as it's only my 2nd day here, and I've got 10 more to go!)

This time, I'm staying on the main Hawaii island, the Big Island. (In case you didn't know, Hawaii is a US-State which actually comprises of 8 smaller islands... and I'll be heading to the second most popular, Maui, next week!). My hotel of choice, thanks to a membership with the Hilton Honours Club, is the wonderful, Hilton Waikoloa Village. The perfect spot for families, couples or really anyone with a taste for luxury.

Note: I'll be chronicling my journey over the next few days in diary-form, so that you get a taste of everything while I'm here!

Day 01 - Staying in...

When I landed, I was extremely jet-lagged, from a veryyy long flight, and having just pulled off an intense work-week. I literally felt so sore, that instead of rushing over to guest services to book myself tons of tours, I opted for a quiet day, in at the hotel. Luckily for me, this hotel was the perfect pick, and their spa accepted walk-ins! So... needless to say, I booked myself an 80 minute massage, mani, pedi and spent the day being pampered... rejuvenating my senses. After all, isn't that what vacation is all about?

Pre-polish... I hope you can tell how soft and smooth they are...

After that, I literally fell right asleep in my hotel room, after ordering room service... the perfect ending to a perfect first day.

Day 2

It's a glorious sunny day, and so far, I've woken up early just in time to catch a beauuutiful sunrise at the nearby hotel beach, but I forgot my camera, so consider that a photo I owe you in the next post. However, using my phone, I did manage to get a few shots of how incredible the sand looks here, and thanks to the self-timer function, I got a shot of myself heading out for a dip! I'll be sure to write much more in the coming days... and snap many more photos.

Until the next adventure,
Aimee.

PS - If there's anything in particular you think I should do while I'm here, or any requests for reviews, just let me know in the comments :)

Have you ever seen a more beautiful blue?!

How incredibly beautiful is this sand?