Hawaiian Islands Travel Specialist
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Samantha Zielke
Onalaska, WI Travel Agent· 25+ Years of Experience
Aloha Vibes Travel, an independent agent with Travel Leaders La Crosse, WI
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Samantha was recommended by a friend. She made planning for our first-ever trip to Hawaii so much easier. With all the travel arrangements and some tours... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Kauai Island, Maui Island, Hawaii, Oahu IslandInterests:
Beach Vacations, Couples & Romance, All Inclusive, Cruises, Family VacationsSuppliers:
Delta Vacations, Palace Company, Le Blanc Spa Resorts, Globus, Funjet VacationsAbout Me
Ka'anapali Beach, Maui
Creating the perfect Hawaiian vacation begins with a great travel agent. Hawaii has long been included on many people’s bucket list and yet, what many people don’t realize is how easy it is to fulfill this dream – and how – if you work with a Hawaii Destination Specialist like me, I can help plan a perfect – and perfectly affordable – vacation to the Hawaiian Islands. During each of my many visits to the islands, I have celebrated my father's Hawaiian heritage and indulged my sense of adventure. Let's discuss what is important to you and then let me put my extensive knowledge of this wonderful destination to work to help create your best vacation, ever!
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Kauai Island, Maui Island, Hawaii, Oahu IslandInterests:
Beach Vacations, Couples & Romance, All Inclusive, Cruises, Family VacationsSuppliers:
Delta Vacations, Palace Company, Le Blanc Spa Resorts, Globus, Funjet VacationsREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
23 reviews
100% Recommended
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Hawaii really is paradise
Reviewed By Still on island time - Holmen WI | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Samantha was recommended by a friend. She made planning for our first-ever trip to Hawaii so much easier. With all the travel arrangements and some tours taken care of, we could concentrate on having a good time.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An amazing trip ever! Italia and Sicily
Reviewed By Moe - Hokah, MN | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Samantha is very thorough and explained trip very well! I will plan another trip with her. Our tour guide, Patricia O’br Is the best. The Best first experience. Grazie!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best trip ever!
Reviewed By badger - La Crosse, WI | Traveled to Kauai Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Samantha helped us plan our honeymoon to Hawaii and did a phenomenal job! Between the flights going smoothly, the greeting upon arrival with leis, and her recommendations for throughout— we will definitely be going back soon! (And having Samantha help us with that trip as well) ?? it was by far our favorite place we traveled and can’t wait to go back
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best trip yet! Can't wait for the next adventu
Reviewed By Ab - Angie B | Traveled to Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
We let Samantha know our budget, dates and where we wanted to go and she planned a beautiful trip to Maui for us! I am so glad we had Samantha help with the planning and booking of our trip. It took away a lot of the stress! Samantha was very helpful, quick to communicate back and very knowledgeable about Hawaii. We look forward to booking with her again!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Hawaii Vacation!
Reviewed By Dana - Alpha, IL | Traveled to Oahu Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Samantha was a great person to work with. Her knowledge of Hawaii and how to get around was most helpful to these first-time Hawaii travelers! She was easy to work with and responded quickly and professionally to all of our questions. She coordinated our flights, transportation to and from the airport, the hotel, and the Pearl Harbor tour...we so appreciated her time in putting our trip together!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards
Hawaii Dest. Specialist/Akamai Level
Outrigger Hospitality Specialist
Accredited Cruise Counsellor
Oahu Master Specialist
Travel Leaders Certified Travel Specialist
My Places
When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.
Kauai Island, Hawaii, USA
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Maui Island, Hawaii, USA
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Hawaii, USA
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Oahu Island, Hawaii, USA
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Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii, USA
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Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
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Hawaii Island, Hawaii, USA
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Hilo, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
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Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
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Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii, USA
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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
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Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
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Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, USA
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Kohala Coast, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
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Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
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Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA
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Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
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Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
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Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
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Waikoloa, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
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Wailea, Maui, Hawaii, USA
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Waimea Canyon, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
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My Travel Stories
Perfect Moments in the Hawaiian Islands
My husband and I recently celebrated one of our wedding anniversaries in our favorite location – the perfect getaway place – the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, nicknamed “the Garden Isle.” The moment our aircraft landed in Lihue, it immediately felt as though we had been transported to one of the most beautiful places on earth. If you’re looking for ...
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Combining Business with Pleasure in Kauai
Aloha ~ what better place to celebrate a honeymoon or a wedding anniversary than on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai. On our 10th anniversary my husband and I did exactly that! After picking up our mid-size car rental, we headed to the Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation resort in Poipu; approximately 25 minutes south of the airport … easy to fin...
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Invitation to Prestigious Hawaii Travel Exchange
An invitation to attend the Hawaii Travel Exchange is a distinct honor – one I was given because of my expertise in this area and because of my high sales to Hawaii. The event rotates between islands; this time it focused on the island of Hawaii (the Big Island.)
My time there was filled with planned excursions and many hotel inspections. ...
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Islands, Dolphins, Turtles and Malasadas!
15 days, 3 islands, 22 resorts, 1 cruise ship, several dolphins, a few turtles, 6 Malasadas and more! That describes just one of my visits to my favorite destination – Hawaii!
In an effort to increase my destination knowledge, I recently spent 15 days on three islands in Hawaii, including my (still favorite!) Kauai, plus Oahu and Maui. This tr...
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Client Testimonials
Awesome Job - Absolutely Perfect!
Our vacation was sensational; you did an awesome job in meeting our needs - absolutely perfect. Samantha, the service you offered was exceptional! You listened to our requests and guided us well. Your working knowledge of the islands was apparent. Thank you for your touches that made our vacation special.
Denise D., La Valle, WI
You Helped Us Plan a Perfect Vacation!
Samantha - we cannot thank you enough for helping us plan a perfect vacation. Pictures and memories will last a lifetime for us and I will always remember you for helping make things go so wonderfully, from the plane tickets to the hotels. Everything was like clockwork, making it so enjoyable. Thanks again for everything!
Karen B., Necedah, WI