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Ocean Safety tips for big wave season in the pandemic
2022 roared into Hawaii under a “Kona low” weather system that darkened skies (and lit them up with lightning) and caused severe flooding in multiple…
Nuuanu Valley: Hawaiian history in the hills
Nuuanu Valley on Oahu is one of the most historically significant neighborhoods (or collection of neighborhoods) in all of Hawaii. Its importance goes back to…
Hawaii small town Holidays
We’re right in the heart of Hawaii Holiday Season , and the snow-covered small-town Christmas commercial trope is airing pretty much every second of every…
Is Hawaii an Exotic Destination? | Hawaii Cruises for 2021 | Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Fanny Packs
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…
Hanauma Bay: legend and lore
Virtually every Hawaii landmark has an ancient legend about its origin. Every scenic lookout, hiking trail, or famous (or secluded) beach and stretch of coast…
Hidden Hawaii Vacation Budget Busters!! | Fees that get tacked on that you just don’t know about!
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…
Hawaii Golf splurge: Ko Olina Golf Club
Aloha Bruce made another one of his casually astute observations on the latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast: most people booking a Hawaii vacation want to…
New and Renovated Hotels Available in Hawaii for 2021
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…
Sunset Beach legends with lessons
The 2021-2022 Winter Season on Oahu’s North Shore has begun with the recent arrival of significant swell and favorable winds. It’s getting good, and we…
How long should my Hawaii vacation be?
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…
Aina Lani Hikes: safe, guided exploring
The completion of improvements to the Koko Crater Stairs hiking trail made headlines in the local news media last week. It has become a popular…
Hawaii “shoulder season” perks
We’re in the middle of one of Hawaii tourism’s “shoulder seasons” when demand for travel, accommodations, and tourism-adjacent businesses like restaurants and tour companies dips…