Hawaii Vacation Connection

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Hawaiian food and Hawaiian style food? It’s probably a question that’s never even crossed your mind, right? Many visitors just assume that when you come to Hawaii you’ll simply enjoy Hawaiian food by default without really giving it much thought. For the most part that’s true […]

There was a time when planning a vacation was a simple and straight-forward process. Perhaps you’d talk to a few friends, visit a travel agent, or just go to AAA and make some reservations. For some, that’s still the way to get a vacation worked out, but for most people in today’s age of information, […]

Today’s podcast focuses on ways we can help you save money on your Hawaii vacation. To help us understand what’s happening, we check in with Marco Forlliti, who’s the business management development manager for Blue Sky tours, one of our major partners. He’ll fill us in on The Latest Scoop about when we can expect […]

If you’re thinking about coming to Oahu, you might automatically assume you should stay in Waikiki. And while Waikiki is a fantastic place to stay and has a lot to offer travelers, I want you to know that there are a few different areas on Oahu where visitors like to stay. You have options, and […]

Many people come to Hawaii for the very first time not knowing much about it. That’s where we come in. Since we are not a cookie cutter, automated travel website, we can give you the best tips to get the most out of your vacation and how to be safe when you visit. From knowing […]

If you’re planning on getting married in Hawaii there’s a lot to consider. There’s the obvious things including the venue, photographer, the wedding dress, who will be attending etc. But there are some not so obvious elements that need to be budgeted for the big day. On today’s podcast we give you a quick and […]

When budgeting for your Hawaii vacation an expense that may be hard to calculate are the meals when you’re here. Many questions arise around this topic. How much will food cost? Are there meal plans? Will there be restaurants nearby the hotel in Hawaii that are affordable? Figuring out how to budget meals in Hawaii […]

A lot of people ask us about the different kinds of hotel rooms available in Hawaii. At the various properties here on the islands, you’ll find a wide variety of categories – from parking lot views to ocean views. And some rooms will have private lanais (balconies) for you to sit on, while others won’t. […]

Okay you’ve made the decision to come to Hawaii.   For most people a Hawaii vacation is a once-in-a-lifetime event.  It requires a lot of planning and savings. So it makes sense that one of the most common questions we get is; “How much will a vacation to Hawaii cost?. Getting a handle on the […]

This is a historic time for the Hawaii tourism industry. People a flocking to the islands in record numbers. Of course Hawaii has always been a popular destination for a Hawaii Vacation but with an insecure world people are traveling here more than ever before. Folks who may be reluctant to go overseas and travel […]

Hawaiian Music is a big part of the culture in Hawaii so make sure to make it part of your Hawaii Vacation. It’s also become extremely popular; 2nd only to Nashville in regional music sales in the last five years. That’s because of its distinct identity, sound and rhythms. Today we talk about Hawaii’s musical […]

On today’s podcast we offer some ideas about how to make your trip more affordable once you get to Hawaii. Hawaii is an expensive destination, there’s just no getting around that fact. Costly airfares and hotel room rates that exceed 200.00 per night makes it seem like paradise is only for the rich and famous. […]

Maui is one of Hawaii’s most popular destinations. When considering exactly where to stay on the Island, most people focus on staying either at Kaanapali, Waialea or Kapalua. Don’t get me wrong, it’s absolutely amazing in these locations, but over the years Kaanapali has become crowded and Wailea & Kapalua are becoming places for the […]

Taking a luxurious Hawaii vacation is on a lot of folks’ bucket lists — and for good reason, too. Here in the islands, our visitors enjoy spectacular scenery, fantastic adventures, and a safe environment in which to relax and get-away from it all. But, that kind of vacation comes at a price. In fact, a recent […]

I can’t tell you how many people each week ask me about this venue so on today’s podcast we talk about Hawaii’s #1 tourist attraction; Pearl Harbor. It also happens to be one to the most confusing. Pearl harbor is an all-encompassing term that is an area which includes the USS Arizona Memorial, The USS […]

With all the choices out there on the Web you can really go blind trying to figure out the best way to plan your Hawaii Vacation. Trust me, I talk to folks every day that are getting so much information they don’t know where to begin!! It’s information overload. Today we “cut to the chase” […]

Lots of folks wonder, “Where in Hawaii can I get the best seafood and Poke?” Sure, it may seem like a silly question (since we’re in the middle of the ocean), but we actually get asked that a lot. In fact, it’s a really good question. Here’s the answer: For the most part, seafood in […]

If you’re an accessory-addict and love to travel, have we found some items for you! Seems there’s a travel accessory to fulfill you’re every travel want and need–we even found some must-have Hawaii travel accessories you didn’t even know you needed (yet). The website, Travelon, features dozens of accessories for the world traveler, and we’ve […]

If you’re interested in whats happening on the Island of Lanai this podcast is for you. Lanai Tabura, born and raised on the Pineapple isle is in the studio to give us he top Must Do Things to do on Lanai!! The island of Lanai is just off the coast of Maui, but it may […]

: Not only is Pearl Harbor the most visited spot in Hawaii, it’s also one of the most visited places in the world, welcoming approximately 1.8 million visitors per year. Pearl Harbor is a National Historical Landmark, which commemorates the devastating aerial attack on Pearl Harbor that resulted in 2,390 dead and hundreds wounded, and drove the […]