Day 2: Adventures: Mariposa Grove located in the southern portion of Yosemite has hundreds of mature giant sequoia trees. There is a large parking lot. The shuttle buses weren’t running yet for the season. Therefore, we had to hike 2 miles from the Welcome Center to reach the lower Grove trail. There is a significant […]
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Fish Camp: 1 night Tenaya Lodge: https://www.tenayalodge.com Located near south entrance to Yosemite. We used our points from Hotels.com. Tenaya Lodge is pricey, but well worth a one-night stay. It’s a AAA Four-Diamond hotel. I guess that means it’s a fancy-pants place. But you don’t need to dress up. People are visiting Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite—May 2022 We flew into Sacramento International Airport. Easy-peasy airport. Friendly airport experience and easy freeway access. Rented a car through Costco. The hardest part of traveling is planning. Friends have asked me for recommendations from trips my husband and I take. Why re-invent the wheel? If I tell you where we’ve stayed, it’s because
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Aloha-Part IV-Maui From Hilo airport flew to Lahaina (Maui) Got a rental car and drove the narrow, twisty road to Hana. Tip: Find a place to stay in Hana for a least one night. Since there isn’t much in Hana, find your place to stay way in advance of your arrival. The gem of
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Kona: 4 nights Flew into Hilo (Big Island), rented a car and drove to Kona (Big Island) Got groceries at Costco for our VRBO. Tips: Hawaii has amazing produce at roadside stands, but we were warned not to buy our produce at the stands due to rat lungworm disease. Yikes, sounds awful. VRBO: Ko’u
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Aloha -Part II-Oahu 3 nights: Pacific Monarch Hotel, Waikiki. https://pacificmonarch.com/ Good location for walking downtown. Adventures On Oahu: The Majestic Circle Island Tour wasn’t worth the money. Just rent a car and let your Gypsy app guide you around Oahu. Waimea Valley is different than the rest of the Island. Rolling hills with tree-lined mountains
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Hawaii January/February 2022 There’s no better time to visit Hawaii than during these two months. If you reside in a cold weather climate like me, it’s a wonderful reprieve from the cold and a bonus, it’s whale watching season. The hardest part of traveling is planning. Friends have asked me for recommendations from trips my
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