Travel & Vacation Tips
Top 10 Things to Do in Maui – Best Tips for Traveling in Hawaii
I just returned from two weeks on Maui, and I’m already planning my second vacation to this amazing island in Hawaii! This list of the best things to do in Maui includes some of my favorite activities… plus a few things I’m saving for my next trip to Maui.
Before the tips, a quip:
“The traveler was active; [...]
24Jan2010 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 2 comments | Continued
10 Reasons to Stay at the Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas in Hawaii
My two week vacation in Maui was my best holiday trip ever – and I travel a lot! These ten reasons to stay at the Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas (which are vacation condo rentals) made it my “home away from home.”
Before the tips, a quip:
“No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests [...]
23Jan2010 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
10 Tips for Romantic Honeymoon Getaways in Maui
After a stressful wedding, wouldn’t you love a romantic honeymoon to start your marriage off right? These ten ideas for a honeymoon getaway in Maui will give you and your new spouse something to remember forever…I’m staying at the Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas as I write this, and think Maui could be one of the most [...]
15Jan2010 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
8 Tips for Losing Weight on a Beach Vacation in Maui
Don’t let vacation weight gain make you feel like a beached whale! I’m on holidays in Maui; and I’ve found several ways to lose weight on this beach vacation. These tips will help you maintain previous weight loss and break out of your plateau – because the last Hawaiian souvenir you need is extra pounds.
Before the tips, a [...]
6 Tips for Running on the Beach – Exercising in Maui
Jogging on the golden sands of Maui isn’t as beautiful as it sounds – but it’s a lot easier if you’re prepared! These tips for running on the beach are from my own experience here at the Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas (I’m on a two week vacation; if you’re planning a tropical trip, read 10 [...]
9Jan2010 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 3 comments | Continued
Going on Holidays? 10 Tips for Booking Vacation Packages to Maui
Are you planning a vacation to a Hawaiian Island? I’ve been researching last-minute vacation packages to Maui – the Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas – because my closest friend has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. She wants to soak up the sun before chemotherapy starts…and what choice do I have but to go with her?
Here [...]
4Jan2010 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 6 comments | Continued
Tips for Couples Staying at Youth Hostels in Europe
My husband and I are staying at the YoHo International Hostel in Salzburg, Austria; here are my tips for couples staying at youth hostels in Europe (a “what I wish I knew before we booked a room” article!).
Before the tips, a description of hostelling from YoHo itself:
“Hostelling describes a new style of independent and social-orientated way of travelling. [...]
6Oct2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 6 comments | Continued
Hiking Information – 10 Things to Pack for a Hiking Trip or Mountain Vacation
You don’t need hiking poles for a hiking vacation in the mountains, but they can make your hike easier. Here are ten things to pack for a hiking trip or mountain vacation – plus an explanation of why hiking poles are helpful.
Before the tips, a quip:
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow [...]
30Jun2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 2 comments | Continued
6 Tips for Saving on Money on Your Summer Vacation
Don’t let your budget prevent you from enjoying your holidays – with these tips for saving money on your summer vacation!
Before the tips, a quip:
“You don’t need to spend a lot of money to have a vacation….enjoy the simple things in life,” said Catherine Pulsifer.
To both enjoy the simple things in life AND have a [...]
7 Tips for Saving Money at Disneyland or Disneyworld
Don’t let financial stress wreck your summer plans! These tips for saving money at Disneyland or Disneyworld will help you enjoy a getaway without blowing your long-term financial goals.
Before the tips, a quip from the creator of Mickey Mouse himself:
“Disneyland is a work of love,” said Walt Disney. “We didn’t go into Disneyland just with [...]
20May2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
