Monthly Archives: February 2018

If you started your Maui planning on our home page, you have already determined when you are traveling and where you want your condominium to be. (Subscribe to download my Maui accommodations guide with links to my favorite properties on the island if you don’t know.) Now what? Well, if you know which condo community...... Read More

By now you know that booking owner direct is the surest way to get the best deal. However, you are scared and don’t want to take the risk of getting scammed. I totally get it! I remember the time when we almost fell for a fake ad. It was for a last minute trip, and...... Read More

The Wizard of Oz song, “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” always goes through my head when I land at OGG. Step outside (enjoy the shock of humidity!), look down and follow the line of yellow bricks toward baggage claim.... Read More

When planning a trip to Maui, many people have visions of themselves driving along the coast with the top of their convertible or Jeep down. While this can be a fun way to explore the island, there are a few things to consider:... Read More

Your lodging and air is booked, so what’s next? I recommend you reserve your rental car as soon as possible. Rates most likely will go up, but what if they go down?... Read More

If you book far enough in advance, you will be lucky and have your choice of open seats when purchasing your ticket. Depending on if you need more leg room or like to sleep, the aisle and window seats are usually the coveted seats. The front of the airplane is desired for faster exit upon...... Read More

I always start a flight search on a favorite travel site like Kayak or Travelocity to see which airlines offer the best flight schedules and best prices. Remember, cheapest round trip isn’t always the best. Consider number of stops and length of layovers. (I prefer 1-2 hours to give a cushion for delayed flights and...... Read More

If you know you want to go to Maui (or anywhere), but are flexible on dates, there are two steps you should do before booking anything — 1) review ticket prices and 2) lodging availability/pricing during your potential travel timeframe. You might find a cheap last minute condo deal, but flights could be more expensive...... Read More

No Available Seats? No Problem! (2019 Edit: If you booked an Alaska Airlines’ Saver Ticket, the information does not apply. Please read Alaska Airlines’ Saver Ticket — Deal or No Deal?) As I was standing in line for the restroom on my recent flight home from Maui, another woman and I started up a conversation...... Read More