Hawaii Vacation Connection

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

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 Ha

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 va

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 sev

This Monday, November 22, 2021 Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast has Aloha Bruce discussing the latest developments in Hawaii vacation news, some listener questions, and some excellent holiday gift i

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. […]

On this September 19, 2021, episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce discusses a recent news article that looks into the impact of a tourism slowdown in Hawaii, which affects not just visitors but the Hawaii hotels and businesses that serve them. Bruce also shares some personal insight into the historic Ka Iwi […]

Aloha Bruce begins this Monday, September 13, 2021, episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast with an update on COVID-19 travel conditions in Hawaii and some summer Hawaii Vacation tips as many folks are calling and planning ahead. Bruce notes that today begins Oahu’s requirement of proof of vaccination or negative COVID test to enter […]

Aloha Bruce is hard at work talking about Hawaii foods to try during a Hawaii vacation and shares the latest COVID-19 and Hawaii travel developments on this Labor Day 2021 episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast (Happy Rosh Hashana, too). Bruce starts off by explaining the vaccination/testing requirement set to take effect on Oahu […]

Aloha Bruce has the latest on-the-ground Hawaii vacation news, dispelling Hawaii travel rumors being spread on social media, and offers specific advice for a family of four looking for a family of four planning a Hawaii vacation. Bruce makes the important point that “Hawaii is not being shut down” following a request from Governor Ige […]

On this Monday, August 23, 2021 edition of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce discusses recent policy changes due to a major, record spikes in daily COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in recent weeks due to the Delta variant surge. Bruce says that if you’d asked him a year ago if we’d be at […]

Aloha Bruce offers some important insight on making the decision to postpone your Hawaii vacation. It is important to understand the visitor situation on the ground in Hawaii right now. After some straight talk about the realities of a Hawaii vacation, Bruce moves on to the lighter topic of enjoying Hawaii’s endless amounts of brilliant […]

Yaling Fisher joins Aloha Bruce this Sunday, August 8, 2021 with some Hawaii travel planning ideas, recent booking challenges, Hawaii tourism news, and a recent news report about Hawaii vacationing. Bruce starts off by encouraging listeners to reach out to Hawaii Aloha Travel with questions and input about Hawaii vacations. Bruce talks about planning a […]

On this August 1, 2021 edition of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Yaling Fisher joins Aloha Bruce to talk about the reasons why Hawaii is the #1 Tourism Destination right now. Our hosts note that amid the current boom, private, personal tours like those offered by Secret Hawaii Tours are becoming increasingly popular for visitors. […]

Aloha Bruce offers some Hawaii vacation news, tips for booking Hawaii activities, and notes some available deals and recent bookings on this Sunday, July 25, 2021 episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. Bruce mentions a man on social media who bragged that he had successfully cheated Hawaii’s COVID Passport and testing system. The post […]

On the Sunday, July 11, 2021, Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce starts by discussing implementing the Hawaii Safe Travels “vaccine passport” for visitors and how it will affect vacation plans, particularly for families traveling with young children. Bruce also explains that some Hawaii restaurants and venues are now returning to 100% capacity. Bruce Goes […]

Yaling Fisher is along with Aloha Bruce for this latest episode of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast and they are talking about Hawaii’s real estate market, Malama Hawaii volunteer opportunities for visitors, and run down some recently booked deals for a Hawaii vacation. Bruce notes several famous celebrity Hawaii Vacation sightings of late in Hawaii […]

On this special Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Aloha Bruce welcomes acclaimed photographer Joe Phillipson into the studio to talk share some Hawaii Vacation photo tips. Bruce and Joe recall how they connected over social media more than a decade ago, and marvel at the growth of the online community. Joe first came to Hawaii as […]

Aloha Bruce dives right into talking about where to stay and what to do on the beautiful Kauai the Garden Island. Bruce also offers the latest in Hawaii vacation news and shares some of the deals he’s been able to track down for Hawaii’s visitors. Beginning Tuesday, June 15, 2021, travelers will no longer be […]