On this episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce offers suggestions for Off the Beaten Path Towns to Visit in Hawaii,  Bruce notes that this does not include the Hawaii Safe Travels Program, but Governor Ige has expressed interest in implementing the requirement statewide. Bruce also mentions Hawaii’s high gas prices (about a…

Aloha Bruce offers up a special extended 2021 year-end episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection for Tuesday, December 21, 2021 (new episodes return in the new year of 2022). He talks about booking Hawaii cruises (there are many), offers his restaurant recommendations, and gives his own unique perspective on the year that was 2021. Our…

Aloha Bruce is talking about some new and renovated Hotels available in Hawaii for 2021, as well from the vacation rental property debate underway throughout Hawaii’s counties on this Sunday, November 14, 2021 episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. “It feels like we’re coming out of the pandemic and you have to relearn everything…

For the Sunday, October 24, 2021, Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce provides some updates on Hawaii vacation planning, and on planning “last-minute” trips (HAT has been fielding a lot of questions from listeners about holiday season travel lately). Bruce starts off with some updates about Governor Ige’s recent announcement welcoming back Hawaii travelers beginning…

Yaling Fisher joins Aloha Bruce with some Hawaii travel planning ideas, recent booking challenges, Hawaii tourism news, and a recent news report about Hawaii vacationing. Bruce starts off by encouraging listeners to reach out to Hawaii Aloha Travel with questions and input about Hawaii vacations. Bruce talks about planning a multi-island Hawaii vacation and a…

On this August 1, 2021 edition of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Yaling Fisher joins Aloha Bruce to talk about the reasons why Hawaii is the #1 Tourism Destination right now. Our hosts note that amid the current boom, private, personal tours like those offered by Secret Hawaii Tours are becoming increasingly popular for visitors.…

Aloha Bruce looks into some recent news about Hawaii tourism, and the soaring demand for travel to Hawaii. Bruce notes that the huge demand caused the data system at Hawaiian Airlines to crash a couple of days ago, rendering the airline unable to book any travelers and forcing the airline to issue a public apology…

On our latest Hawaii Vacation Podcast, Aloha Bruce discusses the question: “When is the best time to plan a Hawaii vacation?” Bruce talks about some of Hawaii Aloha Travel’s recent bookings to give listeners an idea of what pricing is like right now. Bruce says that now is an excellent time to vacation in Hawaii,…

Aloha Bruce shares his personal best Oahu hotel picks, from budget to luxury for the latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. He starts off with some of the latest news affecting Hawaii travel, including potential plans for a “vaccine passport” possibly letting travelers with proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination avoid a mandatory quarantine without testing…

Aloha Bruce has some important travel news and great hawaii hotel deals on this February 28, 2021 Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. He starts with “something you should definitely not do”, a story about two people who tried to bribe their way into avoiding Hawaii’s travel requirements and ended up in jail. He notes that are…

Aloha Bruce is joined by Volcano Eco Retreat owners Gabby and Tony Aziz for the latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast to talk about their unique Big Island vacation property on the slopes of Kilauea Volcano. Tony and Gabby found out about Bruce and through the Hawaii Vacation connection podcast in 2018, They used tips from…

Bruce discusses the importance of planning and decision making when traveling with a family or a group, and the need to establish a realistic “all-in” budget, the maximum amount you are willing to spend. He talks about being able to give people a cushion, or room to spare within your budget when making Hawaii Vacation…