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Monica Manini, Travel Agent in Waimanalo, HI

Monica Manini

Waimanalo, HI Travel Agent

Monica Manini

Waimanalo, HI · 4 Years of Experience

Shorty's Wanderlust, an independent agent with Archer Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(7)
100% Recommended
I had a lovely international vacation planned by Shorty's Wanderlust. We went to Phuket, Thailand and Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I would book... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Hawaii, Mexico, California, Nevada

Interests:

Family Vacations, Groups, Solo Travel, Religious

Suppliers:

Disney, AmaWaterways, Hilton Hotels, Princess Cruises®, Virgin Voyages

About Me

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

Aloha, my name is Monica and I am a mother of 4. I come from a large immigrant family of indigenous origins. I love cooking, sewing, gardening, and exploring wherever I go. I have been in the travel business since 2022 and have previous experience with planning and booking travel for myself, family, and friends over the span of 25+ years. I have worked extensively in customer service my entire adult life in the fields of health care, education, military, and retail sales. I am a natural multitasker, detail oriented, and take pride in my work. I am very passionate about helping people realize their travel goals. I believe passionately that no level of education can truly give us the life experiences and memories that we make from traveling. I especially enjoy authentic cultural experiences and love to explore and personally connect to the culture and history of places I visit. There is so much out there to see and explore for ourselves and so many opportunities to do it.

"Wanderlust fuels our journeys along the path to fulfillment"

Additional Languages
Spanish

One-Stop Shop For All Your Travel Needs

I'm a full-service professional travel adviser providing customized travel services for your cruise & land packages, solo, group and family travel, Sports travel, tours, faith journeys, and more. My certifications and affiliates include major cruise lines, brand hotels, various destinations, CLIA, among others. I am also certified in accessible travel, travel financing, as well as travel protection. I also book your local and in-destination excursions and live events such as concerts, musicals, and sporting events. I am fully remote to provide services to you at any location, giving you a one-stop shop travel experience. I strive to continue to expand my knowledge to bring you memorable experiences. Book with me and earn amazing incentives!

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
7 reviews
100% Recommended
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Great communication, excellent planning
Reviewed By Amanda - Sylmar, CA | Traveled to Vietnam | East and Southeast Asia
I had a lovely international vacation planned by Shorty's Wanderlust. We went to Phuket, Thailand and Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I would book another vacation with her! Very professional and well-informed about the locations we traveled to. She made planning very easy and stress-free. She booked everything - flights, hotels, excursions, and transportation. She made this trip run very smoothly, I definitely recommend!
Monica Manini responded
"Amanda, thank you so much for entrusting me with this multi-country itinerary. I learned a lot as well walking this journey with you. I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip, and I can't wait for the next one!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Vacays Ever!
Reviewed By Reggie - West Valley City, Utah | Traveled to Hawaii | USA
Monica was friendly helpful and responsive and helped us plan the best vacays ever! Mahalo!!
Monica Manini responded
"Reggie, I can't thank you enough for allowing me to be a small but meaningful part of this journey with you. Planning this celebration trip for you and your grandkids has been such a joy. I hope I brought a true taste of Aloha to your lives that you will carry with you always. Mahalo again for your trust and support. I can't wait for the next adventure!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Personalized service with a local touch
Reviewed By Mr&MrsSmith - Ka'anapali | Traveled to Maui Island | Hawaii | USA
This was our first time using a travel agent and it was a great experience. Monica had regular communication, understood what our primary goals were for the trip, and provided great suggestions for local activities.
Monica Manini responded
"It was a great pleasure working with James and Sally on this trip! I love sharing my local insights with travelers new to Hawai'i. James and Sally were so great to work with and I'm looking forward to crafting another trip for them in the future. Mahalo for trusting me to plan this trip for you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Worry-free
Reviewed By Iliana - Patong, Phuket | Traveled to Thailand | East and Southeast Asia
I didn’t have to worry about a thing! Everything was taken care of for me.
Monica Manini responded
"It was such a wonderful experience hosting Iliana on this Phuket tour! I'm so glad to have met and made a new friend through this journey. We made some great memories; from me almost falling into the ocean to feeding the elephants at the sanctuary, and sampling so much delicious local food! I look forward to more shared experiences through travel!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Monica made our cruise stress-free and enjoyable!
Reviewed By Pu'u - Waimanalo, Hawaii | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
We transferred our cruise booking to Monica at Shorty's Wanderlust for personalized service, and the process was seamless. Monica communicated effectively and resolved issues with our account balance and transactions, spending significant time with the cruise line. She also secured a refund and extra incentives when our excursion was changed.

Before the cruise, Monica provided a comprehensive packing checklist and valuable tips. During the cruise, we enjoyed treats and a special birthday dessert for my husband.

Monica's dedication made our vacation stress-free and enjoyable. We highly recommend her and Shorty's Wanderlust!
Monica Manini responded
"Mahalo to you and your husband for entrusting me with servicing your cruise and sticking it out with me when things got rocky! Your support means the world to me! I am so happy to have been a part of this journey with you and enjoyed your postings throughout your trip. I love the Honu trend you started, and I bet many more will follow with this new tradition. Your pictures from formal night came out gorgeous! I look forward to our next adventure! Aloha"
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My Travel Stories

Authentic Cultural Experiences

These are photos from my recent trip to Guanajuato, Mexico. I visited San Miguel de Allende, Ciudad Guanajuato, and Leon. I love authentic cultural experiences and enjoy exploring the natural wonders and historical places....
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