When you’re vacationing on Oahu, make sure to plan a day exploring the north shore because it depicts a totally different personality of this bustling island. The drive alone is worthwhile in itself, but aside from the natural beauty, there are plenty of fun and different things to see while traveling to and from the…

When people come to Hawaii, they always want to bring a little aloha back with them. We’ve done a monologue on how you can bring Hawaii home with you, but we’ve never talked about how you can make your own home Hawaiian (meaning tropical). Doing small things to your hale (Hawaiian word for “house”) to…

Some say there are ways to enhance a flight, either with a first class seat, purchased amenities, or simply an aisle versus a window spot. Some may disagree however, believing that a seat is a seat and a six-hour flight in the exit row is more or less the same as a six-hour flight in…

Today we start the show answering questions from our podcast and Facebook friends. I offer some tips and advice to these listeners and hope they will be of some help. Big Mahalo’s to Juale Winas, Monika, Betinna Tores, Carol Silversteinm Jan Blocker, Stacy aAexander and Betina Parker for the great questions. If you have a…

Driving, let alone parking in Waikiki has been known to be a nightmare, whether you’re traveling into town for the night or spending your vacation here. The crowds spill onto the streets, making any driver’s awareness (and stress levels) heighten, and if you’re not willing to pay for a parking lot or valet fees then…

While many of us look forward to shutting off the iPhone and leaving the laptop at home during a vacation, some of us prefer to stay connected. Whether for work, email responses, or simply maintaining social media outlets, it’s a good idea to know where you can receive not only free WiFi, but also a…

Did we hear right? Free wine?!! Yes, Hawaiian Airlines is now offering passengers 21 and older a free glass of red or white wine, hand selected by Hawaii sommelier, Chuck Furuya that comes with lunch or dinner. This is just another addition to Hawaiian Airlines new services on flights from the mainland to Hawaii, including…

Would you take your kids out of school to save money on a Hawaii vacation during off-peak travel times to the islands? We posed this question on our Facebook wall and got almost a unanimous vote. Yes, the majority of parents would absolutely pull their kids out of school early if it meant getting a…

Today we discuss the topic of small group travel to Hawaii, based on a Facebook follower’s question regarding a Hawaii vacation for his age-varying family: “Traveling with a wide variety of ages and interests…. what is the best way to accommodate everyone…we have 5 children between 3 and 10…. and four adults between 35 and…

The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) were shocked last August when President Obama made a comment that was regarded as the national truth, “When was the last time somebody … used a travel agent instead of just going online?” While the ASTA aggressively countered the President’s statement, the consumer press began “rediscovering” travel agents.…

So you’ve decided to travel to Hawaii, but now it’s time to actually create the vacation. How and what should you prioritize? How much should you budget for? Where will you stay and what amenities do you wish to include? How do you know which activities to choose? The list of questions is endless, which…

This is the Hawaii Vacation Connection, May 14th, 2010. Today Bruce will be talking about wedding photography and capturing that special moment during your special day. Jean is on the show as a guest wedding photographer to help explain a little bit about the basics of wedding photography in Hawaii. Making sure you are observant,…