Since it is Friday and raining, I’m going to tell you all about my HONEYMOON! This is our Maui Honeymoon Recap Part One.
I know I am about five months late, but I don’t give a patoot. I feel like reliving our incredible trip to Maui right now and just to let you know, it is going to take me the whole weekend to talk about it.
We waited one whole week after the wedding to take a honeymoon to Maui. Granted we had to go back to work for five days before our trip, it was worth it, because we were able to breathe for a few minutes, soak in our newlywed-ism, all before packing our bags.
Saturday morning we got up super duper early to hop on the MARTA to take us to the airport.
We were very, very sleepy.
We slept on our first flight to Denver and awoke ready for a cocktail to celebrate our trip!
Even though our flight from Denver to Maui was 7 hours, we were SO excited we couldn’t possibly close our eyes. The stewardess brought us some free treats – she said she had to start our honeymoon off right!
We never felt like we were trapped on the plane – next thing we knew the pilot was welcoming us to Maui!
We headed to the car rental place to pick out our ride. We were thrilled to discover an upgrade was available and that we’d be driving with the sun on our faces and wind wipping our hair all week long.
During the weeks before our honeymoon I couldn’t imagine what Maui was going to look like, so I had no expectations before our trip. The scenery was incredible on our way to our hotel – Mountains to the left and Ocean to the right. Sadly I was still learning how to use our new camera so my pictures kind of suck.
When we arrived at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa we were greeted with leis and shell necklaces.
We were led to our gorgeous room overlooking the pool and ocean.
Someone knocked on the door shortly after we arrived to deliver these goodies!!
Champagne and Chocolate Covered Fruit from our Ringbearers (my nephews Finny and Ian)!!
We had the concierge snap a picture of us on our balcony.
We had the concierge snap a picture of us on our balcony.
After 10 hours of flying and 2 hours of traveling it was a celebratory Hawaiian drink! Mai Tais!
Can you see my excitement?
Incredible view
Then it was time to shower, get ready for dinner, pop the bubbly, and explore the hotel!
Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries… MY FAVORITE!
Dinner at Umalu – the poolside restaurant
The next morning we headed to the Swan Restaurant for the breakfast buffet (which was included in our honeymoon package and totally worth it). Every day we sat by the water and enjoyed quite possibly the BEST breakfast buffet I have ever had. I can’t even think about it without my mouth watering.
It was hard to snap pictures in here for two reasons: 1. The lighting was weird (early morning – at least 6:30 am everyday) 2. Brandon made fun of me for looking like a tourist.
After breakfast, we headed to the pool… which was paradise.
Without having to recap every single day we spent in Maui – I can sum up the pool days in a couple of fun shots. The pool at the Hyatt Regency was incredible – there was more than one pool, a swim-up bar, a grotto, a kid’s playscape, a water slide, free popsicles 2x a day, cold towels passed out 2x a day, and great poolside service (the best Mai Tais around!).
I know it looks like we hung around the pool a lot but we definitely did more than just sunbathe. We checked out the beach, went on numerous exploratory drives around the island, took a cruise out snorkeling, enjoyed some cocktails on a sunset cruise, AND ate a lot of tasty food. Pictures of those events shall be posted later…
Aww super cute pictures!!! Looks like yall had a perfect time!!
We are also waiting a week to go – makes perfect sense to me 🙂
I miss Maui SOOO much. I am dying to go back!!
Oh my goodness that had to have been so much fun AW I Love how they made the wine and cloth look like a palm tree that was super cute….
Oh how fun! Everything looked so gorgeous! 🙂
Looks fabulous..and reminds me how much I need a vacation!
Happy Friday!
umm ok so you’ve totally convinced me that I HAVE TO go to Maui asap. Besides you two being stinkin’ adorable, you guys looked like you should have been in a advertisement for the place!! Seeing your smiling faces sold me!
Have a great weekend!
I can’t wait to see more pictures!
Looks like you guys had a GREAT time! Seeing your pictures makes me miss our Maui trip. Haha!
Have a great weekend! Hopefully this crazy weather warms up asap!
Yay for a Hawaiian honeymoon. I want to go back to ours. We’re leaving for our anniversary trip one week from tomorrow. Woohoo!
ohhh you’re making me want to go to the beach! not to mention because i am the color of a ghost, HELLO tan!!! what a FUN time and a BEAUTIFUL couple!!!
1. I’ve always wanted to go to Hawaii, and when I do I now know where I want to stay!
2. I want to look like you in a bikini when I go!
GORGEOUS hotel pictures! I wish we had stayed at the Hyatt when we were there over New Years! Cheers! I can’t wait to see your recap part 2!
Ohh I want to go to Hawaii now! The room, the views, it’s all so lovely!
Cute pictures! I would LOVE to go to Hawaii! 🙂
We stayed at Hyatt in Maui for our honeymoon too! Love this place. I would go back in a second!
I want your teeny-tiny little body! 😉
How in the heck did I miss these updates on your honeymoon? I have been so out of blogging lately… bad bad bad me! I love all the pictures. Your honeymoon looked amazing!!