We all know about the tragic wildfires in Lahaina that devastated the town and resulted in loss of lives, businesses and property. The heartache is gut wrenching. But equally as gut wrenching is the loss of more businesses and the economy of Maui- and island that depends on tourism dollars. This poses an ethical issue [...]
As My Vacation Lady's followers know, WE LOVE HAWAII. We've been 10 times and would live there is we could. Every time we go to Hawaii, we find something new to see, do and experience, like we did in November 2022 during out 10 day visit to Oahu! Our friends at the Hawaii Visitor and [...]
Last week, we blogged about a honeymoon couple talking about their friends who booked the entry level room at a luxury hotel in Maui and got upgraded to a suite. While the chances of that happening are rare, you might have better chances of upgrades when you book with a travel advisor who has special [...]
As travel advisors, how can we advise our clients on what to see and do, if we haven't done it? So, we did--- the Kualoa Ranch Hollywood Movie Sites Tour in Oahu in November 2022. Let me preface this by saying that I REALLY wanted to to the UTV Raptor Tour but it is not [...]
Back in 2018, the Govenor of Hawaii signed a bill banning the sale of many popular sunscreen brands in the Hawaiian Islands but it didn't go into effect until Jan 1. 2021. Things became a lot stricter in Maui when they passed a ban on the sale, distribution and USE of anything other than Mineral [...]
Recently, My Vacation Lady has had a number of honeymoon clients staying at 2 different hotels on the island of Maui. They wanted the resorts, dining and activities along the west and southern coast of Maui but wanted to get the real feel of Maui too. Looking at the map of Maui, it looks like [...]
My Vacation Lady loves all of the Hawaiian Islands but there is one island that so many of our honeymooners say they loved the most. That island is Kauai--- the Garden Isle. Kauai reopened to tourists (without a quarantine but subject to the Safe Hawaii covid protocols) and believe me, it was missed when it [...]
Last month, a bride contacted My Vacation Lady through Facebook to inquire about help planning their honeymoon to Hawaii. I’m looking into an all inclusive planned honeymoon to Hawaii. I would love to have everything planned. However we can’t afford a lot. We are hoping to find great deals. We’re looking to travel in May. [...]
It's #FoodieFriday and My Vacation Lady is taking you to one of our FAVORITE travel destinations- Hawaii, and for our favorite part of the meal- dessert! Hula Pie When My Vacation Lady plans our clients' vacations and honeymoons to Hawaii, we send them tons of things to see, do and experience while they [...]
As the 4th post of this series, My Vacation Lady LOVES Hawaii and we think that the island of Oahu is the most under rated island of the 4 main Hawaiian Islands. Oahu is so much more than just Pearl Harbor or Waikiki. You can spend your entire vacation or honeymoon at Waikiki Beach but with so [...]