14: Days spent at the incomparable Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui.
7: Day on which we started wearing underwear inside-out as we were too cheap to pay for laundry.
13: Day on which we learned that the hotel has free laundry facilities.
3.5: Total miles jogged along the beach every morning.
16: Total miles walked for the sheer pleasure of exploring the natural beauty of the island.
20: Total miles walked to an amazing local pizza place to avoid the exorbitant cost of resort meals (Total pineapple pizzas consumed: 10).
50: SPF I was wearing when I got a sunburn on the first day of the trip.
1: Bottles of 'Beachcomber Budd's 100% Coconut Oil' emptied in an attempt to prevent peeling.
0: Success rate of aforementioned anti-peeling measures.
13: Paperback romance novels read while lounging by the pool.
17: Phenomenally generous bloggers whose guest posts allowed me to enjoy a much-needed break.
Immeasurable: My gratitude to everyone who made such an incredible trip possible!
these pictures are AMAZING and make me realize how much i miss maui! so glad to hear you had a blast and i'm honored that i was able to fill in for you one day. happy to have you back! xo
Posted by: Emily | May 03, 2009 at 10:20 PM
Anne! Are you back? Loved the post! I LOVE the Kea Lani! We've stayed there several times. It's my favorite hotel on the island. So luxurious and so nice! The swim up bar is way fun and the beach is wonderful isn't it? Love the walking/jogging path all along the hotels too! It looks like you had a wonderful time! I'm so glad you and your hubby got to go on your honeymoon to such a wonderful place!
Posted by: Rebecca | May 03, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Love your holiday snaps, Anne, and I especially love your numbers 7 and 13: I needed that laugh! Sounds like you had the idyllic time I hoped you would. I'm also happy you're home safe and sound. Your guests bloggers have been the perfect hosts while you've been away, and it's lovely to have you back.
Posted by: Shell Sherree | May 03, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Who is that male model in the fedora and swim trunks? Yum.
Posted by: Jen | May 03, 2009 at 10:34 PM
It's so wonderful to have you back, though I must say your guest bloggers kept us nicely entertained while you were away. :) Glad to see you had a wonderful time! Isn't Maui just magical?
Posted by: Paulette Ink. | May 03, 2009 at 10:47 PM
welcome back! that's hilarious about they laundry. your husband sure knows how to rock the fedora :)
Posted by: josephine | May 03, 2009 at 10:47 PM
It looks and reads like you had a wonderful, wonderful time :)
Posted by: Laura @ mtp | May 03, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Gorgeous photos!! So fab to have you back!
Posted by: Raina | May 03, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Welcome back Anne! Hope you had just as great a time as I had when I visited Hawaii. We're looking forward to hearing more when you've had some rest after your time off...
Trudi
Posted by: The Deco Detective | May 04, 2009 at 12:26 AM
looks like an absolutely amazing trip!! xx
Posted by: Tina {Luphia loves...} | May 04, 2009 at 02:03 AM
Love this post. Very interesting way of telling a story, but effectively entertaining! I'm vacationing in Paris right now , but can't stop reading your blog.
Posted by: jen laceda | May 04, 2009 at 02:29 AM
Sounds fun and magical! Makes me miss Hawaii's amazing pizza...
The photos are awesome and you guys look great.
Posted by: Leigh Pennebaker | May 04, 2009 at 04:37 AM
love these photos and the post. hope your trip was as wonderful as it sounds!
Posted by: erin | May 04, 2009 at 04:51 AM
What great photos... I love that last one! And what a fun way to give a little rundown of your trip!
Posted by: PS~Erin | May 04, 2009 at 05:41 AM
This pics are so much fun! Loved the guest bloggers while you were on vacay!
Posted by: TheBeautyFile | May 04, 2009 at 06:27 AM
Anne, I am so jealous and I know that you had the time of your life. My hubby and I honeymooned in Maui and I am DYING to return for at least a 10 day trip. There is no better place on earth.
Glad to have you back!
Posted by: kelly | May 04, 2009 at 07:13 AM
Love your photos - what a wonderful trip... just what a honeymoon should be. Love seeing the images. My favorite is the one of you on the beach chair, you look so happy.
Posted by: Kotori | May 04, 2009 at 07:16 AM
i am so impressed that you all got up and ran every morning! it looks like a wonderful time. welcome back:)
Posted by: Down and Out Chic | May 04, 2009 at 07:27 AM
hooray!!! so glad you had an amazing time! love the photos. love the "by the numbers" post. genius ms. anne. as always. glad you're back :)
Posted by: the sassy kathy | May 04, 2009 at 07:54 AM
This post makes me incredibly happy! I'm so happy for you and your time together over there :)
Posted by: Julia | May 04, 2009 at 08:10 AM
Anne this post is too cute. Glad you had a good time!
Posted by: RCM | May 04, 2009 at 08:28 AM
So glad you had a fabulous trip to Maui! We spent our honeymoon there in the Wailea area and had an unforgettable dinner at Nick's Fish Market at the Fairmont. Your pics brought back great memories.
Posted by: Anna | May 04, 2009 at 08:57 AM
Anne! It's good to have you back. Your trip looks amazing. I just have to say that pineapple pizzas are the best...especially in Hawaii! And I'm sorry to hear about your failed anti-peeling efforts. I've been waging a similar battle here at home while you've been away.
Posted by: christina | May 04, 2009 at 09:19 AM
LoL @ the underwear comment.
It looks like your had an amazing time. I enjoyed the guest posts, but I'm glad you're back!!
Posted by: Mo | May 04, 2009 at 09:28 AM
What a wonderful trip, and an even better, Harper's Index-style of documentation (except yours was funny instead of alarming)! Love your blog!
xo Ama
Posted by: Ama | May 04, 2009 at 09:52 AM