10 Destinations worth the trip (again) and must-sees there

1. Maui, Hawaii bring ya hiking shoes for an all-day, outside adventure
   
   • Kaanapali (Kaa•uh•nuh•paa•lee) Beach black sand
   • Kaihalulu (Kye•ha•lu•lu) Beach red sand
   • Stopping the car and walking the neighborhood for self-serve flowers and fruit stands bring cash
   • Hana Farms yes, I had the 🍌 bread
     
     • One shop closed early for the day to enjoy the waves this was lifechanging to see
   • Guide helpful resource
2. O’ahu (Ow•aa•hoo), Hawaii
   • Mermaid cave
   • Manoa 150’ Falls Jurassic Park filmed here
   • Pillbox hike
   • Diamond Head hike
   • Leonard’s Bakery buying a box or two, three next time
3. Malibu, California
   
   • Pacific Coast Highway (PCH)
   • Nobu
   • SoHo House**
4. Santa Monica, California
   
   • Elephante
5. Las Vegas, Nevada
   
   • Rooftop pools try a day pass
   • The Library Restaurant  
   • Bellagio Fountains
   • Live performances Cirque du Soleil, Drai’s
   • Shopping at Wynn and Aria
6. Florida
   
   • Apopka Rock Springs Run
     • Kayak rentals available at King’s Landing
   • Miami — Verde and Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) Wynwood tea
   • Tallahasse — FAMU campus +surrouding area
   • Winter Haven — The Rec
7. New Orleans, Louisana bring walking shoes
   
   • Bourbon street sight seeing
   • St. Louis Cemetery
   • Congo square**
   • Treme Lil DIzzy’s Cafe**
   • Loretta’s**
8. New York
   
   • Brooklyn <3 it here, parks, food and views
   • Aire Ancient baths**
9. Africa**
   • Ghana — Hamamat Shea butter museum
10. Japan** on my son’s list too

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^{*Countries: BS, DR, MX & PA}

^{*States: CA, FL, GA, HI, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN & TX}

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©️ By Alexia Winfield 2026