Tips for your Hawaiian vacation

Aloha from Maui, Hawaii.

As a resident of Hawaii and a travel agent I would like to share some of my favorite Hawaiian travel tips.

Travel to Maui specializes in honeymoons and destination wedding travel to Hawaii. We book everyone from the first time travelers to the most avid traveler. Included with their documents they also receive lots of great travel tips for their upcoming Hawaiian vacation.

I would like to share my top #4 tips with you today regarding your flights to Hawaii.

1. Make sure and read your documents carefully.
2. Reconfirm your flights and issue your boarding passes online as soon as they become available. This is generally allowed by the airlines 24 hours prior to your departure flight.
3. Arrive early at the airport. At least 2 hours prior to flight on domestic flights to insure the best seating and allow for adequate time to clear security with TSA.
4. If you plan on eating on the flight bring a credit card. Most airlines no longer accept cash!



For more travel tips check out Travel to Maui FAQ *(frequently asked page) on our website http://www.traveltomaui.net/php/travel-faq.php

If you would like a quote or to schedule a consulting appointment with one of our Hawaiian Destination Specialist visit our website at http://www.traveltomaui.net/php/contact.php

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Written by Marie Glodt at Travel to Maui.  Maui Master and Hawaiian Destination Specialist with the Hawaii Visitor Bureau.




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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.






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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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Zipline on Maui

There are many fun things to do when you are visiting the island of Maui.

Zip lining is one of the more thrilling things you can do while you are here in Hawaii!

As a Maui resident and travel agent at Travel to Maui I make it my goal to get out and experience first hand the many hotels, resorts and tours available. This weekend I tried Piiholo Ranch Treetop Canopy Tours.

This 3 hour tour is held twice daily 7 days a week. I did the 9 ziplines and 4 bridge tour. It felt like you were Tarzan and Jane swinging via the tree tops, hanging from tree houses in the beautiful "upcountry" Maui!


Piiholo Ranch Tours offers 3 canopy tours and 4 zip line tours on their unique adventure course.

Not looking for a zip line tour but still would like to enjoy the peace and quiet of upcountry Maui? Piiholo Ranch offers horseback riding tours for the beginner or advanced rider.

For more information about the beautiful island of Maui or travel packages to Hawaii please contact Travel to Maui at www.traveltomaui.net

What is happening on Maui in October 2010

Written by Marie Glodt at Travel to Maui “Your Maui travel agent.”

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Looking for something fun to do while in Hawaii?
• Do you have free time on your hands and would like to volunteer?
• Are you a resident of Maui and want to do something new and exciting?

Here is what is happening on Maui during the month of October 2010.


October 9-12th Volunteer with Friends of Haleakala National Park
A Hawai'i non-profit corporation to support educational, cultural, research, and service activities relating to the park and its ecosystems. For details contact: http://www.fhnp.org/

Sunday 10/24/10 Xterra World Championship at the Makena Beach & Golf Resort

10/23 Hal Sparks, 10/30 Tom Arnold at the Maui Celebrity Series http://www.themauicelebrityseries.com/index.html

Saturday, October 30th, 2010 Harvest Gymkhana Fundraiser- Haku Baldwin Center, Makawao
Mounted Games (horseback) and Un-Mounted games: like Pole-Bending, Pie-Eating; Egg & Spoon Race, Sack Race. Petting Zoo & Pony Rides! Prizes & goodies for the kids. 444 Makawao Ave. Located below Makawao Veterinary Clinic and Boarding Kennel. Contact Robin 808-572-9129 website http://www.facebook.com/hakubaldwincenter

The Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum is unveiling a new exhibit titled "Mills, Machinery and Locomotives" that will be on display through October. The museum is open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 3957 Hansen Road. For more information, call 871-8058 or www.sugarmuseum.com.

Ongoing events:
Every Saturday in October 7-11am Olowalu Cultural Reserve Volunteer Community Work Day
The Olowalu Cultural Reserve, a non-profit organization, invites you to participate in a volunteer work day to assist in rebuilding an ahupua'a. Tasks include the removal of non-native plant species, building taro patches, trail restoration and planting Native Hawaiian plants and agricultural products. www.olowalu.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=ig.page&CategoryID=28

Free Hula Shows at 7:00pm every Tuesday & Thursday! Free Keiki (kids) Hula Show 1pm ever Saturday & Sunday at the Cannery Mall in Lahaina. For information call 808-661-5304

Didn’t find what you were looking for? Visit Calendar Maui at http://www.calendarmaui.com/

Travel to Maui providing quality travel packages to Hawaii and beyond.
Contact us at www.traveltomaui.net for a quote or to set up your personalized consulting appointment.

Future blogs: “fun things to do on Oahu,” “what to see and do while on Kauai,” traveling to Tahiti,” “Honeymoons in Hawaii,” and much more.

Spa and Romance Packages

SPA & ROMANCE PACKAGES


Want to get away for a romantic vacation and getaway? Dreaming of relaxing on a secluded beach, watching breathtaking sunsets, drinking exotic tropical drinks?

Whatever your heart desires Travel to Maui can create a vacation for you and your loved one!

Romance packages vary depending on the property, length of stay, and cost of the package.

A few examples of romance packages available in Hawaii:
• Daily breakfast for two
• Sunset dinner cruises
• Flower petal turndown on "your special day"
• A bottle of champagne at time of arrival
• Tandem massages for two in your room

A sample of some of the romance packages available in Tahiti:
• Breakfast delivered to your room - if staying in an over-the-water bungalow, it will be delivered by outrigger canoe
• A candlelit dinner served beachside
• Pareu for the ladies, T-shirt for gentlemen

Cruise lines:
Cruise lines also offer four different honeymoon, anniversary, and romance packages ranging in price.
A few examples of upgrades you may select for your journey:
• Strawberries and sparkling wine in your stateroom upon embarkation
• In room massage for two
• Breakfast in bed
• One keepsake portrait
• A Romantic dinner for two with a bottle of wine
• Afternoon tea service delivered to your cabin

For a quote or to set up a consulting appointment please contact the travel experts at www.traveltomaui.net
Travel to Maui providing quality travel packages to Hawaii & beyond...
photo credit to Four Seasons Maui, Hawaii

5 reasons to have your honeymoon in Hawaii

Written by Marie Glodt
Hawaiian Destination Specialist at Travel to Maui

1.) Hawaii is one of the most romantic places in the United States, and one of the top honeymoon locations in the world!

2.) Customize your honeymoon package by including a “romance package” in your travel plans. This varies depending on hotel and costs. A few examples would be a dinner for two under the stars, tandem massage in an ocean front cabana, and more!

3.) The Hawaiian Islands offers an array of ocean activities to complete your holiday. The most popular water sports would be: a dinner cruise, snorkel trip, whale watching (December-April), and scuba diving.

4.) Hawaii has some of the best beaches in the world. Here is a short list of the most popular beaches here in Hawaii: Waikiki (Oahu), Wailea & Kaanapali Beach (Maui), Poipu (Kauai), Manele Bay (Lanai), Punaluu & Kauna’ oa Bay (the big island of Hawaii).

5.) Hawaii is a great value for your travel dollar! Book early and save. It is suggested you book your honeymoon 6-12 months in advance if possible.


For assistance with your travel plans to Hawaii please contact the experts at Travel to Maui. www.traveltomaui.net

You do not marry someone you can live with; you marry someone who you cannot live without

Photo credit to Four Seasons Hawaii

Romance packages on Maui

Surrounded by the tremendous natural beauty of Maui,Hawaii celebrate your love in one of the most romantic places on earth. This is the perfect Maui honeymoon package, anniversary package or romantic getaway to celebrate being together.


PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Accommodations in a luxurious one-bedroom suite or spacious villa for a minimum of five nights
• Welcome amenity upon arrival
• Breakfast in bed for two on the day of your choice
• Romantic candlelit dinner for two at a private romantic cabana
• Gourmet picnic basket for two to enjoy at the beach or sightseeing
• A 50 minute tandem massage for two at Spa Kea Lani
• Romantic sunset cruise for two
• Delicate flower petal turndown on the last night of your stay

Please contact Travel to Maui for details. www.traveltomaui.net
We are a Hawaiian based travel agency, located on the sunny shores of Maui.

Honeymoon Registry

Honeymoon registry

Nowadays there are many different options when registering for your honeymoon.

One such example is an online honeymoon registry. This allows you to post your own special requests to make your honeymoon complete.

Being a travel agent who specializes in honeymoons I have seen the benefit of this first hand. This has allowed many of my couples to upgrade their car from a smaller version to something more sporty such as a jeep or convertible. Another favorite upgrade is to add a spa or romance package!

Many couples add tours, or excursions that they would like to do while they are on their honeymoon. A few of the more popular ones here in Hawaii would be: a luau, dinner cruise, snorkel trip, helicopter flight over an active volcano or touring lush waterfalls and rainforest, zipline tours, horseback riding, whale watching and more.

In Tahiti the most popular excursions would be swimming with the sharks, jet ski tour, day tour, or dining credit.

Lastly many couples pick a charity they would like to have their family and friend donate to on their behalf.

There are many honeymoon registry companies available. Your wedding planner will know of the most popular options.

For more honeymoon information or travel specials please contact Travel to Maui at www.traveltomaui.net
We are a Hawaiian based travel agent who specializes in honeymoons, spa & romance packages and travel packages for destination weddings.
Written by Marie Glodt Travel to Maui

Honeymoons in Hawaii

Honeymoons in Hawaii

When booking your honeymoon package to Hawaii please consider working with a Hawaiian destination specialist. One such specialist is Marie Glodt from Travel to Maui. “Honeymoon packages to Hawaii are our speciality!”

“Besides our great rates using our discount Hawaiian wholesalers, we also provide you travel tips and our first hand knowledge of each and every property we offer our clients!”

Travel to Maui is located on the sunny shores of Maui, Hawaii. “Our local contacts here in Hawaii will V.I.P your reservation to make your vacation feel extra special!” This is one of the many benefits to using a Hawaiian based travel agency!

Considering a honeymoon registry? We work with the best companies to make your honeymoon extra special. This can include car and hotel upgrades, tours and excursions, donations to charities, etc.

Here are a few comments from our “happy couples”:

Marie,
Thank you again for making our trip such a memorable one. Mahalo,
Ben and Karen Challiou

Overall, we had a fantastic time in Maui. Thanks, Marie, for all your help and suggestions. Everywhere we went, people were congratulating us on our recent marriage and took care of us.
Thanks again and let me know if I can do anything else to help you.
Todd & Sana Clegg

I will recommend you and your services to all of my friends...I will also send this on to our wedding coordinator who gave me your name and email address. This was a great experience for us. Thank you for everything! Boy were YOU a great find! Thank you Carolyn for giving me Marie's business name! You are both wonderful! Aloha!
Amy & Brent Christensen

Are you ready to make your honeymoon plans come true? Then contact the staff at Travel to Maui at www.traveltomaui.net

How I spent my “staycation” on Maui, Hawaii!

Written by Marie Glodt, Hawaiian Destination Specialist at Travel to Maui

As a travel agent here on Maui I am constantly invited to stay at the nicest properties in the state. In doing so I am able to tell my clients first hand the pros and cons of each and every property we offer. Another benefit of booking your travel with Travel to Maui would be our local travel tips and discount coupons.

This last week I took some time out of the office to enjoy this beautiful island of Maui that I call home! During my “staycation” I made it a point to “stop and smell the flowers,” visit the tourist sites, check out some tours, and eat at some of my favorite spots.

One of the highlights of my time off was donating my time with Maui Pet Therapy-Haku Baldwin Center. On this trip we visited Kula Hospital with about 6 human volunteers and 15-20 feathered and furry volunteers. Our goal is to make someone’s day just a bit brighter with our love and laughter.

Are you planning a trip to Maui? You may want to consider a “volunteer vacation” while you are here. It makes you feel good and a portion of your vacation may be tax deductible.http://www.myspace.com/pet_therapy

I also enjoyed a day at the beach with about 20 of my closest friends and family having a potluck. Most of the beach parks on Maui close at sunset time. So please make sure and not leave your car unattended after dark or you will be locked in for the night!

Another treat during my “staycation” was visiting the new Kapalua Spa. This 3,000 sq. foot spa opened the week before my visit. I had the nicest massage from a gentleman named Bo. I also enjoyed the cold water shower, steam room and outdoor pool looking out at Kapalua Bay! For reservations contact:
http://cms.kapalua.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=213&Itemid=1084

Rainy days don’t happen that often in Maui, but when they do the place to be in the Maui Ocean Center in Maalaea. http://www.mauioceancenter.com/
I love the jelly fish tank with black lights. It is easy to spend an hour or more checking out the sharks and fish, so please allow ample time on this visit.

After the Maui Ocean Center I had lunch at one of my favorite shrimp places. That would be Buzz’s Wharf located in Maalaea Harbor, Maui. http://www.buzzswharf.com/
My favorite things would be the shrimp bisque and the ahi fish sandwich. If you book your travel thru Travel to Maui we will also send you a 10% off coupon at Buzz’s Wharf with your travel documents.

If you are shopping for souvenirs stop by the Maui Swap meet. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1W1GGLL_en&q=maui+swap+meet&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g7
It is held every Saturday from 7:00 am to 1pm, in Kahului town. You will find reasonably priced handmade items. Please stop by and see Meriah’s tie dye booth. I just love her tie dyed clothes and doggie shirts. http://www.mauitiedye.com/

Lastly I had dinner at Haliimaile General Store. We had Carol for our waitress. She was great for giving suggestions on the menu, and her service was excellent ! I had the fish, my guest had the ribs. Both were perfect. Don’t miss the opening of Seawatch in Wailea under the Bev Gannon management team. This will be happening in August 2009. http://www.bevgannonrestaurants.com/

For more information please contact Travel to Maui www.traveltomaui.net

Coming up in future blogs: more hidden airline fees, golf courses on Maui, Aloha Classic Event, and more.

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