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Alaska Airlines’ Saver Ticket — Deal or No Deal?

Amy at Secrets of Maui — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:24:08 +0000

Every few years, my college best friends get together for a girls weekend. This year, we thought we were going to Napa for a spa retreat. When we finally identified a weekend we were all free, I realized it was the same time as a rare opening at Anthurium House (due to a last minute...

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Arriving in Kahului and Stocking Up Your Maui Condo

Amy at Secrets of Maui — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:58:40 +0000

Flights from my hometown arrive at lunch time, which is a few hours before most condos allow you to check in. By the time we get our luggage and car, we usually still have about two hours to kill. I know you are anxious to see the beach, but while in Kahului, it’s a good...

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Insomnia on Vacation and Things That Go Bump in the Night

Amy at Secrets of Maui — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:48:43 +0000

I’m writing this post at 4 am in Maui. I’ve been up for an hour even though I’m exhausted. Probably my biggest pet peeve with going to Maui is the lack of sleep I get the first few nights due to the time change. I’m actually lucky that as a Californian, we are only 2...

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Flying with Infants: It’s Not as Bad as You Think

Amy at Secrets of Maui — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 03:23:14 +0000

First off…congratulations on the birth of your child and for being brave enough to fly with your baby! I have two sons who have probably been on a plane at least 6 times a year since birth, and we’ve never had any major disasters (knock on wood) so I know it can be done. With...

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road — Arriving at OGG & Picking Up Your Rental Car

Amy at Secrets of Maui — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 00:42:23 +0000

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. SECRET: The restrooms in baggage claim are nicer and have shorter lines than the ones upstairs....

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Haole Mai Tai at 30,000 Feet

Amy at Secrets of Maui — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:23:40 +0000

When I think of relaxing or watching a sunset in Maui, I automatically think of Mai Tais. The Mai Tai is an alcoholic cocktail based on rum, Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup, and lime juice. This easy to drink, fruity rum beverage can be found on just about every Hawaiian Happy Hour menu and always makes...

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