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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Destination wedding in Hawaii

As a travel agent who specializes in destination weddings I hear lots of great ideas regarding weddings.

This information comes from past wedding couples, wedding vendors such as photographers, wedding coordinators, and more.
The first and foremost important thing to keep in mind is “it is your special day!”

Try to not let your guests determine your wedding date or location. If they are not able to attend your destination wedding due to finances or health reasons let them know you will miss them. Then do your best to include them later by sharing your wedding video and photos.

Many wedding couples have a small function when they return home. This is a great way to include all the guests in your special day who were not able to attend your wedding.

The first step when planning your destination wedding is to set a date and location.
It may be a good idea to have some flexibility with this to lock in the best prices.

For example many private locations offer a discount if you do a day of event verses a nightly function. This may not be available 365 days of the year.

The next step would be to secure a wedding planner or coordinator. They will be able to save you time and money in addition to hiring with the best vendors in the business.

After you have locked in your wedding date, location and venue the next phase would be your travel planning.  You will be able to lock in your airfare 330-300 days prior to departure. Because most wedding sites become available a year in advance this will be perfect timing.

Travel to Maui averages 50+ destination weddings per year for the last 11 years. During this time we have arranged travel packages from 2-120 people.

The bride and groom normally secure their travel reservations first. This is followed closely by the wedding party, including close family members. Guests tend to wait until the last minute. That is why it is a good idea to set your RSVP date 45 days or more prior to the wedding.

I have heard of wedding parties where the guests never RSVP and just showed up at the destination wedding. Or worse they did RSVP and then no showed. In either event this added extra stress at the day of wedding, not to mention the expense.

When you book your wedding with Travel to Maui we advise you of each and every guest once they have confirmed their travel plans.

It is a good idea to send out your save the date information 6-12 months in advance. This allows your guests time to request the time off, and to arrange their travel.

One cute idea I have seen when doing a destination wedding to Hawaii is to send out a Hawaiian post card with the wedding information on it.

This would be followed by a formal invitation closer to the wedding date.

Another great tip when planning your destination wedding is to set up a wedding website. Here you can list your travel agents contact information, wedding details and any other information necessary.

Once you have completed all the above information you can sit back, relax and count the days until your upcoming wedding in paradise!

For more information check out our FAQ page at Travel to Maui.

To schedule a consulting appointment with one of our destination specialist contact us at Travel to Maui

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Written by Marie Glodt
Certified Hawaii Specialist and Maui Master with the Hawaii Visitor Bureau.
Tiare Tahiti Specialist with the Tahiti Visitor Bureau and Pearl Partner with Paul Gauguin Cruises.

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Travel to Maui is Named to the 2012 Wedding Professional Hot List by Momentville

11 Jan, 2012 - MomentVille.com one of the worlds leading wedding websites, is pleased to announced that Travel to Maui has been selected for the 2012 Wedding Professional Hot List.

The annual Wedding Professional Hot List recognizes excellence within the wedding industry, as determined by reviews from tens of thousands of brides and grooms. Travel to Maui was among the best reviewed vendors in the past year.

"The Wedding Professional Hot List recognizes best of class wedding professionals." said Geoff Evason, MomentVille's CEO. "Highlighting the success of the top wedding professionals is an exciting way to spread the word and help newly engaged couples find the right professionals for their own weddings."

                                           About Travel to Maui

Travel to Maui is a Hawaii travel agency. We are located on the island of Maui, Hawaii. We specialize in spa and romance packages, honeymoons to Hawaii and Tahiti, and destination wedding travel packages to Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand and Australia. We work with the top wedding vendors from around the world to make your dreams come true! Contact us to plan your vacation of a life time! http://www.traveltomaui.net/

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



We are also a certified Tahiti Specialist with the Tahiti Visitor Bureau.

About MomentVille

MomentVille.com offers engaged couples and wedding enthusiasts a one stop place for planning and sharing a wedding. Offering free wedding websites, wedding planning tools, a gorgeous gallery of wedding pictures a searchable list of reviewed wedding vendors, and lots of helpful and inspiring wedding content, MomentVille helps newlyweds with all aspects of their wedding.

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

Looking for something different to do in Maui?

As a travel agent at Travel to Maui and resident of Hawaii I like to find fun and unique things to see and do here in the islands.


This weekend was no exception. I relaxed at the Spa Grande at the Grand Wailea enjoying the scented baths, jacuzzi, and waterfall showers, plus the wonderful mango scrub.



I also checked out the zip line tours swinging from tree tops on the 9 line canopy tour with Piiholo Ranch.




On Sunday I relaxed outside at the most beautiful setting you could ever imagine for a polo game.




For more information about Hawaii including travel packages please contact the travel experts at Travel to Maui www.traveltomaui.net






Written by Marie Glodt at Travel to Maui.



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




Photo credits to Grand Wailea Spa Grande, Marie Glodt Travel to Maui,

What is a honeymoon? What are the top honeymoon destinations?

What is a honeymoon? What are the top honeymoon destinations?

Written by Marie Glodt, Travel to Maui.
Travel to Maui is a Hawaiian travel agency located on the island of Maui, Hawaii.

The dictionary describes a honeymoon as:
• Vacation for newly-married couple
• A period of time spent alone together, especially away, usually immediately following the wedding or reception.

What are the top 5 locations for honeymoons?
According to Modern Bride Magazine the top 5 honeymoon destinations are as follows:
1. Hawaii
2. Mexico
3. Jamaica
4. Tahiti
5. Bermuda

It isn’t hard to understand why Hawaii is the #1 destination for honeymoons. With our romantic sunset cruises, beautiful beaches, spas and romance packages how can you pass up the beauty of Hawaii for your “vacation of a life time!”

As a Hawaiian travel agency we have the advantage of offering our clients our first hand knowledge of living in the islands. This allows us to create the perfect travel package and get you the best value within your requested budget.

To get a quote request for your honeymoon to Hawaii or Tahiti please contact us at
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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

You are engaged, now what do you do?

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

The holidays have begun, you have just gotten engaged, and the families have been told of your upcoming wedding plans. Now what should you do?

The next step is to hire a wedding coordinator and a travel agent who specializes in your desired destination.

Choosing your wedding consultant is the first step toward the wedding of your dreams. It is important to choose a coordinator that shares your vision of the wedding and can make that vision into a reality. Your wedding consultant should have an excellent reputation with both the wedding vendors, and past clients, unique ideas and creativity to share.

Hiring a professional travel specialist with these same qualifications will make your romantic honeymoon or destination wedding “the vacation of a lifetime!”

Planning a honeymoon? Hawaii & Tahiti are among the top honeymoon and destination wedding locations. They also provide a wide range of resort and activities or excursions. Some of the most popular tours would include: a luau (great for rehearsal dinners), snorkel trip, a scenic helicopter flight over an active volcano, swimming with the dolphins, romantic sunset sail, and more.

Planning a destination wedding? It is advisable that you plan at least six to twelve months prior to your wedding. This allows your guests ample time to arrange their travel reservations and coordinate with your plans. It is customary for guests to pay their own travel costs for destination weddings, but many couples provide transportation for the wedding party, or host a special event for their guest other than the wedding itself.

We here at Travel to Maui will assure you of the quality vacation you looking for without the stress and time involved while trying to arrange things on your own.

• "The time an agency spends on your behalf may be worth any fees you'll have to pay." Frommer's Hawaii
• “A competent agent takes the time to listen to what you want, and then makes recommendations based on your needs. In fact, good travel agents don't consider themselves agents at all, but "specialists in a destination or travel type.” "They can get you information that can't be found on the Web. They listen more than they speak and then wow you with the perfect trip!”
• “The right travel agent that will save you the most money will have a few distinct traits. First, the travel agent will ask you tons of questions about your plans, travel itinerary, preferences, and flexibility. The travel agent that asks these questions will have a better chance of finding you deals that you can work with!”

Are you ready to start planning your vacation of a lifetime? We are here to help make your dreams come true. We here at Travel to Maui look forward to serving all of your travel needs to Hawaii, Tahiti, and the South Pacific!

Travel to Maui
Secializing in Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific
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