Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast

When people come to Hawaii, they always want to bring a little aloha back with them. We’ve done a monologue on how you can bring Hawaii home with you, but we’ve never talked about how you can make your own home Hawaiian (meaning tropical). Doing small things to your hale (Hawaiian word for “house”) to […]

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Some say there are ways to enhance a flight, either with a first class seat, purchased amenities, or simply an aisle versus a window spot. Some may disagree however, believing that a seat is a seat and a six-hour flight in the exit row is more or less the same as a six-hour flight in […]

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There are year round weddings, honeymoons, and proposals taking place in Hawaii, an ever-increasing popular destination for romance and love. The beaches, warm weather, and tropical surroundings spark a sense of adventure and “getting back to the basics” type of grounding ness, bringing couples closer together. But if you’re not getting married, honeymooning, or planning […]

Podcast listener questions We got several questions this week which we addressed on today’s show. Claire is worried about sharks when she comes here to the islands because of recent shark attacks in the news. Studies show that we’re not on the menu for lunch when it comes to what sharks prefer in their diet. […]

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Today we start the show answering questions from our podcast and Facebook friends. I offer some tips and advice to these listeners and hope they will be of some help. Big Mahalo’s to Juale Winas, Monika, Betinna Tores, Carol Silversteinm Jan Blocker, Stacy aAexander and Betina Parker for the great questions. If you have a […]

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Veggie Hawaiian Choices Are you a vegetarian traveling to Hawaii and still want to enjoy some Hawaiian cuisine? That’s exactly the question one of our listeners proposed which we answer on today’s show. The fact is traditional Hawaiian food does contain a lot of meat so the choices are limited. The good news is there […]

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Resort fees. Have you heard of them? They’re those LITTLE numbers tacked onto your hotel bill during checkout that make a BIG difference when it comes to price. And now in Hawaii almost every single hotel you stay in will have these “little” mandatory resort fees. That means you have no option, no choice in […]

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Waterfalls are a big source of question when it comes to vacationers traveling to Hawaii. For some, these natural water spectacles might seem like a mythical creatures, existing only in dreams and in highly unattainable landscapes. Or maybe you’ve seen waterfalls online and on TV and think the ones in Hawaii could never compare. You […]

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The Na Pali Coast. Cathedral-like mountain peaks and crevices, verdant and textured like the scales on the back of a chameleon, beaches beyond even the most secluded in Hawaii, and dramatic scenery like no other. Situated along Kauai's west facing shores is one of the most impressive sights in all the islands, and is also […]

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Hiking in Hawaii doesn’t always have to be for the outdoor enthusiast. If you’re not a hiking extraordinaire, don’t worry! There are plenty of easy hikes Oahu offers that still feature breathtaking scenery. We understand that not everyone comes to Hawaii for the activities. Some of you might be allured simply by the sunshine and […]

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It's no mystery why so many Hawaii vacationers choose Maui over any other island- the crowds are smaller than Oahu, but bigger than Kauai, (offering a varied nightlife), the scenery is unbeatable (living up to it's nickname “The Valley Isle”), and the beaches are diverse and beautiful. And speaking of beaches, today we're highlighting our […]

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Talk has slowly turned into action regarding new timeshare towers in Waikiki, and I believe these changes will have a negative impact to the tourism industry in Hawaii. With 10,000 timeshare units currently in Hawaii, accounting for 13% of total lodging inventory, this number only continues to increase as fewer stand-alone hotels are being built. […]

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