Goldstar Vacation

 Will it ever end!?   Navigating the  red-tape to enjoy worry-free planning What a couple of years it has been!  Can we PLEASE escape the fear, worry, anger, anxiety, boredom, frustration, and confusion of the pandemic that has swept the world?  We are tired.  We need to escape!  Honestly we need a vacation, and nowadays even that is stressful to plan. What if I plan my vacation and then get COVID? What if my travel companions get COVID?  What if I fail my COVID test before I fly?  What if COVID has shut everything down by the time I leave? What if.... what if..... what if..... Worry and speculation are a part of every day life nowadays.  Many of us just want things to go back to "normal", but what does that really mean anymore? It means that we need to act as normal, as much as possible, responsibly, cautiously, but we need to believe, we need to plan and we need to move forward. Traveling should be planned.  We all need something ...

Are you ready for your best vacation spot ever?!  How do you plan and where do you go for your Hawaiian Vacation when COVID has been looming (and seemingly never-ending)?  Be of good cheer!  Vaccines are here and they are improving the tourism and travel like crazy! Hawaii has a 75% vaccination rate! Many are asking the questions on how to plan a Hawaii vacation in the midst of COVID.  It can be daunting, but in reality these days, it is just a new "normal" way of travel. The good news is that Hawaii is open for travelers and welcoming, with Ohana and Aloha, those coming to the islands for refreshment and escape. 2020 was no joke and as we move into 2021, the hope with vaccines is on the horizon.  Even during 2020 many restaurants remained open in Hawaii with social distancing and disinfection practices.  Throughout 2021 things continued to open up as vaccinations increased and the CDC guidelines surrounding masks and social distancing became universally ad...

If you want an enjoyable Kaukau (dining) experience in Maui, you will not be disappointed when visiting Lahaina.  Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lahaina restaurants are open and have successfully practiced social distancing and sanitizing protocols that have allowed many to remain open. The perfect island climate 🌴 adds to enjoyable outdoor and open-air indoor dining.   Some of our favorites include: Royal Lahaina Resort 👑 - we enjoy l ocally-made ice cream at the Royal Scoop. Savor a tropical cocktail or cold draft brew at the Beach Bar. If fine dining is called for enjoy the exquisite views at the Royal Ocean Terrace Restaurant & Lounge.  Seahouse Restaurant  🏖-  You will truly enjoy the beautiful beach of Napili and the Seahouse Restaurant. The open air dining and breathtaking sunset views are truly Aloha.  Make a day of it as it is an amazing swimming spot and a great place to Snorkel! Also a safe calm lagoon for the kiddos to swim too. The S...