Thursday, August 25, 2011

I guess you really can by anything at Costco

I love Costco.  The samples.  The great deals. The unique things you sometimes only find there.  We’ve bought tons of things at Costco.  TVs.  An i-Pod or two.  Books. Bulk toilet paper.

However, our most recent purchase was the most pleasant surprise of all.  A little piece of paradise purchased on Costco.com – a trip to Maui, and it was the best vacation.  EVER!

it included so many things – a beautiful hotel with lots of FREE upgrades and the friendliest staff in the world

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snorkeling for the boys with plenty of turtle sightings

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a gorgeous beach that was great in the morning for my daughter, but had waves big enough to keep the boys busy with boogie boards and body surfing all day

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banana macadamia nut pancakes and Kona coffee

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complimentary activities for the kids such as ukulele lessons

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lots of photo ops and “Alohas” from passersby

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finding coconut shell treasures and hula girls

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seeing the luau pig unveiled

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more photo ops and an excuse to wear my favorite halter dress

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the view above the clouds from Halekala crater

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and the dreamy Maui sunsets

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It was the first vacation that I was actually sad to leave.

 

7 comments:

  1. wow!! what a super amazing trip!
    i need to shop at costco! xo

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  2. say what?! that's awesome. if only there were a costco near me...

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  3. Oh how wonderful! Where did you stay? I love Maui. It is my favorite island. We have stayed in several places there. I think our favorite now that we have done all the touristy things is to rent a condo, we love Sugar Beach, and do our own cooking, and a little eating out. Mama's Fish House is a must EVERY time! We just love Maui. Looks like you had a wonderful time. Costco huh? Who knew?

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  4. FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN!!!!!!

    Your vacation SO beats my recent vacation!!
    I am green with envy.

    Love love love your halter dress girl! Where did you get that? That first pic of you in it with your kids is so great and you look so pretty.

    Where did you stay? My hubs and I are going next year to Maui and havent booked our hotel yet.

    FUN FUN FUN! I'm still jealous. ;)

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  5. 1. How gorgeous are you in the photo?! No fair.
    2. Your son is suddenly looking so mature.
    3. Love the flower in your daughters hair.
    4. I need to go to Hawaii ASAP.

    So glad you had fun!

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  6. You are a beautiful family! Looks like a great time.

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  7. Awww, we went to Maui last August. Wonderful trip! Glad you had a great time!

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