{"id":9445,"date":"2020-08-11T10:50:59","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T15:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/?p=9445"},"modified":"2020-08-14T10:26:28","modified_gmt":"2020-08-14T15:26:28","slug":"how-to-create-your-own-virtual-vacation-maui-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/how-to-create-your-own-virtual-vacation-maui-style\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create Your Own Virtual Vacation &#8211; Maui Style!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_9467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9467\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9467 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_8009-650x488.jpeg\" alt=\"multi-colored sunset in Maui\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_8009-650x488.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_8009-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_8009-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_8009.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Maui sunset will dazzle you daily!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A Virtual Vacation? What is that?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Imagine the cold-sweet sip of a tropical Mai Tai, Seared Ahi Tuna with Vegetable Fried Rice, and a mound of ice cream covered in chocolate fudge in a decadent slice of Hula Pie. Yes, please! Tell me more. This delicious list is just the beginning of an authentic and tasty Maui Style vacation you can create at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The COVID 19 pandemic has all but ruined our travel calendar and certainly curtailed any type of air travel over the blue Pacific. Many people have underlying health conditions that prevent any possibility of travel no matter what is happening in the world. Maybe a Maui vacation is not in the budget at all?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Well, my non-traveling friends, I have a solution. Disappointed by my lack of travel options during the Stay at Home mandate, I needed to change my thinking. I had to look at my current situation and determine just how to move forward when I could not write about future travel or plan any of our own adventures. Just like you, I couldn&#8217;t enjoy a Maui vacation if I wanted to!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9471\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9471 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/E0203408-C0BB-4AFE-A71F-32652453D647-640x800.jpeg\" alt=\"a walking path in Maui\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/E0203408-C0BB-4AFE-A71F-32652453D647-640x800.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/E0203408-C0BB-4AFE-A71F-32652453D647-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/E0203408-C0BB-4AFE-A71F-32652453D647-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/E0203408-C0BB-4AFE-A71F-32652453D647.jpeg 960w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A scenic walking path at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/the-best-resort-in-maui-andaz-maui-at-wailea\/\">Andaz Maui<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I created my first virtual vacation based upon decades of personal experience enjoying amazing Maui vacations. My first trip to Maui was with my family as a 12-year-old, and I have visited more than 20 other times. Maui is truly one of the most unique and special tropical destinations in the world. I know what\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">we<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0love about it, and I want you to feel, smell, and taste my favorite things about Maui without leaving home. How do I do that?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Creating a list of ideas for you to create your own virtual vacation was a labor of love. I made a long list of everything that made Maui special for Craig and me but was realistically duplicatable. Everything is in one downloadable guide!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can I bring you soft white sand, and fresh tropical breezes? No, I can&#8217;t, sorry about that. Can I make suggestions for where to buy unique products that will get your Maui vacation vibes flowing? Yes, my friends, I can!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9468\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9468\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9468 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6578-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"virtual vacation\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6578-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6578-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6578.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Soft sand and peaceful bay in Wailea, Maui<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How does Maui feel, smell, and taste? What are our favorite restaurants? What is the very BEST Mai Tai on the planet? Oh, do I have a drink for you! At <a href=\"https:\/\/monkeypodkitchen.com\/\">Monkey Pod<\/a> (two locations in Maui), they serve the most delectable Mai Tai, which is not too sweet and tastes just right. The reason it is so over the top incredible is the lilikoi foam. I made it for you, so you would know just the way to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why Maui?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let me count the ways!! We go back year after year for the peace, beauty and laid back atmosphere of Maui. You can find luxury hotels and resorts, but at the same time, there is a welcoming, slower pace that is uniquely Maui. The sunsets are magnificent almost nightly, and the local food is farm to table, from right on the island. Tourists from around the world flock here year-round. There is no wrong time of year to visit Maui.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We have visited in February and seen whale after whale frolicking offshore and in October when the kids have gone back to school. The island quiets down a little in the winter, but we also like it there in the summer when the entire island is buzzing with happy tourists.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9473\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9473\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9473 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3015-650x497.jpeg\" alt=\"virtual vacation\" width=\"650\" height=\"497\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3015-650x497.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3015-1024x783.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3015-768x587.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3015.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/497;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Come visit the Surfing Goat Dairy Farm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can go wine tasting up-country at <a href=\"https:\/\/mauiwine.com\/\">Maui Wine<\/a>, visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surfinggoatdairy.com\/\"> Surfing Goat Dairy,<\/a> or even take a tour of <a href=\"https:\/\/oceanvodka.com\/\">Ocean Vodka<\/a>. The beaches are long and wide, and water sports are ready when you are! And the rainbows appear any time there is a rain shower and the sun comes out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Virtual Vacation Maui Series<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9472\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9472\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9472 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_7938-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"virtual vacation\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_7938-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_7938-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_7938.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9472\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cheers to a Maui vacation. Wine tasting at Maui Wine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I decided to make this a series of articles, so there wasn&#8217;t too much to digest in just one post. How do you begin? How much time and energy do you have to recreate the feel of Maui in your own home? Maybe you would like to make a terrific BBQ meal and finish with a divine recipe that tastes just like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimosmaui.com\/\">Kimo&#8217;s<\/a> famous Hula Pie? I have that for you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9476\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9476\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9476 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_7810-650x488.jpeg\" alt=\"Virtual vacation in Maui\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_7810-650x488.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_7810-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_7810-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_7810.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sunset view from the deck at Kimo&#8217;s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimosmaui.com\/\">Kimo&#8217;s<\/a> has been serving traditional Hawaiian style cuisine since 1977. At this Hawaiian dining oasis in Lahaina, you can sit near the ocean and wait for a vibrant Maui sunset while tiki torches light your table. We love the variety of grilled fish dishes and sides and always look forward to sharing a piece of their world-famous Hula Pie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Each piece is piled high with ice cream, covered in chocolate fudge and finished with whipped cream and nuts. Absolutely divine! We make our own version at home quite often.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9525\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9525\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9525 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hula-Pie-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"virtual vacation\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hula-Pie-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hula-Pie-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hula-Pie.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My version! Check out the Virtual Vacation Download for the recipe!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We cannot get to Hawaii right now, but we sure can imagine ourselves kicking back on a lounge chair with a tropical drink in our hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I plan to give you the info you need to enjoy a weekend at home, Maui Style. Virtual vacations can be such a fun and exciting way to celebrate a destination without the risks and limitations of COVID-19 and the cost of travel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let&#8217;s start today with the idea of your surroundings. Do you have a spot in your back yard where you could imagine as a little Maui oasis? Do you have a balcony? Porch? Living room? Work with what you have!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why not order a beautiful lei from your local florist? You can decide how many you need, but imagine the authentic selfies you can take? SO FUN! I called several florists in the area and looked online as well. I wanted to give business to a local florist, so I chose <a href=\"https:\/\/duransflowers.com\/\">Duran&#8217;s Flowers in Pasadena<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do you have any Hawaiian or beach-type outfits you can wear to help with your vacation mood? I love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tommybahama.com\/\">Tommy Bahamas<\/a> and often buy their colorful dresses and bathing suits. Craig has a collection of casual and Hawaiian shirts that he wears, again and again, year after year. They never go out of style!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9488\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9488\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9488 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6222-1-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"virtual vacation\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6222-1-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6222-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6222-1.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wearing our colorful Tommy Bahamas outfits.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can you set aside an evening or weekend (or week if you want to ) to create a virtual vacation Maui Style? This idea will work for singles, couples, and families, and you can decide which of my suggestions appeals to you most or use them all!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9475\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9475\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9475 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Maui-2014-650x488.jpeg\" alt=\"virtual vacation\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Maui-2014-650x488.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Maui-2014-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Maui-2014.jpeg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9475\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maui 2014 &#8211; Notice the shirt!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9507 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Same-outfit-year-after-year-650x488.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Same-outfit-year-after-year-650x488.png 650w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Same-outfit-year-after-year-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Same-outfit-year-after-year-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Same-outfit-year-after-year.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 650px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 650\/488;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why not take this idea to the next level by creating a backyard setting like a movie set! Bring in sand if you wish! Do you need to buy new beach towels? We did, ours were pretty tired, and I found four new ones on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macys.com\/shop\/featured\/beach-towels\">Macys.com<\/a> on sale!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are you starting to feel it? What do you think? Should we start with a Mai Tai! I think so. Check out our new Mai Tai Cocktail Adventure on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/suzannestavert\/channel\/\">my IGTV Instagram<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/CD2gqGphI8-\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">HERE!<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9520 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5315_Facetune_04-08-2020-08-55-45-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"virtual vacation\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5315_Facetune_04-08-2020-08-55-45-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5315_Facetune_04-08-2020-08-55-45-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5315_Facetune_04-08-2020-08-55-45.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9523\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9523\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9523 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5313-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"ingredients for a Mai Tai\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5313-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5313-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5313.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All the ingredients you need for the best Mai Tai EVER!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Monkey Pod Mai Tai<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 oz. Light Rum<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 oz. Dark Rum<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1\/2 oz. macadamia-nut orgeat or almond orgeat<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1\/2 oz. Orange Cura\u00e7ao<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3\/4 oz. fresh lime juice<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Honey Lilikoi Foam<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1\/2 oz. honey<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 oz. lilikoi pur\u00e9e \u2013 Da Vine Brand<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 oz. simple syrup<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 oz. egg whites<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00b7\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1.5 oz. cold water<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mix foam ingredients well and put in a Whipped Cream Dispenser and refrigerate.\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">OR<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Use a hand mixer in a bowl &amp; blend ingredients on high speed till foamy. We had better luck with the bowl method, but I would try the Whipped Cream maker again. It makes a pretty design with the dispenser tip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Add lime juice, orgeat, Orange Cura\u00e7ao, and Light Rum to mixing glass. Shake with 1 cup cubed ice about 30 seconds and pour into a highball glass. Float dark rum. Top with honey-lilikoi foam\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Note:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Recipe makes plenty enough foam for four cocktails. It keeps for a couple of days in the canister, refrigerated. If made in a bowl, it best to use right away. Refrigerate between uses.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>There are more blog posts to come! Want to skip ahead to your Virtual Vacation now?<\/h2>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click on the photo below for the Complete Download of ALL Recipes and product links for this Virtual Vacation &#8211; Maui Style<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/maui-virtual-vacation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9544 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AOEN_Maui-Virtual-Vaca-mockup-2-copy-1-613x800.png\" alt=\"Virtual Vacation Maui Style\" width=\"415\" height=\"542\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AOEN_Maui-Virtual-Vaca-mockup-2-copy-1-613x800.png 613w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AOEN_Maui-Virtual-Vaca-mockup-2-copy-1-785x1024.png 785w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AOEN_Maui-Virtual-Vaca-mockup-2-copy-1-768x1002.png 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AOEN_Maui-Virtual-Vaca-mockup-2-copy-1.png 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 415px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 415\/542;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts:<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9521\" style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9521 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5336-600x800.jpeg\" alt=\"a Mai Tai at home\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5336-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5336-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5336.jpeg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/800;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dress by Tommy Bahamas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0I created this virtual vacation just for YOU!\u00a0 Maybe you want to do EVERYTHING; perhaps you just want to make a cocktail. You can pick and choose, mix and match any of my Hawaiian ideas. I promise it will be a different sort of vacation filled with authentic Hawaiian treats, and you will have a blast! This will be the most amazing vacation you make just for yourself, family &amp; friends&#8230; at HOME!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>We have a new logo for the series too! (How cute is this?)<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9545 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AOEN_Maui_Logo-01.png\" alt=\"virtual vacation logo\" width=\"330\" height=\"120\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 330px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 330\/120;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you recreate any of these ideas, please let me know! Use the tag #virtualvacationmauistyle on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/suzannestavert\/\">Instagram<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Adventures-of-Empty-Nesters-258830094296887\/?ref=bookmarks\">Facebook<\/a> and tag me <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/suzannestavert\/\">HERE<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Adventures-of-Empty-Nesters-258830094296887\/\">HERE<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for<a href=\"https:\/\/emberand.co\/design-services\/\"> Caitlin Shannon of Ember &amp; Co<\/a> for the Maui Style logo and gorgeous design in the guide!<\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Aloha Friends!<\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pin Me on Pinterest!<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9549 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-A-Virtual-Vacation-533x800.png\" alt=\"virtual vacation\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-A-Virtual-Vacation-533x800.png 533w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-A-Virtual-Vacation-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-A-Virtual-Vacation-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Copy-of-A-Virtual-Vacation.png 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 533px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 533\/800;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Virtual Vacation? What is that? Imagine the cold-sweet sip of a tropical Mai Tai, Seared Ahi Tuna with Vegetable Fried Rice, and a mound of ice cream covered in chocolate fudge in a decadent slice of Hula Pie. Yes, please! Tell me more. This delicious list is just the beginning of an authentic and &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How to Create Your Own Virtual Vacation &#8211; Maui Style!\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofemptynesters.com\/how-to-create-your-own-virtual-vacation-maui-style\/#more-9445\" aria-label=\"Read more about How to Create Your Own Virtual Vacation &#8211; Maui Style!\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":9548,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2031,4110,4109],"tags":[4194,4193,2149,4195,4191,4192],"class_list":["post-9445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-my-adventures","category-travel-tips","category-us-hawaii","tag-maui-style","tag-maui-vacation","tag-tropical-vacation-d96","tag-tropical-vacation-at-home","tag-virtual-vacation","tag-weekend-at-home","no-featured-image-padding"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Create Your Own Virtual Vacation - Maui Style!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Can&#039;t Travel? 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