| What better way to see Maui than on the | | | | However, you know that business is very |
| company payroll? If you are planning a business | | | | important and you are not just some tourist. |
| trip to Maui, you can still take advantage of the | | | | What you wear will be very important even if it is |
| opportunity to have a mini-vacation and enjoy the | | | | to be considered "casual" dress. So you need to |
| magnificent Maui without sacrificing the work you | | | | know what is appropriate to wear. The climate is |
| know you are there to do. | | | | of course warmer in Hawaii and the atmosphere |
| There are many different things that you will | | | | pretty laid back so you will find most people in |
| need to take into consideration if you are planning | | | | shorts. Your best bet is to go with some nice, |
| a business trip to Maui. First, you will need to | | | | dress shorts such as khakis. You will see many |
| know if your company will be booking the travel | | | | businessmen in these shorts as well as Hawaiian |
| and accommodations for you. Some companies | | | | print button front shirts. If you are having trouble |
| that deal a lot in travel have travel agents that will | | | | knowing what to wear or what is in style, you |
| take care of this for you. Others will expect you | | | | can check with some of the local shops and |
| to make the plans and arrangements yourself and | | | | stores in Maui. Most upscale shops also have sales |
| you will then be compensated for the expenses. | | | | associates that are qualified to help you in your |
| If you will have a role in choosing some or all of | | | | decision. |
| your business reservations, then the more you | | | | There are some restaurants and facilities that |
| know, the better decisions you will be able to | | | | require you to dress upscale and elegantly with |
| make. You need to know how to book your hotel | | | | men in long pants and proper shoes. However, |
| or living accommodations as well as your travel | | | | due to the climate you will find that most places in |
| (including to your destination and how you will get | | | | Maui are perfectly suitable to wear shorts. |
| around once you are in Maui) as well as food and | | | | However, you will want to have some nice |
| other necessities that you will have during your | | | | clothing from an upscale shop or boutique and be |
| stay in Maui. | | | | sure the clothing fits you well. |
| Accommodations | | | | Dining |
| Every business traveler knows that your office is | | | | Your dining options will depend on the meal and |
| very important and this includes your "makeshift" | | | | what you are doing. For example, if your |
| office while visiting in Maui. You will need a full | | | | company is footing the bill, they may have |
| range of services and facilities and | | | | specific places they want you to dine at or they |
| accommodations that can provide that to you will | | | | may have a specific budget for meals. This will |
| be at the top of your list. Accommodations that | | | | place some facilities and restaurants out of the list |
| provide that for an affordable and reasonable rate | | | | unless you are paying for it yourself. |
| are even better. | | | | If you are planning on taking a client to dinner or |
| So, if you need accommodations with business | | | | meeting business partners in a restaurant, or in |
| features that include up-to-date communications | | | | some other way doing business through the |
| capabilities and much more, then you need to | | | | restaurant, you will want to be choosier in the |
| know where to look. There are hotels, condos | | | | place you select. Your choice of restaurant can |
| and more in beautiful Maui that offer solutions for | | | | say a lot about you and your company. You want |
| your global business right at your fingertips. | | | | the other parties to be comfortable in the place |
| There are many state of the art facilities with full | | | | that you choose but you will also want to choose |
| Internet connectivity and real-time video | | | | something professional and impressive that shows |
| conferencing services available and much more. | | | | you know and understand good tastes. |
| Maui is home to one of the seven National | | | | It can be tricky ground so you should ask for |
| Supercomputing Centers as well. Maui isn't just for | | | | advice if you are unsure about a particular |
| honeymooners and families; there are even great | | | | restaurant. You might even decide to go by and |
| features for the business man or woman as well. | | | | check it out yourself before holding your business |
| What to Wear | | | | meeting there. |
| If you are planning a business trip to Maui, you | | | | Whatever it is that brings you to beautiful Maui, |
| might be wondering what to pack. Well, what you | | | | you can enjoy your stay while you are here. |
| where will depend on your profession, your | | | | Proper planning ahead of time can ensure you |
| business and the company's dress policy but most | | | | have everything you need for a comfortable |
| companies that send you on a business trip to | | | | business trip to Hawaii. |
| Maui will say "casual dress". | | | | |