A-List Jim Bendt T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | HAWAII SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor Bendt has rare access to parts of the state that are still underexplored (yes, they do exist). He can arrange a helicopter landing on the private Ni‘ihau Island, home to endangered monk seals, or send travelers to Molokai to learn traditional cast-net fishing. “When you think of Hawaii, Maui and Waikiki are top of mind. And while both can offer a high energy experience (and I design a lot of trips to these islands), many travelers have never heard of Niihau (the forbidden island), Molokai or Lana’i,” says Bendt. “Over the years, I've developed special relationships on each island to help my clients do day trips or extended stays to experience things most travelers didn't even know existed.” Language(s) Spoken: English Average Daily Spend: $700 per person Trip Planning Fees: $250 Contact Info jimb@piquetravel.com | 612-801-1005 piquetravel.com facebook.com/PiqueTravel instagram.com/piquetravel linkedin.com/in/jimbendt youtube.com/piquetravel Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit