Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast

Our latest Hawaii Vacation Connection has Aloha Bruce providing some developments in Hawaii vacation news and talking about Booking Hawaii Family Vacations. He also notes Hawaii’s superstar NFL quarterback Tua Tagavailoa leading the Miami Dolphins to victory over New England Patriots today, December 20 (Bruce is a huge fan, as are many Hawaii residents). Bruce […]

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Bruce enthusiastically discusses various captivating and secure Hawaiian activities that adults and kids alike can relish during their unforgettable Hawaiian vacation. This episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection is tailor-made for visitors traveling to Hawaii with youngsters or those seeking adventure without prior experience in this tropical paradise. While many structured activities are safe for […]

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Here’s how to earn Free Hawaii hotel nights on your next Hawaiian Vacation. is the latest campaign rolled out by the state of Hawaii to bring awareness to people visiting the islands to help take care of the islands by being mindful of the importance of taking care of the land and treating the islands […]

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Aloha Bruce is solo with the latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast to talk about Hawaii’s quarantine requirement for Hawaii visitors, and about some of the copious misinformation about traveling to and vacationing in Hawaii. Bruce notes that Governor David Ige has announced a mandatory negative COVID-19 test result pre-boarding a Hawaii-bound flight beginning Tuesday, November […]

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As more and more visitors arrive in Hawaii with the reopening of Hawaii tourism, Aloha Bruce talks about the weather in Hawaii and what you can reasonably expect during your stay on the latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Bruce says that he’s in his “happy place”, busily helping people plan their perfect Hawaii vacation as […]

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For the latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce is back in the studio to talk about Hawaii Vacation Planning and some of the most important things to keep in mind when booking a Hawaii vacation. Our Emmy Award-winning cohost Lanai Tabura will soon be back in episodes to come and exciting new announcements are […]

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Aloha Bruce is solo once again for the newest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, as Yaling is busy with a flood of bookings and Lanai Tabura continues work on a variety of projects (find him here @lanai). Both will be rejoining the podcast soon. Bruce settles in to talk about how important to book a Hawaii […]

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Aloha Bruce and Lanai Tabura are back in the socially-distanced studio for the latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast to discuss common social mistakes made by Hawaii visitors. Bruce and Lanai says “We’re still here!!”, still booking travel and offering expert local tours from despite the current travel restrictions. Lanai talks about the importance of being […]

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Christina Richardson joins our latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Christina is the Associate Director of Sales for the Hyatt Regency Maui and she shares Hyatt’s efforts to restore Hawaii tourism in the age of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Aloha Bruce and Yaling Fisher provide an insider perspective on Hawaii vacations with a conversation with an […]

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On our latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce and Yaling Fisher break down the latest from the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB), COVID-19 in Hawaii, and its impact on Hawaii tourism. A lot has happened in recent days, and there is a lot to unpack. Bruce begins by talking about how so much […]

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Aloha Bruce and Lanai Tabura are joined by Lanai’s brother Makani Tabura. The conversation centers around native Hawaiian wellness practices and how you can make Hawaiian healing part of your Hawaii vacation. Makani plays a big role at the Ha Ola Healing Center, which provides an immersive experience with ancient Hawaiian healing arts. Known as […]

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Hawaii “voluntourism” is the topic of the newest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Aloha Bruce and Lanai Tabura talk about ways that visitors can volunteer for community-based projects during their Hawaii vacation and the benefits of doing so. Lanai notes that many Hawaii families volunteer at “lo’i”, or taro patches throughout Hawaii and explains how Hawaii’s […]

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