Hawaii Vacation Connection

For starters, A podcast listener’s questions about bedding provided with Hawaii accommodations are answered quickly, and Bruce offers some tips about outing Hawaii vacation flights with suggestions about which islands to choose for a Hawaii vacation. He keeps it real about the actual costs of a Hawaii vacation. On to the topic of a Hawaii vacation with young children, Bruce talks about Hawaii Aloh...

Hawaii activities and getting out of your “comfort zone” are the topics as Aloha Bruce comes in hot to the studio on this latest episode of the Hawaii Vacation Podcast. “You can use your Hawaii vacation as a catalyst for change.” There are many attractions that “everybody does”, Bruce says, but there can be much more to a Hawaii vacation than the tropes and traps that many thousands of visitors fl...

Aloha Bruce returns to the studio to offer some keen local knowledge and practical advice about Hawaii honeymoon budgeting on this latest episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Bruce says straight away that planning a Hawaii honeymoon takes a lot of work, that the pandemic forced the postponement or cancellation of many Hawaii honeymoons, and that your best bet is to work with a travel...

Aloha Bruce is back in the studio to talk about the Valley Isle and some of the ways you can explore Wailea on Maui, and his waterfall rappelling adventure. Wailea, Bruce notes, is home to “some of the high-end resorts” and is ideal for honeymooners and Hawaii visitors looking for a more quiet, luxury vacation. Bruce offers his takes on the luxury properties in Wailea, including the Grand Wailea,...

The topic of this newest episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast is Sustainable Hawaii, and Aloha Bruce offers his insider expertise on how Hawaii visitors can help preserve and protect Hawaii’s natural and cultural resources during a Hawaii vacation. Bruce also mentions an upcoming birthday trip to Maui, which will include some waterfall rappelling. “I’ll be telling you all about it!” A...

Aloha Bruce offers some keen local insight into “Basic Hawaii vacation planning 101”. Calls and emails and messages with questions from savvy travelers have been pouring in lately. Bruce offers his insider’s take on what is most important when booking a Hawaii vacation. Demand is high, Bruce says, and it is only going to grow as we roll into the summer holiday season. “Time is running out, and ava...

Aloha Bruce takes a deep dive into Hawaii vacation prices on this latest episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. First up, however, Bruce muses about a response to a question about artifici

On this episode of the Hawaii Vacation Podcast, host Aloha Bruce dives into a Guide to Kauai with some insider tips about the best places to visit and experience on the Garden Isle, with some local favorite eateries thrown into the mix. Bruce focuses on Kauai hiking trails, beaches, and cultural/historical sites, and he shares some of his expert recommendations for exploring the lush, rugged expan...

Aloha Bruce talks about some common complaints from luxury hotel employees about guests and he dives into common myths and superstitions about Hawaii accommodations. With his trademark candor and expertise, Aloha Bruce offers his advice in this latest Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. This episode’s topic was inspired by a Forbes Magazine article about luxury resorts and the popular culture stir...

The topic turns to budget friendly Hawaii hotels on this latest episode of the Hawaii Vacation Podcast. Aloha Bruce gets into the details of accommodations that offer good vacation value for Hawaii visitors not looking to drop a fortune for a stay in Paradise. Many people contact Bruce and HAT to find Hawaii’s cheapest hotels. “I don’t book dumps!” Budget properties do a great job presenting thems...

Aloha Bruce is offering money saving tips for a dream Hawaii vacation on this latest episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. “Now is the time when we’re seeing people planning very diligently for their summer Hawaii vacations,” he says, noting that many of these people are families. Bruce talks about families planning a Hawaii vacation who are learning that it is expensive to vacation i...

Aloha Bruce is offering tips for individuals with disabilities visiting Hawaii on this latest episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Bruce talks about some of the efforts in Hawaii to make attractions and destinations more accessible. “I think it’s really great news for seniors and people with disabilities,” he says. Bruce starts by noting that Hanauma Bay, one of Oahu’s most popular v...

Aloha Bruce explores the topic of the push for “Malama Hawaii”, a program intended to increase visitor awareness about the preservation and respect for Native Hawaiian culture and Hawaii’s natural beauty and resources. This episode of the Hawaii Vacation Podcast offers a look at Malama Hawaii’s impact. Bruce explains the Malama Hawaii concept and discusses whether or not it’s resonating with Hawai...

Aloha Bruce takes on the topic of researching your next Hawaii vacation on this episode of the Hawaii Vacation Podcast, prompted by an inquiry from listener “Joan”. Bruce offers some suggestions about how to go about doing your own research, the latest Hawaii travel news, and a discussion about hiking on Kauai. First up is the recent announcement of a concert by Weird Al Yankovich at the Polynesia...

Aloha Bruce is unpacking Hawaii hotel resort fees on this Monday, February 13, 2023, episode of the Hawaii Vacation Podcast. “Are they just a big rip-off?” It’s a hot topic in Hawaii’s visitor industry right now, and Bruce breaks it down for the layperson and aspiring Hawaii vacationers. First is a quick rundown of Hawaii travel news and the new move to make the mandatory Department of Agriculture...

Hawaii Aloha Travel and Aloha Bruce were along for a tour of the Southwest Airlines baggage and customer service operation at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport this week and Bruce shares the story of Southwest in Hawaii and current Hawaii travel news in this latest episode of the Hawaii Vacation Podcast. It’s been a bit rainy for a spell now, and Bruce shares some facts about how a...

What should you consider when planning an extended month long Hawaii vacation? Aloha Bruce Fisher has some answers about a long Hawaii visit on this episode of the Hawaii Vacation. Length of stay, accommodations, transportation…Bruce offers some important, expert insight on the key aspects of spending weeks in Hawaii. Up first is some of the latest Hawaii travel news, starting with the volcanic ha...

Aloha Bruce is back in the home studio for the first Hawaii Vacations Podcast on this Wednesday, January 11 to talk about 2023 Hawaii Vacation Planning. Bruce says now is the time of year that he sees the most interest in Hawaii vacations and it is the best time to plan and book. Bruce says that Hawaii saw a slower holiday season due to limited international arrivals, and that resulted in lower ro...

Aloha Bruce is back in the Hawaii Aloha Travel studio for a year-end wrap-up of some of the more significant Hawaii tourism stories of 2022 and to talk about what it means for the experience in the ye

Aloha Bruce is focusing on the Mauna Loa Volcano eruption currently underway on Hawaii Island for this Wednesday, November 30, 2022, episode of the Hawaii Vacation Podcast. Bruce starts with a reflect

On this Friday, November 11, 2022, episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce is talking about crime in Hawaii and the fact that Hawaii is one of the safest travel destinations in

Should the Big Island be included in your Hawaii vacation plans? Aloha Bruce is offering expert advice on planning a Big Island vacation on this Thursday, November 3, 2022, episode of the Hawaii Vacat

On this Sunday, episode of the Hawaii Vacation Podcast, Aloha Bruce offers some for (and hints at some great news later in the episode). Bruce also mentions a busy week spent in Waikiki for business a

Why Waikiki? is the question that Aloha Bruce answers on this Thursday, October 6, 2022, episode of the Hawaii Vacation Podcast. Bruce notes that the podcast has been off for two weeks due to a comp

Hawaii Vacation Podcast host Aloha Bruce is offering tips for repeat Oahu visitors on this latest episode. At the top, Bruce encourages our listeners to reach out and engage with us through our s. We