Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast

Kapaa (pronounced ka pah ah) is on the east side of the island of Kauai. In 1777 (Captain Cook’s time) the town was not populated, according to the book Rainbows Over Kapaa by Bill Fernandez. There is no mention of Kapaa, which means the solid”, in early Kauai history. In 1877, 13,400 acres were leased from the […]

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On the last podcast, I talked about driving the Ka iwi coast, which prompted a couple of responses from you. Jason, who is a long-time listener, was curious about the hike I take, and I sent him the route; he’s gonna plug it into his iFit. I also heard from Trish, who asked me about […]

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I’ve lived in Hawaii for almost three decades, primarily in the southern part of the island in an area known as Hawaii Kai. If you’re on Oahu, I highly recommend stopping in this community before heading along the coast.  This community is the gateway to Hawaii’s most beautiful coastline; the Ka Iwi Coast, located approximately […]

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The cost of a Hawaii vacation is one of the first questions when consulting clients about their trips. While Hawaii is known to be an expensive destination, proper planning can make a Hawaiian vacation affordable and achievable for most people who want to visit the islands. There are several factors to consider when budgeting, so […]

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The Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America sails every Saturday from Honolulu. We recommend a pre-packaged land package to spend time on Oahu before the cruise. We provide a complete itinerary and expert excursion recommendations based on our 20 years of experience. The Ship The NCL Pride of America Cruise is an excellent choice if […]

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This week, I heard from a guest who was upset about having a Hawaii Cockroach encounter in his room. He sent me multiple photos of the pesky creatures and asked me to relocate him to another property. While I was happy to do that, the reality is Cockroaches in Hawaii are a part of the […]

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Hawaii is often seen as a family destination, but what if you’re searching for the best resorts in Hawaii for couples? Couples love vacationing here for the same reasons that families do: there are no distractions (like gambling or bustling nightlife), there are great all-ages activities, and there’s a distinct cultural charm that sets it […]

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Aloha Bruce takes a deep dive into finding a Hawaii kids club for families planning a Hawaii vacation. Bruce begins with a news update about Governor Josh Green’s proposal to impose a $50 fee per visitor coming to Hawaii. Bruce notes that it may be illegal and says Green is tying it to the recent […]

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Aloha Bruce Fisher shares the benefits of Hawaii vacation bundling. He Shares “why more is better” on this latest episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Bruce starts out with an update on the situation in the aftermath of the devastating and deadly Maui wildfires. Governor Josh Green has announced that West Maui will be […]

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Aloha Bruce gets into the important topic of rethinking your Maui Vacation After Wildfires destroyed Lahaina . First, Bruce discusses Oahu beach closures due to poor water quality and high bacteria counts. “The closures are very precautionary,” he says. The Hawaii Department of Health website states that they issued many water quality advisories in August […]

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Aloha Bruce provides important information about the Maui wildfires that have burned Historic Lahaina Town to the ground and continue to burn in multiple areas on the Valley Isle. Bruce says straight away to come to Hawaii, “just not to Maui”, on this Saturday, August 12, 2023, episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Current […]

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Aloha Bruce Fisher offers his take on unique Hawaii experiences on this new Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast after a brief update on the devastation of Maui wildfires. He notes that the Hyatt Regency Maui has been a hub of relief efforts in West Maui. “Tourism is kind of on hold,” Bruce says of efforts to […]

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