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Hawaii Hotel Cleanliness: What to Know About How Clean Rooms Really Are

Every traveler wants their hotel room to be clean. That’s not asking too much—especially when you’re on a long-awaited Hawaii vacation. But the reality is…

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The Hidden Costs of a Hawaii Vacation: What You Might Overlook

First-time visitors often overlook fees, taxes, and everyday costs that quickly pile up. From mandatory resort charges to surprise parking rates and even the cost…

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Hidden Bites in Waikiki: My Favorite Hole-in-the-Wall Spots You’ll Wish You Found Sooner

When people visit Oʻahu and stay in Waikiki, most just look for whatever’s nearby and end up at chain spots or hotel restaurants. They’re everywhere—and…

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Enough Talk: Why Hawai‘i Tourism Needs a Real Local Reset

For over two decades, I’ve worked in the heart of Hawaii’s tourism industry, not from a boardroom or behind a podium, but face-to-face with the…

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How to Avoid Cookie-Cutter Hawaii Vacation Packages

Today I’m talking about mistakes people make when planning Hawaii Vacations. And why you should think twice before doing this all online. Through my years of…

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Why You’re Not Seeing New Hotels in Hawaii

If you’ve been to Hawaii recently, you might’ve noticed something surprising. Despite their rising popularity, the islands are not seeing many new hotel constructions. So what…

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Getting Around Kauai – Princeville, Haena and Ke’e Beach

I haven’t been to Kauai since they started the new shuttle service so I wanted to see first hand how getting around Kauai works using…

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The Truth About Some 5 Star Hotels in Hawaii

In today’s podcast, I’m taking a deep dive into the truth about 5 Star Hotels in Hawaii hotels in Hawaii and giving you my personal…

When is Whale Watching Season in Hawaii?

Humpbacks start appearing as early as mid-fall, but daily sightings don’t happen until mid-December. We’re practically in the middle of the season so I thought…

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When is the Best Time to Visit Hawaii?

Aloha and welcome to another episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection! I’m Bruce Fisher—though many know me as Aloha Bruce—and I’m thrilled you’re tuning in…

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Your Guide to a Romantic Hawaiian Escape

Aloha and welcome, everyone! Thank you for joining me today as we explore how to make the most of a romantic getaway in Hawaii. On…

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Best Hawaii Island to Visit for the First Time

Which Hawaiian Island Is Best for First-Time Visitors? Aloha and welcome! If you’re planning your very first trip to Hawaii, you’re probably wondering: Which island…