Hawaii Vacation Connection

Today we do a follow up story to a Washington Post Article that appeared back in January, a touching story about Robert Cox, his 2 sons and his beloved wife Anita. Before his wife died from cancer in November, the couple had planned to visit Hawaii with t

The Hawaii Superferry is catching on in Hawaii. Nine out of ten riders say its likely they will use it again. Almost all of them say they will recommend it to family and friends. The Superferry travels between Maui and Oahu. It seats 800 passengers and car

You wont read many "warnings" when you peruse travel magazines, read ads and visit Web sites that seek to lure you and your family to Hawaii.

With airlines cutting flights, going out of business and changing routes its hard to keep up with the best way to get to Hawaii. Today we talk the best and worst airline routes for Hawaii.

Today we talk about making your Hawaiian Vacation Special. Hawaii has something for just about everyone except gamblers. The question is, how can you make your trip memorable and unique? We discuss some ways to do just that and also talk about a podcast l

Today we talk about Hawaii the reasons cruise prices are so high , especially for NCL. With the permanent loss of 3 NCL ships in the last year, a huge demand has been created for the last remaining ship, The Pride of America. Combine that with the oil cri

Today We discuss what High tech options you can expect on your Hawaii Vacation, assuming you just cant get away from it , like most people including us!! Every now and then were asked if cell phones work in Hawaii or if we get cable and satellite TV.

Today we talk about the meaning of the oceanfront when it comes to hotel rooms in Hawaii. We discuss how close you really are to the beach when you choose a oceanfront room and share whether or not it makes sense to book them

Today we answer a couple of podcast listener questions including one from Nancy who lives in Australia and wants to know the best island to go to for hiking. We also have fun talking about some of the things that are found on the mainland but are simply n

Today we talk about ways to save money on your Hawaiian vacation. The first and most important step you can take is to use a travel agent who is intimately involved with our islands.

For most people the term "all inclusive package" means a good amount of your time will be spent over-eating and drinking, but there is more to a vacation than that right? The term "all inclusive package" doesnt mean the same thing for Hawaii as it does wh

While most men might be curious mainly about golf, activities or entertainment when they consider Hawaii vacations, most women certainly want to know about the shopping.

Today we talk about the 2009 AAA Four Diamond list just got released. The establishments that make the list are considered upscale in every sense.

Today we answer a question from Fran who wants to know if there really is a lot of land time on a 7 day cruise. We go over how to get the most out of a Hawaii cruise vacation and offer tips and suggestions.

Over the last few years theres been a lot of discussion about the revival of Waikiki and the construction that is the natural byproduct of any urban growth project. While most of it has been complete theres still a few projects which you probably should k

Today we share with you our list of top 10 things you need to remember before coming to the Islands to the Hawaiian Islands. We cover everything from what to eat to how much sunscreen you need to wear. We also give you some beach safety tips.

We go over packages that have been booked in the last 24 to 48 hours including a $18,000 package for six people who are spending 14 days visiting three islands. While that sounds like a lot of money its an incredible value when you hear how much these fol

If youre going to be visiting Maui chances are you be renting a car. Today we talk about driving around on the island of Maui and discuss the major routes to get you around the island

Were back from our vacation and today we talk about finding affordable accommodations on the island Oahu. Yesterday we had the good fortune of visiting several Aqua properties located in Waikiki. they offer several hotels ranging from $70 to $250 all at a

Today we talk about the latest travelers choice awards which names two Hawaiian Islands in the top 10 list. On the island of Kauai, the Poipu area on the south side of the island was the #4 pick on the list .

If youre in the planning stages for your summer Hawaii vacation this podcast is for you. Today we talk about why Hawaii is such a great place for a family vacation especially for the summer. Theres really something for everybody making it perfect for a mu

In light of the news recently about airline fuel increases and high prices for Hawaii we discuss how to get discount airfare to Hawaii. We explain how its possible to do get last years low prices for packages with air fares as low as $429 per person round

If you're dreaming of a spring vacation on the sandy beaches of Hawaii, think again. Rising fuel costs are making that sort of vacation a lot more expensive. And travel agents are seeing a slowdown in vacation bookings. Madeleine Brand speaks with Bruce F

With all the news lately about bankruptcies and fuel charge increases people are beginning to wonder if air fares are just too high to come to Hawaii. Today we talk about this important issue and discuss price increases and offer ways that you can still c

Today we talk about how to budget for your Hawaiian vacation especially in the light of recent airfare increases. We discuss what approach you should take when booking in advance which most people have to do when theyre planning a Hawaiian vacation.