Hawaii Vacation Connection

This Sunday March 20, 2022 episode of the Hawaii Vacation focuses on Maui Must Do’s, activities, and dining Maui visitors should make a point of experiencing. Aloha Bruce and Yaling Fisher are following up with Part 2 of a Maui-focused discussion that began with last week’s episode. Bruce offers an update on changes in Hawaii […]

Aloha Bruce and Yaling Fisher are talking Maui on this Sunday, March 13, 2022 episode of the Hawaii Vacation Podcast (the first of two parts), and tips about the Road to Hana for Dummies. But first, the latest news about the lifting of Hawaii travel and masking requirements set for March 25 and a quick […]

Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast hosts Aloha Bruce and Yaling Fisher talk about how important it is to book your Hawaii vacation now or miss out this year on this Sunday, February 27, 2022, episode. Bruce starts with some important Covid-related Hawaii travel news, noting that Hawaii’s indoor mask mandate will remain in place despite new […]

On today’s podcast, Bruce and yaling offer 4 less crowded Maui destinations to visit on your Hawaii Vacation for this Sunday, February 20, 2022. Our hosts start off by announcing three new Delta flights to Hawaii from Atlanta, New York City (JFK), and Detroit in 2022 before moving on to important Hawaii travel and vacation […]

On today’s podcast for February 13th, 2022 (Super Bowl day) Yaling and Bruce ( the owners of ) talk about some essential things you need to know about Hawaii hotel room configurations. They discuss the many challenges clients face and solutions to make decisions easier. The podcast begins with our hosts covering the latest information […]

We get it! Hawaii is an expensive destination, and you want to save money any way you can!! 6 mistakes people make when trying to save money on a Hawaii vacation! On this episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast for Sunday, February 6th, 2022, Yaling and Aloha Bruce talk about 6 mistakes people make […]

On this Wednesday January 26, 2022, episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce offers suggestions for Off the Beaten Path Towns to Visit in Hawaii, some Hawaii Covid news, including Maui’s new requirement of proof of a booster shot to be considered “fully vaccinated” for places like restaurants, bars, and gyms. Bruce notes […]

Aloha Bruce offers some important Hawaii Travel Do’s and Don’ts for your Hawaii vacation and talks about the importance of not “winging it” when it comes to planning a Hawaii vacation on the latest episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. He also gives some important Covid developments on potential Hawaii travel policy and requirement […]

This Tuesday, January 11, 2022, episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast features host Aloha Bruce discussing the latest Hawaii Covid travel news, the Restaurant of the Week, and the differences between a regular condo and a “hybrid condo” for your Hawaii vacation. Bruce begins by discussing changes to the Hawaii Safe Travel Program, and […]

For the first Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast of 2022, Aloha Bruce offers his picks for Hawaii “kid-friendly” vacation hotels and resorts with the best waterparks and pool slides for kids, as well as the latest COVID developments relating to Hawaii travel. Bruce begins with the news of changes to the Hawaii Safe Travels Program that […]

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 new year of 2022). He talks about booking Hawaii cruises (there are many), offers his restaurant recommendations, and gives his own unique perspective on the year that was 2021. Our […]

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 visitors unaware and blow up a Hawaii vacation budget on this December 14, 2021, episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. He’s coming in hot! Bruce starts off by noting […]

After a week hiatus, Aloha Bruce is back for this Monday, December 6, 2021, episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast with a Hawaii Travel update and he begins by talking about the current severe weather affecting most, if not all, of the Aloha State. Bruce explains that this time of year is our rainy […]

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 Hawaii’s counties on this Sunday, November 14, 2021 episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. “It feels like we’re coming out of the pandemic and you have to relearn everything […]

Aloha Bruce tackles the question of whether or not to take your kids out of school for a Hawaii trip on this November 8, 2021, Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Bruce marvels that the pandemic has been going on this long, and notes that he received his vaccine booster shot without any side effects at all. […]

A podcast listener’s email prompts Aloha Bruce to unpack the question “how long should my Hawaii vacation be?” on this November 1, 2021, Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. He will also talk about what it means to be a respectful visitor during a Hawaii vacation. Bruce talks a bit about some changes to the home office […]

For the Sunday, October 24, 2021, Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce provides some updates on Hawaii vacation planning, and on planning “last-minute” trips (HAT has been fielding a lot of questions from listeners about holiday season travel lately). Bruce starts off with some updates about Governor Ige’s recent announcement welcoming back Hawaii travelers beginning […]

On this Sunday, October 17, 2021, Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce offers some helpful Hawaii packing tips for your next vacation. Bruce says the COVID numbers in Hawaii are dropping and some gathering restrictions are being loosened. He also offers some insights about vaccination requirements at restaurants on Oahu. Bruce moves on to the […]

The important point of “traveling pono”, with respect and a sense of responsibility to the community, is the topic Aloha Bruce explores on this October 11, 2021, Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Bruce notes some cautious loosening of gathering restrictions by officials and maintains that visitors should keep their Hawaii vacation plans in place. “Things are […]

Aloha Bruce is just back from an extended vacation that included California, a Miami Dolphins NFL game in Las Vegas against the Raiders, and a wonderful Big Island vacation. He’s got some fresh insight into what the home of Kilauea Volcano has to offer and he gets into details about booking non-hotel/resort accommodations in Hawaii. […]