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My husband and I had a wonderful time in Hawaii this spring on a multi-island trip planned with the help of Dani and Jen. Throughout the whole process, they were gracious, enthusiastic, and their suggestions and information were spot on. At each hotel, we had wonderful rooms that were perfectly selected by Dani and Jen. We were especially appreciative of their work in securing dinner reservations at the most sought-after restaurants, including Mama’s Fish House!

We absolutely loved the hotels that they suggested. In Kauai, we were at the 1 Hanalei Bay Hotel. We especially appreciated our WOW Moment of the private cabana. It was relaxing and lovely, and even though the experience was cut short a little bit by the afternoon thunderstorm, we really enjoyed ourselves. On Oahu, we stayed at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore, and then at the Halekulani on Waikiki. And on Maui, we stayed at the Montage Kapalua Bay. It was delightful to work with Dani and Jen, and we highly recommend them for a fantastic trip to Hawaii.

Dani and Jen, our trip planning team, were excellent. I have used your recommendations since our first trip to Italy in 2014 and always have had the best experiences. I always trust your recommendations. Dani laid out a perfect itinerary for our trip which was for our 30th anniversary. I had gone to Hawaii 30 years ago just after meeting my partner and wanted to share the experience with him. We went big choosing to stay at the Four Seasons in both Maui and the Big Island. Dani got us the absolutely best rooms at both resorts. In addition, we got room upgrades and most importantly very generous resort credits which were extremely valuable given the high prices for the resort restaurants. This was due to her preferred status with the Four Seasons.

Her recommendations for every experience were on point. Sometimes I had second guesses (because I am a perfectionist) but ultimately I went with everything she recommended— because she is the expert. I am so glad I did as I realized that she planned everything perfectly. All restaurant reservations were right at sunset and we always got the best tables. It was a very expensive trip but I am extremely happy and feel that every penny was well spent. It will give us both a lifetime of very pleasant memories which I feel is what an ideal vacation is all about.

We had a great trip! Our only hangup was the weather; we arrived during a monsoon and had two other days of very rainy weather during our week-long stay. We reached out to Dani via your website looking for a family resort trip in March. Dani had suggestions and recommended Carmel Valley Ranch and it was a great fit for our family. We were looking for something that would please everyone from grandparents to two-year-old twins. Dani and her team ensured our rooms were in a great location and were treated well by the resort staff.

Dani was vital in booking what we wanted on Oahu and the Big Island. She recommended an awesome private boat excursion on Oahu. We stayed at the Ritz Carlton Turtle Bay, and she recommended the Ocean Bungalows which were the perfect place to stay—private, oceanfront, but easy walk to the main hotel. We were travelling with another couple, and she was able to guarantee us side-by-side bungalows.

On the Big Island, I was deciding between the Four Seasons and Rosewood Kona Village. Dani took a lot of time detailing the differences between the two. She told me about the private boat the Alakai Nalu at the Four Seasons, and I went with that. The hotel was fabulous. I loved the spa. The boat was the highlight of our trip. The only caveat I have is that if you are planning to spend long days touring the island rather than staying at the hotel, it is probably not worth the enormous cost of this hotel. But with the four pools, the beachfront lounge chairs, the activities, and the service, this is a great place to spend vacation days.

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