Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast

On our newest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce and Lanai Tabura discuss the realities of an “all inclusive vacation” package experience in Hawaii. Many vacationers are after an experience in which all costs are paid up front. Air-room-car packages are not all inclusive, our hosts note, and that many visitors who sign on for […]

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Join us for Part Two of our Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast with James Asquith, the Guinness Book of World Record’s youngest person, at the age of 24, to visit every one of the 196 countries on the planet. Mr. Asquith shares with us his adventures and the challenges he faced and the wonders he experienced […]

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Planning a Hawaii vacation can be a daunting task, even for solo travelers. There are so many options for accommodations, dining, and activities that it can be hard to make sense of it all. On today’s Hawaii Vacation Connection podcast, we’ll be talking about planning a family vacation, and all of the things to consider […]

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This week’s podcast is about hiking one of the most popular landmarks in Hawaii: Diamond Head. We tell you about where the name came from and the history of this amazing crater, also known as “Leahi”. Lanai and Bruce offer tips and things to remember including do’s and don’ts for hiking the crater. We discuss […]

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On today’s podcast we talk Cooking Hawaiian Style. And what does that have to do with traveling to Hawaii? It’s a great way to prepare for your vacation by learning the recipes, origins of our food and what to be sure to eat then you’re here. When you’re on vacation here you’ll be sampling our […]

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On this week’s Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast we’ll talk important tips for stuff to buy on your Hawaii Vacation. We offer suggestions for what essential Hawaii products to purchase and where to find them at the best prices. We’ll discuss must-have Hawaii-grown foods like macadamia nuts, chocolate, and coffee. And the perennial favorite chocolate-covered macadamia […]

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Hawaii is an ocean Lover’s Dream. Whether it’s just putting your toes in the sand at the beach or taking 100 foot dives deep into the Pacific Ocean, water activities in Hawaii are a “Must Do”. A lot of visitors think of Surfing as one of the number one water activities in Hawaii but there’s […]

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Anyone with a screen knows that the hit series Hawaii 5-0 and Magnum P.I. are set and filmed in Hawaii. But Hawaii is also the backdrop for dozens of Hollywood blockbuster movies and independent films, too. We’ll talk about some of those films, and about the places they’re filmed. We’ll tell you what famous locations […]

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When’s the best time to visit Hawaii? There are various factors to consider when planning and timing your Hawaii vacation. For some visitors, it’s the weather, For others it’s about price and for some it’s simply the vacation days they have because they can’t be flexible because of school or work. We talk about all […]

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You need to fuel up to make the most of your day during a Hawaii vacation, and on this podcast we’ll talk about the best places to get an island-style breakfast to start your day. A healthy serving of bacon, SPAM and eggs or a slice of papaya and cup of stout coffee make for […]

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If you’re going to be in Hawaii for Halloween, then you’re in for a lot more than just “trick or treats.” The islands are full of major events that will spook and entertain keiki and grown-ups alike. On today’s podcast we’ll talk about some of our favorite Halloween happenings. Famously, Lahaina Hawaii for Halloween on […]

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Hawaii in general, but especially Oahu, has seen an increase in new Hawaii hotels, resorts and condominiums, creating a new landscape and vibe to certain areas on every island. As you can imagine real estate and construction costs are expensive in Hawaii. It’s for that reason that it just doesn’t make financial sense to completely […]

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