Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast

Aloha Bruce offers some Hawaii vacation news, tips for booking Hawaii activities, and notes some available deals and recent bookings on this Sunday, July 25, 2021 episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Bruce mentions a man on social media who bragged that he had successfully cheated Hawaii’s COVID Passport and testing system. The post […]

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On the Sunday, July 11, 2021, Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce starts by discussing implementing the Hawaii Safe Travels “vaccine passport” for visitors and how it will affect vacation plans, particularly for families traveling with young children. Bruce also explains that some Hawaii restaurants and venues are now returning to 100% capacity. Bruce Goes […]

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On this special Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce welcomes acclaimed photographer Joe Phillipson into the studio to talk share some Hawaii Vacation photo tips. Bruce and Joe recall how they connected over social media more than a decade ago, and marvel at the growth of the online community. Joe first came to Hawaii as […]

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Aloha Bruce dives right into talking about where to stay and what to do on the beautiful Kauai the Garden Island. Bruce also offers the latest in Hawaii vacation news and shares some of the deals he’s been able to track down for Hawaii’s visitors. Beginning Tuesday, June 15, 2021, travelers will no longer be […]

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On this special May 31, 2021 Memorial Day Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce is talking about the Hawaii Car Rental shortage and exorbitant pricing throughout the Hawaiian Islands, and possible alternatives for transportation during your Hawaii vacation. Bruce notes the lifting of Hawaii’s outdoor mask mandate, and he expects other restrictions to be lifted […]

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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 […]

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Aloha Bruce gets into the specifics of creating your day by day Hawaii vacation itinerary on our May 10, 2021 Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, and he starts off by sharing some important information about COVID-19 vaccination status for Hawaii travelers, mainly that vaccination does not yet exempt trans-Pacific travelers from Hawaii’s COVID testing requirements. Bruce […]

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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, […]

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Aloha Bruce urges visitors book their Hawaii vacations now on the newest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Bruce talks briefly about an interisland travel “vaccine passport” for people who have been fully vaccinated in Hawaii set to launch in May. Bruce notes that he is now fully vaccinated and that “I feel free, in a way.” […]

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Aloha Bruce and Lanai dive into a discussion about Hawaii’s food options for vacationers on the latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Lanai knows Hawaii’s food culture as well as anyone, and he offers his insight about how best to enjoy dining in the Aloha State. Later, our hosts offer important tips on getting around during […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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