Hawai'i has always been one of those destinations where I dreamed of going, but never knew when it could actually happen. Until it finally did last month. And my heart is still in Oahu, right where I left it. I've never felt such post-vacation blues as I have until this trip.

When I travel, I tend to pack the itinerary, filled with things to do, events to attend, and shows/games to watch—in between all the meals, of course. This time, I knew I had to take it easy, and I'm so glad I did. There were times where we didn't have anything specific to do, but was fully content with just lying, and sometimes even napping, on the beach because it is just that nice there. Keep reading to see all hikes and beaches we explored!