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!



WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.

Travel to Maui has 3 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day.

"We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program," said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. “Travel to Maui has made a commitment to capturing their client’s experiences on the nation's leading wedding review site."

As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides Travel to Maui with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for Travel to Maui on WeddingWire.com We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.



For more information including our wonderful reviews, a price quote or to schedule a consulting appointment with our destination specialist at Travel to Maui contact us at http://www.traveltomaui.net
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What is there to do in Hawaii for free or cheap?

Hawaii is filled with lots of fun things to do!

This list will include lots of free, cheap and inexpensive things you will enjoy on all the Hawaiian Islands. This includes: Oahu, Kauai, and Maui, Hawaii for the month of June 2011.

This weekend the main event is in celebration of King Kamehameha day!

Oahu: Including Waikiki, Honolulu

June 11th in Waikiki the King Kamehameha parade starts at Kapi’olani Park at 10am-3pm. This event is free.
In Honolulu this free event will start downtown and at the Iolani Place. 808-586-0333

June 24-26 Honolulu the Ala Moana Sunset Cinema and Dragon Boat Festival at Ala Moana Beach Park. 808-951-0350

Hawaii aka “The Big Island”: including Hilo, Kapa’au, Hawi, Volcano

June 11, 2011 enjoy the festivities to celebrate King Kamehameha
Hilo at Coconut Island 9-5pm FREE. For more information www.kamehamehafestival.org

In Kapa’au and Hawi at Kamehameha Park this event is free. For more information call 808-895-3168

June 18, 2011 Volcano Historic Homes Tour 10am-1pm. For rates and reservations call 808-967-7366


Maui: Lahaina, Wailea, Kaanapali, Kapalua
Maui’s finest wine and food festival begins on June 9, 2011 in Kapalua. This event sells out every year! 808-665-9160

June 11th begins the Obon Festival on Maui. This event continues until August! 808-871-4831

Join us for the most colorful parade in Hawaii. See horses and their riders decorated in exotic tropical flowers, and so much more. The parade begins at 10am and it is free. 808-667-9194.

Maui Film Festival begins on 6/15-6/19. This 4 day event is held at various locations on the island of Maui. 808-579-9244 www.mauifilmfestival.com

6/18/11 Taste of Wailea part of the Maui Film Festival.

Keiki (kid in Hawaiian) Hula is held every Saturday and Sunday at the Lahaina Cannery Mall. This free event starts at 1pm. www.lahinacannery.com

Friday-Sunday enjoy the live music at Leilani’s on the Beach in Kaanapali from 3-5pm. www.leilanis.com


Kauai: Lihue, PrincevilleHanalei 6/11/11 the American Cancer Society Relay for life www.relayforlife.org 808-227-2345

Lihue on June 18, 2011 the King Kamehameha Celebration Parade will start at the Vidinha Stadium and finish at the County building. 808-831-6895.

Princeville will host the 4th annual Red Clay Jazz Festival at the St. Regis Princeville Resort. 808-245-7464


Written by Marie Glodt, Hawaii Destination Specialist and Maui resident at Travel to Maui

To schedule your personalize consulting appointment or to get a quote please contact Travel to Maui at www.traveltomaui.netPhoto credit to the Hawaii visitor bureau

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








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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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