Hawaii Calls... the experience, not just the trip!

Aloha~

I have once again just returned from my beautiful O'ahu! The past eights days were exciting, emotional, memorable, and very special.

October is breast cancer awareness month. As one of the "Master O'ahu Destination Specialists" I was on the island to support and experience the special events of 'Travel Pink, Travel O'ahu". I personally participated in a private "Chef's Table" experience at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki. I swam with wild dolphins, with the folks from Wildside Adventures. I visited Pearl Harbor, Scofield Barracks, and Fort Shafter, seeing and hearing them in ways most have never before with "Home of the Brave" Tours! I shopped at the markets in China Town and then watched the most amazing Chef Chai prepare these foods especially for us! But with out a doubt, the most emotional and important time of all; was aboard the Kahala Kai, with Kahu Kauila Clark, receiving the most amazing blessing of all!

As a Certified Travel Consultant, and Hawaii Destination Specialist, I urge each one of you to think about, and ask yourself the question; ..."Have I ever really experienced the true spirit, the essence of Hawaii?" Unless you have traveled there for years, or possibly participated in one or more of the above mentioned special experiences... your answer would have to be no. I just try so hard to explain this to people who call my office each day! Sadly in this tough economy very often the experience takes a back seat to the price!

In the coming months I hope more of you will think about traveling to Hawaii, or returning there! I want mostly to try and share the true spirit of Hawaii, the real meaning and intention of the Aloha Spirit! I know many of you feel like "you have been there and done that"?! But at least consider that there is so much more.

I have returned to the Mainland, like it or not! But look forward to hopefully sharing this... my aloha, with you! A hui hou... (until we meet again), One Travel Professionals Thoughts