Five Things You Need in Hawaii (w/ The Harris Family)

Aloha...

means "hello" in Hawaiian

So join our featured family as they say "aloha"
to five essentials for the perfect Hawaiian Vacation

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The Harris Family

"The Single Sisters"

Los Angeles to O'ahu, Hawaii

(approx. 2562 miles)

Every girls' trip needs

at least five things...

1. Matching T-shirts

The party begins as soon as you hit the airport, and your
matching shirts will immediately let the people know

"These are my girls, and we're here for a reason"

Travel Tip:

People will stop to ask what you are celebrating and the
airline crew has been known to even show some "extra love"

Then...

when you arrive to your destination
step off the plane with style and confidence

letting every one know...

we came together
we leave together

2. Protective Eyewear

Sunglasses are not only fashionable, but according to FDA regulations

we should all be wearing eyewear with a 100% UVA rating

(to protect our eyes from solar radiation)

And besides the health benefits, shades can also help you

remain incognito while trying to relax at the beach or by the pool

(to prevent further vacation disruptions like)

aren't you the girl I saw on...

"Family Feud" 

"Minute to Win It"

"The Revolution"

(in court)

because taking a break from

the classroom and the courtroom

is serious business...

3. Dresses and Swimwear

From sundresses to swimsuits

this includes everything that you are going to wear

including workout gear for...

Hiking and Island Exploration

Travel Tip:

Dress appropriately for the weather

and the activities on your itinerary

like...

Parasailing

Tours and Sightseeing

AND...

Even if you plan to play at the beach all day,

pack several nice outfits to wear out to dinner

The Single Sisters have mastered these rules...

keep it light

keep it airy

keep it classy

Travel Tip:

Rent a car and drive to Waikiki for
dinner, lounging, or high-end shopping! 

4. Sunhats

an umbrella

sunscreen

provide another layer of protection if you plan

to sit out in the sun for extended periods of time

And for the people watching from their balconies?

Bless them with a mantra!

Life is good

so wake up and shine... 

"Hello Sunshine"

5. Sandals and Pedicures

because whether you're showing up for...

brunch on the beach
or dinner further inland

perfect toes are a prerequisite!

(matching henna tattoos are a BONUS...)

Thank you Ladies!!

What are your essentials for a perfect Hawaiian vacation?

(find more Family Adventures here)

On Mondays We Travel...

Travel with us...

each Monday

as one of our families

embarks on a new journey

sharing

new photos
travel tips

and

family adventure ideas
to add to your list!

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Meet our families
and check out where we've been...

(click each destination)

Jamaica  *  Thailand   *   Big Bear   *   Vegas

Washington DC  *  San Diego  *  Paris
New Orleans   *  Italy  *  Cuba  *  Cancun
Cozumel  *  Aruba  *  Kenya  *    Dubai
 O'ahu, Hawaii  *  Croatia  *   Bora Bora
  New Zealand  *  Australia  *  The Bahamas

Punta Cana *  Kona, Hawaii

You don't want to miss our next family adventure!

In Dubai (w/ The Schaffer Family)

Have a flight layover
or connecting flight in a

country
city
township

you've never been?

Add it to your itinerary and take

a few hours...
a few days...

to explore!

Our featured family spent five days in
Dubai on their way home from Africa

to culminate what they describe as
"the trip of a lifetime"
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The Schaffer Family


featuring
"The Doctor"

Kenya to Dubai
(approx. 2201 miles)

Za' abeel Palace

The Dubai Mall

Equipped with over 1,200 retail stores and 200 places to dine
this mall is so large it has it's own indoor transportation services

When you tire of walking?
No Worries!

Prescribe and administer
your own retail therapy

But first...

Take time to read all of the rules:

Travel Tip:

The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs
provides helpful information for when you're traveling abroad

Are you...

female?
Christian?
traveling solo?
or with a minor?

check the website

"Every traveler is unique.
Learn more before you go"

Visitors find

the Dubai mall offers more than just

your typical shopping experience

but also includes...

-a waterfall feature

-ice skating rink

-movie theatre

-haunted house

-an aquarium/underwater zoo

-a virtual reality park 

and is home to the world-acclaimed

KidZania

an interactive child-sized city

that encourages learning through play

Yes, please!

(find a location near you)

Photo courtesy: The Dubai Mall

United Arab Emirates

Enjoy the spectacular views
from the 125th floor

of the

Burj Khalifa
(world's tallest building- 160 stories)

"Change the way you look at things...

and the things you look at change"

-Wayne Dyer

(visit the official website)

Desert Adventures

The doctor requests

"Please don't hurt me, Mr. Falcon"

as she decides to...

Try something brave

Try something new

So, let our featured family encourage you
to take license to live fully and presently

and cross another item
off of your bucket list

as you

"ride off into the sunset"

(find more Family Adventures here)

A Journey to Africa... (w/ The Schaffer Family)

Sometimes when we travel...

we receive

more than we
ever anticipated

Our featured traveler shares what she describes as
a life changing two weeks of service and action in Africa

on a missions trip with Graceworks

learn more...
(graceworkshopenet.org)
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The Schaffer Family
featuring
"The Doctor"

Members of our featured family
(mother and eldest daughter)

were so excited to touch down in Africa

they had to take a
"leap for joy"

welcome to...

Nairobi, Kenya

The Massai Village

Meeting the people and discovering that many

still live the traditional nomad life was amazing

and although she's a medical doctor in the States,

she shares her gifts abroad

because everyone knows that...

"It takes a village"

The Village and People of Rwika

She said...

Many of the children have lost parents as a result of the AIDS epidemic,

they have no water or electricity, and school is considered a privilege

yet their smiles and their songs of praise are unmatched

This girl

(appropriately named Gift) 

said...

"Imagine, people used to call me unfortunate.  I refuse to be called unfortunate. 

Am I unfortunate? Do I look shattered? Do I look weak?

No, No, No

According to Jeremiah 29, God has plans for me" 

We give because

we love God and His people,

but when you have the opportunity to

actually MEET someone you've helped sponsor

your heart will be filled with instant joy

See those smiles?

This was the doctor's first time meeting Purity, 

one of the students she had been sponsoring for over a year

She said...

"Oftentimes, you wonder if your donations are reaching those in need. 

I'm pleased to say with confidence that your donation is going

directly to the investment of these children."

Meet Susan...

the Founder and visionary of "Graceworks"

originally from the Rwika village

-moved to the United States

-obtained her Ed.D. in Social Work

-returned to Kenya

to help the children in her village!

"If you want to preserve knowledge and allow

it to travel through time, entrust it in children"

Arts and Crafts

And no matter how you choose to spend your day(s),
before you doze off to sleep each night

(secure your mosquito net)

because

although you may feel like you're dreaming

you'll wake up each morning to...

realize

remember

rediscover

that you really are in "The Motherland"

"This was the trip of a lifetime"

Three Day African Safari

   

Want more bucket list items to cross off?

Witness the Lions, Zebras, and wildebeests

migrating from Massai to Tanzania 

then watch the sun set

over the African horizon

Before you go

make time to shop,

and visit the...

African Marketplace

to purchase items to commemorate your trip
while also supporting local vendors

When the doctor asked her
(then 16 yr old) daughter

her favorite part of the trip...

she answered without hesitation,
"the People!"

so until next time
good people...

Kwaheri

(find more Family Adventures here)