Travel to Maui

When planning the vacation of your lifetime, or perhaps your honeymoon and you wanted to go to Maui, Hawaii, wouldn’t you want to work with an experienced travel professional who has have been there first? Wouldn’t you feel more confident with a travel agent who knew the best places to stay, wonderful places to eat, and what tours to not miss! Of course you would!

That’s why travel agent Marie Glodt of Travel to Maui in Maui, Hawaii took the time and effort to become a Maui Master with the Hawaiian Visitor and Convention Bureau.



The Maui Master program is an intensive training program that the Hawaiian Visitor Bureau office offers to travel agents. Agents don’t get certified until they attend a 6 day workshop to learn about the destination and vacation options. They must also take a trip to the islands of Maui County and experience the islands first-hand. This includes the islands of Maui, Lanai and Molokai.





A lot of people have a life long dream of visiting Hawaii. Glodt says that being a Maui Master’s Agent has given her the ability to make people’s dreams come true!
“There is no more romantic place than Hawaii for a honeymoon or anniversary. But that’s not all. There are wonderful cruises throughout the islands. There’s also world-class scuba diving and yachting.”

For a price quote or to schedule your personalized consulting appointment with Maui Master and Hawaiian Destination Specialist Marie Glodt at Travel to Maui contact http://www.traveltomaui.net
Travel to Maui is a Hawaiian travel agency located on the island of Maui, Hawaii.






Photo credit to the Hawaiian Visitor Bureau and Marie Glodt travel agent on Maui at Travel to Maui

Which island in Hawaii is the best to visit?

When people are thinking about visiting Hawaii they start asking friends, family and coworkers the question "which island should I visit when I go to Hawaii?" I also see this question all the time at Yahoo answers, trip advisor, lonely planet, fodors, and in chat rooms.

My answer as a Maui travel agent and Hawaii destination specialist is always the same. “It depends on the traveler!

For example what are your interests? How much are you allowing for your travel budget? Are you planning your honeymoon or is this a family vacation?

There really isn’t a bad choice when deciding which island to visit in Hawaii. There just may one island that is better suited to your life style and requirements in a Hawaiian vacation.

All of the islands in Hawaii will have our wonderful “Aloha Spirit,” water sports, hiking trails, zip line tours, and snorkeling regardless of which island you pick in the state.

Are you looking for nightlife, shopping, and lots of dining options? Does your vacation social calendar need lots of entries to keep you happy? You would be the type of traveler who would enjoy the high rises in Waikiki, the city lights of Honolulu, located on the island of Oahu.


Will you be spending your honeymoon with us in Hawaii? Then you will probably want to be on a more secluded island. Or limit your stay in Oahu to 2 or 3 days prior to traveling to the second island in Hawaii.

The island of Lanai has 2 luxury properties operated by the Four Season Resort chain. This island is perfect if you idea of a honeymoon or vacation to Hawaii is to be pampered in their world class spa, and wrapped in the finest in amenities. Don’t be expecting a Costco or McDonalds during your stay as they don’t exist on the island of Lanai (or Molokai).

Want to see an active volcano? The big island of Hawaii has been “growing” since 1983. I have actually flown over the lava in a helicopter, and cruised by on a cruise ship, plus walked to the rift. By far this is one of the most spectacular things I have done in my lifetime.

When dreaming of your Hawaiian vacation do you imagine sitting on a lounge chair having someone bring you fruity tropical drinks, and relaxing watching the whales cruise by? Maui is my favorite island to see whales and so much more. That is why I call Maui home!

Kauai is known for its lush green valleys, spectacular rainbows and cascading waterfalls. In order to have rainbows and waterfalls a little rain must fall. Of the all the islands in the Hawaiian island chain, Kauai does tend to be the wettest island. The wettest months are generally December-April.


This is a brief over view of the Hawaiian Islands. If you are would like more information about a Hawaiian vacation or to set up a consulting appointment with one of our Hawaii destination specialist please contact us at http://www.traveltomaui.net

Travel to Maui is a Hawaiian Destination Specialist with the Hawaii Visitor Bureau and a Maui Master with the Maui Visitor Bureau


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Festivals of Aloha 2010

This year the “Festivals of Aloha” will celebrate with parades, street parties, concerts and family activities that span the island of Maui Nui (Maui, Lanai, Molokai).

2010 Schedule of Events:


Maui:
• 9/3 Opening ceremony at Wailuku First Friday event starts at 6pm. Located on Market Street in Wailuku, Maui.

• 9/24 Keiki (kids) hula show and cultural demonstrations 4-7:30pm. Free admission at the Maui Mall Shopping Center

• 9/25 “Jewels of the Pacific” at the Kapalua Ritz Carlton 9am-10pm . This event includes Polynesian Wellness education, music, and crafters.

• 9/30 Mala Wailea Restaurant, Wailea Marriott Resort & Spa 4:30-6:30pm.
• Celebrity Chef’s poke demonstrations and free sampling with Festivals of Aloha 2010 Ribbon.

• *The Festivals of Aloha Ribbons are $5.00 each and provide discounted admission to many events. For information on purchasing a ribbon call 808-878-1888. Sales are cash only and help fund county wide events.

• 10/16 Waiola Church in Lahaina 12-8pm join in on the food, silent auction, tour of sacred grounds and luau ($5.00 discount with ribbon). For more information call 808-250-9196

• 10/16 Parade through Hana town starts at 11am and the fun continues at Hana Ball Bark.

• 10/23 Hawaiian entertainment, floral and lei show 5:30-10pm at Hana Ball Park.
• Kahanu Gardens will offer a free guided tour on Friday 10/23 at 10am. Also free unguided tours will be given 10-/18-10/21 for people wearing 2010 Festivals of Aloha Nui Ribbons*.

• Hotel Hana Maui will be offering free activities to all wearing 2010 Festivals of Aloha ribbon.



Lanai:
• 9/11 Ni’ihau Shell, Flower and Feather lei making, Lauhala Weaving, opihi shells, hula lessons and more 10am-4:30m at the Kailani Terrace at the Four Seasons Manele Bay Resort.

• For more information contact manager Royalene “Mamo” Fernandez 808-565-6066



Molokai:

• 10/8Youth night and talent and poke contests start at 6:30pm at the Mitchell Pau’ole Center.

• 10/9 Floral parade and pa’u riders in Kaunakakai town starts at 9am.

• For more information call Moana or Rachel Dudoit at 808-553-3356


For the most current schedule of events check out www.festivalsofaloha.com or call Yuki Lei Sugimura at 808-878-1888.


If you would like a quote for travel packages to Hawaii please contact the Hawaii destination specialists at Travel to Maui at www.traveltomaui.net.

Travel to Maui is a Maui travel agency.