Hawaii Vacation Connection

Direct from Honolulu Hawaii, this podcast focuses on Hawaii Vacations and Travel to Hawaii. Each 15 minute podcast segment is packed with valuable information on pricing, trends and Hawaii vacation itineraries submitted by podcast listeners. Topics range from booking Hawaii All inclusive packages to sailing Hawaii cruises covering just about anything having to do with Hawaii Travel

Direct from Honolulu Hawaii, this podcast focuses on Hawaii Vacations and Travel to Hawaii. Each 15 minute podcast segment is packed with valuable information on pricing, trends and Hawaii vacation itineraries submitted by podcast listeners. Topics range from booking Hawaii All inclusive packages to sailing Hawaii cruises covering just about anything having to do with Hawaii Travel

On today's podcast, we're going to give you some tips on what to pack for your Hawaii vacation plus last minute reminders that might just save you a ton of money. I'll tell you the story of the tourist that forgot to bring his luggage with him to Hawaii… yep. Which is what inspired this Last Minute Check List for you to use before your vacation. Don't be stressed out when you land in Hawaii, plan ahead and get help from our podcast. September must be the sleepiest month in Hawaii- there seems to be less traffic, less crowds at the beach and a drop in hotel occupancy. September usually means back to school for the keiki and vacation time all used up for parents, but the good news is we have Christmas vacation to look forward to! Anyways, on today's show we have a handful of interesting news topics for your listening ears, starting with the new expanded services at Pearl Harbor for Chinese-speaking visitors. The number one visited attraction in the state of Hawaii, Pearl Harbor attracts over a million visitors a year and Mighty Mo (the USS Missouri battleship tour) wants to make sure it doesn't miss out on any of the business or action! Next we'll tell you about the new germ-zapping machine that has some airlines wondering if they can keep their clients and employees healthier. All hail the GermFalcon! And if you haven't heard about Haleiwa's redevelopment on Oahu's North Shore then the newly announced 11 shops will surprise you! While North Shore residents are torn about their beloved town becoming more commercialized, visitors will be happy to hear what shops and restaurants are slotted to open after the renovation concludes. Wailuku Maui has just opened up a new Safeway, but tune into this podcast to hear about what makes this Hawaii location one-of-a-kind. Maui is also seeing a new spa located within the Honua Kai Resort & Spa condo resort property on Kaanapali Beach. You'll hear what makes this spa unique, like it's exclusive Kauai–style treatments, open-air facilities and more. Lastly before our main topic of the day we'll tell you about Dole Plantation and what's been unveiled on their property.

On today's podcast, we're going to give you some tips on what to pack for your Hawaii vacation plus last minute reminders that might just save you a ton of money. I'll tell you the story of the tourist that forgot to bring his luggage with him to Hawaii… yep. Which is what inspired this Last Minute Check List for you to use before your vacation. Don't be stressed out when you land in Hawaii, plan ahead and get help from our podcast. September must be the sleepiest month in Hawaii- there seems to be less traffic, less crowds at the beach and a drop in hotel occupancy. September usually means back to school for the keiki and vacation time all used up for parents, but the good news is we have Christmas vacation to look forward to! Anyways, on today's show we have a handful of interesting news topics for your listening ears, starting with the new expanded services at Pearl Harbor for Chinese-speaking visitors. The number one visited attraction in the state of Hawaii, Pearl Harbor attracts over a million visitors a year and Mighty Mo (the USS Missouri battleship tour) wants to make sure it doesn't miss out on any of the business or action! Next we'll tell you about the new germ-zapping machine that has some airlines wondering if they can keep their clients and employees healthier. All hail the GermFalcon! And if you haven't heard about Haleiwa's redevelopment on Oahu's North Shore then the newly announced 11 shops will surprise you! While North Shore residents are torn about their beloved town becoming more commercialized, visitors will be happy to hear what shops and restaurants are slotted to open after the renovation concludes. Wailuku Maui has just opened up a new Safeway, but tune into this podcast to hear about what makes this Hawaii location one-of-a-kind. Maui is also seeing a new spa located within the Honua Kai Resort & Spa condo resort property on Kaanapali Beach. You'll hear what makes this spa unique, like it's exclusive Kauai–style treatments, open-air facilities and more. Lastly before our main topic of the day we'll tell you about Dole Plantation and what's been unveiled on their property.

Direct from Honolulu Hawaii, this podcast focuses on Hawaii Vacations and Travel to Hawaii. Each 15 minute podcast segment is packed with valuable information on pricing, trends and Hawaii vacation itineraries submitted by podcast listeners. Topics range from booking Hawaii All inclusive packages to sailing Hawaii cruises covering just about anything having to do with Hawaii Travel

Our main topic for the day is on concierge services and whether or not Hawaii hotels have any backbone left… Sound interesting? This is a controversial discussion about the increasing rise of third party concierge services renting out desk space in many hotels and how it negatively affects local companies, the guests and the hotels […]

Our main topic for the day is on concierge services and whether or not Hawaii hotels have any backbone left… Sound interesting? This is a controversial discussion about the increasing rise of third party concierge services renting out desk space in many hotels and how it negatively affects local companies, the guests and the hotels themselves. Sparked by a Wall Street Journal article and an interview I recently did, this is an important topic that is beginning to irk many travel industry people, including Hawaii Aloha Travel. Hear more about this topic and Hawaii's top traveler news on today's podcast! Hawaii saw a little bit of rain this week, which seems like the first sign that winter is approaching. That and the swell that pushed through the north shores of Hawaii are good indicators of what we have to look forward to in the near future. But the sun is still pretty intense during the day- thankfully the trades are up- so summer weather should last longer this year. The west coast is getting an Indian summer and while Hawaii doesn't see seasons like the mainland, we still can have drier or wetter summers and winters. On this podcast we have a handful of news topics and a pretty interesting main discussion topic. We start off with the TSA plans for quicker airport screening for PreCheck program members traveling inter island. Next we'll detail the top 10 hotels on Kauai based on Pacific Business News, and number one might not come as a surprise to those vacationers familiar with Kauai. There is a new hotel opening on Maui, Hyatt's first Andaz brand hotel. This will add to their 10 existing hotels across the world, but tune in to the podcast to hear more about the location and details. Travel Weekly has a visitor spending report for us that shows visitors in July leaving Hawaii quicker than previous months and we'll also talk about Aqua Hospitality and the new hotel they've just acquired on Kuhio Avenue in Waikiki.

Direct from Honolulu Hawaii, this podcast focuses on Hawaii Vacations and Travel to Hawaii. Each 15 minute podcast segment is packed with valuable information on pricing, trends and Hawaii vacation itineraries submitted by podcast listeners. Topics range from booking Hawaii All inclusive packages to sailing Hawaii cruises covering just about anything having to do with Hawaii Travel

Aloha and welcome to another podcast, brought to you by Hawaii Aloha Travel! Today we’ll be talking about a variety of things that is sure to interest you, beginning with some local Honolulu news about one of the most loved nightclubs of downtown. Indigo, a restaurant and bar located on Nuuanu Avenue, closed down its […]

Aloha and welcome to another podcast, brought to you by Hawaii Aloha Travel! Today we'll be talking about a variety of things that is sure to interest you, beginning with some local Honolulu news about one of the most loved nightclubs of downtown. Indigo, a restaurant and bar located on Nuuanu Avenue, closed down its doors this past week after nearly two decades of business. And there is already a replacement restaurant lined up, but you'll have to listen to today's show to find out who! (We'll add this: not sure how this restaurant will fare in the trendy, college scene of Chinatown…) We've also heard that Hawaiian Airlines is expanded their creature comforts to include iPad Mini's for their travelers. Get the details and pricing on this progressive airline addition on our podcast! Next you'll hear about the recent HTA meeting and where the tourism industry is heading for 2014 and beyond. While there is some fear in a slowdown, President and CEO of HTA Mike McCartney uplifts the crowd and gives some positive words. Our last news topic is on a recent nationwide survey that was conducted by Travel Leaders Group. Find out what Americans had to say about the potential of cell phone usage during flights, eliminating TSA security measures, their airport security satisfaction, coach class and airport wait times. Would you be within the minority or majority of this survey statistics? Find out on today's show! Our main discussion topic for the day is Maui and it's quaint little towns. We're not going to tell you which ones we're highlighting, because we want you to tune into the podcast. But we will tell you that this topic gives listeners a quick guide to sightseeing in Maui, plus recommendations for nightlife, restaurants and shopping around the Valley Isle.

Direct from Honolulu Hawaii, this podcast focuses on Hawaii Vacations and Travel to Hawaii. Each 15 minute podcast segment is packed with valuable information on pricing, trends and Hawaii vacation itineraries submitted by podcast listeners. Topics range from booking Hawaii All inclusive packages to sailing Hawaii cruises covering just about anything having to do with Hawaii Travel

Well the trades are down again and it’s been HOT in Hawaii this past week! Summer time seems to be at an all-time high as far as beach crowds go too, or maybe it’s just everyone trying to escape the stale indoors. Regardless, the islands have been a picturesque summer, and I hope you can […]

Well the trades are down again and it's been HOT in Hawaii this past week! Summer time seems to be at an all-time high as far as beach crowds go too, or maybe it's just everyone trying to escape the stale indoors. Regardless, the islands have been a picturesque summer, and I hope you can make it out here soon. Today's podcast we have a few travel relevant news topics. Have you heard about airlines going green? United Airlines and Alaska are working on environment AND efficiency, with lower-carbon renewable jet fuel and solar-powered passenger ramps. In cruise ship news, find out how Royal Caribbean International is celebrating their 50 millionth guest, plus listen to the gossip about the OTA's and the big trouble they just got into. $30 million sounds like a lot of money to me… but find out how and why the Hawaii tax court judge is ruling this. Our last news topic is on what airline experts have to say about flight discounts and what the near future is looking like for Hawaii travel. Our main topic of the day is on Kauai, the beautiful garden isle that is the oldest of the Hawaiian chain. We're giving you a list of must-do's while visiting this tropical oasis, plus the details on when and where. Famous hikes, state parks and snorkeling spots are just a

This week we've got a great podcast for you. Lots of news items that are sure to interest you, starting off with the topic of the International Marketplace. You may have heard by now that this beloved outdoor shopping space is undergoing renovation soon. And we'll give you the update about when they expect to complete it, plus what's going on with the vendors who set up here every day. Remember Elvis Presley in Blue Hawaii? Then you probably remember the Coco Palms. It's been an eyesore for the past 21 years, but now there are some investors that are looking to repair it and get it open for business once again. We'll tell you more about this rebuild in the podcast. Speaking of new buildings, we'll tell you about the two new spots that are likely to open up on Oahu… and here's a hint. One is a popular clothing and apartment store where you can find some of the craziest books on the market, and the other is where you'll find some of the best organic chocolate on the planet! We'll say no more… Our next topic concerns that long lost name ‘Aloha Airlines’ and what Island Air has up its sleeve regarding this. Next is the new exhibit at the Honolulu Museum of Art, one you definitely don't want to miss, and our last topic is about the HTA and what their goals are for 2014. And finally, our main topic of the day. How to respect the Aina (island) during your Hawaii vacation. It's something that comes up a lot between tourists and locals, and it's best if visitors know a few things about respecting the island before they travel here. We'll talk about ‘mana’, bad luck following you off the island, turtle harassment and more interesting topics as part of this discussion.

This week we've got a great podcast for you. Lots of news items that are sure to interest you, starting off with the topic of the International Marketplace. You may have heard by now that this beloved outdoor shopping space is undergoing renovation soon. And we'll give you the update about when they expect to complete it, plus what's going on with the vendors who set up here every day. Remember Elvis Presley in Blue Hawaii? Then you probably remember the Coco Palms. It's been an eyesore for the past 21 years, but now there are some investors that are looking to repair it and get it open for business once again. We'll tell you more about this rebuild in the podcast. Speaking of new buildings, we'll tell you about the two new spots that are likely to open up on Oahu… and here's a hint. One is a popular clothing and apartment store where you can find some of the craziest books on the market, and the other is where you'll find some of the best organic chocolate on the planet! We'll say no more… Our next topic concerns that long lost name ‘Aloha Airlines’ and what Island Air has up its sleeve regarding this. Next is the new exhibit at the Honolulu Museum of Art, one you definitely don't want to miss, and our last topic is about the HTA and what their goals are for 2014. And finally, our main topic of the day. How to respect the Aina (island) during your Hawaii vacation. It's something that comes up a lot between tourists and locals, and it's best if visitors know a few things about respecting the island before they travel here. We'll talk about ‘mana’, bad luck following you off the island, turtle harassment and more interesting topics as part of this discussion.