How I Plan Hawaii Itineraries for 1st Timers | Tips from a Hawaii Concierge

HOW I PLAN HAWAII ITINERARIES | Hawaii is a trip of a lifetime for so many visitors. Visiting Hawaii for the 1st time can be overwhelming. There's so much to do and it's hard to know where to start. In this video, I share my VACATION PLANNING process that I use when planning itineraries for 1st time visitors. Grab a cup of tea, a pen and some paper! I show you what I look for when planning Hawaii itineraries AND how you can apply each of these tips and questions to help you plan YOUR Hawaii itinerary.

If you're new here, ALOHA I'm Mariam! I work full-time as a concierge on Oahu.
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⌚️ TIME STAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
02:22 *PART 1 | Intro & Planning*
-Reservations, Correct Hotel Name, Missed Pick-ups, Hyatts/Outriggers/Hiltons, Similar Sounding hotels,
07:34 *PART 2 | Reservations & Suggestions*
-Names, Waikiki Parades & missed pick-ups, 3 Ways to Reach You (Cell, Email, Room #), Oceanfront Hotels, Block Parties / Street Festivals (Alternate Parking & Alternate Routes)
10:52 Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial (dock repairs)
12:08 Reconfirm Hotel Reservation Dates, 3rd Party sites
12:31 Time Zones + Time Difference
14:37 1st FULL Day, Flight Delays (especially Nov/Dec)
15:39 Best islands to do specific activities, Arrival/Departure flights
16:44 Travel Group Info - Ages (Varied Pricing, Age Minimums) , Heights/Weights, Accessibility
19:40 Best Days for certain activities
20:20 *PART 3 | Completed Itinerary*
Always, always plan ahead! Get a SIM Card (international guests)

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