Hawaii Travel Planning
Vacation planning overload?
I've got you.
Planning a Hawaii vacation shouldn't feel like another job. Between endless resort choices, hours of research, and the fear of missing out, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Let me handle the details, so you can focus on making memories.
Hi, I'm Kristin
Your Certified Hawaii
Destination Specialist.
I'm the founder of Salty Luxe Travel and a Certified Hawaii Destination Specialist. Planning family vacations to Hawaii is what I do best, so sit back, relax, and let me overthink this for you.
I offer three custom packages to bring your dream Hawaii vacation to life, whether you need expert guidance or full-service planning. Every detail is tailored to your family, because no two vacations are alike.
Package 01
Custom Itinerary Design
Full-service Hawaii planning and booking
This one's for you if:
- You want every detail thought through in advance so you can actually be present once you're there
- Researching Hawaii properly is not something you have time for right now
- You want access to resort perks and amenities I can request on your behalf as a travel advisor: upgrades, credits, early check-in, and more where available
- The words "done for you" made you exhale a little
- You want reservations secured, confirmed, and managed: not sitting in your inbox as a to-do
- You want real advice on the things people don't think about: travel insurance, room categories, group blocks, accessibility, travel days
- You want someone tracking the moving pieces, including the ones that move after you've paid
- You don't want to land in Hawaii and find out you missed the thing
- You want support before and during the trip, not a PDF and good luck
- You'd rather have it seamless than save a few hundred dollars doing it yourself
- This trip matters, and you want it handled correctly the first time
What's included:
The Deep Dive
A detailed questionnaire and a real conversation, so I understand your travel style, your pace, your budget, your non-negotiables, and the small stuff that makes or breaks a day (nap windows, food allergies, who gets cranky at 4pm)
Your Personal Travel Advisor
Real research, firsthand island knowledge, and genuine respect for Hawaiian culture and place. Your trip gets built with intention, not pulled from a supplier catalog.
Handpicked Accommodations + Advisor Perks
Whether it's an oceanfront suite or a quiet condo with a lanai and a full kitchen, I'll match you to the right property in the right location, and request every complimentary perk and amenity available to me.
A Custom Day-by-Day Itinerary
Adventure and downtime, balanced the way you travel. Every day is paced. Nothing is filler.
Booking Handled
I manage accommodations, activities, dining, transportation, and rentals (flights excluded).
Ongoing Access + Support
Your full itinerary lives in one app, plus a web version and downloadable PDF, with real-time flight and reservation updates. Unlimited support before, during, and after your trip.
How It Works
Consult
An easy conversation about what you're picturing.
Discover
The questionnaire, plus clear back-and-forth so nothing gets assumed.
Design
I build your itinerary with every person in your party in mind.
Book
Once you approve it, every reservation is mine to handle.
Go
Everyone in your group has the full itinerary on their phone before you leave.
Investment
$550 1-10 days
$950 11-15 days
Additional fees:
$250 for last-minute planning (within 2 weeks)
Package 02
The Curated Planning Guide
Expert direction for people who'd rather book it themselves
This one's for you if:
- You actually like booking things, you just don't like researching them
- You want clarity without handing over control
- You're organized, but this particular trip has you spiraling
- You cannot figure out where on the island you should be staying
- You want to know what's worth the money and what's a tourist tax
- You want a trip that's paced for your family, not a checklist someone else wrote
- You don't need your reservations managed
- You want direction, not a manager
- You like leaving room in the day
- You want insider guidance without the full-service investment
What's included
The Deep Dive
The same questionnaire I use with full-service clients. Your travel style, priorities, budget, kids' ages, pace, must-haves, dealbreakers.
Island + Area Guidance
Where to stay and why. Which parts of the island make sense for your group, and just as importantly, which ones absolutely don't.
Accommodation Shortlist
My top 1-3 hotel or rental picks for you specifically, with notes on room categories, layouts, and the details that actually change your experience.
What to Actually Do
One experience or excursion recommendation per day, with backups. You'll know what to reserve now and what can stay loose.
Where to Eat
One restaurant recommendation per day. A mix of local favorites, easy nights, and places worth planning around, plus reservation notes, what to order, and where to go instead if it's booked.
The Insider Notes
Everything I've learned that Google won't tell you: which beaches suit your kids' ages, how to sequence your days geographically, what genuinely needs to be reserved, what to pack, tipping norms, cultural guidance, and how to build a week that doesn't leave you needing a vacation from your vacation.
Booking Links + Next Steps
Laid out clearly, with photos and direct links, so you can book at your own pace in whatever order you want.
Getting Started
We'll talk through your vision, then you'll complete the questionnaire. Within one week your personalized guide is in your hands, a full day-by-day plan, ready to book, zero overwhelm.
Investment
One island · $425
$100 per additional island
Covers any length of stay on a single island. Island-hopping? Each additional island is added separately so recommendations stay thoughtful and relevant.
Not a template.
I charge a planning fee because planning is the work. It's why nothing about your trip feels accidental — and why every recommendation was chosen for your people specifically.
Package 03
Accommodation Bookings
Accommodation Research and Booking Service
This is for you if
- The resort options have officially blurred together
- You're not sure which part of the island is right for your group
- You want the complimentary perks and amenities I can request as an advisor — upgrades, resort credits, breakfast, flexible check-in, where available
- Room categories mean nothing to you and you're pretty sure they should
- You're trying to decide between a condo and a resort
- You want someone advocating for the good rooms, not the leftovers
- You've narrowed it down and want a gut check from someone who's been there
- You don't want to discover your hotel is 90 minutes from everything you booked
- You're happy planning the trip yourself — you just want better than Google, and someone in your corner while you're there
What's included
The Deep Dive
The same questionnaire my full-service clients complete. Travel style, budget, priorities, ages, and exactly what you need from where you sleep.
Handpicked Bookings + Advisor Perks
I handle your accommodation bookings and all communication with the property, requesting every complimentary perk and amenity available through my advisor access.
Real Guidance, Real Support
Honest research, side-by-side price comparisons, and a personalized proposal. I'm reachable the whole way through.
Ready?
We'll talk through what you're after, you'll fill out the questionnaire, and once you approve the proposal, the reservations are mine.
Investment
$95
Optional add-on: $75 supplementary package for ground transportation and activity bookings.
Already know where you want to stay? Reach out, I may be able to secure exclusive perks or added value at no additional cost.
Frequently Asked
Good questions, honest answers.
Solidify your travel dates and do some flight research beforehand. You book the flights; I handle the rest.