Day 3 at Kauai, Classic and Vintage!

I am still in PST zone until this morning as I woke up at 6 AM local time 3 days in a row.  But today I am totally exhausted after we got back to hotel after a whole day's expedition. We didn't plan much until tomorrow when the weather gets very sunny. The weather here in Kauai is normally overcast in the morning, but very sunny and humid during noon and then it rains a while in the afternoon. Quite interesting, I must say! 


Kids love the pools in the hotel and I did my ritual Yoga exercise in the gym while overlooking the ocean. Love the calm!! 

(Moda SWIM white swimming suit.)



I love this white bathing suit very much, for its elegant and classic look! 

Irene and I worn sister-looking white outfit again..Well, I seem to wear less fabric than Irene does most of the time. {laughing}



On Irene: Opening Ceremony 






The replica statue of Captain James Cook. 

 
VINCE oversized top
Rock & Republic flared jeans
BCBG generation wedge sandal
Africa Turquoise necklace and Blue Turquoise bangle (this trip's score)

Waiting for Sunset outside THE BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT! 






If you ask me:  "Is it worth the price to dine at that restaurant?" I'd say, it is worthwhile with the whole package...meaning, the food, the view, the sunset, and the people!! 


Have fun with me in Kauai as we travel. 
xoxo Rachel 

2nd Day in Kauai.... Fringe Look!!

1. Kilauea Light house

You can wear the hottest trend even in your bathing suit....Fringe look!  

(Bottom: Tommy Bahama white linen, charms square wrap/cover up.)

2.Wailua Fall 

Coffee break........... ^^ 

You really don't need to pack much clothes in Kauai. ^^

Irene and my sister-look outfit.... green stripes dress and green graham top. 

3. Puipo Beach 

 (Becca by Rebecca Virtue one shoulder swimming suit)

4. Spouting Horn

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{You know I could find/shop hidden treasures almost everywhere... ^^ there are several street venders sell local and pretty jewels along the side.}


{Remember I have a white turquoise spike necklace(pic. below and another look) made by Elfi Altendorfer?!} 

The moment I saw those colorful turquoise, I am super ecstatic. They are from South Africa.  Aren't they the most beautiful color combination? I must get more for my gals...^O^

5. Koloa Old Town 

Christian Riso Fine art 

I particularly love the strawberry tart oil painting which I never actually liked before...but this one is just beyond delicious by its scrumptious looking of strawberry and rich textured crust..... plus, I adore Christian/the painter/owner uses the green frame and green backdrop. (The picture here didn't do it justice.)

I can only buy one of them..... too bad. ^^ (I love the Napoli one too.)

Can't live without coffee...(My 2nd cup of the day!!)

Kaloa Mill ice cream shop

I am as happy as a clam....

{see my bloating tummy....coffee, ice cream, Hawaii sweetest pineapples, grilled fish....ha....}

Have Fun with me as I explore Kauai!!

xoxo Rachel 

1st Day to Kauai...Drama!!

First of all, gotta share this info. with all of you. For domestic flight in USA, the airport requires you to arrive in the airport 45 mins. prior to the flight's take-off! Being late already as we also thought we need kids' passport flying to Hawaii and turned back home to get it....and then was informed by a friend that they did the same thing of turning back home for kids' passport when they flew to Hawaii in Feb. However, their agent told them that the kids passports is a total unnecessary as long as adults have their IDs!  BOO~~~


We are so late that it is impossible to catch the flight but I still tried my best to run as fast as possible in my Chanel Maxi dress :P ....of course, they'd already closed the gate while me and 3 kids got there. Yes, as you guessed, we missed our flight!!!! Another BOO~ Hubby was blocked as the airport officer requests us/him checking in our "too big" luggage but luckily, he met a very nice United Air ground staff who did everything in her power to get us on next flight. Even though we have to en-route from LA to Kauai, Hawaii, we are so appreciated that UA staff's kind gesture as not only 5 of us get on the same flight, she also seat us in "Economic Plus" area without giving us $50 each fine for changing the tickets.  


I never know UA has "Economic Plus" section where the seats are much wider and bigger compares to normal Economic seats.  But now I know!! ^^


It is dinner time when we arrived Lihue by 5 PM. We found a nice, family oriented noodle house on the way to our hotel, The Westin Princeville resort! Everything we ordered is delicious and they pair every dish with lots of vegetables just what we need when traveling. ^^

(RIght above; glass noodles which I never saw/tasted before!) 

One Bedroom Suite 



Good amenity: you can have BBQ right by the pool and they have fully equipped grill right by the pools...tons of pools and grills. 
And if you want something nice/simple/quick or forgot to pack something, they have almost everything included from detergent, coffee, breakfast, lunch to dinner, ... 

Because 3 hours time difference, kids woke up at 5 AM local time,....by 7 AM, we already start our day in Kauai. 

"Vitamin A" Swimming suit (love the vibrant color and little ruffles)






kids' pool



I realized I am so "pale"...maybe I should start tanning myself... haha.... 

Irene's family finally here as I am editing my blog and we are heading off to St. Regis beach in the afternoon. 

Have fun with me as we travel!

xoxo Rachel