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,
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
Written by Marie Glodt, Hawaiian destination specialist at Travel to Maui.
There are many things to do while you are here on Maui. Besides the typically activities (luau, snorkel trip, dinner cruise, zip line tours, scenic helicopter tours) there are also many seasonal tours & excursions to be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
Highlights for 10/15-10/31/09 include:
Aloha Team Classic golf event being held 10/18-10/21/09.
Aero smith in concert at the Maui War Memorial on 10/20/09 For tickets or times please contact the Maui Arts & Cultural Center http://www.mauiarts.org/
10/24/09 9am-3pm Harvest Gymkhana Fundraiser at the Haku Baldwin Center in Makawao, Hawaii. Horses, petting zoo, food and more!For details contact:http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=149772002&blogId=510013563l
10/31/09 Halloween on Front Street, Lahaina, Maui Hawaii. This event is a must see!It is nicknamed the Mardi Gras of the Pacific
The weather in October is dry, sunny and about 80-85 degrees during the daytime, 70- 75 at night. At higher elevations it will be about 10-20 degrees colder. With this type of weather it is easy to enjoy many outdoor activities.
Maui Polo club has 2 seasons. The first season is at the smaller field. This is known as the “indoor field.” This usually starts in late April or early May.
The larger field called is the “fall outdoor field.” The season for this field is generally September- early November.
Attending a Maui Polo game is a perfect way to enjoy your Sunday outdoors in the “upcountry” area of Maui. Make sure and bring your own food, drink and sunscreen to this event! For times and directions please contact the Maui Polo club. http://www.mauipoloclub.com/index.htm
The Humpback whales will be returning back to Hawaii soon! Whale watch tours normally start around mid December- April. Prices range $25.00-75.00 depending on the size of the boat, length of trip, how many people it carries and what is included in the cost (drinks, food, and transportation). Kid rates are also available. This is a great way to spend a couple of hours on the water with the whole family!
For travel packages and more great insiders tips please contact Travel to Maui at www.traveltomaui.net We are a Hawaiian based travel agency.
Written by Marie Glodt, Hawaiian destination specialist at Travel to Maui.
There are many things to do while you are here on Maui. Besides the typically activities (luau, snorkel trip, dinner cruise, zip line tours, scenic helicopter tours) there are also many seasonal tours & excursions to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
Highlights for 10/15-10/22/09 include: • Aloha Team Classic golf event being held 10/18-10/21/09. • 10/17/09 First annual Rise up Music Festival with the Wailers & special guests Third World being held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC). • 10/18/09 The 4th annual Maui Ukulele Festival. This free event is held at the MACC. • Aero smith in concert at the Maui War Memorial on 10/20/09 • For tickets or times please contact the Maui Arts & Cultural Center http://www.mauiarts.org/
Maui Polo club has 2 seasons. The first season is at the smaller field. This is known as the “indoor field.” This usually starts in late April or early May.
The larger field called is the “fall outdoor field.” The season for this field is generally September- early November.
Attending a Maui Polo game is a perfect way to enjoy your Sunday outdoors in the “upcountry” area of Maui. Make sure and bring your own food, drink and sunscreen to this event! For times and directions please contact the Maui Polo club. http://www.mauipoloclub.com/index.htm
Whale watch tours normally start around mid December- April. Prices range $25.00-75.00 depending on the size of the boat, length of trip, how many people it carries and what is included in the cost (drinks, food, and transportation). Kid rates are also available. This is a great way to spend a couple of hours on the water with the whole family!
For travel packages and more great insiders tips please contact Travel to Maui at www.traveltomaui.net We are a Hawaiian based travel agency.
Written by Marie Glodt, Hawaiian travel specialist at Travel to Maui
Visiting the Hawaiian Islands can be many things, to many people. Some folks prefer to stay in a luxury hotel and sit by the pool having some bring them “fruity drinks.”
While others the thought of sitting still all day would drive them crazy. Their idea of the perfect vacation is to fill every minute with things to do.
As your travel expert part of our job is to figure out what appeals to you.
In addition to your travel plans we here at Travel to Maui can assist you with arranging your tours and activities prior to arriving on island. Being a resident of Hawaii we have the opportunity to try out many of these options first hand, and we also know the tours that sell out weeks in advance.
One of the most activities would be a luau. Most luaus will run about 3 hours long, generally starting just prior to sunset. During this time they will serve you drinks, dinner and a show. The amount of people varies depending on the island and luau (100-1,000 people). Luaus are great for families, honeymooners, or repeat guests to the islands.
Another option would be a snorkel tour. Snorkel tours range from a couple of hours to all day. Meals, snacks, beverages and snorkel gear are included in the cost of the tour.
Helicopter flights over the Hawaiian Islands are exciting. I have personally been over the active volcano on “the big island.” Flying over the volcano was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen! I have also enjoyed the waterfalls and rainforests on the island of Maui & Kauai.
Zipline tours are very popular nowadays. I have tried this recently and it was very exciting. This is also a great tour if you have teenagers with you. It is hard for them not to smile when they are zipping down a mountain!
Dinner cruise or sunset sails are very popular with honeymooners. It is so beautiful to get out on the ocean and look back at the island. These cruises are about 2 hours in length and include drinks, food and are lots of fun.
If you are visiting the island of Oahu visiting Pearl Harbor is a must. This would be a ½ day tour, located just outside of Waikiki & Honolulu.
Our weather here in the islands is normally sunny, beautiful and in the 70’s to 80’s but we do get rain from time to time. As they say in Hawaii “without rain, there are no rainbows!”
If you are looking for something to do on a rainy day or just for a few hours the Maui Ocean Center on Maui is lots of fun. I just love the jelly fish tank that is under a black light!
Another great rainy day idea is a spa day. I just love being pampered for a few hours getting a massage or a facial! Hawaii has some of the best spas in the nation. I plan to write a blog about spas soon, so stay tuned.
This is just a small sample of the things we can arrange to make your stay here in Hawaii extra special. When planning your trip to Hawaii please contact us for a quote www.traveltomaui.net
We are a Hawaiian based travel agency, located on Maui.
Travel to Maui is a Hawaiian Destination Specialist with the Hawaii Visitor Bureau
