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,

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

Cheap things to do in Hawaii for free or under $100!

Do you plan on visiting Hawaii soon and are looking for ideas of fun things to see and do? Well look no further. As your guide to Hawaii I will point out some of the highlights of our Hawaiian Islands.
This includes Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, Oahu, Lanai and Molokai.

Written by Marie Glodt Travel to Maui

As a Hawaii Destination Specialist and a resident of Maui I hear all the time “Hawaii is so expensive!”This may be true when comparing the islands of Hawaii to smaller towns in the United States. But when you compare Hawaii to other world class resort areas we are actually a great bargain!

Fun things to do for free in Hawaii:
1. Hike Diamond Head Crater on the island of Oahu.
2. Learn all about the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.
3. Stop by the Koloa rum factory on the island of Kauai and have a free sample of rum (must be 21+).
4. See an active volcano on the big island and watch the lava flow into the ocean
5. Visit Iao Valley on the island of Maui
6. Take a day trip to Hana and see all the beautiful waterfalls that Maui has to offer
7. Watch the water gush out of the blow hole on Kauai’s south side of the island
8. Hike a dormant volcano at the Waimea Canyon on Kauai
9. Akaka Falls on the big island of Hawaii is a quick 10 minute walk to 2 of the prettiest waterfalls on the island.
10. Check out the monster waves at Haleiwa on the north shore of Oahu!
11. Swim at Hulopoe Bay on Lanai in front of the Four Seasons Manele Bay and see the spinner dolphins
12. Opaekaa Falls is a breath taking waterfall located on Kauai. It is an easy drive from anywhere on the island.
13. See the sunrise on Maui atop Haleakala Crater at 10,000 feet.



Here is list of fun things to see and do in Hawaii for $100 or less!
1. The Maui Ocean Center has a great shark tank that surrounds you from top to bottom, jelly fish in a tank with a black light shining on it, and so much more!
2. Hike down and back up the Kalaupapa Trail (3.2 miles each way) on the island of Molokai
3. Visit our only official state residence of royalty in the U.S at Iolani Palace’s on Oahu.
4. Attend a luau. This is a great show, with drinks and dinner and available on all islands.
5. Go to a concert and see your favorite performers up close in our smaller venues and stadiums
6. The Shangri-La Museum is Doris Duke’s residence on Oahu and a fine arts museum!
7. Sail on a romantic dinner cruise at sunset!
8. Whale watch and check out the Humpback whales that call Hawaii their home from December-April.
9. Take a surfing or hula lesson and impress your friends when you get home!
10. Polynesian Cultural Center is located on the island of Oahu and it is great way to learn about the culture of Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand and Samoa.


For more information about Hawaii please check out our frequent asked questions page (FAQ) http://www.traveltomaui.net/php/travel-faq.php or Hawaii vacation page http://www.traveltomaui.net/php/hawaii-travel.php

For a quote request on your Hawaii travel package or to schedule a consulting appointment with our destination specialist please contact us at http://www.traveltomaui.net

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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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Romance Packages to Hawaii and Tahiti

As we head into the Valentine holiday many folks are thinking about something romantic and extra special for their sweetheart. What about a spa and romance package to sunny Hawaii or Tahiti?


Romance packages come in many different forms. This will depend on the location, the property, and your length of stay!


The most popular romance options include: A tandem massage, romantic sunset sail, dinner for 2 in your own private cabana beachside.


Ready to book your romance package to Paradise? Contact the travel experts at Travel to Maui to schedule your consulting appointment. www.traveltomaui.net

Written by Marie Glodt Travel to Maui








photo credit to Four Seasons Maui, Grand Wailea Resort, Hawaii Visitors Bureau, Grand Hyatt Kauai, Hyatt Regency Maui,

Luau in Hawaii

Written by Marie Glodt Travel to Maui



As a travel agent here in Hawaii I am often times asked by our clients "should I attend a luau?"

My answer is always yes! I think they are a "must do" when you are here in the Hawaiian Islands.



Luaus are about 3 hours long, around $100 per person and include your drinks, dinner and show.


If you have never attended a luau before I suggest a Polynesian revue. This will include the dancing from the island of Tahiti, Hawaii and the fire knife dancer from Samoa!



If a more traditional luau is your liking then a Hawaiian hula is suggested. Here on Maui one such luau would be the Old Lahaina Luau.

Most luaus are 5-7 nights a week and many sell out weeks in advance. So make sure and book your luau when you confirm your Hawaiian vacation plans.

For a quote or to schedule a consulting appointment for your Hawaii vacation please contact the Hawaiian Destination Specialist at Travel to Maui. 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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What are the benefits of using a travel agent to book my vacation to Hawaii?

I see it all the time in blogs, comments online and chat rooms?
Why should I use a travel agent if I can book it online?

I find all too often people only post comments on online or write letters when they have something negative to say. Our clients at Travel to Maui make it a point to write us and rave about their vacation packages to Hawaii! There are many reasons why our clients rave about their holiday in Hawaii!



1. Our travel agents are trained as a specialist in your desired location. Not only have our travel agents passed the required tests to become a Hawaii Destination specialist, our Hawaiian travel experts have first hand knowledge of the location you are visiting.
2. Our client’s expectations are fully addressed during your consulting appointment. Our consulting appointments generally last up to 60 minutes. During this time we will be covering the pros and cons of every property we offer that fits within your requested budget.
3. We will show you real life pictures during your consulting appointment! We will show you “current” pictures taken by a travel expert at Travel to Maui. Not some stock photo taken at “low tide” or a photo taken 20 years. I like to joke with folks it is a lot like online dating. You don’t always get what you see when you shop online!
4. When you book with Travel to Maui you are not just another honeymooner in Hawaii or a confirmation number of someone who booked online. Travel to Maui is a leader in the Hawaii vacation packages. We work closely with our local travel partners to make your stay extra special!
5. When you book your travel package with Travel to Maui we offer a “risk free cancellation policy” to protect your travel investment.
6. Travel to Maui is a Hawaii travel agency located on the island of Maui. This speaks volumes when you are looking for insider tips on where to stay, the current weather conditions in Hawaii, the best beaches in the Hawaiian Islands, what to see and do when in Hawaii, and so much more!

Need more reasons to hire the experts at Travel to Maui?Please read the comments below from a few of our 2010 clients.



My experience with Travel to Maui was nothing short of exceptional.For our wedding we had guests flying in from a three countries in addition we had planned several events over a few days. Logistically, it could have been a nightmare. Luckily, we had Marie! She provided a very high standard of service to all of our guests, even the tricky ones! Her knowledge of the islands and quality service providers is second to none.

The amount of effort and genuine desire to ensure that our wedding experience was more than what we dreamed; was obviously in every encounter with Marie.

I highly recommend Travel to Maui, we will be using their services repeatedly in the years to come. Mr & Mrs Darrin Geddes Edmonton, Canada


Nikki and I got back home yesterday and wanted to say thank you for the excellent job you did in planning our trip to Hawaii. The entire honeymoon was phenomenal, we loved both Maui and Kauai. We especially appreciated the special touches including the printed menus at Mama's Fish House and the other extras you arranged. We will definitely recommend you to our friends that are coming to Hawaii and will call you to plan our next visit, which will hopefully be in the not-too-distant future.
Thanks again. Nikki & Matt Darin Boston, MA


Thank-you Marie for your personalized and attentive service!You have gone above and beyond for me in all that I've asked of you.
Your candid advice and prompt responses are so appreciated, especially when coordinating travel and accommodation for such a diverse group. You are a true professional who clearly has passion for her work!****Thanks Tamera for recommending Marie @ travel to Maui, it was a pleasure to work with her!***
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Lisa and Matte Gillard,
Calgary, Alberta. Canada


I cannot say enough good things about Marie Glodt with Travel to Maui. She is always quick to respond and so helpful with my clients. I get rave reviews from my honeymoon couples even before they head to the islands! I look forward to working with her more in the future!
Jennifer Lackey Storybook Wedding Consulting Atlanta GA
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Well we are back at home in Canada and all depressed - its hard to believe we have gone from bathing suits to parkas! The temperature today is about 30 ° F so that is quite a drop from Hawaii weather.

In any case, we just wanted to thank you for arranging a great vacation for us - we all had a really good time and the accommodations were perfect! Well thanks again for the great vacation - we are definitely planning to go to Hawaii again (hopefully within the next 5 years) and will contact you to make arrangements.
Sue Fleming Edmonton, Canada



We enjoyed exploring little beach areas around the north shore and some funky, off-beat surf towns along the highway. The Polynesian Culture Center was a "must" if you're going to be on Oahu.

Thank you Marie for knowing us so well and what we love and helping to make so many wonderful things happen!

We had such a fabulous anniversary trip! Thank you for all you do to make things special!
We can't wait to come again! Next time....longer! Best wishes, Amy & Brent Christensen Utah



I just wanted to let you know how fantastic both hotels were to us. The view from our room was spectacular, and the staff was very friendly, and the service was A+, while we relaxed by the pool staff constantly made sure we had all we needed comfort wise, and the spa was great too.
Thanks for all the work and help, my trip was fantastic, and couldn't have gone any smoother! Joe & Stephanie (Valentine) Litzinger Columbus, OH



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Once this form is entirely filled out, we will have all the information we need to create the custom package that will perfectly fit your tastes and budget. All travel packages must originate in the United States or Canada.

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Written by Marie Glodt a Maui travel agent with Travel to Maui and Hawaiian Destination Specialist with the Hawaii Visitor Bureau.

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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