…Aloha Hawaii. It’s rare for my family to veto me when it comes to travel locations but half way into my Tour of France planning, I got the word that neither my husband nor my daughter wanted to spend their vacation on an extended road trip. They both preferred two weeks on a beach in Hawaii. It’s been six years since I’ve seen my Big Island family and friends so I immediately changed my focus to Hawaii.
I’ve booked my first AirBnB! I was very apprehensive due to several horror stories I’ve read but, even though it’s called the “Big” Island of Hawaii, it’s really a close-knit community. Once I found the “perfect” place to rent, I contacted a friend who lives in the same town & wasn’t surprised that he knows the owner. I feel much better about prepaying the entire stay when it’s the friend of a friend.
A few photos from our previous visit to Hawaii to get us into the Aloha-Spirit…
I’m glad to have read your reply to Lisa’s comment as I wondered if you were going to miss going to France. Truly though, it will be so nice to not have to play so much AND to find precious time to relax.
Enjoy a cup of your favorite morning beverage, read a book, take a walk, get in the water … oh I’m sorry … this is YOUR vacation 🙂
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And of course I meant you won’t have to plan so much. Forgive the typo; of course you get to play so much!
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Sounds like a very nice trip in the making and more restful than the one you had in mind!
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Relaxing is top on the list. I’m finding myself doing a lot less planning for this trip ~ days of nothing specific planned. Hope to do a lot of hiking and beachtime. And then there’s the food…
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You don’t actually pre-pay to the owner with AirBnB. AirBnB keeps the payment (earning interest, one presumes) until after you have checked in and decided to stay. Good thing you checked it out with a local. Many AirBnB rentals are illegal, or in violation of building or neighborhood codes and covenants.
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My friend even drove by and took photos of the place. I’m pretty confident we will like it.
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