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Serene Gunnison

She/Her

Expertise

Hawai'i,
Surf Travel,
California,
Off-the-Beaten Path,
Boutique Travel

Based in

Maui, HI

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Serene Gunnison

Profile details

About

Not content without a trip to look forward to? Same. I'm a Hawai'i girl and lifelong surfer forever seeking out epic surf trips, boutique stays, and picturesque beaches.

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Travel style

It's all about adventure for me: surfing, hiking, snorkeling, exploring! But I love retreating to my boutique hotel after a long day, craft cocktail in hand.

Serene 's travel guides & trip reports

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Guide to Upcountry - Maui's Stunning Hidden Gem

There is so much more to Maui beyond the beaches and resorts. The upcountry is a testament to the island's diversity, home to misty cloud forests, lavender farms and a rich paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy)...

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The Ultimate "Road to Hana Maui" Guide

Stretching over 60 miles from Kahului to remote Kipahulu, the Road to Hana is Maui's ultimate road trip. The route is littered with countless gems, like black sand beaches, spilling waterfalls, epic...

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Complete Seven Day Maui Itinerary

I was born and raised on Maui. I know this island like the back of my hand, from the best under-the-radar sights to the tastiest mom-and-pop restaurants. Maui is so much more than beaches and...

A picture of blue colored sea taken during the daytime.

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Surf Trip to Maui: All You Need to Know

Hawai'i is the birthplace of surfing. If you’re a surfer – or a surfing hopeful – Hawai'i is the promised land. But there’s some things you should know before you go. I’m a lifelong surfer born and...

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Favorite hotels

Hana-Maui Resort

Laid-back resort set on over 60 lush acres along the famed Road to Hana.

Fora Perks

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Hotel / resort credit.
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Welcome amenity.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

The Click Clack Hotel Medellín

Contemporary hotel with colorful rooms and a laid-back vibe.

Hotel Wailea, Maui

Offers an adults-only retreat, set within 15 acres of lush landscapes, delivering serene exclusivity, luxurious suites and unparalleled island elegance.

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