Summary: Aloha and welcome to the first podcast of 2014. There's nothing better than starting off the year with good weather in Hawaii, and the Islands were blessed with sunny warm weather to kick off the New Year. Our main topic of the day is on the New Year and how we can help make a holiday in Hawaii a reality for you. Not only are we local in Hawaii, but we also have all the connections and knowledge to maximize your vacation. Start 2014 off right by booking your next vacation in the Islands with us! We're Hawaii's experts and we're eager to begin planning your dream vacation. Happy New Year, from Hawaii Aloha Travel. With tons of news to keep you entertained, this podcast will touch on the new development plans for King's Village, the historic village with charm in Honolulu. You'd never guess they're talking about turning this area into a luxury condo hotel… but alas, Honolulu will see much more development in this coming year. Another monumental change happening in Waikiki is the closing of the International Marketplace. This beloved outdoor shopping area is officially closed, with a three-story Saks Fifth Avenue slated to take its place. We're also seeing two new 7-Elevens pop up this year, upping the convenience store chain count in Hawaii to 61! If you're traveling to Maui this year, you'll be happy to hear that Expeditions, the company that runs the ferry between Maui and Lanai, is building a new 149-passenger ferry to accommodate residents and construction workers on the Pineapple Island. And for all those golf fans out there, 2014 marks the year of the PGA Season on Maui. Listen to the details on today's podcast! Lastly, we'll tell you about the newest addition to the country's ‘Scenic Bypass’ roads, and which stretch on Oahu was recently knighted with this honor.
