Hawaii Vacation Connection

Shout outs! Podcast listener and now customer John Washam Mahlao!! Twitter friend – Ali – Moon St. John – She’s about to book her trip with us. WHOOT! Jason Christopherson podcast listener, – Enjoys the show, loves our prices! Facebook friend Tmothy L – Maui no kai oi &Shout out to Rissi at the Old […]

What’s Included? Although Waikiki hotels and resorts often times cost an arm and a leg, they actually offer some reasonable rates for the amenities they provide. Especially when you can take advantage of things like room upgrades, one free night after staying for a minimum of three, or special packages on things like spa days […]

Fast Food in Hawaii- Are You Planning to Indulge? I think at one time or another, fast food has played some sort of role for everyone. Whether it’s what you were raised on as a kid, what you had to eat when you were on a budget, or what you currently still indulge with, fast […]

Each week we shout out Hawaii Aloha Travel supporters and local Hawaii businesses, here are this week’s! Cholo’s Homesyle Mexican in Haleiwa, Oahu Mama’s House in Waimea, Big Island Hawaii Weddings, Suzanne Ventura TheOahuAgents.com They use technology to make buying property in the islands easy from any computer on Earth….and they are absolutely ruling the […]

It’s going to be a busy weekend for us here at Hawaii Aloha Travel. On Sunday the premiere of Hawaii Five-0 happens in Waikiki at Sunset on the Beach. This is an annual event where the folks in Hawaii get to see the first episode of the season before anyone else in the world. We’ll […]

How to eat cheap and outside of your comfort zone in Hawaii. While this may sound like an oxymoron, we’re here to tell you that you can indeed eat affordably while on vacation in Hawaii; you just have to know where to go. We hear time and time again how expensive it is to eat […]

We’re revisiting this topic because it’s simply too good of a time not to. August, September, and October used to be what’s considered Hawaii’s off-season, but with Hawaiian Airline flights up 12.6% from August of last year, it appears that the summer season will flow directly in the winter season, with little to no drop […]

What if I told you that you’re actually paying more when booking with an online travel agency? More for hotel rooms, rental cars and airfare, leaving less to spend when the real vacation starts. It’s an unfortunate reality that many travelers have been discovering; the convenience of booking via a quick online search just isn’t […]

Would you take your kids out of school to save money on a Hawaii vacation during off-peak travel times to the islands? We posed this question on our Facebook wall and got almost a unanimous vote. Yes, the majority of parents would absolutely pull their kids out of school early if it meant getting a […]

This week we’re going to give you some local insight into the Hawaii attractions that are off the beaten path, so to speak. We’ll also inform you of things to do in Hawaii that you would never guess were available in the islands, such as wine tasting. Exactly. Since when did Hawaii have a climate […]

This week’s show we discuss two things: using the Hawaiian/local language when vacationing in Hawaii, and whether or not to book a tour for lava sightings on Big Island. These questions came from a fellow fan and are most likely relevant to a lot of visitors coming to the islands. Let’s talk about the language […]

Today we discuss the topic of small group travel to Hawaii, based on a Facebook follower’s question regarding a Hawaii vacation for his age-varying family: “Traveling with a wide variety of ages and interests…. what is the best way to accommodate everyone…we have 5 children between 3 and 10…. and four adults between 35 and […]

So you’ve decided to travel to Hawaii, but now it’s time to actually create the vacation. How and what should you prioritize? How much should you budget for? Where will you stay and what amenities do you wish to include? How do you know which activities to choose? The list of questions is endless, which […]

On today’s show we’re excited to announce a new guest co-host, veteran broadcasting journalist, Angela Keen! She adds a new dimension to the show and is a delight to have on board. Angela is akamai (knowledgeable)and passionate about Hawaii …..a perfect fit for the show! We’re hoping she will do more with us Mahalo Angela […]

Gene Simmons to Open Up “Rock & Brews” Restaurant in Maui Rock n’ roll meets the food industry, and we’re not talking about just another Hard Rock Café. Gene Simmons, famously known as the front man for the band Kiss, is opening up a hot new restaurant on Maui this year, offering clientele a rock […] The post Are Trip Advisor reviews reliable? appeared first on Hawaii Aloha Travel.

Nightlife on Oahu Today we talk about things to do at night on Oahu. Depending on your preferences there’s really something for everybody after the sun sets. In Hawaii we like to Pau Hana which really means relaxing after a hard days work. In Waikiki their several places to do this including some of the […] The post Nightlife in Waikiki appeared first on Hawaii Aloha Travel.

Hawaii Five-0 Sunset on the Beach Did you know that you can see the premiere of next seasons Hawaii Five-0 before anyone else in the world does? Yes it’s true, the premiere episode airs in Hawaii at an event called Sunset on the Beach a week before the actual episode airs nationally. We are excited […] The post Should you be worried about Bed Bugs in Hawaii? appeared first on Hawaii Aloha Travel.

Hawaii Island Retreat Today we met with Leah from the Hawaiian island retreat which is located in Hawi on the Big Island. While this property is only a year old it has already won numerous green awards for sustainability. There are nine luxurious rooms all with ocean views. The property also features five Yurts which […] The post Hawaii Island Retreat, Disney Aulani appeared first on Hawaii Aloha Travel.