So, it's been a few months since I was actually on vacation, but what a great time it was. I'm going to begin with Jeju Island. It's considered to be Korea's "Hawaii," and I would have to agree, although it's cheaper in Jeju....but not much.
The island was beautiful and took about 50 min to get there by airplane from Busan, Gimhae Airport. The airport was small and crowded but greeted its arrivals with palm trees and sunshine. The weather is not supposed to be particularly cheerful in the summer. It's characteristically known for monsoon type weather, but this was the farthest from what I experienced. Three whole days on Jeju Island, and maybe a few drops of rain in the evening. It was particularly beautiful, especially in the Jungman Beach area near Seogwipo City. I had been joined by my incredible SO (significant other), who thoughtfully flew across the pacific ocean and lost a day of sleep for a vacation with me. We stayed at the Hyatt Jeju, and I have forever been spoiled, and will never be satisfied with hotel accommodation again unless it is a Hyatt. The pictures speak for themselves.
Hyatt Jeju - view from the hotel room balcony
Waterfall on a secluded beach behind the Hyatt Hotel
Cheonjehyeon Waterfall
More vacation to come...
