Archive for the ‘Hawaii’ Category

Disney’s Aulani Resort – A Quick Overview

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017

Whether you’re a Grandma, Gran, Nana, or Oma, the Disney’s Aulani Resort is the place to celebrate a multi-generational vacation together!  I was lucky enough to be chosen for the Aulani Fam Trip, October 20-23, 2016, to the Island of Oahu and had not been to the area since the 1980’s when the JW Marriott […]

A quick hotel overview – Oahu and Maui with Pleasant Holidays

Tuesday, December 20th, 2016

Aloha! After three days in Oahu and three days in Maui with Pleasant Holidays, I’m already counting the days until I can visit again! I went with a group of 47 fellow travel agents and saw as much as I possibly could. On Oahu, I got to experience the fun elegance that is The Royal […]

Why You Should Take a Holiday Cruise

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016

By: Connie Motz Okay, you know the routine. Relentless holiday planning starts months in advance. Who will be coming for dinner, where are they going to stay – how am I ever going to have enough time to get everything done??! I don’t know about you, but for me the stressful holiday season is always […]

Get a Front-Row “HOT” Seat

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

Madame Pele, the legendary HAWAIIAN VOLCANO GODDESS, continues to stay active from her home inside her favorite volcano,KILAUEA. Things may have changed by the time you read this, but there are eruptions at two locations: the vent within Halema‘uma‘u Crater (it can be viewed from the overlook at Jagger Museum) and the Pu‘u O‘o vent, […]

Oahu, Hawaii

Thursday, October 30th, 2014

Oahu, Hawaii | September 2014 I spent my first night after arriving into Honolulu, at the Kahala Resort which is on the other side of Diamond Head. It’s the only beachfront resort in Kahala, Oahu’s most prestigious residential area. It is located on a white sand swimmable beach. They have a 26,000 square foot lagoon, […]

Kauai, The Garden Isle

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

I recently returned from a lovely 10 day vacation to Kauai and although I have been to this Island many times, it is a place to come back to – over and over. Kauai offers you a sense of what Hawaii must have been like when Captain Cook first arrived. With its misty peaks, the […]

Maui Memories

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012

Nancy has been to Hawaii numerous times. She shares her insider’s view on her favorite resort, beach, happy hour, breakfast and even snorkeling.

Where in the World are Carefree Vacations Travel Specialists Traveling?

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

Exploring the Big Island of Hawaii never gets old. The beautiful sunsets, Volcanoes National Park and all the natural beauty never cease to amaze! Staying at the Fairmont Orchid in the Mauna Lani area has many perks including free bike rentals and snorkel equipment. Read about Tracy Anderson’s recent visit to beautiful Hawaii.