Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast

The road to Hana was a must-do activity for us while on Maui, hands down. And after all the hype, I was downright ecstatic for this adventure. Images of waterfalls, dripping rainforests, beach vistas, and fresh streams played in my head, and my expectations were set quite high after everything I’d heard. A quick search […]

What if I told you that you’re actually paying more when booking with an online travel agency? More for hotel rooms, rental cars and airfare, leaving less to spend when the real vacation starts. It’s an unfortunate reality that many travelers have been discovering; the convenience of booking via a quick online search just isn’t […]

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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 […]

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As of recently, Paradise Bay Resort and Hui o Ko’olaupoko have decided to partner up and offer resort guests activities and programs that intend to teach visitors about the local ocean, land conservation, and Hawaiian history. Paradise Bay Resort offers an abundance of activities and adventures, including hiking, surfing, snorkeling, sport fishing, golfing, kayaking, and […]

You won’t find Puff the Magic Dragon here but you will find an eclectic mix of shops, boutiques and restaurants. Hanalei is located west of Princeville on the North shore of the island of Kauai and offers a unique perspective on life in the plantation days with many historic buildings. You’ll find an old school […]

Maui’s Grand Wailea Resort, located on the south side of the island, now offers their spa spin of the new farm-to-table trend that is hitting islands statewide. Known to have the largest spa in the state of Hawaii, Maui’s Grand Wailea offers 50,000 square feet of property dedicated solely to Spa Grande, with 40 treatment […]

The Disney Aulani Resort & Spa in Ko Olina on Oahu’s west side is expanding its guest amenities. The project is scheduled to begin in September of 2012 and expected to finish mid-2013, and although there aren’t too many details about the specifications of the project, it is happening in conjunction with the final build-out […]

This week we’re going to give you some local insight into the Hawaii attractions that are off the beaten path, so to speak. We’ll also inform you of things to do in Hawaii that you would never guess were available in the islands, such as wine tasting. Exactly. Since when did Hawaii have a climate […]

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A brand new 138-room hotel has opened up less than one mile away from the Kahului Airport in Maui, Hawaii. The Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport hotel had its grand opening this past week with a traditional Hawaiian blessing, outdoor party, and Japanese Taiko drumming, hula performances, live music, and other entertainment for over 100 VIPs […]

The Embassy Suites located along the Waikiki Beach Walk in Honolulu has now added complimentary yoga to its list of amenities for guests. With two new avenues for this peaceful practice, visitors can get their daily stretching, posing, and breathing yoga techniques in while on vacation. The hotel offers a one-hour class that takes place […]

This week’s show we discuss two things: using the Hawaiian/local language when vacationing in Hawaii, and whether or not to book a tour for lava sightings on Big Island. These questions came from a fellow fan and are most likely relevant to a lot of visitors coming to the islands. Let’s talk about the language […]

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