Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast

Sometimes, people get turned off when staying in Waikiki because of its city-like vibe. While it is true that there’s a touristy atmosphere, it’s amazing how quickly you can escape Waikiki and be in a beautiful rainforest just minutes away. Oahu has many trails to choose from at many levels of difficulty. Escape Waikiki Today, […]

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 […]

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One of the few, if not the only airline to still offer free meal services onboard, Hawaiian Airlines is taking their Hawaiian hospitality to a new level by introducing a new menu of homegrown meals and snacks. Attempting to showcase the diversity and flavor of Hawaiian culture, these meals are now available on all international […]

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. […]

4th of July on Oahu: Honolulu Independence Weekend Parade- Sunday, July 1st there will be a parade beginning at Saratoga Rd./Kalakaua Ave., to Queen Kapiolani Park from 6:00pm till 7:30pm. Come watch as 500 marchers, 30 vehicles, and 5 bands help celebrate the contributions from men and women of the US Armed Services for Fourth […]

Located on the lush, tropical island of Maui you will find the enchanted Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, situated along a stunning beachfront and within the century-old Hawaiian pineapple plantation. This property is more than just a hotel; it’s an experience of a lifetime. You will enjoy everything from beautiful beaches with breathtaking sunsets, to championship golf, to […]

The Honua Kai is a condominium resort located on Maui at the north end of Kaanapali very close to the Kapalua airport. The property offers modern spacious one, two and three bedroom condo units with spectacular views of Pacific. The resort has everything you need for a memorable Hawaiian vacation including a fabulous pool, beautiful […]

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 […]

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Hawaii Island hopping is a common desire for vacationers, and while it’s possible, there are some important considerations to remember. Hawaii Island hopping has evolved over the years, and it’s no longer as simple as hopping on a plane on a whim. “Back in the day,” you could come to Hawaii and decide to go […]

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Don’t let bad weather ruin your Hawaiian Vacation If you’ve been following the weather reports, then you’ve probably heard that Hawaii has been pretty socked in by rain. There have been some incredible thunder and lightning storms, not to mention electrical storms, high winds, and heavy rain throughout Hawaii’s islands. But should this display of […]

Today we had the opportunity to talk story with Brian Brigner, the CEO of Legends in Concert. While we haven’t seen the show yet, I’m pretty confident from this interview that this production will deliver. Brian has an interesting background. He’s done pretty much everything there is to do in the entertainment business from producing […]

Christmas is right around the corner so we brought in Katherine Finch who blogs about shopping for us to talk about unique holiday gifts from Hawaii. Katherine is passionate about all things made in Hawaii and she shares with us some unique inexpensive gifts that you can get here while you’re on vacation to send […]