From Hawaii to Mexico: Beach Vacations
As you read this, imagine yourself sitting in a beachside cabana, listening to the sound of the waves, soaking in the warmth of the sun, your favorite tropical cocktail in hand – and not a care in the world.
As you think about your spring and summer plans, a tropical warm-weather beach vacation to Hawaii or Mexico could be just what you need, and both are just an easy nonstop flight away!
Whether you are a family with kids, a couple looking for a romantic getaway, a group of friends celebrating a special occasion, or a solo traveler in need of a break, there are plenty of great resorts and activities for a wide variety of ages, interests, and budgets.
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection – Situated on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, Mauna Lani’s secluded beaches, coral reefs, and ancient fishponds set a beautiful stage for your transformative vacation. The resort offers authentic Hawaiian activities & experiences curated for any age. Discover your inner-artist through lei making or ukulele classes, or challenge your inner-athlete through surf lessons or underwater rock running. Couples will love the private dining beneath the stars, and the little ones will never want to leave with activities including family campouts, sandcastle-building contests and beach bonfire storytelling with s’mores! Mauna Lani Resort features 45 holes of golf including Mauna Lani's famed North and South golf courses, along with the WikiWiki short course. Since opening in 1981, the Mauna Lani Courses have collected numerous Best Courses You Can Play awards from Golfweek, Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine and was a 10 year host venue of the Senior Skins Game hosting many of golf's greats, including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino and Gary Player.
Montage Los Cabos – Situated on the edge of Santa Maria Bay, Cabo’s premier beachfront, the resort offers the perfect jumping off point for exploring the region, as well as incredible offerings on-property for couples and families. If you are looking to reconnect with yourself and disconnect from the world, Montage Los Cabos offers an enriching wellness program and holistic spa therapies. Families will love the ‘Montage Merits’ program, where they can work together to collect 12 different Montage Merit Badges for a wide range of outdoor experiences, and kids ages 5-12 will never want to leave ‘Paintbox’, the resort’s activity-based children’s program. For the golfers, the signature golf course is a one-of-a-kind, 19-hole golf course designed by Masters Champion and Golf Hall of Fame Member Fred Couples. This unique course is built in to the stunning surrounding desert landscape, with canyon-like arroyos, local flora, and views of the Sea of Cortez from every hole.
The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua – Situated among 22,000 acres of Maui’s breathtaking beauty, this luxury resort offers endless opportunities for both adventure and relaxation. Satisfy your inner-explorer by way of miles of hiking trails, 6 beaches, and one of Hawaii’s largest nature preserves. The resort offers exclusive local experiences such as horseback riding through pineapple fields, ziplining through the rainforest, an underwater photography excursion and more. Kapalua’s two championship courses are a bucket-list destination for any golfer - as challenging as they are beautiful, including the newly refine Plantation Course, home to the PGA TOUR’s champions-only tournament.
One&Only Palmilla – Situated on the edge of the Baja Peninsula, this Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Resort & Spa offers spacious cliff-side havens, sweeping sea views, butler service, world-class chefs, and an array of exciting activities both on land and at-sea. Explore Cabo’s beauty on a sunset yacht charter, a scuba adventure or a whale-watching trip, and be sure to make time for golf. Opened in 1992, Palmilla was Jack Nicklaus’ first signature course built in Latin America, comprising a 27-hole layout consisting of three nines: Arroyo, Mountain and Ocean. Push your skills to the next level with private instruction from a pro, perfect your swing at a RoboGolfPro® session, and enjoy unlimited play through one of the resort’s golf packages.
If you feel like venturing a little further, Tahiti, the Maldives, and the Caribbean are great options. The possibilities are truly endless and are only limited by your dreams!
It is an honor to help create lifelong memories through travel. My goal is to design trips that are customized for each individual traveler, while removing the guesswork so you can simply enjoy. Get in touch to learn more, I would love to hear from you!