TRAVEL PLANNING, GUEST SERVICES, MAUI VACATION DEALS

Through the years we have introduced many satisfied renters to our group of caring, involved owners. We verify ownership of each condo before making a listing active. In addition, all condos with a Blue Starfish rating have been personally inspected and found to meet our high standards. Many of these renters now return year after year and have formed personal relationships with "their owner".

This page is dedicated to helping our repeat renters, and new ones too, connect with some of the resources we think can help you plan a successful trip to Maui. We only present resources here that we have sampled ourselves. So come use our Travel Deals Coupons, find Last Minute Special Rates on condos, and other resources to you plan your Hawaiian Holiday.

GUEST SERVICES (We use these suppliers too & highly recommend them)

Travel Insurance

Travel Guard: Yes, you can buy travel insurance for a condo vacation when you rent from an owner. We recommend vacation travel insurance to all our renters. When purchased within 14 days of making your booking, Vacation Rental Insurance costs just 7% of the booking, covers everyone in the booking and includes a waiver for pre existing conditions. Travel Guard is the industry's leading provider of travel insurance plans - covering more than 6 million travelers worldwide each year. Their wide variety of travel insurance plans offer coverage for vacation and trip cancellation, travel interruptions and delays, emergency medical and health expenses, lost baggage and more.

Activity Booking & Vacation Planning Assistance

Don't miss a thing. Get the most out of your Maui vacation using our favorite Activity Booker/Concierge. Concierge Connection provides full-service, five-star vacation planning and assistance for your Maui vacation. Better than the big hotels and unlike an activity broker who may be steering you in the direction of their highest commissions, Concierge Connection's expert staff strive to find you the best experiences available on Maui. With their comprehensive knowledge of all the great things to do and see on our beautiful island they can help you design the perfect Maui itinerary for your needs, wants, style, and budget.

Use the web link above or give them a call toll free at 888.875.9366 before you arrive for the best deals if you'd also like them to make reservations! All of their itinerary-building services & recommendations are free to you, so be sure to let them know that you were referred by the South Maui Condos Owner Direct Rental Network when you contact them.

Car Rental Deals & Coupons

We can offer you some great rates through our two auto rental resources.

Avis Car Rentals: Avis offers the option of Airport pick up or local pick up in Kihei or Wailea. Late arrival? Avoid the airport hassle and take a cab or shuttle to our condo. The Kihei office can arrange to bring your vehicle to you and when you leave, you can drop it at the airport if you prefer. Combined with our condo pre stocking services, it is a wonderful way to begin your vacation. Remind the Kihei office you're staying with us and be sure to use our ARC/IATA number when making any reservation.

Al West's Aloha Rent A Car: Locally owned with often some of the best rates on the island, this company's office is 5 minutes from the airport so they avoid those heavy airport taxes. These cars are older but clean inside though they may sport a few scratches out side. Aloha offers curb side pick-up or, for those of you with late arrivals and pre arranged reservations, you can pick up your vehicle in the airport parking lot after checking in with the Taxi stand at the airport rental car counters. They don't charge for extra for 2 drivers, but be sure to ask for newer mini vans if you don't want a beat up "surf" one.

Golf Discounts & Coupons

With some of the best and most beautiful courses in the world, Maui is a true paradise for golfers. Because Greens Fees can be expensive and hard to get at reasonable rates on Maui, The South Maui Condo Owners Direct Rental Network has developed affiliate relationships with several golf providers. It's easy to make reservations discounted as much as 50% at most courses through our Tee Times Hawaii link. All our guests staying in Wailea properties receive discounts on golf at the 3 Wailea courses. In addition, for guests staying in one of our condos, we have coupons for discounted rounds at Kihei's Elleair Golf club. Visit our Golf Deals page for more details on these deals as well as direct links to many of Maui's amazing courses. Remember - the ball breaks AWAY from the mountain!!!

Shopping & Meal Services

Now, your condo vacation not only offers more space to relax in at rates below those of most hotels, but South Maui Condos Owner Direct Rental Network has found a way to help eliminate what some may consider irritants to a relaxing vacation. The thought of schlepping groceries while others are playing on the beach is not the best part of my vacation. Concierge Connection has expanded their personal services and is offering GROCERY SHOPPING & STOCKING SERVICES. Committed to making your stay as comfortable as possible, CC will offers shopping and delivery services for everything from paper products to specialty foods and even beverages and fresh fish. They can even suggest the name of a private chef for meal services. Call Toll free: (888) 875-9366 or Local: (808) 875-9366 and enjoy a full hotel like experience at a fraction of the cost.

Floral Services

Maui Blooms has got to be one of my favorite resources on Maui. They offer extraordinary island floral gifts for delivery to you on Maui or at home without the overhead of operating a storefront. Fresh protea in hawaiian style baskets, or everlasting floral baskets created from dried protea and botanicals, Fresh orchids, Fresh Anthurium (straight from the Bid Island), wreaths and tropical assortments are a sampling of the extraordinary and uniquely original products offered. Combined with their gracious Aloha service ... it just doesn't get better.

Maui Travel Map

Maui is an island - but it still can be confusing to navigate. We always have a map with us when we are out touring Maui or visiting other islands. Our guests enjoy the framed map with road key I have in my condos but some have said they wished they had one in advance of their stay for planning purposes. Phears Maui Travel Map would be our recommendation. Locally produce and frequently updated, they have maps of all the islands and all include large scale street maps and exhaustive places of interest guides.

Maui Accommodations Guide

Looking for accommodations in other areas of Maui County? The Maui Accommodations Guide provides a directory of well over 100 great places to stay on the islands of Maui and Molokai, including well-known hotels, spacious condos, luxurious homes and villas, and intimate cottages, inns, and B&Bs. You'll find the ideal place to fit your needs, from world-class resorts to unique hideaways, affordable to ultra-luxury. The Guide provides an overview and photo of each property, with links to the individual web sites

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEERING ON VACATION The Pacific Whale foundation has some great ways to be part of Hawaii's Aloha Spirt.

SOUTH MAUI VOLUNTEERS Spend some time helping Maui stay beautiful working on South Maui Trails and Dune Restoration. Cash contributions are welcome too but many repeat renters enjoy spending several hours a week year after year with this congenial group.

HUMPBACK WHALE MARINE SANCTUARY Make a difference, and help us protect the magnificent animals and habitat of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Assist in education programs, become a docent, citizen scientist, help in the office, many more opportunities to learn and contribute while on vacation.

PLANNING TOOLS

OUR MAPS View and/or print maps of Maui, Kihei, Wailea, Makena, and individual Resort Site Plans.

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Camps, activities and other resources for those traveling with children.

MAUI CALENDARS, SHOPPING & Owner Recommended RESOURCES & ACTIVITIES Great links for finding out what's happening on Maui during your holiday.

CONVERT YOUR CURRENCY Easy to use tool for all currencies.

KIHEI & WAILEA WEATHER This is the best weather site for our area. Great resources for trip planning and activity weather. Don't miss Glenn, the weather man, feature.

MAUI WEATHER Forecast From Weather.com has links to local web cams.

More Links & Owner Recommendations

REALTORS: There are many qualified realtors on Maui. Some are better at responding & listening than others. We can personally recommend those linked here... Successful, hard working & pro active.

• Matt Pauli - atProperties in Chicago
  South Maui and Chicago Investment Real Estate
  Matt has been visiting Maui since he was 10 yrs old and working with the Pauli Family Maui Rentals for the last 10 years. A great communicator, Matt specializes in finding the right investment for you or your trust. He has great assets on Maui and in Chicago and extensive expertise in leasing and rentals.
  
• Brad Hill - Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers in the Wailea Town Center
  Brad specializes in luxury Maui Real Estate along the South & West Shores. His website allows you to search properties on the islands of Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Big Island, Lanai and Molokai.
  
• Steve Still - The Wailea Group at the Shops of Wailea
  www.SteveStill.com
  Steve has helped us buy and sell several properties at Ekahi VIllage - good advice and great contacts and good follow through.

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