We stayed in our friend Barbie's beach-front condo in March - and had a great time - highly recommended if you're heading to Hawaii - especially if you are traveling with a family or two couples.

Barbie's condo listing on VRBO (Vacation Rental by Owner).

Quoted: Waipouli Beach Resort - Waipouli Beach Resort: Condominium Sleeps: 6 - Vacation Rentals by Owner - VRBO

The USPS now supports hold-mail requests by filling out an online form - we used to have to print the form and deliver to the post office. Slick!

Quoted: [USPS - Hold Mail - Service Availability]

Sportsmobile specializes in van conversion - starting in the 60's adding pop-tops to VW wagons.

Quoted: Sportsmobile offers 50 camper van plans or will customize to meet your camping/travel needs, since 1961. Two (2) and four (4) wheel drives, gas and diesel vans. Just the right size. Second home/second car.

Road trip? An amazing amount of stuff packed into a vehicle the size of an ordinary van.

The new vacation home rental site from Escapia!

Quoted: Find and book thousands of vacation rentals coast-to-coast. ClearStay provides online reservations and great deals on vacation rentals you can trust.

Our friends are renting out their condo in Kauai - brand new place build on the NE shore in Kauai. This is a great spot - easy to get to both N and S sides of the island.

Quoted: Waipouli vacation condo rental - Luxury, Ocean & Pool Views - Available August 11-26!!!

We stayed here about 15 years ago. One of the most luxurious and amazing resorts we've ever been to.