Marie Kanealii-Ortiz

Tell us a little about yourself.

I’m from the beautiful lush town of Kaneohe. It’s a given that #1 I love to travel. #2 I’m not a Merrie Monarch contestant but I love Hula and Ukulele. I keep myself active in Hawaiian Music and Hula at Kaneohe Senior Center. I also like sewing and love to redesign sale items to my liking by removing neck collars and embellishments. I’m also active in 24 Hour Fitness, “Senior Fit class “. On my off days I walk about 3x a week. Keeping in shape can be a challenge but having good health is my motivation as well as keeping up with NST Tours. I also love time with my grandchildren.

Where is your favorite place to travel? What is your favorite thing to do there?

USA, Scandinavian Countries, Barcelona, Japan, Korea, Europe Costa Rica. I will soak up whatever I can to enrich myself with culture, sites, people and foods. I make the most out of every country for our members as well as myself.

What do you like most about being a Tour Manager?

I love meeting people of all walks of life. I enjoy working with all entities involved with our tours from NST personnel to airport staff, hotels tour guides, transportation personnel, foreign countries customs and tour guides. I love to leave safe and healthy as strangers and return safe and healthy as an Ohana.

Is there anything else you’d like our tour members to know about you?

Prior to joining NST, I crossed country in a 30′ RV on 3 different occasions covering USA and Canada. I also did.an “All Aboard” Amtrak train ride across America that lasted about 3 weeks. AI also did 11 cruises prior Non-Stop Travel.