Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii, is the perfect place for a dreamy getaway. Whether you’re excited about the sandy beaches, the tropical vibes, or the magical Disney touch, planning ahead will help you make the most of your trip. Time to Start Planning Planning a trip to Aulani? Start thinking about your vacation almost a year and a half in advance. This early planning gives you a head start on booking your stay and saving up for your dream holiday. What to Do Now: Choose Your Dates:  Look at your calendar and decide when you’d like to visit. Remember, the best times to visit are during less crowded months or when you find special rates.  Dates are open for reservations up to 499 days in advance. Budget:  Start setting aside money. Aulani is a luxurious resort.  You can set up a payment plan. Book Your Stay One year before you plan to check in, it’s time to make your reservation at Aulani. The resort allows bookings up to 499 days in advance, so be ready to act wh

Hawaii is such a wonderful place to to visit and relax. Combine that with Disney and you will have a magical time. Aulani is located in Ko Olina and is part of the area where all the man-made lagoons are located. Oahu can be quite busy with traffic almost everyday, and Ko Olina feels like you are away and in paradise. Aulani is located about 30-45 minutes from the airport. Once you arrive, you can take a shuttle or rent a car from the airport to the resort. We did the latter because we wanted to stop at our favorite places to eat along the way. You truly don't need to leave the resort at all to have a good time. We rented a car mainly to get food and to visit family. When we arrived, we chose to valet our car for $40/night because it was the same price as self-parking. The convenience of it was worth it. As you walk into the lobby, you are greeted with a lei which is a symbol of aloha. The combination of the smell of the lobby and the ocean was very relaxing. Checking in w

My family and I were very fortunate to travel to Paris, and we couldn’t pass up a trip to Disneyland Paris while there! We decided to stay at the Disney Newport Bay Club which is one of the property's Deluxe resort hotels. We purchased a vacation package and stayed for two nights. The amazing thing is that if you stay for 2 nights it includes a 3 day park hopper which allows you to park hop from Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios. Newport Bay Club is designed with a New England and nautical theme. It reminded me of the Yacht Club at Walt Disney World. It is a 15 minute walk to the parks which walks you straight towards their version of Downtown Disney. The walk didn't seem like it was 15 minutes away. When you arrive to the hotel, your luggage needs to go through security and you have to walk through metal detectors. The lobby is spacious and there is an indoor pool and outdoor pool. Even though the pools were heated, we didn't go in swimming as it was really chilly when