Hana Maui

Aloha from Maui, Hawaii!

Written by Marie Glodt travel agent at Travel to Maui and Maui Master with the Hawaii Visitor Bureau.

This last weekend I went to Hana for the day. If you haven’t heard about Hana it is one of the most beautiful places in the world! You won’t find anything quite like it on any of the other islands in Hawaii.

Hana, Maui is the land of rainbows, waterfalls, and lush green valleys. It is just 50 miles from the Kahului airport, but a world away!

The road to Hana is an experience to say the least! It has over 54 narrow bridges, 600 hair pin turns, and the beautiful coast line of the eastern side of Maui. This road is not for the faint of heart or someone who tends to get car sick!

Maui and the road to Hana video from Youtube and the Hawaii visitor bureau:

http://youtu.be/5mg-SAzovSk

The road to Hana is the experience! Often times you see folks rushing to get to the town of Hana or the 7 scared pools (Pools at Ohe’o). When you do this you miss out on so much!

Here are a few of my favorite tips when visiting Hana:

•  Leave early! By early I mean in the car ready to go by 7 or 8am. This is an all day event and you do NOT want to be one of those folks driving the whole way back in the dark!
• Fill up your car with gas before you leave the resorts. Gas is normally anywhere between 70 cents to a dollar more a gallon than anywhere else on Maui. When I was there this weekend it was $5.67 per gallon!
• Pack a cooler with snacks, water and lunch. There are a few fruit and food stands along the way or the 2 places to eat in Hana town. I ate at the Travaasa Hotel. Formerly known as the Hotel Hana Maui Resort. The food was good. Afterwards I did a tour of the hotel and checked out the suites and sea cottages. If you would like to stay in Hana this would be my first choice! They are also one of the only all inclusive options in the state of Hawaii!
• Stop often to check out the sights, but when you do make sure and pull over OFF the road so others can get by.

 While we are on the subject of driving IF you have a local behind you (they will generally be the one tail gating you) a word to the wise PULL over!  If you don’t many times they will PASS you on a curve putting you both in danger!

Here are a few of my favorite sights along the way to Hana:

1.  Stop by Paia town and have an inexpensive fish burger at Paia Fish Market, or a great fish lunch or dinner at Mama’s Fish House.
2. Check out the windsurfers at Ho’okipa Park.
3. Visit the black sands beach and cave at Wai ‘anapanapa State Park.
4. Enjoy the Bamboo Forest.
5. Pull out at the look out at Ke’anae Point.
6. Be amazed by the waterfalls at Wailua Valley.
7. Swim in the Pools of ‘Ohe’o also known as “The Seven Pools.”

For more information or to schedule a consulting appointment with one of our Hawaiian Destination Specialist contact us at Travel to Maui http://www.traveltomaui.net

We are a Hawaiian travel agency located on the island of Maui, Hawaii. Travel to Maui is a proud member of the Hawaii Visitor Bureau.
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Fun things to see and do in Maui, Hawaii.

3/7/12
Aloha from Hawaii,
My name is Marie Glodt. I am a travel agent at Travel to Maui and a Hawaiian Destination Specialist with the Hawaii Visitor Bureau.

Today I would like to point out the fun things happening in March of 2012 here on Maui.

Grease will be playing at the Iao Theater in Wailuku until Sunday March 11th.
For prices and show times call 808-242-6969 or visit http://www.mauionstage.com

Lahaina Whale and Ocean Arts Festival Campbell Park
Artists display their best marine-themed art for sale while you are entertained by Hawaiian music and hula display. FREE! For more information call 808-667-9194.

Lobsterfest 2012 at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Rotary Club of Wailuku annual fundraising event on Sunday March 11th. Tickets are $100 per person. For more information call 808-242-SHOW or visit www.mauiarts.org

Maui Ocean Center celebrates their 14th anniversary on Tuesday March 13th.
Join the festivities and enjoy anniversary cake while supplies and more! Call 808-270-7000 or visit www.mauioceancenter.com

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will be at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Friday March 16th. Tickets start at $59.00 for general seating. For tickets call 808-242-SHOW or www.mauiarts.org

4th aannual St. Patricks Day run ‘til you’re green three-mile race with Kahului Ale House
Hurry pre-registration fee by 3/9/12 is $25.00 for kids 4-18, and $35 for adults. The price will increase to $40 for everyone after 3/9. www.mauirunning.com

On March 24th you can participate in a community clean up, do half marathon in beautiful central Maui, or the American Heart association heart walk.
For the community clean up contact Larissa at 808-344-2533. To join the 1/2 marathon call 808-280-5801. For the fundraiser and walk call 808-244-7185.

Friday 3/30 don’t miss the Maui Arts and Cultural Center Na Ali’I of Comedy.
Hawaii’s comedy legends are coming together for the first time. See Frank De Lima, Mel Cabang, and Andy Bumatai. Tickets start at $22.50 www.mauiarts.org

Written by Marie Glodt. Travel agent at Travel to Maui http://www.traveltomaui.net

Maui Master and Hawaiian Destination Specialist with the Hawaii Visitor Bureau

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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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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

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Travel to Maui is now WeddingWire Rated for 2011

Maui, Hawaii July 5, 2011 -WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that Travel to Maui is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for honeymoons and destination wedding travel packages to Hawaii and Tahiti!



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