August 2017
Maldives Anniversary Getaway
OKAY.. I could not have dreamt up a more DREAMMYYY way to spend our 5 year anniversary!! This was a trip of a lifetime and I am so grateful to have made these memories with the man of my dreams. We had an absolute blast and will cherish these moments forever!
Travel Diary: Goodbye, Maldives
Male, Maldives Woke up this morning with a pit in my stomach knowing we were leaving the Maldives. I have loved every second of my
Travel Diary: Last Night in the Maldives
Male, Maldives After we were settled in at our local AirBnB for the night, we decided to explore the city of Male and grab some
Travel Diary: Male Taxi Ride
Male, Maldives Once we arrived in Male we called for a taxi to take us to our place for the night. To our surprise the
Travel Diary: Goodbye, Sun Island
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives It was definitely a somber feeling taking our last walk on the island and boarding the boat to the airport.
Travel Diary: Swimming with the Sharks
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives With only a few hours left on this incredible island, we decided to make the most of them and snorkel
Travel Diary: Pool in Paradise
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives After spending a few hours in the warm Maldivian sun, cooling off in the pools was exactly what we were
Travel Diary: Sun Island Beach
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives Following breakfast we decided to head straight to the beach and spend a few hours on the warm sand. We
Travel Diary: Last Breakfast on Sun Island
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives This morning we woke up early to enjoy one last breakfast here in paradise with the sunrise over the Indian
Travel Diary: Stingray Feed
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives To end our day, we decided to head to the stingray feeding at the beach right outside our villa. We
Travel Diary: Couples Massages
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives To celebrate our anniversary further, Josh and I decided to splurge on a couples massage at the local spa. It
Travel Diary: Boardwalk
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives Tonight following dinner, we decided to walk the boardwalk and snag a few photos while the day was winding down.
Travel Diary: Hidden Beach
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives Our next adventure was to go explore a beach on the island we hadn’t visited yet. When we arrived, we
Travel Diary: Lunch with a View
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives Lunch on the beach and a coconut in my hand. I have reached an all time level of boujee and
Travel Diary: Unicorn Float on the Indian Ocean
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives While relaxing at the beach, we were offered a unicorn float from one of the local beach workers. Obviously we
Travel Diary: Wade in the Water
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives After an incredible breakfast, we decided to start our day on the beach! The waters were crystal clear and the
Travel Diary: Sunset on Sun Island
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives We arrived back from scuba diving just in time to shower up and head to dinner. We had the most
Travel Diary: Maldives Scuba Dive
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives We decided to join a last minute Scuba Dive trip this afternoon (as if we hadn’t already spent enough time
Travel Diary: Snorkel Sun Island
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives Our next adventure of the day was to snorkel under the boardwalk… right were we had seen the massive grouping
Travel Diary: Sun Island Aerial View
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives We wanted to get a better view of the island and make sure we explored as much as we could,
Travel Diary: Island Swing
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives These palm tree ocean swings are the most incredible inventions!! We spent the better part of the morning swing from
Travel Diary: Coconut Walk
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives Following breakfast, we gave in and bought a large coconut drink to kickstart our exploring. Nothing screams I’m in paradise
Travel Diary: Morning Jungle Walk
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives This morning after breakfast was dedicated to exploring the far side of the island and wandering through the jungle. There
Travel Diary: Shark Feed
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives On our walk back to our room for the night, we wandered in to a shark feeding on the boardwalk!!
Travel Diary: Dinner in Paradise
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll, Maldives Tonight we had dinner on the beach as the sun set over the waters. The food was delicious and the
Travel Diary: Resort Walk
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll After dropping our bags and getting settled in our new room, we decided to do a quick island walk prior to
Travel Diary: Hello Sun Island
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll Sun Island Resort, WE HAVE ARRIVED!! This is another piece of heaven on earth and we could not be more excited
Travel Diary: Flight to Sun Island – NalaGuraidhoo
NalaGuraidhoo, South Ari Atoll Sun Island Resort and Spa:Â After a hard goodbye to Mahibadoo and our new found friends, we took a boat to
Travel Diary: Leaving Mahibadoo
Mahibadoo, Maldives Josh and I are so sad to be leaving this incredible island in paradise today. Our guide/ friend Mohammed came to walk us
Travel Diary: Our Villa
Mahibadoo, Maldives I couldn’t leave this island without an appreciation post of our private villa! We had the most beautiful outdoor bathroom and an incredible
Travel Diary: Traditional Breakfast
Mahibadoo, Maldives Today we woke up with a somber feeling knowing that we would be leaving this local island in a few hours. We rushed
Travel Diary: Sunset Over Mahibadoo
Mahibadoo, Maldives After arriving back to Mahibadoo after an incredible day spent on our own private island, Josh and I decided to unwind on the
Travel Diary: Lunch at Picnic Island
Mahibadoo, Maldives After a beautiful snorkel around the island, our guide set up a tent on the beach with a large spread of fresh fruit
Travel Diary: Private Island in Paradise
Mahibadoo, Maldives Alone on our private island in the middle of the Indian Ocean – PARADISE! White soft sands and the sun in the sky
Travel Diary: Boat to Picnic Island
Mahibadoo, Maldives I can’t contain my excitement right now!! We are headed to our own private island for the day!!! While boating out to our
Travel Diary: Breakfast in Paradise
Mahibadoo, Maldives Started another beautiful day here in Mahibadoo the right way – watching the sunrise over the Indian Ocean. The crashing waves against the
Travel Diary: Mahibadoo Dinner
Mahibadoo, Maldives Tonights dinner was an incredible spread of local fish and noodle dishes. It has been such a treat to experience the traditional foods
Travel Diary: Sunset Walks
Mahibadoo, Maldives After an incredible day exploring Mahibadoo, we decided to wind down and walk the island one last time before dinner and turning in.
Travel Diary: Mahibadoo Snorkel
Mahibadoo, Maldives Today around mid afternoon we decided to snorkel around the island. Unfortunately I was unable to swim in a swimsuit and had to
Travel Diary: Homemade Swings & Beach Crabs
Mahibadoo, Maldives This is just an appreciation post about the beach swings around Mahibadoo. So much fun to come out to the beach with the
Travel Diary: Tree Climbing in Paradise
Mahibadoo, Maldives After lunch we decided to relax under the trees by the beach and try to soak in all the beauty of this place.
Travel Diary: Mahibadhoo Boat Dock
Mahibadoo, Maldives While wondering the city of Mahibadoo we came across the most colorful, beautiful boat dock. Couldn’t resist snagging a few photos of this
Travel Diary: Exploring Mahibadoo City
Mahibadoo, Maldives Today was all for exploring the local island and learning about the Maldivian people. We walked up and down the colorful streets, talked
Travel Diary: Private Villa in Mahibadoo
Mahibadoo, Maldives Can I just take a minute and obsess over this incredible door to our villa!! I feel like I’m in staying in an
Travel Diary: Aerial View of Mahibadoo
Mahibadoo, Maldives After an incredible breakfast, we decided to get an aerial shot of the island with the drone we brought. INCREDIBLE! It is amazing
Travel Diary: Sunrise on the Beach
Mahibadoo, Maldives This morning we woke up early to enjoy the sunrise on the beach swing just outside our villa. It was nice and relaxing
Travel Diary: Our Private Maldivian Chef
Mahibadoo, Maldives Okay!! We have our own private chef who cooks amazing meals three times a day! Since we are vacationing just prior to the
Travel Diary: Arrive in Mahibadoo, Maldives
Mahibadoo, Maldives We finally arrived to Mahibadoo, Maldives around sunset – just in time for a quick island tour and check in at our villa.
Travel Diary: Transfer to Local Island
Male, Maldives This morning we rushed to the local ferry to take a boat to Mahibadoo – a local island in the Maldives. We have
Travel Diary: Hello Male, Maldives
Male, Maldives We finally arrived in Male around 10 PM last night and went straight to our hotel. After a good nights rest, we woke
Travel Diary: Maldives, Here We Come!!
Male, Maldives I cannot contain my excitement!! Today we are headed to the MALDIVES!! We are celebrating our 5 year anniversary by crossing off a MAJOR