Month: January 2020

So, Lilo and Stitch is one of your favorite Disney animated movies? Seeing Lilo travel around the picturesque whereabouts of Hawaii with Stitch in tow set to the backdrop of Elvis Presley tunes has left several of us yearn for your own Hawaiian vacation!

Well you do not have to keep on yearning; vacationing in Hawaii is easy, evidenced by the vast number of tourists just last year. What such a large number of tourists can do though is dilute the actual experience of the setting and prevent you from really savoring the local culture and flavor.

Here are some particularly important tips to consider if you want to experience your idyllic Hawaiian vacation the truly local way:

1. Disconnect

Seeing scores of vainglorious tourist pictures and selfies with local monuments and destinations is nothing new. It is pretty much guaranteed whenever someone goes on vacation they will pretty soon be bombarding their social media sites with imagery.

If that is what you went to do however then how is that any different from back home?

The first thing therefore upon landing in Hawaii is getting rid of that cycle of likes and comments. Disconnect and unplug and turnoff every social media account you have, unwind and unburden yourself from today’s incessant craving for always online connection and electronics.

Keep your Elvis Presley tunes handy though, sometimes stereotypes work. Sipping pina-colada on a beach with the waves caressing your feet and Elvis serenading you is something even locals would be game for.

2. Travel the Path Less Trodden

With the number of tourists in Hawaii, particularly during the prime seasons, it’s more than likely that instead of taking in the history and majesty of local culture and sights, you will be greeting the same mundane rote faces as back home.

It will be a miracle if you can even get to enjoy any of the popular hotspots, that is why a keen local would tell you to travel to some of the far-off less visited places. The comparative lower tourist density there would allow you to soak in and really enjoy the local setting more.

3. Local People, Local Food

What do most tourists generally do? Book rooms in hotels and resorts with overpriced food!

The experienced traveler would tell you to really get to put yourself in local shoes, perhaps bar any other advice; Savor local cuisine from local people. Soul food is the essence of any culture, and you will not get that at posh hotels and buffets. You will find them at quaint homes with recipes going back generations or from famous roadside stalls and hawker carts going back decades and people cooking up the best freshest meat and seafood available in warm homely settings.

The tips above may seem general but it is all the more important to hammer in the basics for areas that are already crawling with tourists.

So what are you waiting for? Book your dream Hawaiian vacation now and remember, enjoy it like a local.

Planning your next exotic vacation?

Want to visit the beautiful coastal beaches and get a chance to visit the birthplace of one of the most influential and famous artists of our time? The coastal city of Malaga is the place for you then.

Following are some key reasons why you should plan for a trip to vacation in the famed artist’s hometown.

1. History

With a history of 3000 years, Malaga is one of the oldest culturally and historically preserved cities of the world. Being ruled by a variety of empires from the Romans to Muslims to Christian reconquistadors, the city presents numerous structures and monuments in its designs which showcase its vast history.

How many other cities present the chance to see a crisscross of different empires and their different aesthetics and designs?

It is also light on the wallet since most of the different monuments and museums have free entry and do not require ticketing, leaving you free to frolic and visit at your convenience.

2. Beaches

Located on the Costa del Sol or Coast of The Sun in southern Spain, Malaga is the prime place to be to experience the serene beauty and tranquil blue waters of a coastal paradise.

Particularly so in the spring where temperatures are warm and perfect to soak in the sun’s ray while relaxing by the ocean, if you love the sea then a retreat to Malaga’s beaches is a must.

The beaches themselves are only at a distance of 10-15 minutes from the city with upscale establishments a bit further away.

3. Picasso

How could any Malaga vacation guide be left complete without mentioning Picasso?

Get the opportunity to visit the birthplace of the artistic giant.

Granted Picasso left Malaga at an early age but his influence, presence and impact on Malaga remain even today. Take a trip to the specifically named Picasso route to explore the place of his birth which has been converted into a museum and displays many of his art pieces.

Imagine yourself in his shoes and imagine how his inspirations came to be, walking the streets of this ancient city touched by many cultures.

What Are You Waiting For?

Plan your trip today and fly out to Malaga. Even if you cannot quite manage to catch Malaga in spring, you need not worry as it remains warm throughout 8 months of the year, with even winters being mild.

The absolute freshness, abundance and quality of the food, particularly seafood that Malaga offers will definitely impress your taste buds. Majestic history, sunny beaches and visiting a legend, what else could you need?