Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast

If you’re visiting Hawaii and catch a local newscast, you may see a segment featuring a Hawaiian blessing ceremony, it’s part of the Hawaiian Culture. Whether done to consecrate new business, a new home, or even a sports trophy, traditional Hawaiian blessings are a part of the culture in the islands. And, we take them […]

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If you’re like most Hawaii travelers, you’ll probably want to remember your amazing Hawaii vacation. Or, maybe you have lots of loved ones at home who are hoping for a gift from paradise. Either way, you’ll want to do some shopping while you’re here in the islands. On today’s podcast we give you some ideas […]

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Today we welcome our new Co-Host to The Hawaii Vacation Connection; Lanai Tabura! We’re excited to have him on the show as a regular and to hear his enthusiasm for this special place. Born and raised in Hawaii on the Island of Lanai (that’s how he got his name), Lanai brings a wealth of information […]

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If someone wants to enjoy nightlife while in Hawaii, we always encourage them to stay in Waikiki. But where are the best nightclubs in Waikiki? Press play to listen to our classic podcast episode, or read along for the most up-to-date info about partying after-hours in Hawaii.  How to Plan for Nightclubs in Waikiki There […]

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Traveling to Hawaii by air is pretty straightforward when your destination is only one island, but when you have to travel between our islands, it can get complicated. (as they’re called) require copious planning. That includes the timing because flights between the islands are getting slimmer and slimmer to come by. The days of deciding […]

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Unplugging from the internet during you Hawaii Vacation may seem like a far fetched idea in this day and age.  However, you may want to consider the benefits before dismissing the idea. Studies have shown that a vacation is important to our overall well-being. Let’s face it, you can’t really be fully on vacation with […]

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If you’ve ever wondered where the best pools are on Maui, then today we got you covered! I tell you all about my favorites, the most popular and why they’re so awesome. Maui is my favorite island for pool lounging and there are so many excellent choices.  While I’ll never tell you to spend your […]

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Today we answer a question from Paul Miller who is headed to Maui and wanted to know whether he should include Wailuku Maui in his plans. I always recommend a visit to Wailuku I love that area of Maui!  I  go over some of the highlights of this historic community and give suggestions on things you […]

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Ever since Mark Twain’s famous journey to Hawaii in 1866 as a correspondent for the Sacramento Union, the Kilauea lava flow has been attracting visitors from around the world. And for good reason. This is Mother Nature at her rawest and Madam Pele made visible in all of her fiery glory. There are few earthly […]

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If you think Hawaii hotels rates are high, think again, because we’re actually CHEAPER when you’re talking about how they compare to other similar destinations. l will  concede that room rates in Hawaii are about double the national average, but there is at least one simple explanation for that disparity. There are a whole lot […]

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Well, the holiday season is upon us, folks! And their arrival signals another seasonal spike in visitor arrivals to Hawaii. Visitor arrivals continue to grow, and a gloomy weather forecast for North America, Hawaii’s largest source market, could see a significant spike in arrivals as temperatures on the mainland plummet. The flood of visitors means […]

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On October 10th, Maui resident Kathleen Soule filed a class action lawsuit against Priceline and Marriott Resorts. Kathleen is suing because she believes she was faced with unfair and unreasonable assessment and collection of ‘Hawaii resort fees.’ On August 9, 2011, Kathleen used Priceline.com to book a reservation at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & […]

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