What to do in Hawaii
Written by Marie Glodt at Travel to Maui.
As a Hawaiian Destination Specialist, and travel agent at Travel to Maui I get asked all the time “What is fun to do in Hawaii?” Or “Can you tell me the things I can miss while I am there?”
Hawaii is blessed with wonderful year round weather. Our average temperature is 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit. This allows you as a visitor (and me as a resident) to enjoy the sunny outdoors year round!
Listed below are a few of my favorite things to do in the Hawaiian Islands. This includes: Maui, Molokai, Kauai, Oahu, and the Big Island of Hawaii.
Hawaii is filled with a rich heritage. The Native Hawaiian people ancestry can be found on all the islands in our museums, ancient fishponds, petroglyphs (fragile rock drawings), and on the island of Oahu the residence of royalty.
Kauai: The Garden Island
One of my favorite tours is the combination zip line tour with a 30 minute horseback ride on the north shore.
Also popular would be the mountain tubing, river kayaking or stand up paddling.
Oahu: The gathering Place
Oahu is home to some of the finest museum and historical sites in the islands.
Historical sites on Oahu would include the Arizona Memorial, Bishop Museum, Iolani Palace, Mission House Museum, or the Dole Plantation.
Ride a Hawaiian canoe or learn how to surf on world famous Waikiki Beach.
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center http://youtu.be/lUkj0WcS11I
Enjoy free evening entertainment Tuesday through Saturday at 6pm and other special performances by Royal Hawaiian Band and Polynesian Cultural Center
Lanai: Hawaii’s Most Enticing Island
Lanai is home to 2 award winning golf courses. Both ranked the best in the country.
Snorkel at Hulop’e Bay. This beautiful site was once an ancient Hawaiian village. It is known for the frequent sighting of the Hawaiian spinner dolphins.
Sporting clays, archery and air rifles is another exciting adventure available on the island of Lanai.
Molokai: Hawaiian by Nature
Ride a mule to Kalaupapa. This steep 3 mile trail to Kalaupapa Peninsula is Molokai most famous activity or tour.
Check out Molokai ancient fishpond dating back to the 13th century.
The Big Island: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure
The island of Hawaii is the only island in the state with an active volcano.
I have flown over it by helicopter. I have seen the lava flowing into the sea while cruising by on my 7 day cruise of the islands. Both options were AMAZING! It is a must do when you are in Hawaii.
Maui: The Magic Isle Maui is filled with wide variety of tours and activities. This includes everything from agricultural tours- zip line rides over lush green valleys.
Maui also has also been noted more than once for having the best beaches and traditional Hawaiian luaus.
This video is courtesy the Hawaii Visitor Bureau
http://www.gohawaii.com/stories/index.html?video=17
If you would like a quote or to schedule a consulting appointment with one of our Hawaii Destination Specialists contact us at http://www.traveltomaui.net
We specialize in honeymoons, destination wedding travel packages, and family vacations to Hawaii and Tahiti.
Travel to Maui is a Hawaiian Destination Specialist with the Hawaii Visitor Bureau and a Maui Master with the Maui Visitor Bureau
Photo credit to the Hawaii visitor and convention bureau. Mahalo!
How to contact Travel to Maui
To schedule a consulting appointment with one of our destination specialists to Hawaii or Tahiti please visit our website at http://www.traveltomaui.net
Or give us a call at 808-572-4957 Monday-Thursday 8:30am to 5pm Hawaiian standard time. We are closed all major holidays including Hawaiian holidays.
Tahiti vacations
When you think of Tahiti it usually paints an image in our mind of beautiful beaches, over the water bungalows and sunny weather.
- Jet ski in Bora Bora.
- Visit a world class spa in Moorea.
- Scuba dive with manta rays and exotic tropical fish.
- Tour a pearl farm on Manihi, Rangiroa, Raiatea, Huahine, Taha’a, Tikehau, and Fakarava or visit one of the many pearl shops.
- All inclusive vacation
- Tahiti honeymoon packages
Marie Glodt becomes Paul Gauguin Cruises select agent!
Over the water bar in Moorea, Tahiti
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BELLEVUE, WA – January 12, 2011 – Marie Glodt of Travel to Maui, Hawaii, has been named by Paul Gauguin Cruises as a member of the company’s PEARLS program. Marie Glodt is among a limited number of travel professionals nationwide to successfully complete this elite training program.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Marie Glodt to Paul Gauguin Cruises as a PEARLS Agent. She is one of a very select group who has completed this program,” said Sandy Stevens, Paul Gauguin’s VP of Sales.
“Our luxury soft adventure cruise programs in the South Pacific cater to an exclusive clientele – travelers who seek unique experiences with exclusive access to one of the world’s most beguiling places and cultures. We believe Marie Glodt is especially qualified to represent this unique travel experience to discerning travelers who expect more from their travel consultant.”
As a Gauguin PEARLS Accredited Partner, Marie Glodt will enjoy exclusive sales and product training opportunities from Paul Gauguin Cruises.
For more information about a cruise to Tahiti contact Marie Glodt at http://www.traveltomaui.net or call to set up a consulting appointment at 808-572-4957.
About Paul Gauguin Cruises
Owned by Pacific Beachcomber S.C., the leader in French Polynesia luxury destination resorts, Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the luxury cruise ship m/s Paul Gauguin, providing a luxury cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders of Tahiti, French Polynesia, and the South Pacific. The Gauguin was built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France. The ship is 513 feet long and 71 feet wide, and has a draft of 16.9 feet. The ship can accommodate 332 guests with a staff of 217 and is one of the top Exclusive Charter and Incentive Group venues in the industry. The Gauguin has undergone more than $25 million in enhancements, has completed more than 570 South Pacific cruises, and has served more than 155,000 guests, including more than 14,000 honeymooners, since its inaugural sail in 1998. The Gauguin has just been impressively named the Gold Magellan Award Winner in the Small Cruise Ship category by Travel Weekly, earned the “#1 ranking for Dining” in the Small Ship Category in Cruise Critic’s 2011 Cruisers’ Choice Awards, and was ranked in the “Top 5 Small Luxury Cruise Ship” category in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2011 Readers’ Poll.
Travel to Maui is Named to the 2012 Wedding Professional Hot List
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, 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!
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Travel to Maui is a certified Hawaii and Tahiti Specialist.
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 tips for your Tahiti honeymoon in 2012
Written and photos by Marie Glodt Certified Tahiti Specialist
The mere mention of the word Tahiti makes people smile! What is not to love about the islands of Tahiti with their turquoise water, fresh flower leis, world class spas and a laid back life style only the Polynesians know how to master!
Most people when they dream of their honeymoon in Tahiti will picture themselves in an over the water bungalow!
Unlike any other hotel room you’ve stayed in before, these traditional thatched-roof bungalows are perched above tranquil lagoon waters. In many of the over water bungalows, tropical fish swim below as you look through the glass floor or coffee table.
With all the amenities of a first-class hotel room, here on your private balcony surrounded only by water and sky, you can enjoy both breakfast, often delivered by canoe.
Looking for oceanfront view without being directly over the water? A beach bungalow allows you to walk directly from your bungalow to the sandy beach. Some of the finer properties also include your own pool or jacuzzi.
Trying to keep your costs down on your Tahiti vacation? A garden view is less expensive option while still offering all the amenities the resorts have to offer. Because the Tahitian islands are small and most aren’t densely populated, the garden bungalows offer privacy without the ocean view price.
Looking for an all inclusive option to Tahiti? We offer an exotic 7-10 day cruise around the islands of Tahiti and have all your meals and entertainment included in the price of your travel package.
Not sure of what to do when you arrive in Tahiti? As your Tahiti Specialist we can arrange various tours and excursions to complete your honeymoon package.
Explore the island interiors on a 4×4 safari, guided nature hike, or horseback ride. Skim across the lagoons on a jet ski, sailboat, or powerboat. For dramatic views above the islands, take a helicopter tour.
Divers and snorkelers are amazed by how clear the waters are and how close they can swim to the marine life, such as the gigantic manta rays. With hundreds of dive sites throughout the islands of Tahiti, divers can choose from the amazing drift dives, oceanic drop-offs, sunken ships, and lagoon dives with colorful marine life.
Think you can’t afford a honeymoon toTahiti? Check out these great specials currently available with us!
| Moderate priced Tahiti Getaway A great break! From USD 1749 per person, based on double occupancy |
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Garden Bungalow in Tahiti
| Tahiti Best Seller Honeymoon special in Deluxe resorts on 3 Tahitian islands. Prices from USD $3899 per person, based on double occupancy. |
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| Ask for honeymoon special 3 islands! |
Are you ready to start planning your vacation of a lifetime? We are here to help make your dreams come true!
Contact the certified Tahiti Specialists at http://www.traveltomaui.net to set up a consulting appointment.
We here at Travel to Maui look forward to serving all of your travel needs to Tahiti,Hawaii and the South Pacific!
Romance Packages in 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. http://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,
Cheap deals to Hawaii and Tahiti
Are you looking for a “cheap” trip to Hawaii or Tahiti? Are you flexible on your travel dates to get the “best price” for your vacation plans? Well look no further have we got the deal for you!
Please join us on our 12 day cruise from Tahiti to Hawaii starting at $899.00* per person. Ocean view cabins starting at $999.00*per person. This special rate is available only on the November 5, 2010 sailing.
This special is only available for a limited time and is capacity controlled.
For a quote please contact us at Travel to Maui
http://www.traveltomaui.net/php/contact.php
*FARES ARE CRUISE ONLY, NON-AIR, PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY, CAPACITY CONTROLLED AND OFFER APPLIES TO MINIMUM LEAD-IN CATEGORIES AND EXCLUDES SELECT CATEGORIES. Ocean view stateroom may have an obstructed view. Additional stateroom categories may be available at higher fares. This offer applies to lower berth passengers only. Offer may not be combinable with other discounts, promotions, or shipboard credits, and is available to residents of Puerto Rico, Mexico and U.S. only. Transfers to/from ship/hotel are not included in fares. Fares are quoted in U.S. dollars. Government Fees and Taxes which are additional and subject to change. The cruise lines reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $9 US per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 US per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. This sailing is nonrefundable or changeable and full payment is due at time of booking.
Where did the Bachelorette stay while in Tahiti?
At the romantic Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa
Where did Ali from the Bachelorette stay while in Tahiti?
During the 2010 filming of the Bachelorette Ali stayed 1st at the luxurious resort of Le Taha’a aka as Le Tahaa.
During the second part of her Tahiti vacation she stayed on the romantic island of Bora Bora at the Hilton Bora Bora Nui.
Tahiti is known for the warm hospitality of her people. The beautiful contrasts of azure blue oceans and lush, emerald green, volcanic mountains are a feast for the eyes!
Located in the Pacific Ocean, Tahiti and its surrounding islands are only a 5-hour nonstop flight from Hawaii. This flight out of Honolulu is offered once a week making it a great stop-over point enroute from the mainland, United States. From the west coast, there are also nonstop flights from Los Angeles operating several times a week.
The Tahitian islands offer intimate resorts, tiny private islands, and warm waters for honeymooners or romantics alike. Bask in privacy in your over-the-water bungalow watching tropical fish through your private viewing port, or get pampered in world class spas. For the more adventurous travelers, spend a morning swimming with the dolphins, scuba diving, feeding the sharks, or petting a manta ray. Whatever your pleasure, the tropical islands of Tahiti offer a traveler’s paradise
Accommodations:
Over the water bungalows Like no hotel room you have ever experienced. These traditional thatched roof bungalows are perched over calm lagoon waters teeming with tropical fish, but not without all of the first class amenities you expect.
Beach bungalows: Looking for oceanfront view without being directly over the water? This option allows you to walk directly from your bungalow to the sandy beach. Some of the finer properties also include your own pool or jacuzzi.
Garden bungalows Trying to keep your costs down on your Tahiti vacation? A garden view is less expensive option while still offering all the amenities the resorts have to offer. Because the Tahitian islands are small and most aren’t densely populated, the garden bungalows offer privacy without the ocean view price.
Travel to Maui offers the finest accommodations in Tahitian vacations. Visit our website at www.traveltomaui.net to request a quote or schedule a consulting appointment.
Written by Marie Glodt
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