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The 7 best resorts on Kauai

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 7 best resorts on Kauai

If you’re looking for the best resorts on Kauai, you’re probably torn between the Poipu area and the Hanalei area. I have compiled a list of the 7 best resorts on Kauai. Two are located on the beautiful North Shore, and four are located in the sunny resort area of Poipu. One is also in Lihue (where the airport is located, also on the south side) and one honorable mention in Kapa’a.

I always tell people not to shy away from Kauai in the winter. Yes, it rains more often, but not everywhere! Even on the North Shore, it does not rain all day every day. You’ll find plenty of sunshine in Poipu in the winter if that is a concern. It is important to note that the road just north of Hanalei is still closed due to mudslides that happened in 2018. I will update this once that is open again. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t stay in the area, but simply that some of the North Shore attractions, such as the Kalalau trail, are still closed.

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Navarre Beach review

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SpringHill Suites by Marriot Navarre Beach Review

If you’ve never heard of Navarre, it’s a beach town located in the Florida panhandle in between Pensacola and Destin. Navarre also extends onto an island that is accessible via the Navarre Beach causeway. Hint: You can access Navarre Beach and the area where the hotel is operated for free by choosing the bridge located in the middle of the island. The bridge to the west has a toll, but it’s only $1 and the drive is beautiful.

Navarre Beach has some of the whitest sand I’ve ever seen, and I’ve traveled to both Florida and Hawaii extensively. If you’re looking for beautiful white sand that goes on for miles, Navarre Beach is the place to go.

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Snorkeling Molokini Crater, is it worth it?

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Snorkeling Molokini Crater

I’ve had a lot of clients ask me lately if I just book travel or if I help plan activities. I do both! If you already know where you want to go and what you want to do – great! I can help you book it. You may be wondering why to use a Travel Agent if you already know? Simply put, you will have someone on your side in the event that something goes wrong. That’s just one reason, there are plenty more reasons to work with a travel agent in 2019.

Most of my clients have no idea where they want to go or what they want to do, and I can help with that too! I will gladly answer questions and offer expert suggestions based on your personal preferences.

With all of that being said, I decided to start this series on some of my favorite things to do in Hawaii. First stop? Maui. Destination: Molokini Crater.

Snorkeling Molokini Crater

I already have a post about the 7 best things to do on Maui, but Molokini Crater deserves its own blog post. Is it worth it to snorkel Molokini Crater? In my opinion: YES. This is my favorite thing to do on Maui and one of my top three in all of Hawaii. Keep reading for my personal experience snorkeling Molokini Crater.

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The BEST time to go to Hawaii

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What is the best time to go to Hawaii?

Hawaii is one of the most popular destinations in the world to visit. Its no wonder with pristine beaches, year-round warm weather and some of the best water and adventure activities in the world. Many ask “Is there a best time to go to Hawaii?” or possibly, “Is there a worst time to go to Hawaii?”

Either way, this handy guide will help you figure out the best time to go to Hawaii. If you’re considering a Hawaii vacation, considering working with a Hawaii travel agent! It won’t cost you anything extra and will save so much hassle. It will probably even save you some money too! If you want to know more reasons to work with a travel agent, check out why to work with a travel agent in 2019.

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Beach Bag Essentials

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15 things you’ll need for a day at the beach

As a travel agent who primarily plans vacations to tropical destinations, I get asked about what to pack a lot! I already wrote a post about what to pack for Hawaii, but I wanted to write another post specifically about what to pack for a beach day. It doesn’t matter if headed to a beach in Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico, or anywhere else. These beach bag essentials will come in handy for a day at any beach.

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