The Westin Maui Resort Review...Maui Hawaii

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is located along the famous Ka'anapali Beach with view of Lana'i and Moloka'i.  It is close to many of Maui's attractions. The people who work at the resort are so accommodating that you feel at home and relaxed.The resort itself has a vast array of activities not many venture from the resort. I look at this resort as a great moderate to nice property (won't break the bank for Hawaii standards). 

One of the main attractions that stands out at this resort is an 87,000 square foot "aquatic playground."  There are 5 free form swimming pools, a secluded jacuzzi, an adult only pool and a thrilling waterslide.

The beach is steps away with all its various activities like snorkeling, chartered catamaran, windsurfing and more.  Plus a short walk away there is two championship golf courses and an 11 court tennis center.

There is also a kids club for ages 5 to 12 with varying activities for your child and the "Heavenly Spa" that is 15,000 square feet which has 16 treatment rooms, an outdoor message cabana, a full service salon and a yoga studio.

Rooms are clean and nice and have the famed "Heavenly Bed". Dining ranges from island favorites to gourmet delights. There are also luaus on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

I would say this resort is great for families, groups or people who enjoy active life styles.  A land package here (I can get you package with air also) can run for a couple with a standard mountain view for 5 nights with a compact size car going late spring $1989 (an idea).

RoxAnne Taylor
Destination Specialist
RoxAnne.Taylor@AvoyaTravel.com

Kauai and the St. Regis Princeville hotel review

The St. Regis Princeville Resort located on the exclusive North Shore of Kaua'i is the focal point of Princeville at Hanalei.  A luxurious haven, overlooking Hanalei Bay explore the quaint communities of Kilauea and Hanalei, ride horseback along the majestic Na Molokama mountain range or kayak the idyllic Hanalei River. Resort guests enjoy a wide range of ocean sports and eco-adventures from surf lessons, snorkeling to hiking the dramatic Napali.

Originally opened as a Starwood Luxury Brand destination in 1985, Princeville's most beautifully situated resort completed a one-year multi-million dollar renovation and reopened on September 26, 2009 as The St. Regis Princeville Resort. It has 252 guest rooms and suites that are all beautifully done.

The St. Regis Princeville steeped in grand Hawaiian heritage, is built on legendary grounds beside the emerald green Hanalei Valley and overlooks the awe inspiring Napali Coast. The area was named the “City of the Prince” after a royal visit by Hawai‘i’s Prince Albert, son of King Kamehameha IV in 1860.  The resort is surrounded by five majestic mountains, a patchwork of taro farms, a wildlife refuge, equestrian paths, hiking trails, ancient sea caves and lagoons.

There is a 5,000 square foot infinity designed swimming pool situated on the ocean overlooking beautiful Hanalei Bay.  And the resort's soft sand beach fronting the incredible waters of Hanalei Bay, protected by the Anini reef, the waters of the St. Regis remain calm and sheltered year round.

There are 5 different restaurants at the resort. From a casual atomsphere to very sophisticated. The island of Kauai is know for its tastes and sights, so food is as fresh as they can get at these restuarants.  To patries, sandwhiches, fruits, salads, fresh fish to the amazing restaurant Kauai Grill by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten with amazing menu choices.

The resort does tend to be more upscale and prices can be higher than what you are used to.  But I think that if everyone could go there at least once in their lifetime, then they will have an experience that will be so memorable that you will never want to forget. Make it a place to celebrate a special event with a loved one.

A land package for 5 nights for (I can get a air package also) 2 people staying in a garden view room traveling in late spring with a compact size car can be $3442.00 (an idea).  Again this may not be somewhere you will go all the time, but if you can go at leat once in your lifetime...what an experience of a lifetime you will create!

RoxAnne Taylor
Vacation specialist
RoxAnne.Taylor@AvoyaTravel.com

To Cruise ..... or Land Vacation packages?

As a travel agent who specializes in cruising and land packages I like to watch different travel media, news and trends of these niches closely.  But not cruising is not for everyone and land packages are not for everyone.

Cruise trips are becoming one of the most popular vacation choices around. After all, what can be more relaxing than lazing on the deck of a large sea cruiser, the waves lapping gently below you, with glorious sunshine and all your needs met by friendly cabin crew. Not to mention some of the exotic locations that are only reachable by water. With great entertainment, food and activities right at your fingertips.

Land vacations there are a couple of varieties; all inclusive and not.  All inclusive types of trips are really pretty much in Mexico and some of the Caribbean.  And with your all inclusive package saves you time money and stress including your meals drinks and entertainment. Otherwise most other destinations in the world are a vacation package.  This may suit those who like to explore and don't want to be tied down to the resort.  These are all things to consider when you start planning a vacation.

I see both of these niches growing and gaining more popularity.  Are you planning a group, family, honeymoon or just a vacation in general?  Let me be the one to help you with your decissions.  Prices are great right now for a lot of destinations.  Travel is coming back so rates may go up, so don't wait.

RoxAnne Taylor
Cruise and Vacation specialist
RoxAnne.Taylor@AvoyaTravel.com
www.AvoyaTravel.com/Experts/RoxAnneTaylor

So many shore excursions with Celebrity Cruise Lines

Need a few reasons why you should choose Celebrity? Allow a travel agent to be at your service. Sail to exciting destinations aboard the highest rated ships in the world and experience cultures first hand with each fascinating port of call. Complement your cruise with guided shore excursions, which range from the sedate to the absolutely exhilarating. A travel agents attentive personal service makes every client feel like the only guest on board while Celebrity's acclaimed dining options offer a diverse selection of award-winning gourmet cuisine. With Celebrity, you'll discover new ways to feel relaxed, refreshed and reinvigorated on and off the ship. 

It is important on certain shore excursions to pre-reserve the excursion due to limited space. As a travel agent let me recommend Celebrity Cruise lines as one of your choices. Look over my website, email or give me a call.

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CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) sees 2011 another record year

In the last issue of Travel Agent Central I read that CLIA had a survey this last December with its travel agents and 93.6 percent are feeling good about travel sales for 2011 and 86 percent expect their cruise sales to be higher than 2010.

They are expecting this year's wave season (January to March) to exceed sales from the same peak as last year.  They see this as the "traveling public" is back. For example Alaska and Europe continue to build from last year.

According to CLIA there were 15 million cruise passengers in 2010. The forecast for 2011 is 16 million.

“The cruise industry has ridden the economic storm of the past 18 plus months with remarkable resiliency, skill and success,” said Jan Swartz, CLIA’s new marketing committee chair and executive vice president of sales, marketing and customer service for Princess Cruises and Cunard Line.
There were 12 new ships that joined the CLIA fleet.  This is helping towards the optimism of 2011.

Between 2011 and 2012, an additional 22 ships are on order, including 14 to be delivered in 2011.
Bob Sharak, CLIA’s executive vice president of marketing and distribution, said of 2010: “Despite a challenging financial climate, CLIA member lines continued to invest in the future, building new ships, offering innovative new cruise experiences, and developing increasingly diverse itineraries all over the world.”

According to CLIA the hottest destinations for 2011 are European river cruises along with the Caribbean, South America, Asia and the Pacific.

The lines also reported the following trends: globalization of itineraries; increased dining options; evolution of onboard spas; personalization of the cruise experience including private or exclusive shore excursions; more activities targeting families, children’s, sports enthusiasts and other special interest groups; themed cruises; and increases in cruise travel by baby boomers, families, multigenerational groups, first time cruisers and corporate/meeting groups.

I love to hear this information. I think people are not scared to travel anymore and are tired of waiting to go. 

<Cruises> are a perfect for <Family Travel>, <Honeymoon Travel>, <Group Travel> you name it.  What a great way to see a variety of destinations and have a floating resort to say on your way there.

I look forward to helping all of you that are wanting to get out there and cruise.
Look at my website to see what specials are listed.
www.AvoyaTravel.com/Experts/RoxAnneTaylor

Why I LOVE Travel.

Travel is a way to help you appreciate the world around us. Through all of my travels I am always marveled at the beauty around us and want others to be able to get out and explore this same beauty.

"Define tomorrow.........

ok its east, i'll do it my way:
its the yesterday's day after tomorrow, day after tomorrow's yesterday....

isn't that funny, hehe...

You work a bit today and leave the rest for tomorrow.
U go to bed, sleep for few hours n wake up hoping to find tomorrow.
But what you find is that the tomorrow has changed to today.
The whole life you run after tomorrow but no one can find it.
it is ver near yet so far. far from the andromeda galaxy or let us say further than this universe.


My question: Do u run after tomorrow??
how do u define tomorrow.."
-Anonymous-

I love this, because sometimes I feel like this is my life and I am sure you may feel it is yours.  I do find myself saying tomorrow we will do this, or tomorrow we will do that.  But our tomorrow is now!

Here are a few pictures that may inspire you on your dreams of travel.

RoxAnne Taylor | Personal Vacation Planner

Avoya Travel / America's Vacation Center   - The World's Local Travel Experts^tm

local 801-388-6791

outside Utah
877-252-1440
RoxAnne.Taylor@AvoyaTravel.com
www.AvoyaTravel.com/Experts/RoxanneTaylor

Quote of the Day

 "Ignore the conventional wisdom. If everybody else is doing it one way, there's a good chance you can find your niche by going in exactly the opposite direction." - Sam Walton, Founder of Wal-Mart

Welcome to my new business.

Hello, 
My name is RoxAnne Taylor.  I am a travel agent.  I just started my new business as an Independent Affilite with 
Avoya Travel/America's Vacation Center
®
I look forward in helping you with any of your travel needs.  I have been a travel agent for over 10 years. I will post some of the trips I will be promoting here.
You can also go to my website and see other specials that are listed.

Thank you,
RoxAnne Taylor
local 801-388-6791
877-252-1440
RoxAnne.Taylor@AvoyaTravel.com
www.AvoyaTravel.com/Experts/RoxAnneTaylor