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The Allure of Upcountry Maui Ahhh...Maui! Almost everybody’s favorite island! It always lands at the top of travel polls in magazines like Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast. The beaches are amazing, the restaurants world-class and some of the most luxurious resorts in the world are located there. While I will be the first person to take you up on an invitation to lounge poolside at the Four Seasons or dine at Mama’s Fish house, my favorite way to spend the day on Maui has nothi

Reality TV shows love a trip to the Aloha State. The best thing about it is that the reality stars stay at hotels and resorts that people who live their lives outside of the spotlight can stay at, too. Relive the drama at these five Hawaiian spots. Four Seasons Resort Lanai In season two of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the group heads to Lanai to celebrate the birthday of Kyle’s husband Mauricio, who may be one of the best househusbands across the entire franchise. T

Hawaii’s tropical island paradise isn’t really the fountain of youth, but it’s close. Hawaiians not only live longer, but they’re also less stressed and happier than residents of any other state. According to the Centers for Disease Control research, the average life expectancy for people living in Hawaii is 81.2 years, versus 75.6 years in, for example, Mississippi. And in addition to living longer lives, Hawaiians are getting happier as time goes on. For the past four years

Are you one of those modern couples who already has all the pots, pans and china that you could ever use? One of the latest trends in Honeymoon/Romance travel is the use of a “Honeymoon Registry”. I can work with you to choose the perfect honeymoon and, once the reservation is made, I can help you set up an online registry through which you can have your guests contribute to the cost of the trip, instead of purchasing another silver flower vase! I recently had a bridal couple

Maui is the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands and is one of the most popular islands to visit. World-famous beaches, migrating humpback whales, sustainable cuisine and beautiful family-friendly resorts are what the island is most known for. 1. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa Set right on Ka’anapali Beach, once named one of America’s best beaches, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa offers a luxury Hawaiian experience. Eight onsite restaurants cover any type of cuisine you w

1. Visit O Chateau for the absolute BEST wine experience! They offer so many options...ranging from a single glass of wine to a Champagne Cruise on the Seine to a full day small-group tour to the Champagne region of France! www.o-chateau.com/paris-wine-tasting 2. Stop in to the L’Orangerie museum to get “up close and personal” with Monet’s incredible Water Lilies. This small museum is easy to get in and out of, usually with no crowds, and is a fantastic way to see some of t

The island of paradise! Famously known for being the vacation spot of all dreams, Aruba is a true tropical, adventurous getaway. Aside from the golden sunshine that highlights your every step from plane touch down, to begrudging goodbye, some of Aruba’s main draws to tourism reside in the wide expanse of activities available for travelers. Whether your ‘cup of tea’ resides in chilling ocean side on a world renowned beach, or snorkeling the ruins of 20th century maritime pride