Embrace the Vacation Smile Every Day
Do you know that feeling of a vacation smile? It’s a unique kind of joy, isn’t it? Everything about vacations feels a little brighter. The sun shines more warmly, conversations flow deeper and more freely, and you connect with loved ones in ways that feel truly special. In those moments, you’re fully present, savoring the simple pleasures of life. For a brief time, everything is just… good. But why limit that feeling to vacations? We believe you shouldn’t have to. In Europe, taking a vacation is often referred to as “going on holiday.” We’ve embraced that idea with a twist: by pursuing work, projects, or passions that make you feel like you’re always on vacation, or by carving out time for what truly matters to you, you can create a life where your holiday is always on the horizon. Welcome to ‘Holiday Rising’!
We are an adventurous and entrepreneurial family who love traveling, learning, and exploring the great outdoors together. Since our marriage in 2008, we—Colin and Malaika—along with our amazing boys, Ace and Kingston, have journeyed across the globe in search of a better way to live. As of 2021, we’ve explored over 30 countries and all but one of the 48 states (we’re coming for you, Washington and Alaska!).
Along the way, we’ve worn many entrepreneurial hats: Kona Coffee Farmers, Roasters and Owners, Financial Sector Consultants, Property Flippers, Cruise Ship Business Consultants, Landscaping and Janitorial Company Owners for Government Agencies, to name just a few. We thrive on change and growth and invite you to join us on this exciting journey as we forge new paths for ourselves and others. Our mission is to inspire anyone seeking something more from life—those who no longer want to be part of the daily grind and wish to make the most of their time on Earth. The Holiday Lifestyle isn’t for everyone, but if it resonates with you, we’ll show you how to live as if you’re on vacation every day!
We aim to share the tips and lessons we’ve learned along the way—along with sharing our mistakes—to help create a happier society one smile at a time. We’re still learning and growing ourselves and welcome business insights and cultural experiences from people everywhere. Life is unpredictable; time is fleeting. That’s why we strive to enjoy every moment as if we’re on a permanent vacation!
We want to share our love of travel, spending time with family and friends, and how we incorporate that into daily life. We invite you to embrace the vacation feeling into your soul and live it every day as well. As if every day is a Holiday. Let’s Celebrate the Everyday!
Just like the sun always rises we feel the vacation mindset is always rising – Holiday Rising!
