Archive for September, 2007
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Hawaii Cruise Choices
Hawaii is emerging as a very popular destination for cruising with six major cruise lines offering itineraries to Hawaii. This is a great way to see the Hawaiian Islands and also enjoy the luxuries of cruising, it’s the best of both worlds. Whether you want to 12 or 18 day sail across the Pacific or just interested in taking a seven-day cruise around the Hawaiian Islands there is something for everyone now who wants to take a cruise to Hawaii. Bruce and Yaling go over the various cruise ships that are sailing to Hawaii and offer tips and information.
Mesa Airlines may be a no "GO!"
Hawaii’s newest inter-island air carrier is being sued by Hawaii’s oldest interisland air carrier and may well be on their way to winning a legal battle which will put a stop to GO!. In a decision yesterday a bankruptcy judge has determined that Hawaiian Airlines is entitled to damages stemming from wrongdoing by go Airlines chief executive officer who destroyed important documents which were given to him based on a confidentiality agreement back in April of 2004.
Whats happening Next Week in Hawaii
Every Friday Bruce and yelling offer tips and activity suggestions for the upcoming week, today is a talk about the island to island exhibit at the University of Hawaii, the fourth annual Italiano film Festival, the fourth annual Hawaii celebrity golf classic and lots more.
Lots of folks booking trips for Christmas are getting great deals, Bruce and Yaling go over these great packages, thank the new customers and give kudos to the agents that booked them.
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"in between times" goJimmygo
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Mesa Airlines may be a no go
book your own custom Hawaii vacation
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September 28th, 2007
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What makes a coconut Hawaiian? Yaling and Bruce discuss this and whole lot more during their Hawaii Travel News Segment. They also congratulate new customers, go over their packages and give kudos to the agents that helped them. Podcast listener Vicki is coming to Hawaii with her family next month and is staying in a condo and planning to cook most of their own food. She wanted to get an idea of what groceries will cost so Yaling and Bruce offer advise on ways to save money on food in Hawaii and what food items are less expensive.
In another sign that the interisland fare war is inflicting a heavy toll on the two longtime local carriers, Aloha Airlines already has lost more money this year than it did for all of 2006. The privately held airline, which has now been in the red for 15 consecutive quarters, saw its second-quarter net loss widen more than sixfold to $18.8 million from a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics. That ballooned Aloha’s loss through the first six months to $43 million — greater than the $41.5 million that Aloha lost in all of 2006.
A developer has abandoned plans to rebuild the historic Coco Palms Resort on Kaua’i and will instead sell the waterfront property. Coco Palm Ventures LLC had planned to spend some $220 million constructing 196 condominium units, 48 hotel bungalows, a spa and two restaurants on the 54-acre site where much of Elvis Presley’s 1961 movie "Blue Hawaii" was filmed.
Eat Lots of Sushi!
Podcast listener Vicki is coming to Hawaii with her family next month and is staying in a condo and planning to cook most of their own food. She wanted to get an idea of what groceries will cost so Yaling and Bruce offer advise on ways to save money on food by eating a lot of Sushi and Bento’s.
Show Music:
"In Between Times" GOJIMMYGO
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Coco Palms "Kaput"
Build you own custom Hawaii Vacation
Kauai Kapaa Coconut Festival
September 17th, 2007
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CONSUMERS FACE PITFALLS BOOKING ONLINE
More more and more travel consumers are discovering nightmare situations after booking Hawaii travel from online mega stores like expedia and travelocity. Bruce and Yaling talk about this once again and offer advise to make your trip run smoothly. In a recent article by Robbie Dingemin, she discusses these pitfalls and talks to local experts about why this is happening and how to avoid it. Bruce and Yaling talk about this once again and offer advise to make your trip run smoothly.
HAWAII’S RESTAURANT HALL OF FAME
It’s Aloha Friday, Pau Hana and Yaling and Bruce take this opportunity to talk about the New Hawaii Restaurant Hall of fame. Hawaii has a rich history of origin Asian fusion cuisine and family dining. They discuss this rich history and go over some of the first inductees into the Hall of Fame and share with you how you might be able to actually eat in one of these great restaurants during your Hawaii Vacation. Check out the show links for more information.
Show Music:
"In Between Times" GOJIMMYGO
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Wisteria Resturant (closed)
Eagle Cafe ( Bruce and Yalings Fav!)
Hungry Lion Coffee Shop
Kenny’s
September 15th, 2007
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Have you been dreaming about Hawaii? Don’t feel alone, most people start dreaming about these islands long before before they ever get here which may only be once in a lifetime. On today’s cast Bruce and Yaling discuss how the show lost and other TV shows influence peoples perception of Hawaii. They also discuss the latest on the Hawaii Superferry and review new packages being booked by new Hawaii-Aloha.com customers.

The characters on the TV show might be "Lost" on some unknown island but they’re still inspiring people to dream of a vacation in Hawai’i, according to a new online survey. The online travel Web site www.kayak.com asked nearly 600 people to think about TV shows and travel inspirations. And if they could go behind the scenes of any TV show, 43.5 percent picked ABC’s Hawai’i-based "Lost" as their No. 1 destination.
Bruce and Yaling are joined today by the newest member of the HAT team, Momi Wilkins. Momi is a native Hawaiian and a expert on the culture and civic activities on the islands. She will also be a regular on the podcast appearing on our Aloha Friday shows to talk about specific things for you to do to make your trip truley Hawaiian.
Have a question about Hawaii? Have a comment about our podcast? Just give us a call and say ALOHA and let us know you’re out there and enjoy the show! Call our PODCAST HOTLINE now 24/7
at 1-808-237-5255 or Toll Free at 1-800-843-8771 ext. 45
Show Music:
"In Between Times" GOJIMMYGO
Show links:
Lost TV Show
Hawaii Superferry
Hospitality Advisors
September 12th, 2007
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Today Yaling and Bruce discuss the Kaanapali area on Maui. This are is one of the best places in Hawaii to experience for families perfect for modern, multi-generational fun. There are first rate activities, with quality hotels and condos, a lot of which are 4 and 5 star. In this area a paved beach walk connects you from your hotel or condo to the best snorkeling spots, open-air restaurants, even a beachfront shopping complex and museum. Play 36 holes of championship golf. Get a beachside massage. Ride a historic train. Go body boarding, sailing or kayaking. Everything you want is here on West Maui’s sunniest and most exciting shoreline
In the heart of Kaanapali is Lahaina, or as we locals say "Lahaina town", in this historic whaling village, the old grog shops and ships’ chandlers have been transformed into more than 40 art galleries and a wide range of delicious restaurants. Every Aloha Friday is a party when the galleries hold their open houses. Stroll the streets and take in all of the unique island experiences around you. Front Street, running along the vast Pacific, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore the town with the help of walking maps and tours. And when you’re dining at a seaside restaurant, don’t forget to check the ocean for whales – Maui waters are a whale sanctuary in the winter. Even these magnificent Humpbacks can’t get enough of Lahaina.
Have a question about Hawaii? Have a comment about our podcast? Just give us a call and say ALOHA and let us know you’re out there and enjoy the show! Call our PODCAST HOTLINE now 24/7
at 1-808-237-5255 or Toll Free at 1-800-843-8771 ext. 45
Show Music:
"In Between Times" by GOJIMMYGO
Lahaina
Hula Grill
Tropica Westin
Whalers Village
Black Rock Maui
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September 8th, 2007
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Today’s podcast is devoted to Hawaii vacation news. Among other things, Yaling and Bruce discuss the latest on the Hawaii Superferry saga, and NCL’s strategy to turn things around for the Hawaii cruises.
Want to take your family to the islands for the XMAS or New Years Holiday? A lot of folks are making last-minute plans for Christmas and New Year’s for Hawaii, so Bruce and Yaling go over packages booked in the last couple of days which are examples of what these trips are costing and they take this opportunity to congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them.

Podcast listener Dave McLean took Bruce up on his challenge to find where we’re located and showed up at the Hawaii Vacation Connection doorstep! His family can be seen here proudly displaying their hand-painted Humuhumunukunukuapuaha (Hawaii State Fish).
Podcast listener Bruce wanted to know whether or no not Molokini should be on his list of activities to do when visiting Maui, so Bruce and Yaling offer tips and advice on Hawaii activities and whether or not you should book them in advance of your trip to Hawaii.
Have a question about Hawaii? Have a comment about our podcast? Just give us a call and say ALOHA and let us know you’re out there and enjoy the show! Call our PODCAST HOTLINE now 24/7
at 1-808-237-5255 or Toll Free at 1-800-843-8771 ext. 4
Show Music:
"In Between Times" by Go Jimmy Go
Show Links:
Big Island Visitors Bureau
NCL cruise Ships
Planning Hawaii Activities
Should you Book activities in advance
September 5th, 2007