Hawaii Destination Specialist

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Cyndi Smith, Travel Agent in Overland Park, KS

Cyndi Smith

Overland Park, KS Travel Agent

Cyndi Smith

Overland Park, KS · 2 Years of Experience

Tailor Made Travel Studio, an independent agent with Trips and Ships Luxury Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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My Places
Travel Stories & Media

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Hawaii, Kauai Island, Maui Island, Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii Island

Interests:

Beach Vacations

About Me

Kauai's Amazing Na Pali Coast
Kauai's Amazing Na Pali Coast

Looking for the perfect family vacation that combines adventure, culture, and relaxation? As a certified Hawaii Destination Specialist who has explored Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island multiple times, I can tell you - Hawaii isn't just another beach destination!

Did you know that Hawaii offers:

  • 11 of the world's 13 climate zones
  • The only royal palace in America
  • World-class snorkeling in extinct volcano craters
  • Ancient Hawaiian traditions still practiced today
  • Safe, family-friendly beaches with year-round perfect weather
  • Amazing people and food

As your Hawaii expert, I can:

  • Match your family with the perfect island(s) for your interests
  • Book unique experiences like mountain tubing, manta ray night snorkeling, or cultural workshops
  • Arrange multi-island itineraries that maximize your time and budget
  • Share insider tips from my personal island experiences and network of vetted suppliers.

98% of visitors are extremely satisfied with their Hawaii vacation - let me help make your family part of that statistic!

 

 

Additional Languages
French

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.
Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Been There 10 Times
Must Do:
Old San Juan, El Yunque, Bioluminescent Bay, Play Flamenco
Normandy, France, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Bayeux, Caen, D-Day Beaches, American Cemetery, Mont Saint Michel
Kauai Island, Hawaii, USA
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Beautiful Waimea Canyon State Park, Kauai, Hawaii
Nice, France, Europe
Been There
Maui Island, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
View of Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head. Taken from the Hilton Towers
Strasbourg, France, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Must Do:
Blend of France and Germancy in Alsace. Christmas and tarte flambée
Hawaii Island, Hawaii, USA
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
From Hana to Kona, Hawaii Island offers a array of natural beauty. Must see: Volcano National Park.
On the River, At Sea
Booked It 7 Times
Been There 2 Times
Danube, On the River, At Sea
Booked It 6 Times
Been There
Alice Springs, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There
Ayers Rock, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There
Brisbane, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There
Cairns, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There
Melbourne, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There
Port Douglas, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There
Sydney, Australia, Australia & New Zealand
Been There 2 Times
Auckland, New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand
Been There
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Been There 3 Times
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Been There 2 Times
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Been There 2 Times
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
Been There
St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Been There
Arenal, Costa Rica, Central America
Been There
Limon, Costa Rica, Central America
Been There
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, Central America
Been There
San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America
Been There
Beijing, China, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Chongqing, China, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Shanghai, China, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Xian, China, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Hong Kong, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Singapore, Singapore, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Bangkok, Thailand, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Phuket, Thailand, East and Southeast Asia
Been There
Must Do:
Beaches, Food, Khao Sok National Park, Elephant Sanctuary
Vienna, Austria, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Brussels, Belgium, Europe
Been There
Czech Republic, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Brno, Czech Republic, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Plzen, Czech Republic, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Prague, Czech Republic, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Paris, France, Europe
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 3 Times
Riquewihr, France, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Berlin, Germany, Europe
Been There
Cologne, Germany, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Heidelberg, Germany, Europe
Booked It
Been There
Munich, Germany, Europe
Been There 3 Times
Nuremberg, Germany, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Rüdesheim, Germany, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Rolling vineyards, quaint town, so beautiful!
Dublin, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Galway, Ireland, Europe
Been There
Florence, Italy, Europe
Booked It
Been There 2 Times
Naples, Italy, Europe
Been There 2 Times
Pompeii, Italy, Europe
Been There
Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
Booked It
Been There 3 Times
Must Do:
Amsterdam is the perfect start or end to your river cruise. Such a walkable city to take in culture and of course food!
Basel, Switzerland, Europe
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 2 Times
Must Do:
Christmas markets!
Zurich, Switzerland, Europe
Been There
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Been There
Tulum, Mexico, Mexico
Been There 2 Times
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There 2 Times
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There
Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There 2 Times
Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Been There 2 Times
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Been There
Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
Been There
Homer, Alaska, USA
Been There
Seward, Alaska, USA
Been There
Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Hana, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Hanapepe, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Hilo, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Be sure to check out the farmers market, cocoa bean farms for local chocolate and black sand beaches
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Kilauea, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Kona, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Must Do:
Sea Turtles at Poipu Beach. Make sure to grab a Puka Dog while in the area!
Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Been There 2 Times
Waimea Canyon, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Been There
Waipio Valley, Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Been There

My Travel Stories

Hawaiian Coastline

Milestone Birthday? Celebrate on the Big Island

I've stood at the rim of Kilauea caldera as the last light faded and the volcanic vent began to glow. I've watched sea turtles surface just feet from shore on the Kohala Coast. The Big Island of Hawai'i is unlike any destination I've ever experienced, and for milestone birthday travel, I believe it is simply unmatched. WHY THE BIG...
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