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09/21/2026

HAWAII - Part 3

ALOHA FROM KO OLINA!

After exploring so much of beautiful Oʻahu, McMundyandmates settled into our little piece of Hawaiian paradise on Oʻahu’s sunny western shore at Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club!

Tucked inside the beautiful Ko Olina resort community in Kapolei, it feels wonderfully removed from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu. Here, life seems to slow down just a little. The beachfront retreat sits alongside one of the area’s picture-perfect lagoons, where calm turquoise water, swaying palms and golden Hawaiian sunsets make it very easy to forget what day it is.

Our home for the next 10 days features 550 one, two and/or three bedroom villas, designed with the warm, relaxed feel of a traditional Hawaiian plantation. The villas make it especially easy to settle in, with full kitchens, living and dining areas, private lanais and washers and dryers. Basically, all the comforts of home… except home doesn’t usually come with palm trees and a Pacific Ocean view!

Outside, there’s plenty to keep us as busy, or blissfully unbusy, as we desire, with three outdoor pools, hot tubs, a children’s pool, fitness center, activities for all ages, on-site dining, and that gorgeous lagoon and beach just steps away. After all, sometimes the best activity in Hawaii is doing absolutely nothing at all.

There’s a peacefulness, a warmth and a rhythm to island life that seems to work its way into your soul. Because somehow, no matter how many places in this magnificent world we visit, Hawaii always hits a little differently.

And perhaps it’s fitting that Ko Olina means “Place of Joy.” Because whether we’re sitting next to one of their lush, tropical pools or beside the breathtaking blue lagoon, surrounded by our crew, watching the Hawaiian sun disappear into the Pacific…. joy feels like exactly the perfect description.

Please join us for a tour of the grounds at the Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club!

09/19/2026

HAWAII - Part 2

09/19/2026

HAWAII - Part 1

Personally, I have been blessed to visit six continents, nearly 50 countries, and more cities than I could possibly count. My McMundyandmates travel companions have collectively touched all seven continents and traveled countless countries and cities.

Every destination has given us something, a piece of our hearts, a chapter in our book of life, a memory capable of transporting us back in an instant. But after all those miles, all those countries and all those extraordinary places, there is one thing on which we unanimously agree:
There is no place on Earth quite like Hawaii.

Perhaps it is the Aloha Spirit; something far deeper than a greeting. In Hawaiian culture, aloha expresses love, compassion, kindness, connection and mutual respect. In fact, Hawaii even recognizes the “Aloha Spirit” in state law as a philosophy meant to guide how people treat one another. You Feel It Here!

Hawaii has an extraordinary way of honoring its ancient Polynesian heritage while embracing the modern world. Hawaiian language, music, hula, storytelling and traditions remain woven into everyday island life. The past isn’t simply displayed, it is carried forward.

And then there is the land itself…
Born from volcanic fire in the middle of the Pacific, the Hawaiian Islands are among the most geographically isolated inhabited islands on Earth. Their landscapes can seem almost impossibly beautiful: emerald mountains disappearing into clouds, waterfalls spilling down cliffs, palms framing brilliant blue water, black lava fields meeting the sea, and sunsets that make you STOP whatever you’re doing just to watch.

But Hawaii also reminds you that beautiful and powerful can exist in the very same place. The peaceful Pacific can become a raging force. Trade winds that gently move the palms can strengthen into destructive, violent storms. Volcanoes that created these magnificent islands remain active, and heavy tropical rains can trigger flash floods and landslides that can forever alter the landscape.

Here, nature doesn’t merely surround you. It commands your attention. Perhaps that is part of Hawaii’s magic. It is both paradise and raw nature - delicate and fierce, peaceful and powerful, ancient and ever-changing.

Hawaii itself has an equally remarkable story. Once an internationally recognized sovereign kingdom, the islands underwent enormous political and cultural change before becoming the 50th state of the United States on August 21, 1959. Today, Hawaii is the only U.S. state composed entirely of islands, with eight principal islands stretching across the central Pacific: Hawaiʻi (The Big Island), Maui (The Valley Isle), Oʻahu (The Gathering Place), Kauaʻi (The Garden Isle), Lānaʻi (The Pineapple Isle), Molokaʻi (The Friendly Isle), Niʻihau (The Forbidden Isle), Kahoʻolawe (Uninhabited). I consider myself fortunate to have visited the first 5 islands.

Mark Twain once described Hawaii as “the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean.” More than a century later, I understand exactly what he meant.

After years of returning, Hawaii has somehow become more than another destination for me. Somewhere along the way, these islands permanently attached themselves to my heart. I no longer return simply because I want to visit, I return because Hawaii has become a passion.

Maybe that’s the real magic of aloha. You arrive as a visitor, but somehow you leave carrying a little bit of Hawaii with you. And inevitably, a little bit of yourself stays behind.

As McMundyandmates Travel the World and Share the Journey - this place never gets old or routine. Countless photos are taken to try and capture its extraordinary beauty. But fall short, they always do. This is one you have to SEE to BELIEVE. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say this might be a as close to Heaven on Earth as one can get.

09/11/2026

***Hello All, I know this is a departure from our usual upbeat travel posts but I would feel remiss if I didn’t acknowledge this day, 25 years later. This is written from my perspective, Tricia, as a military spouse, and the impact that 9/11 had on me personally.

September 11, 2001 — NEVER FORGET 🇺🇸

Twenty-five years ago, Shawn and I had only been married a year and were just beginning our life together as an Air Force family. Our first duty assignment had taken us to Fairfield, California, a long way from my family and friends in Texas and everything familiar. Shawn was a pilot in the United States Air Force, and on that fateful September morning, he was thousands of miles away in Spain on a temporary duty assignment. I was at home, alone. I didn’t know my neighbors. I hadn’t yet found my military-spouse circle. I was completely by myself and I was scared.

In a matter of hours, the world changed and so did our lives. Over the next few days and weeks, the unthinkable began to happen, our husbands deployed, for an unknown amount of time to places we had never heard of, countries that we needed a map to find. Quickly, the spouses united. For the next few years, our guys were GONE. But what began as fear and uncertainty would soon teach me some of the greatest lessons of my life about service, sacrifice, friendship, and courage. Together, we celebrated birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. We comforted one another when needed, we mustered the heavy lifting, we filled in the empty space. But mostly, we RALLIED, we ENCOURAGED and we STOOD STEADFAST! Here's a cheer to those who stood in the shadows of their soldiers, to the family I would choose, again and again. Courage, strength and determination were not only seen on the "battlefield" but behind every door a soldier closed on his way to war.

For those serving domestically and abroad, thank you for your service, thank you for your sacrifice. For those keeping the home fires burning, I salute you. This military lifestyle is not for the faint of heart; it can be difficult and lonely. But the bonds we share and the friendships we make strengthen our faith in integrity, in compassion and in our country.

09/11/2026

Mcmundyandmates came to Alaska looking for glaciers, mountains, whales, waterfalls and breathtaking scenery and it did not disappoint. But once again, we leave reminded that the most beautiful part of traveling isn’t always what you see…it’s who you meet along the way.

We’ve always believed that the best journeys aren’t measured in miles traveled or ports visited, but in friendships made, memories collected and stories we bring home. Because years from now, we may forget the name of a mountain or exactly which day we saw that perfect sunset - but we will always remember the laughter, the conversations, the hugs, the familiar faces and the friendships that somehow made a very big world feel a little smaller. That is the gift travel continues to give us.

Every time we step aboard a ship, there are familiar faces waiting for us, crew members we’ve sailed with before who have long since crossed the line from friends to family. We are constantly reminded that there are very few strangers in this world - only friends whose stories we haven’t heard yet.

Travel pushes us beyond the familiar. It introduces us to different places, people and cultures. It reminds us how enormous this world is and, at the same time, how wonderfully connected we all are.

We take thousands of photographs trying to hold onto it all, but the most precious memories rarely fit inside a photograph. The best moments live in the laughter, the friendships, the unexpected adventures and those little pieces of ourselves we leave behind in the people we meet, while somehow bringing a little piece of them home with us.

And maybe that’s what it means to truly be rich. To have friends in places you once couldn’t find on a map. To have memories that can instantly transport you back across an ocean. To arrive somewhere as a visitor and leave feeling as though you’re saying goodbye to family.

To our old mates, our new mates, and especially our incredible Celebrity Edge crew mates - thank you for being part of this chapter. You are forever woven into the stories of our adventure book. Thank you for making a ship thousands of miles away somehow feel like home. ❤️

09/06/2026

Victoria Part 2

09/06/2026

Victoria Part 1

Oh, Canada… Mcmundyandmates sailed into Victoria where the British charm had us wondering if we’d somehow sailed across the Atlantic instead of the Pacific.

Perched on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is the beautiful capital of British Columbia. With its charming streets, picture-perfect harbor, colorful gardens, historic architecture and distinctly British flair, it feels a little like England took a vacation to the Pacific Northwest and decided to stay.

Founded in 1843 as Fort Victoria and named for Queen Victoria, the city still proudly shows off its British roots. From the English-style pubs and afternoon tea at the grand Fairmont Empress to the magnificent British Columbia Parliament Buildings that glow along the Inner Harbor - Britain firmly keeps a foothold in Victoria.

Nicknamed the “City of Gardens,” Victoria enjoys one of Canada’s mildest climates, which explains why flowers seem to flourish everywhere. And they take their flowers seriously; an annual flower count once topped an incredible 3.4 billion blooms! Just outside the city is the spectacular Butchart Gardens, transformed from an old limestone quarry into one of Canada’s and the World’s most famous gardens.

The city is also home to Canada’s oldest Chinatown, established by Chinese immigrants who arrived during the Gold Rush era. Add in Victoria’s reputation for being one of the world’s friendliest cities—and one of Canada’s most romantic—and it’s easy to see why this charming city wins so many hearts.

From Alaska’s glaciers and rugged wilderness to Victoria’s flowers and British flair, this journey reminded us once again why we love traveling so much. Every port has its own story, its own personality and an opportunity for hundreds more photos.

09/01/2026

Skagway Part 2

Heading north from Skagway, the South Klondike Highway carried us through the spectacular White Pass, following a route once traveled by gold-hungry stampeders during the Klondike Gold Rush. We climbed through rugged mountains, past cascading waterfalls and alpine lakes, crossed into British Columbia, and eventually reached the wild beauty of Canada’s Yukon Territory.

Around every curve was another postcard-worthy view and, naturally, another opportunity for us to obnoxiously attempt to capture that “perfect shot.” But some landscapes simply refuse to fit neatly into a photograph. The immense scale of the mountains, the untouched beauty of the wilderness, and especially the feeling of standing in the middle of it all are nearly impossible to capture through a lens.

But try, we did…and tried again!

And while no photograph can truly capture the grandeur of this place, we hope these glimpses convey even a fraction of the awe and gratitude we felt standing in the midst of such breathtaking beauty.
I feel like our Creator took a like extra time with this area, what do you think?

09/01/2026

Skagway Part 1

Another day, another journey… Welcome to Skagway, Alaska!

From the historic streets of Skagway, McMundyandmates split up for different excursions, but we all had one thing in common - we were headed north along the spectacular South Klondike Highway, climbing through the mountains of White Pass, crossing into British Columbia and eventually reaching the wild beauty of the Yukon Territory.

Skagway may have only about 1,240 year-round residents, but during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897–98, this tiny town became a bustling gateway to the goldfields. Thousands of hopeful stampeders poured through here before tackling the treacherous White Pass and Chilkoot Trails in search of fortune.

Thankfully, our journey was a little easier! Instead of hauling a year’s worth of supplies over the mountains, we traveled the Klondike Highway; some of us by limo, others by bus. It didn’t take me long to realize that the only searching for gold I’ll be doing is in a jewelry store!

As we climbed toward the nearly 3,300-foot White Pass Summit, the winding Klondike Highway carried us through a magnificent landscape of rugged mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls, alpine valleys and crystal-clear glacial lakes. From the lush coastal rainforest near Skagway to the sweeping wilderness of British Columbia and the Yukon, every turn seemed to reveal another breathtaking view and a true taste of the wild north.

And don’t forget your passport - you’re crossing an international border along the way!

The South Klondike Highway is so much more than a road. It’s a journey through spectacular wilderness and a route steeped in Gold Rush history, with one jaw-dropping view after another. For McMundyandmates, this was definitely one of those days when the journey was every bit as memorable as the destination.

08/23/2026

Juneau Part 2

McMundyandmates
couldn’t believe our “ice” as we got a front row seat to one of Alaska’s most impressive natural wonders, the Mendenhall Glacier.

Stretching 13 miles from the massive Juneau Icefield and just a short drive from downtown, Mendenhall is one of the most accessible glaciers in North America; and the only major glacier in Southeast Alaska you can easily reach by road. At its cap, the glacier towers more than 100 feet above Mendenhall Lake, with brilliant blue ice, deep crevasses and the occasional iceberg breaking away into the water below.

The glacier has been retreating for centuries, and as the ice has pulled back, it has created Mendenhall Lake and revealed land and remnants of ancient forest that had been buried beneath the ice. Tucked into the mountains and surrounded by waterfalls and the lush Tongass National Forest, it’s easy to see why Mendenhall is one of Juneau’s most visited sights.

As we stood in awe of this breathtaking river of ice, it was one of those moments that reminded us just how incredible this world truly is. We feel incredibly fortunate to experience so much of this beautiful world together; exploring new sights, meeting new people, embracing different cultures, and making unforgettable memories along the way. For McMundyandmates that’s what travel is all about- discovering the magic of this amazing world, one port at a time.

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