I can’t believe this is real. When Chad said, “MAUI 2015!” at the end of the last trip, I just thought he was joking. Because we joke a lot about going somewhere tropical at any point. But apparently… it was real. We made the decision to celebrate our 5th anniversary on the island we love so much. I sometimes wish we had a less expensive “thing,” but Maui has become our thing. We both feel relaxed and connected on that island. From the time we get into our rental car, we’re smiling, driving with the windows down and blasting the Jawaiian station as loud as we can stand it.

We have been to Maui a few times, but that doesn’t mean we know it all. Do you have any places you’d recommend? Restaurants? Attractions?

We don’t have much of an itinerary, but I know we plan to…

• Spend two days exploring the Road to Hana
• Visit a local church. We loved Hope Chapel and Kumulani Chapel when we’ve gone in the past!
• Bike down Haleakala after watching the sunrise [finally!]
• Walk Thompson Rd. and eat at Grandma’s Coffee House

I will also will have some free time to schedule a couple shoots! I’ve never “worked” on vacation before, but I’m not sure I’d hate it. I’ll have my camera anyway, and I love meeting new people on vacation! We’ll be staying on the south shore of Maui, however I’ll have a car to go wherever! But I’ll need your help! I’d love to spread the word to make this happen! If you know of anyone who lives in, or is traveling to, Hawaii and would love to schedule a portrait session or elopement, send them my way!

[Side note,  I’d love to hear your suggestions for awesome hashtag ideas – comment below with your ideas and follow along this October!]