I love Hawaii. The minute I step off the plane, I feel transformed. That is why I was thrilled when my husband and I booked a visit to see his relatives in Honolulu, Hawaii in October of 2006. We brought our daughter, then three, and packed light.

Our condo was close to parks, and monuments and I loved wandering around, soaking up the history and indulging in local food. I even tried poi and liked it!