Meet LEGGO, IJUS Travel’s monthly spark of inspiration — part magazine, part guidebook, part love letter to exploration. ✨ Inside the October issue: 🌺 Hawaii holiday vibes + local women-owned gems 💎 VIP travel upgrades & Park Hyatt suite exclusives 🌕 2026 Total Eclipse trips + cruise highlights 🌐 Global partners from Senegal, Jamaica & Zanzibar 👻 Spooky travel + exclusive IJUS offers
FROM DAYDREAM TO DEPARTURE LEGGO IJUS travel YOUR MONTHLY SPARK OF TRAVEL INSPIRATION FROM
HAWAII HIGHLIGHTS
FROM ALOHA TO APRÈS-SKI
TOTAL ECLIPSE AT SEA
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PACK YOUR BAGS, OPEN YOUR HEART, AND LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN
OCTOBER ‘25
CALIFORNIA SELLER OF TRAVEL #2151995-50
TABLE OF CONTENT
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09 ALOHA OR APRÈS-SKI? 13 MEET OUR PARTNERS
PARK HYATT SUITE EXPERIENCES
LET ME UPGRADE YOU
HAWAII HIGHLIGHTS
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TRIPS CURRENTLY BOOKING
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
TOTAL ECLIPSE
23 EXCLUSIVE DEALS
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DON’T BE SCARED
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EDITOR & FOUNDER’S NOTE
This month, I’m taking you to one of my favorite places in the world — Hawaii. For nearly two decades, our family has spent the fall on these islands. It’s where birthdays roll into beach days, Thanksgiving turns into ocean breezes, and cooking gives way to golf, sunsets, and spa days. On Oahu, our days are filled with simple pleasures: shopping at Ala Moana, making lei crowns, riding bikes through Waikiki, or sipping a mai tai at Monkeypod. I visit the same jewelry artists every year, supporting local women-owned shops whose creativity keeps me coming back. Z would say don’t forget the udon at Marugame — and maybe a little adventure: jet skiing, parasailing, or surfing. When we hop over to Maui, it’s all about the food. My first stop after deplaning? Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop. Next door, the farmers market calls my name. And for a special celebration, Mama’s Fish House is our family tradition. Book six months out, plan for sunset, and prepare for perfection. Maui is also where we’ve whale-watched, road-tripped to Hana, and found that slowing down is its own kind of luxury. This issue highlights Oahu and Maui ( p. 6 ), for my full Hawaii insider’s guide checkout this article .
@maui_ocean_adventures @eco.mindful.lei @malieorganics @punkyaloha Midori Jewelry Hawaii
If you’re dreaming of trading the kitchen for coastlines — you’ll find plenty of inspiration in this issue. Flip to p. 4 – where I share how to elevate your next getaway, even if you’ve already booked. From there, see how the season splits between Aloha or Après-Ski on p. 9 , where we go from the warmth of island breezes to the crisp air of Olympic slopes. On p. 10 , our Park Hyatt Exclusive Suite Experiences reveal what luxury looks like when it’s curated with intention. And because travel is about awe as much as escape, don’t miss p. 11 for our Total Eclipse Trips and Cruise Highlights — for travelers who chase once-in-a-lifetime moments. On p. 13 , we take you behind the scenes to Meet Our Partners — the local experts and cultural ambassadors who make IJUS Travel experiences feel deeply personal. If you’re ready to plan your next trip, p. 14 outlines all our currently available adventures, including our NEWLY announced Zanzibar trip. Later in the issue, p. 22 brings a touch of fun with Spooky Travel — and p. 23 wraps it all up with our exclusive IJUS Travel offers curated just for you.
During my last visit, Lahaina residents & businesses were
rebuilding after tragedy struck. It was a reminder to ALWAYS support local economies wherever you vacation. So, I want to spotlight a few women-owned businesses based in Hawaii that I love and support — each one rooted in creativity, care, and aloha:
Here’s to traditions that grow sweeter every year,
Founder & Editor, Leggo | IJUS Travel
Z and I at our home away from home, Ko’Olina on Oahu.
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Hotel perks include: Complimentary upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
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💌 Email me at mika@ijustravel.com and let’s elevate your next escape.
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HAWAII THIS
MONTH'S HOT SPOT Island • Joy • Unbound • Spirit
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OAHU VS MAUI HAWAII
TWO SIDES OF PARADISE - BOTH ISLANDS ARE IJUS TRAVEL FAVORITES — EACH WITH ITS OWN RHYTHM AND VIBE.
OAHU
MAUI
VIBE
Bustling, modern, and active
Relaxed, scenic, and soulful
Nightlife, urban energy, cultural landmarks
Scenic drives, local eats, and peaceful beaches
BEST FOR
Road to Hana, Haleakal ā , Lahaina, and Upcountry farms
SIGHTS
Waikiki, Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, North Shore
PACE
Fast-paced and full of options
Slow, restorative, and connected to nature
Whichever island you choose, we’ll craft your perfect itinerary infused with aloha.
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HAWAII
Oahu offers a blend of culture, history, and adventure.
See & Explore
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial Diamond Head Summit Hike Hanauma Bay snorkeling Iolani Palace & Bishop Museum Waikiki Beach strolls Polynesian Cultural Center Kualoa Ranch movie tours & zip lines Makapu ʻ u Point Lighthouse Trail Lanikai Beach for turquoise calm
Eat & Drink
Fresh poke & Spam musubi Garlic shrimp trucks on the North Shore Shave ice at Matsumoto’s Loco moco plates Sunset mai tais at Monkeypod
Experience
Attend a luau under the stars Take a surf lesson
Catch live Hawaiian music at sunset Support local artisans and markets
Exclusive Offers Available through IJUS Travel 🏝️ Halekulani Hotel, Oahu $200 resort credit Book by 12/18/25 | Travel through 12/20/26 🌺 Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach Free night + $150 resort credit + $200 instant savings Book by 10/31/25 | Travel through 3/31/26
WHERE CITY MEETS SEA
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HAWAII
If Oahu energizes you, Maui will restore you.
See & Explore
Drive the Road to Hana Watch the sunrise from Haleakal ā Snorkel at Molokini Crater Walk the Kapalua Coastal Trail Visit Ho ʻ okipa Beach Park (and its famous sea turtles)
Eat & Savor
Mama’s Fish House (book early!) Paia Fish Market Merriman’s Kapalua Leoda’s Pie Shop for dessert perfection Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice
Experience
Sunset cruise on calm waters Tour Ocean Vodka Organic Farm Old Lahaina Luau Stargaze atop Haleakal ā Shop small and local in Paia
Exclusive Offers 🌊 The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Upgrade + breakfast for two + $100 resort credit 🌈 Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua 30% off + $400 credit + daily breakfast + early check-in/late check-out Valid for stays through 5/31/26 🌴 Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa 25% off + daily breakfast + upgrade + early check-in/late check-out Book by 12/18/25 | Travel through 5/1/26
NATURE, FLAVOR & FLOW
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SKI SEASON
ALOHA OR APRÈS-SKI?
PREFER SNOW ❄️ TO SAND?
Ski Season Starts Here The countdown to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is on, and ski season is heating up! Whether you’re chasing Olympic energy or peaceful powder, let’s plan your alpine escape.
Top Ski-In/Ski-Out Favorites Sunshine Lodge, Banff 🇨🇦 – from $264/night Magic Megève Bois, France 🇫🇷 – from € 640/night Ki Niseko, Japan 🇯🇵 – from $1,200/night
Lodge at Spruce Peak, Vermont 🇺🇸 – from $390/night Les Airelles Courchevel, France 🇫🇷 – from € 3,000/night New Opening: One&Only Moonlight Basin, Montana – opening Nov 2025 Exclusive Offers: St. Moritz, Switzerland – 4th night free + ski pass included Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe – 15% off (3+ nights) Pendry Park City – 5th night free W Aspen – 4th night free Club Med Ski Resorts – passes & lessons included, family-friendly across Canada, France, Italy, and Japan
📩 Message us to start planning your ski or Olympic getaway.
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EXPERIENCES A SUITE ESCAPE
PARK HYATT HOTELS
From the streets of Vienna to the mountains of Niseko, Park Hyatt suites redefine luxury. Book a qualifying suite stay by Oct 30, 2025, and enjoy early check-in, private experiences, and exclusive Hyatt Privé perks when you book through IJUS Travel. Curated Experiences Include: Vienna: Learn the Viennese waltz in a private lesson Washington, D.C.: Private after-hours Capitol tour with a former member of Congress Niseko: Early-bird ski lift passes and untouched powder mornings Aviara, CA: Hands-on Mexican cooking class New York: Design your own perfume in a boutique parfumerie
Complete travel by February 28, 2026. Terms apply.
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2026 | PLAN AHEAD
Mark your calendars. A total solar eclipse will sweep across Spain, Iceland, and Greenland , and the best views might just be at sea. Cruise lines like Holland America, Princess, Windstar, and Ponant are crafting special itineraries with astronomers, meteorologists, and astronauts onboard. Spain: Sunset eclipse views over Mallorca and Ibiza Iceland: Early evening eclipse high above the horizon 🌕 Hotels and cruises are already booking fast — let’s plan your spot in the path of totality today.
AUGUST 12, 2026
Cruising should be exciting, not overwhelming. IJUS Travel partners with the best:
🌊 Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) 🛳️ Uniworld Boutique River Cruises 🚢 Virgin Voyages Cruises
⛵ Explora Journeys ⛴️ Royal Caribbean
Why Book With a Travel Advisor:
• Exclusive deals & VIP upgrades • Tailored itineraries & excursions • Seamless planning and support • 24/7 peace of mind
Let’s find your perfect ship and set sail in style.
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DAK Aly Guissé master drummer Senegal 12/21 - 1/4 TRAVEL IS BETTER WHEN IT’S PERSONAL. THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE INCREDIBLE LOCAL EXPERTS WHO MAKE IJUS TRAVEL JOURNEYS SO UNFORGETTABLE JAM Courtesy by Courtney Tours Ocho Rios 12/22 - 29
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Zanzibar 7/11 - 24
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CRUISES
Hawaii 2025 Book by October 28 >> ijustravel.com/hawaii-2025 Senegal 2025 Book by November 21 >> ijustravel.com/senegal-2025 ✈️ RESERVE EARLY — SPACE IS LIMITED FOR OUR SMALL- GROUP, CULTURE-RICH EXPERIENCES.
Ocho Rios 2025 Book by November 22 >> ijustravel.com/ocho-rios-2025 Carnaval Cabo Verde 2026 Book by January 9 >> ijustravel.com/carnaval-cabo-verde-2026 Ocho Rios 2026 Book by Feburary 6 >> ijustravel.com/ocho-rios-march-2026 Black Food & Wine Napa 2026 Book by May 18 >> ijustravel.com/bfwe2026 Zanzibar 2026 Book by June 11 >> ijustravel.com/zanzibar-july-2026
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THANKSGIVING IN MAUI
GIVE THANKS
NOV 28 - DEC 2, 2025
This Thanksgiving, trade crowded tables for golden coastlines, and swap stress for serenity. Join us in Maui for 5 days of pure presence— where turquoise waves greet you each morning from your ocean-view room and daily breakfast fuels your adventures beneath the sun. Explore the island’s wild side with curated excursions: bask on sun- kissed shores, catch a wave, or meet Maui’s most majestic animals up close. Round-trip flights from LAX, airport transfers, and immersive itinerary are all included—because this trip is about receiving, not rushing.
$2500 pp Limited spots. Reserve now. ijustravel.com/hawaii-2025
Intentional Joy. Unforgettable Sunsets.
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SENEGAL 2025
Inspired Journey Unified Sound DEC 21 - JAN 4
Sync your heartbeat with the pulsing drums of Casamance and bask in the lantern-lit glow of the New Year’s Fanal in Saint-Louis. This 15-day odyssey carries you through Senegal’s living history and luminous coastline. Curated by IJUS Travel and guided by master drummer Aly Guissé, the journey invites you to reconnect with ancestral rhythms—feel the heartbeat of sabar beneath your feet, share in night-long Taneber celebrations, and trace the echoes of resilience and joy that cross the Atlantic. More than a tour, it’s a homecoming to the Motherland, where music, dance, and community open their arms and welcome you home.
MORNING BEATS. MARKET STROLLS. NIGHT-LONG DANCING UNDER THE STARS.
$3500 pp Limited spots. Reserve now. ijustravel.com/senegal-2025
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JAMAICA FOR THE HOLIDAYS
DEC 22 -29, 2025
Island Jingle,. Unwind Season
This Christmas, every sense is awakened—sunlit mornings, vibrant flavors, rhythmic music, and the luxury of a private villa retreat. Jamaica becomes more than a holiday; it’s a
season of joy, connection, and unforgettable island magic.
FLIGHTS FROM MKE INCLUDED, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$3200 pp Limited spots. Reserve now. ijustravel.com/ocho-rios-2025
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When drums calls, the entire island answers. Carnaval is Cabo Verde’s soul on fire—ancestral rhythms, glittering floats, and the welcoming spirit of morabeza. Join your samba school in glittering costumes as themed floats and pounding drums transform Mindelo’s streets into living art. Mandinga parades, Friday night kickoff, and a grand parade —build to a finale where crowns are won, and the island’s legendary morabeza, a warmth of joy, welcome, and togetherness, envelopes your soul. Indulge. Jam. Unite. Samba. FEB 11 - 20, 2026 ENJOY THE ENDLESS PARADE OF BEAUTY ON THE BEACH & DANCING IN THE STREETS CABO VERDE 2026 $3500 pp LIMITED SPOTS. RESERVE NOW. IJUSTRAVEL.COM/CARNAVAL-CABO-VERDE-2026
Swim with sea turtles in crystal waters, collect seashells at sunrise, and sail to Santo Antão for lush, green hikes through the Cova Crater and along the cliffside trail to Fontainhas. Feel the echoes of Cesária Évora, the “Barefoot Diva,” whose music still floats on the Mindelo breeze.
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MAR 6 - 13, 2026 JAMAICA SPRING BREAK Reset your mind this spring break— salt-kissed days, jerk spice and dancehall nights all from your private villa as home base. Hosted by Zahra, come catch a vibe after exams.
FLIGHTS FROM ATL INCLUDED, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$2775 pp LIMITED SPOTS. RESERVE NOW. IJUSTRAVEL.COM/OCHO-RIOS-MARCH-2026
Irie Jamaica.Unplug.Splash.
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JUNETEENTH IN NAPA
JUN 18 - 21, 2026 Celebrate freedom and the soft-life with your folk in Napa. IJUS Travel has curated a four-day escape around the acclaimed Black Food & Wine Experience—where Black culinary brilliance meets wine-country elegance. In addition to luxury Napa accommodations right in the center of the action, your weekend package includes early access to festival highlights: Thursday - Vibes & Vino
Friday - Juneteenth Dinner Saturday - Grand Tasting Sunday - Yoga + Brunch
$4865 pp WE HAVE SECURED A LIMITED NUMBER OF VVIP 4- DAY PASSES (SOLD OUT ON SITE) — BOOK NOW. ROOMS ARE DISAPPEARING FAST! BOOK YOUR PACKAGE NOW AT IJUSTRAVEL.COM/NAPA-2026
Plus IJUS exclusives such as curated winery visits, wellness mornings, after parties and concierge level care.
indulge jubilantly. unwind. savor.
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ZANZIBAR 2026
Island Journey Unforgettable Spice JUL 14 - 25, 2026
This 12-day IJUS Travel journey invites you to feel the island’s rhythm — one that moves with the tide, smells of spice, and celebrates connection. From the winding alleys of Stone Town to the sun-drenched beaches of Nungwi, you’ll experience the best of the Spice Island through culture, cuisine, and calm. Wander lush spice farms, savor oceanfront meals at The Rock Restaurant, and sail a private catamaran to Mnemba Atoll, where coral gardens shimmer beneath crystal-clear seas. Then, take to the skies for a fly-in safari across mainland Tanzania. Spend two extraordinary days in Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous) — Africa’s largest protected wildlife area — where game drives, river safaris, and starlit dinners bring the spirit of adventure to life. Each element of this small-group journey carries the luxe touch and fabulous details IJUS Travel is known for — boutique stays, personalized service, and curated local experiences that turn travel into art. Thoughtful pacing ensures you’ll have time to relax, reflect, and revel in the beauty that surrounds you.
LOSE THE RUSH, FIND THE RHYTHM, AND LET THE ISLAND SPICE MOVE YOUR SOUL. $5000 pp PRICE BASED ON AIRFARE AT TIME OF BOOKING. PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE. LIMITED SPACE. IJUSTRAVEL.COM/ZANZIBAR-2026 FROM
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Now that we’ve handled the scary stuff — let’s have some fun. Haunted travel is having a moment, and these hotels are giving chills (in the best way): The Stanley Hotel, Colorado: The inspiration for The Shining with nightly ghost tours. Hotel Jerome, Aspen: Said to be haunted by a mischievous young guest. The Hollywood Roosevelt, Los Angeles: Marilyn Monroe’s mirror still reflects her spirit. 🕯️ << Reply to plan your haunted getaway — Salem, Savannah, or beyond.
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CURRENT DEALS CHASING THE SUN ☀️ GLOBAL HOTEL OFFERS EXCLUSIVE DEALS Mexican Sunshine Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya – 3rd Night Free Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya – 3rd Night Free St. Regis Kanai Resort – Up to 25% Off Riviera Maya EDITION – Additional $100 credit One&Only Mandarina – Stay 4, Pay 3 Chasing the Sun Fairmont El San Juan – $250 credit + Virtuoso perks Singer Palace Rome – 15% off Hamilton Princess Bermuda – 3rd Night Free InterContinental Phuket – 4th Night Free Fairmont Sonoma – 4th Night Free Rosewood Baha Mar – $100 resort credit Brunelleschi Hotel Florence – 20% commission for agents
Whether it’s island sunshine or city charm, let’s find your next unforgettable stay. >>
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CONTACT
Have a trip in mind? Message me so that we can start planning. And sign up for our list so you don’t miss when new group trips, travel tips, and deals drop.
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