Hawaii (2010/2013)

Hawaii is one of our two most memorable vacation spots. So memorable, in fact, that we have been there twice: Once (in February 2010) by ourselves, and once (in March 2013) with our 14 month old son in tow. Our first trip there was a little more drive (and flight) time and jam-packed with activities, however our second trip was more laid back with more adventure and hiking and just relaxing.

2010

We visited three different islands on our first adventure to Hawaii, although unfortunately, just three days prior to our departure, my husband tore his Achilles tendon playing basketball, so he had to wear an orthopedic boot the entire time. Still, we had a great time for the 12 days we were there.

• Oahu
  
• Kaua'i
  
• The Big Island
  

2013

With baby #2 on the way (due in late August), we decided this was our last chance for probably the next 10 years to make it back to Hawaii, so we took our 14 month old son along with us and just returned to our favorite island of the 3 we had been to in 2010: The Big Island. It was a much more stressfully-relaxing trip than the first one (more stressful with a toddler in tow, but more relaxing because he was along and we had nap time and early bed times).

• The Big Island