Hawaii Vacation Connection

Our newest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast digs deep into the history of Iolani Palace. Hawaii experts Bruce Fisher and Lanai Tabura share their vast knowledge about the only royal palace in the United States. Our hosts start off with some common mistakes that Hawaii visitors make while planning a Hawaii vacation, and how Hawaii Aloha […]

On this weeks podcast, we offer our top ten reasons to visit and stay in Waikiki and explore what Oahu, the Gathering Place, has to offer. Our hosts start off the podcast noting that the two main concerns they get from incoming visitors are that “Oahu is too crowded” and the cost to stay in […]

On the final Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast of 2019, Aloha Bruce and Emmy Award-winner Lanai Tabura offer their mahalo to listers as they delve into Hawaii Made Products to bring back from your Vacation. Lanai mentions Don Quijote, a popular iconic local department store located near Ala Moana Center and just minutes from Waikiki’s hotels […]

Emmy-Award winner Lanai Tabura is back from traveling the world as a Hawaii tourism expert, and he and Aloha Bruce talk about How Lanai Tabura is Promoting Hawaii through Food & Culture. Lanai had been working with the Hawaii Tourism Authority on promoting Hawaii tourism. Our hosts talk about the amount of work it takes […]

With co-host Lanai Tabura still traveling the world at the moment (he’ll be back for the next episode), Aloha Bruce flies solo once more on our latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Bruce is joined for this special podcast by Rie Takahashi, the Leisure Sales Manager at the exquisite Fairmont Kea Lani Resort on Maui, the […]

On our latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast Aloha Bruce offers his expert insight into planning a multigenerational family vacation in Hawaii. With Lanai Tabura traveling the world at the time, Bruce flies solo on this podcast. Hawaii Aloha Travel handles a large amount of group and family tours. Bruce notes that family groups should consider […]

We’ve brought on a special guest for our latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Hosts Aloha Bruce and Emmy award winner Lanai Tabura talk with Joe Hart, the General Manager of O’Toole’s Irish Pub in Honolulu’s historic Chinatown Arts District where the bar scene in Honolulu really begins. The traditional Irish pub calls the T.M. Forester […]

On our latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast hosts Aloha Bruce and Lanai Tabura discuss their recent trip to Maui for a pop-up dining event they put together at the Lineage restaurant at the Shops at Wailea. This podcast gives them the opportunity to share some information about Maui also know as the Garden Isle. They […]

On our latest Hawaii Vacations Connection Podcast, hosts Aloha Bruce and Lanai Tabura have a free-wheeling and insightful discussion about must do Hawaii activities for anyone planning a Hawaii vacation. After a shout-out to new listeners in the Philippines and a quick note about Lanai’s upcoming “pop-up” at Lineage Restaurant on Maui with Chef Sheldon […]

Our newest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast has Aloha Bruce and Lanai Tabura discussing the amazing deals now available to folks looking to plan a Hawaii vacation. Our hosts joke about how social media is unreliable when trying to find the best deals available. Why trust a stranger online? The entry of Southwest Airlines into the […]

Our fresh Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast finds Aloha Bruce and Emmy Award-winning entertainer Lanai Tabura talk about the Hawaiian plate lunch, a Hawaii institution. After joking about how to pronounce “buffet”, our hosts get right into the unique Hawaii plate lunch experience. Bruce also thanks listeners for their podcast reviews on iTunes. Lanai discusses the […]

On this important Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce and Emmy Award winner Lanai Tabura go deep into the impact that a new law regulating vacation rental properties through AirBnB, VRBO and others is having within the visitor and residential housing industry on Oahu. With their expert local knowledge, our hosts break down the new […]

Aloha Bruce and Emmy Award-winning Lanai Tabura offers Tips for getting married in Hawaii. Lanai is “ordained” and is able to legally marry people in the State of Hawaii. Bruce and Lanai briefly discuss the turmoil caused by a new vacation rental law that is affecting many Hawaii residents and visitors. They will tackle that […]

The newest Hawaii Vacation Podcast discusses last-minute reminders for those visiting Hawaii. Aloha Bruce also reminds listeners that Hawaii Aloha Travel handles all aspects of a Hawaii vacation: everything from plane tickets and accommodations to restaurant reservations and tours. Bruce talks about the fact that most travelers no longer use paper tickets, but they will […]

This week’s Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast focuses on Hawaii for the solo traveler. Aloha Bruce mentions a couple of listeners who have called Hawaii-Aloha Travel with questions about traveling solo in the Aloha State. Aloha Bruce also notes that listeners can now comment on the podcast web page, and Lanai says he’s keen to hear […]

The Hawaiian luau is the subject of this week’s Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, with Aloha Bruce and Lanai Tabura delving deep into a symbol of Hawaii’s Aloha Spirit and generous hospitality. Before getting into it, our hosts note that podcast listeners can now comment online and encourage engagement. Lanai begins by discussing the history of […]

Our most recent Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast tackles the important topic of Hawaii Vacation Insurance. Aloha Bruce and Emmy Award- winner Lanai Tabura offer their vast expertise on being prepared for the unexpected. Unfortunate as it may be, even the most perfectly-planned holiday can go wrong: cancelled flights, botched reservations, or, Heaven forbid, injuries or […]

Boutique hotels in Hawaii are the topic of our newest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Aloha Bruce and Emmy-winner Lanai Tabura talk about what makes them a great option for accommodations during your Hawaii vacation. Bruce takes a minute to talk about new Alaska Air fare reductions and specials for September/October, and Hawaii Aloha Travel’s exceptional, […]

Hawaiian cultural activities offerings at Hotels in Hawaii is the topic of our newest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Visitor industry research indicates that Hawaiian culture is the most sought-after experience for Hawaii visitors. Aloha Bruce and Lanai Tabura share their expert local knowledge about how best to experience Hawaii culture on your Hawaii vacation. Many […]

On our most recent Hawaii Vacations Connection Podcast has Aloha Bruce and Lanai Tabura talk about tipping in Hawaii. With their typically easy-going style, our hosts talk about how to determine whom to tip and how much. Lanai notes that cultures in Japan, China, and Australia do not tip, which disappoints servers in Hawaii. Those […]