Hawaii Theatre – a visitor primer
A recent trip to the Hawaii Theatre Centre with brought a fresh appreciation for the splendor of the 100-year-old edifice and its remarkable history. Known…
Kona Brewing Hawaii Kai – waterfront dining and drinks
A recent visit to Kona Brewing Company in Hawaii Kai at Koko Marina Shopping Center on Oahu was remarkable for a few reasons. First among…
The Aloha State: Where to Stay in Hawaii on your Vacation
Aloha Bruce has some essential pro tips for choosing where to stay in Hawaii for this latest episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. From…
Hawaii funerals, Hawaii weddings – lessons in life
Recently we’ve had the impetus, if not the time, to think about living and dying in Hawaii. Two friends, in the same age cohort, have…
6 Best Family Resorts in Hawaii That Your Kids Will Love
On today’s podcast, I’m making a case for Hawaii as the world’s premier family vacation spot. This means we also need to consider the best…
Hawaii mango season – it’s on
As July approaches, so does the peak of Hawaii mango season. With it comes an endless supply of mango bread, mango chutney, pickled mango, mango…
Hawaii Vacation with Young Children : Must-Know Tips
For starters, A podcast listener’s questions about bedding provided with Hawaii accommodations are answered quickly, and Bruce offers some tips about outing Hawaii vacation flights…
Kilauea Volcano erupts spectacularly – visitor tips
Well, that escalated quickly! Instantly and explosively, Halema’uma’u Crater at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island roared back into the international…
Hawaii hurricane season 2023 – what to know
June has arrived, and with it, so has Hawaii hurricane season. Hurricanes in Hawaii are rare indeed, although tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific are…
Sunny’s Local Grind – local in Waikiki
Sunny’s is a coffee shop and breakfast/lunch joint located on the western “edge of Waikiki”. It’s about a mile and a half from the Honolulu…
Hawaii Honeymoon Budgeting
Aloha Bruce returns to the studio to offer some keen local knowledge and practical advice about Hawaii honeymoon budgeting on this latest episode of the…
Pauoa Flats Trail – a hike to remember and ponder
Prompted by a conversation with a bar-tending friend who also happens to be a marathoner and avid trail runner, the HAT Blog recently embarked on…