Travel Advisor

Lorraine Villanueva

Expertise

Cruise,
Outdoors & Nature,
Hawaii,
Japan

Based in

Hawaii

Languages spoken

Hawaiian, English

Travel Advisor

Lorraine Villanueva

Profile details

About

Enjoying every moment while planning for the next adventure.

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Travel style

Formerly a minute by minute trip planner, I now just plan one or two things a day and look forward to discovering new places and experiences in between. And I love biking in new towns.

Lorraine 's travel guides & trip reports

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Japan in May

I love traveling to Japan in May! Now that I’m counting, of the 5 times I’ve gone to Japan, 3 times were in May. The weather was really nice in the 60s and 70s. I loved this temperature, it’s not...

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5 Days in Japan: Osaka & Day Tours to Kyoto and Kobe

If you only have five days to spend in Japan, I'd say just visit Osaka area. Kyoto and Kobe are all accessible from Osaka. And you'll get a taste of Japan that is more casual than the vibe you get in ...

A traditional Japanese street at dusk features two individuals in kimonos with a five-story pagoda in the background.

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Relaxing 2-Day Side Trip to Ise-Shima, Japan

I searched for locations in Japan that were not crowded with tourists. And Ise-Shima was one of the places off the beaten path. While there, we only heard Japanese spoken, hardly any English. And it...

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Favorite hotels

The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay

A revamped North Shore favorite, with an emphasis on showcasing Hawaiian culture, cuisine and the beautiful coastal scenery.

Fora Perks

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$100 resort / hotel credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

A beachfront belle on forty tropical acres in Maui, known for its authentic cultural workshops, huge pool, pampering spa and gorgeous over-lagoon restaurant.

Fora Perks

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$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
★
Upgrade whenever possible.

Lorraine 's reviews

Lorraine was very KNOWLEDGEABLE and HELPFUL especially when taking into consideration that this was our first time to Japan. During the planning, she listened to what we wanted, and ALL of her recommendations WERE AWESOME!!! She went ABOVE AND BEYOND for us and we REALLY APPRECIATE her help!!!!

Lisa P.
Booked travel to Japan
October 2024

Lorraine Villanueva is the best!!! We were welcomed with a card in our room and a beautiful little omiyagi box with the local candy inside. She helped us with booking some activities near the hotel and also dinner reservations the night we arrived. We had such a nice time in Inuyama. Hotel Indigo was beautiful, seeing the Inuyama castle from our room balcony was special.

Ruth F.
Booked travel to Japan
October 2024

Very quick in responding and helpful in finding an accommodation within budget range.

Sharon-Anne R.
Booked travel to Tokyo
August 2024

Lorraine rocks…

Gary L.
Booked travel to Seoul
August 2024

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