It’s Aloha Friday and we just have a lot of fun doing todays show. We had a podcast listener question from John who wants to know where the best nightclub is with a twentysomething crowd for a short visit to Oahu. We also talked about Lomi Lomi massage and share our experience with getting this type of massage. We also have the pleasure of seeing a rainbow during the show which we share during the USTREAM broadcast. Check it out above.
As we do on every show we go over a couple packages that have been booked in the last 24 to 48 hours, so if you’re trying to figure out what Hawaii vacations are costing these days this is a perfect segment for you.
Yesterday we had the opportunity to talk story with a gentleman by the name of Joe Correa who goes way back or in Hawaii and shared something we never knew about the Duke Kahanamoku statue. Joe was actually the guy that delivered the statue and placed it where it rests today on Kalakaua Avenue. A lot of people know that the statue doesn’t face the ocean so that people can take a pictures with the backdrop of the ocean. Today we reveal a unknown fact about the statue and share information about why it is placed in this current position.
We cover a very delicate topic as a result of a blog posting by our writer Jim when penning in a letter we received from a dear friend about an unpleasant experience she had while visiting the islands. We give our take as residents and travel agents here in Hawaii.
We enter a podcast listener question about what to do in Hilo and Kona during a Hawaii Cruise. Sometimes this can be a challenge because you have a short window of opportunity for activities. We also go for packages that have been booked in the last 24 to 48 hours and thank new customers and the agents at Hawaii aloha travel who booked the
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Have you ever thought about moving to Hawaii? But today we talk about that in response to a podcast listener question from prior who would like to know if this is a feasible idea. Average people to really move here and we discuss some of the challenges that you will face if you decide to make Hawaii your home.
In our last podcast we told you about concerns people are having about Expedia and some of the other online travel sites use of cookies. We update you on this concern with an article in the most recent travel weekly which explains how Expedia is now selling data collected from cookies to third parties.
We go over packages today that have been booked in the last 24 to 48 hours which is a great way to see what people are paying for their Hawaii vacations. We take this opportunity to welcome these new customers and also to give kudos to the find Hawaii a law agents that both these trips for these clients.
Booking your Hawaii Vacation on Expedia? Buyer beware
On today’s show we talk about the perils of booking your Hawaii vacation online with some of the major players like Orbitz and Expedia. We explain why sometimes a price quote you get on these sites are either not available or higher when you actually go to try and book it. We also talk about how these sites may be using cookies to present prices that are higher depending on your buying habits wiht teh use of browser cookies.
Listener questions
We answer a couple of podcast listener questions today; one from Zak in Arkansas who wants to know how far in advance he can book his Hawaii vacation and we also have a question from Alan who is planning a trip next year and wants to know if he’s on the right track.
Hawaii Packages
As usual we go over packages that have been booked in the last 24 to 48 hours to take this opportunity to welcome new customers to our Ohana and also congratulate and give kudos to define agents at Hawaii aloha travel notebook these packages. We also had a surprise visitor in our studio and flowers for one of our top agents Kalei.
Today we offer you some suggestions about how to plan your activities for your Hawaii vacation. We explain how to narrow down your choices so you don’t get too overwhelmed. Obviously, you won’t be able to do everything when you’re here so it’s a good idea to give your activity selection some real thought before arriving in the islands. If you follow the simple rules we talk about, you’ll have a great time on your Hawaii vacation.
There are lots of deals these days for Hawaii vacations. It seems that hotels are getting more and more creative by bundling freebies into their packages. One hotel is even giving away mint $.25 piece quarters from Hawaii! We share some deals and offer advice. We alos discuss to packages that have been booked in the last 24 to 48 hours that are tremendous values and illustrate just how great the deals are for Hawaii. We welcome new customers to our Ohana and also give props to the great Hawaii aloha travel agents who booked these folks to Hawaii.