MAUI - A VACATION FOR EVERYONE

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Laurie Johnsrud

Rochester, MN

Memorable Family Vacations Specialist

When I go on vacation, I like to make sure that all details are taken care of (flights, hotels, transfers, sightseeing) yet also want to have some free time to explore whatever I might be interested in doing that day. I know most of my clients als...

When I go on vacation, I like to make sure that all details are taken care of (flights, hotels, transfers, sightseeing) yet also want to have some free time to explore whatever I might be interested in doing that day. I know most of my clients also want all details taken care of in advance so they can put their brain in “vacation mode”. My specialties are family travel, couples getaways, and all-inclusive resorts and escorted tours. Whether you are looking at a vacation for 1 person or 100, I can help plan a memorable getaway that you’ll remember with fondness for many years to come.

I have seen many fascinating areas of the world......Fiji, the Caribbean, Mexico, China,  and Europe. One of my more recent trips was to Costa Rica. My husband and I stayed at two different resorts, and boy were they different from each other. I've also been able to sail with several cruise lines in the Caribbean and Europe, including a river cruise.

I’d love to share my experiences and knowledge with you about all these wonderful destinations. I've been in the travel industry since 1984 and am a Travel Leaders Certified Travel Specialist. I enjoy exploring new areas and will take care of all your travel details to make sure you have a well planned, worry free vacation.

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Travelers headed to Hawaii for the first time often ask travel agents, “Which islands should I visit?   In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with Maui because it has so many natural attractions, such a varied landscape, a wide variety of accommodations ranging from high end resorts to cozy beachfront condos, and so many things to do! 

Who will have a wonderful time in Maui?

Beachlovers: Kind of a no-brainer, but consider how many you have to choose from!  

The following are just the tip of the iceberg:

• Kaanapali Beach -- probably the most well known, but also the most crowded because many resort hotels and condos stretch along its length


• Makena Beach State Park -- made up of Big Beach and Little Beach, it’s the one photographers flock to


• Baldwin Beach Park -- popular with tourists because of easy access and conveniences


• Honolua Bay -- popular with surfers and snorkelers


• Kapalua Bay -- less populated as it has few conveniences, features calmer waters, so it’s good for kids and beginner snorkelers

Active Sports Lovers can enjoy:

• Golf --Maui’s many courses are rated as some of the best in the US


• Surfing -- If you don’t know how, there are lessons for young and old


• Snorkeling -- Take an excursion to Molokini, an extinct volcanic cone that houses many of Hawaii’s unique species of marine life


• Biking  -- Take a sunrise bike tour to the top of Mt. Haleakala or a Pineapple Express trail ride


• Hiking --the Kings Garden trail will lead you through rainforests, ancient ruins and waterfall vistas


• Sportfishing -- mahi mahi, oho and ahi abound.  Catch a charter boat in Lahaina or Ma’alaea

Sightseers won’t want to miss these “must see” attractions:

• The Iao Valley State Park, where you’ll see the Iao Needle, a sacred place for ancient Hawaiians and now a popular landmark with easily accessible hiking trails


• The road to Hana --a 65 mile long road featuring sharp switchbacks and narrow bridges which links Lahaina with the town of Hana, ending at Seven Sacred Pools, a true tropical paradise.


• The sunrise on Haleakala -- It’s chilly up there and there are few visitor services, but the view is unparalleled 

Maui is truly a destination that everyone will enjoy, and I want to help you make the most of your time there.