Hawaii Vacation Blog

The Hawaii Vacation Connection devotes Fridays to reviewing podcast listener Hawaii Vacations. It also give Yaling and Bruce a chance to sometimes announce incredible airfare deals and "dish the dirt" about about some of the hotels in Hawaii Today they talked about the Kaanapali shores. Kaanapali Beach Hotel, and the Hapuna Prince on the Big Island.

Hawaii vacation rentals can be better than hotels, but make sure you get a legal one, for example,
on Oahu, only 1,000 homeowners have a certificate that allows them to rent rooms for less than 30 days. However, there are more than 2,000 online advertisements for the rentals on the island, according to a 2005 state study. Most online B & B's for HAwaii are not legal, so please be careful. Give us a call and we can let you kkow which ones to choose. Hawaii Vacations

Today Yaling and Bruce talk about Molokai and Lanai, 2 islands often not discussed and share their knowledge. The also talk about accommodations available, things to do and review podcast listener itineraries.

Just a short way from Lahaina and Kaanapali...is the Hale Mahina. I love this place. thye have Wonderful 1 and 2 bedroom condos that are ALL ocean front. These truly are First Class Units at moderate prices. We are pleased to announce today an extension of the $100.00 air credit. This has now been extended to expire on December 15, 2006.
There is nice availability through the end of the year also in January and February there is good availability as well. Hawaii Vacations

THERE IS NO BETTER PLACE ON MAUI, THEN THE HALE MAHINA TO WATCH FOR WHALES
DURING WHALE WATCHING SEASON. AND ON A DAILY BASIS..........THE SUNSET!!!!!!Hawaii Vacations

Yaling and Bruce talk about the 4 NCL ships sailing in Hawaii and try to help you chose the one that is right for you and your family. They talk about the advantage and disadvantages of each ship and give thier own person reviews.

Traveling with children is not always easy, especially on a five and a half hour flight to Hawaii from the mainland. However, with a little preparation, your traveling time can be as smooth as a baby's bottom. Well, maybe not that smooth, but we can definitely help work out the toddler kinks! Hawaii Vacations

Backpacks
Kids like being in charge so give them something to be in charge of. A backpack is perfect because it stays put, unlike a bag which can slip off their shoulder and you end up with one more thing to carry. Hawaii Vacations

Put all your favorite ideas from the list below and let them take charge! One advantage to this idea is you have built in In-Flight Entertainment as well as stuff for them to do once you reach your destination. Hawaii Vacations

Books
There's never enough time in the day to read to the kids so take the opportunity of the long plane ride for some one-on-one. Hawaii Vacations

Yaling and Bruce bring Hawaii Aloha Travels wedding expert Susan O'Donnell. Susan offers valuable advise on wedding and honeymoon planning and answer some of the most common questions that come up when planning a wedding in Hawaii.

Yaling and Bruce devote the entire podcast to reviewing podcast listener packages. They talk about the low Hawaii air fares right now and last minute Hawaii vacations. They review the Hayatt Regency on Maui, The Maui Oceanfront Inn, Resortquest Waikiki Beach Hotel and the Outrigger Reef.

After taking a week for vacation, Yaling and Bruce are back and talking about the do's and don't of booking groups to Hawaii. They discuss minimum requirements for booking both land and group cruise packages to Hawaii. They also review a vacation package request from a podcast listener.

Yaling and Bruce go over the many options open to travelers to get between the islands. They discuss alternate air routes and smaller air carriers that can get you to almost any part of any island. They discuss the recent airfare wars and talk about the new SuperFerry due to launch in June. They also review a Hawaii Vacation Package submitted by a podcast listener.

Hawaii Superferry will better connect our islands. This will improve the quality of life for everyone.

In July 2007, Hawaii Superferry begins daily ferry service from Oahu to Maui and Kauai. Daily service to Hawaii Island begins in early 2009.

Families will have the alternative to travel interisland with the convenience of their cars including baby seats, surfboard racks, luggage and pets. School groups, halau hula, canoe clubs, and cowboys can travel to events with their vans, equipment, canoes, and horses in trailers.

Neighbor island farmers can deliver fresh produce and cattle to market daily.
Getting there with Hawaii Superferry is half the fun! Hawaii Superferry will provide passengers with an extraordinary, rarely seen view of Hawaii in a cruise-like atmosphere.