Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast

On today’s podcast for February 13th, 2022 (Super Bowl day) Yaling and Bruce ( the owners of ) talk about some essential things you need to know about Hawaii hotel room configurations. They discuss the many challenges clients face and solutions to make decisions easier. The podcast begins with our hosts covering the latest information […]

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We get it! Hawaii is an expensive destination, and you want to save money any way you can!! 6 mistakes people make when trying to save money on a Hawaii vacation! On this episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast for Sunday, February 6th, 2022, Yaling and Aloha Bruce talk about 6 mistakes people make […]

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On this episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce offers suggestions for Off the Beaten Path Towns to Visit in Hawaii,  Bruce notes that this does not include the Hawaii Safe Travels Program, but Governor Ige has expressed interest in implementing the requirement statewide. Bruce also mentions Hawaii’s high gas prices (about a […]

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Aloha Bruce offers some important Hawaii Travel Do’s and Don’ts for your Hawaii vacation and talks about the importance of not “winging it” when it comes to planning a Hawaii vacation on the latest episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. He also gives some important Covid developments on potential Hawaii travel policy and requirement […]

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This Tuesday, January 11, 2022, episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast features host Aloha Bruce discussing the latest Hawaii Covid travel news, the Restaurant of the Week, and the differences between a regular condo and a “hybrid condo” for your Hawaii vacation. Bruce begins by discussing changes to the Hawaii Safe Travel Program, and […]

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Aloha Bruce offers up a special extended 2021 year-end episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection for Tuesday, December 21, 2021 (new episodes return in the new year of 2022). He talks about booking Hawaii cruises (there are many), offers his restaurant recommendations, and gives his own unique perspective on the year that was 2021. Our […]

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Trying to Get your Hawaii Vacation Budget worked out? Aloha Bruce gives listeners the insider low-down on hidden “resort” and “destination” fees that can catch visitors unaware and blow up a Hawaii vacation budget on this December 14, 2021, episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. He’s coming in hot! Bruce starts off by noting […]

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Aloha Bruce is talking about some new and renovated Hotels available in Hawaii for 2021, as well from the vacation rental property debate underway throughout Hawaii’s counties on this Sunday, November 14, 2021 episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. “It feels like we’re coming out of the pandemic and you have to relearn everything […]

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Aloha Bruce tackles the question of whether or not to take your kids out of school for a Hawaii trip on this episone Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Bruce says that a vast majority of on HAT’s Facebook group page would absolutely take their kids out of school if it means getting a better deal on […]

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A podcast listener’s email prompts Aloha Bruce to unpack the question “how long should my Hawaii vacation be?” on this Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. He will also talk about what it means to be a respectful visitor during a Hawaii vacation. Bruce talks a bit about some changes to the home office and studio and […]

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For the Sunday, October 24, 2021, Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce provides some updates on Hawaii vacation planning, and on planning “last-minute” trips (HAT has been fielding a lot of questions from listeners about holiday season travel lately). Bruce starts off with some updates about Governor Ige’s recent announcement welcoming back Hawaii travelers beginning […]

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On this Sunday, October 17, 2021, Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce offers some helpful Hawaii packing tips for your next vacation. Bruce says the COVID numbers in Hawaii are dropping and some gathering restrictions are being loosened. He also offers some insights about vaccination requirements at restaurants on Oahu. Bruce moves on to the […]

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