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Episode - 470 Fun things for Families to do in Kona Cora from South Dakota is coming to the Big Island in a few weeks and wanted some suggestions about things for a family to do in Kona. We offer some suggestions and ideas Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 468 Nightlife in Waikiki Today we talk about things to do at night on Oahu. Depending on your preferences there’s really something for everybody after the sun sets Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 467 What’s new at the Turtle Bay Resort Today we meet up with Patricia and Ann from the Turtle Bay resort on the North Shore of Oahu. We talk about some exciting new programs that are being implemented on the property Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 466 Fun things for kids under 4 on Oahu One of our twitter friends wanted a couple of suggestions for a four-year-old when they come to Oahu in a few weeks. I offer my best pics for some things that you and your kids definitely don't want to miss when traveling to the island of Oahu.i Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 465 Hidden Maui Beaches Boday we get a question from Perry who asks about what beaches shouldn’t be missed while vacationing on Maui Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 464 Should you be worried about Bed Bugs in Hawaii? Bed bugs have been making big news lately. Today we got a question from Jason who wants to know if he should be worrying about that if he is coming here on his Hawaii vacation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 461 Hawaii Vacation Tips – Listener Questions Today we offer up some Hawaii vacation tips which are answers from our podcast and Facebook listeners. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 460 Get Out of your comfort zone on your Hawaii Vacation I recently have taken up paddle boarding which is a great fun thing to do while on your Hawaii vacation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 459 Cheap airfares to Hawaii Many times customers will call us saying they see special airfares advertised on the net and wondering if we can get the same rates. The answer to that question is yes and no. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 457 Hawaii Island Retreat, Disney Aulani Today we met with Leah from the Hawaiian island retreat which is located in Hawi on the Big Island. While this property is only a year old and has won numerous green awards for sustainability. There are nine luxurious rooms all with ocean views. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 456 Last minute Island Hopping, Hawaiian Sea Salt, Blue Hawaii Lifestyle You may be wondering if you come to Hawaii is it possible to just hop on a plane and go to another island. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 455 Taking Stuff from your hotel room, Climbing Koko Head, Local Hawaiian Food Have you ever taken shampoo or even a towel from a hotel room when you are on vacation? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 451 Where to stay on Kauai I am often asked where to stay when visiting the island of Kauai. It's my favorite islands and my wife and I go there about four times a year. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 451 Where to stay on Kauai I am often asked where to stay when visiting the island of Kauai. It's my favorite islands and my wife and I go there about four times a year. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 450 Hawaii Fun Tips, Getting around Oahu by bus, Scuba diving on Maui TToday’s questions generated a great show. First we tell you about how to get up to the North shore by bus for only 2 bucks! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 449 Hawaii Tsunami aftermath, Radiation Scare, Fairmont Kea Lani Today we talk about the effect of the tsunami which hit Hawaii last Friday. We were very fortunate here in Hawaii that the damage wasn't worse Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 448 Cruising Hawaii on the NCL Pride of America Today we talk about he NCL Pride of America, the only 7 day cruise in Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 454 Hawaii Airfare Pricing, Don't Honk in Hawaii, Surf lesson ideas As we do every Friday we answer questions from Facebook and twitter friends. Mary wants to know if it's really true that people get offended when someone honks airport in Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 453 What is it like to live in Hawaii, How to beat jet lag, Best thing to do in Hawaii Today we had some great questions from Facebook and podcast listeners. First up was Shannon who wanted to know what it’s really like to live and work in the islands Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode - 446 Hawaiian words to know on a Hawaii Vacation Today we talk about common words you'll likely hear on your Hawaiian Vacation Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Talking Hawaii Five-0 Today we are joined in the studio by Dana Rachlin who is a podcaster, blogger and a lover of all things pop culture Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Talking Hawaii Five-0 Today we are joined in the studio by Dana Rachlin who is a podcaster, blogger and a lover of all things pop culture Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Romance in Hawaii Lots of great questions from podcast listeners today including one about China men's hat, also referred to as Mokilii Island. This little island has a lot of significance for the Hawaiian people. It was in this area that the first crops were planted when Tahitians arrived in the Hawaiian Islands Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Romance in Hawaii Today we talk about ways to make your Hawaiian Vacation romantic Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Live from Menele Bay Lanai Today we broadcast live from Menele Bay on Lanai also known as the pineapple Island. The entire island is owned by Mogul David Murdoch. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 440- Hawaii Room decriptions explained One of the biggest decisions you'll make about your Hawaii vacation is what kind of hotel room to choose. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 439- Surf Season In Hawaii and Bike/ Bus Options he winter Hawaii surf season, which runs from approximately November through March, is where you can expect the largest swells of all year. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 438 - Deciding on the best time top visit Hawaii There is no bad time to travel to Hawaii, so the best time to travel to Hawaii depends on you! We have broken down the details of when to travel to Hawaii by each month of the year. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 437 - Hawaii Vacation Questionss Have you been thinking about taking some underwater shots while you’re on your Hawaii vacation? This is just one of the questions we answer on today’s show. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 436 - Hawaii Vacation News As Today we discuss come Hawaii Vacations and All Inclusive packages for Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode 435 - Hawaii Vacations – Listener Questions Answered As we do every Friday we take questions from podcast listeners today. We discussed the question for Michael who’s going for the first one to the big Island and wants to know some must do hiking adventures. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #434 - Choosing the right hotel for your HAwaii Vacation hen you’re planning your trip to Hawaii, your lodging will be the centerpiece of your stay Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #433 - Taking story with Actor Cary Tagawa Taking story with Actor Cary Tagawa Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #430 - What to do if your vacation get delayed because of weather The weather has been the story of the past few days as the Northeast went through one of the worst blizzards in decades. Hawaii has been no exception to the inclement weather. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #429 - Funny things people say about Hawaii Yes Today we look back at the highlights of 2010 and share funny things people tell travel agents about Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #428 - Big Island Yes Big Island Vacation suggestions and podcast listener questions Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #428 - Big Island Yes Big Island Vacation suggestions and podcast listener questions Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #427 - What to do when it rains in Hawaii Yes it rains in Hawaii and today we talk about things that you can do when you encounter a little unexpected weather. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #426 - Should you visit Oahu? Compared to the other islands, Oahu is still holding its own, but now it seems to be cool to skip it if you’re coming to Hawaii. We hear all the time; Waikiki is too touristy. Honolulu is a big city now, with the inevitable traffic industrialization and loss of the Aloha Spirit. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #425 - Is a Concierge REALLy a Concierge in Hawaii We talk about a question from a customer who is actually here on the island of Oahu. He had become increasingly uncomfortable with using the concierge services located in the lobby of his hotel. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #424 - Booking a group vacation to Hawaii Today we'll discuss booking groups to Hawaii. First off what defines a group? In most cases a group consists of 12 or more people. Smaller groups are considered to have at least eight people but with smaller groups and there's really no advantage price wise Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #422 - Popular Hawaiian Drinks When you vacation in Hawaii, you surely will be urged to try one of those colorful, fruit-slice-filled, tiny-umbrella-embellished concoctions served up at every restaurant, lounge and visitor gathering on every island. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #421 - What to wear oon your Hawaiian Vacation The basic rule: pack light.Restaurants, for example, don’t require jackets. Nobody but lawyers in court has to wear a tie. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #420 - Where to Stay on Maui Trying to figure out where to stay on Maui? Today I gave a quick primer for various geographic locations that you can stay on the island. I talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each of these locations and discuss how you can save money by booking condos. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #419 - Aloha Friday - Answering podcast listener questions Today we answer podcast listener questions about trveling to Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #418 - The importance of the Hawaii Experience If you want to get the most out of your way vacation you should definitely have a cultural experience of some kind while you’re here. Research tells us that people who experience a festival or cultural event are more likely to return. If you think about it, that makes sense. S Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #417 - Malasada and Manapua Favorite Hawaii Treats Today I share with you a couple of Hawaii's favorite treats. It's Friday so we answer questions from podcast listeners. We also go over packages that have been book in the last 24 hours. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #416 - Food Trucks on Oahu Today we talk about a few Fodd trucks that are avaliable in Hawaii. You can find everything from Grilled Cheeese sandwitches to Korean BBQ Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #415 - Lucky we live Hawaii Locals often use the expression "lucky we live hawaii" when something reminds us of how special it is to be in the islands. According to a new harris poll, a lot of other people agree. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #414 - Hawaii Vacation Podcast listeners questions answered It’s Aloha Friday and that means we talk about questions that have come in from podcast listeners and customers over the past week. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #411 - Hawaii vs. Hawaii Cruises Yaling and i just got back from our Mexican vacation. We went on a Mexican Riviera cruise on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas. We have gone to Mexico a couple of times but never cruised there. I have talked about Mexico in general as a destination in the past so today it I thought i would compare the Hawaii cruise with the Mexican cruise. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #407 Royal Lahaina Resort Review Yesterday we had a team meeting and were visited by Hawaii Hotels, who run 2 the Royal Lahaina on Maui and the Royal Kona on the Big Island. Today the focus is the Royal Lahaina because we actually did a site inspection there last week so the prperty is very fresh in my mind. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #406 Flying to the small Kapalua airport on Maui We did something we never did before which was fly into Maui to the smaller the Kapalua Airport. This is the smaller of two airports that are located on Maui and it's up on the northwest side of the island. Only the smaller planes fly there so we took Island Air which seats about 80 people in their planes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #405 Mission Houses Museum This Saturday we had a chance to check out the Mission Houses Museum. I have to admit that we have never been there before. It’s interesting to note that in talking to the folks there, that many people never get the opportunity to experience this important historical site. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #410 - Hawaii Five-0 premiere Recap We went to the Hawaii Five-0 premiere on Monday, it was really exciting! i thought he crowd was going to be small at first but at around 5 - 530 people came pouring in. over 10, 000 people. There was some organization issues and the show started late because the cast was delayed. This is such a big deal in Hawaii it was no surprise that everyone and their brother wanted to get in on the act. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #413 - The Ala Moana Side of Waikiki Coming to the island of Oahu? Chances are you’ll be staying in Waikiki. 99% of the hotels are located there. Very often the focus is on the central part of Waikiki or Diamond Head side of this area. However there’s a part of Waikiki which is a little more private and less busy which I call the Ala Moana Side. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #404 Outrigger Catamaran Snorkel Adventure We had a awesome time Monday on the Outrigger trade winds. I was invited to check it out by Nathatn Kam and Jeremiah Owyang, some good friends of mine in the social networking community. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #409 - Hawaii Five-0 Mania begins We will be at the Hawaii Five-0 premiere next Monday Sept. 13th, streaming LIVE, covering the red carpet and the premiere episode at Sunset on the Beach in Waikiki. I have a feeling that we won't be the only ones streaming; yesterday we were up at the Waikiki Beach Hotel and a local radio station was scouting out the Coconut Room, 22 stories above the action where the premiere will be taking place. There's a lot of excitement and buzz in the air about the show and it's success. Most belie ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #403 Ala Moana Hotel & Return to Waikiki We had the chance to check out he Ala Moana Hotel the other day. We haven't been there in a while. Return to Waikiki will be opening this weekend. This new luau and show has a speacial place in my heart; it's being put together by 2 people I really love, Makana, the slack key master and Sakara Blackwell, a friend and local events promoter. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #412 - The 505 on Maui Today we tell you about the 505 on Front Street in Lahaina Maui. This area is an old whalers village that has been converted into a shopping mecca with shops, restaurants and galleries. What lot of people don't know is that there is a group of shops and stores that extend a little bit further down on front Street called the 505. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #402 Aqua Hotels - Ilikai Hotel & Suites Reviewed The Aqua Ilikai & Suites new manager, Terry Dosset has had the property for awhile and you can see the transformation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #408 Luxury Condos on Maui - Honua Kai Resort Revieww We’ve been talking a lot about Maui lately and a couple of weeks ago we had a chance to do a site at the Honua Kai Resort and Spa. The first thing that struck me about this property was just how large it is with over 643 condos and then another 75 townhomes. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #401 Top Hawaii Resort for Celeb Honeymooners The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Kailua-Kona has been named the No. 1 celebrity honeymoon hotel by TripAdvisor.The online travel site announced Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #399 Hawaii Five-0 Mania The producers, cast and crew of Hawaii Five-0 gathered yesterday Hawaiian blessing this morning before beginning work on the new version of the television series in Hawaii ("hana ho" means "to do again"). The lawn of the Hilton Hawaiian Village was filled with crew members, reporters, photographers and a few tourists who slipped in to snap photos of the event. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #400 Hawaii Ziplining in Hawaii While ziplining is usually associated with tropical travel destinations such as Costa Rica, the adventurous activity is becoming more and more popular — and prevalent — on the islands of Hawaii, which offer equally stunning vistas and landscapes through which you can zip through. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #397 The Beaches of Poipu If you choose Poipu Beach, where you plant your towel in the morning probably will be determined by where your hotel stands on the beach; but actually, Poipu Beach has adjoining beaches with special characteristics of their own. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #396 Using the fery to gt to Molokai there is ferry service between Lahina Maui and Molokai, because they are so small and need ferry service. Lanai and Molokai are linked with ferry service to Maui, which has everything from Walmart to hospitals to amenities Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #395 Tips for touring Oahu Hawaii has been named the world’s “Best Value Destination” in the SmarterTravel Editors’ Choice Awards 2010. Based on “sales and deals,” Hawaii even ranked ahead of Las Vegas, according to SmarterTravel editors Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #393 Hawaii Happnings After months of behind the scenes pre-production work, the fourth film in Disney's blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, On Stranger Tides, finally began filming last week in Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #391 Facebook and Twitter Shout-outs If you have been following our blog or listening to our podcasts you’ve heard us talk about a favorite Hawaii dish called Loco Moco. It’s on the breakfast menus all over the islands Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #389 Affordable Romance in Hawaii Very often when people think of Hawaii for a honeymoon or anniversary they rule it out because they think it’s too expensive. While it’s true that Hawaii is not the cheapest destination it’s certainly can be affordable especially this year. We have and continue to see tremendous deals on all islands with emphasis on romance Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #389 5 Things Hawaii Hotel Websites might not tell you Hawaii Vacation News, 5 Things Hawaii Hotel Websites might not tell you, Package reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #388 Hawaii Wedding phogography ideas Hawaii Vacation News, Hawaii Wedding phogography ideas, Package reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #387 Tips for Firt Time Visitors Hawaii Vacation News, Tips for First Time Visitors ,Package reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #384 Estimating the cost of your Hawaii VAcation Hawaii VAcation News, Estimating the cost of your Hawaii VAcation,Package reviws Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #383 HAlekulani Review Hawaii VAcation News, Halekulani reviw, Spam Jam Confession, Package reviws Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #380 Kualoa Ranch & Moili Fishpond Hawaii VAcation News, Kualoa Ranch & Moili Fishpond, Package reviws Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #378 Hawaii Vacation News Hawaii VAcation Nws, WHat chefs Eat Launch Party, Package reviws Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #376 Honeymoon in Hawaii Hawaii News, podcast listener question, vacation package reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #374 Fun things to do on Maui Hawaii vacations and some fun thing to do on your next visit to Maui Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #373 Local words you should know before you come to Hawaii When you visit Hawaii, regardless of the island you’re on, you’re going to hear some pidgin. It might throw you off at first, but you’ll get used to it very quickly. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #372 Things to remember before you travel to Hawaii Reflecting on Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #371 Taimane Gardner Perfroms ay Honolulu Festival Reflecting on Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #370 Tsunami Saturday in Hawaii Reflecting on Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #369 Hawaii News Nuggets Hawaii News nuggets, Should NCL bring another ship to Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #368 Akaka Bill passes congress Lottery in Hawaii, Turtle Bay gets new owners, Marriott Adds Aloha Spirit bus, Hawaii Packages Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #366 Chinese New Year in HAwaii Hawaii's happy people, Chinese New Year in HAwaii, HAwaii Packages Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #365 Hawaii Vacation News Podcast listener questions, Hawaii Airlines Add flights, Waikiki Malia renovation Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #364 Should Hawaii have casino gambeling Should Hawaii have casino gambeling, LOST star to appear in Hawaii Five-O remake, visitor number are in for 2009 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #363 Festivals in Hawaii Festivals in Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #362 Hawaii LOST event travel tips Hawaii LOST event travel tips Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #361 The origins of Hawaiian Music The origins of Hawaiian Music Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #361 Choosing which Hawaiian island to visit Picking the right Hawaiian Island Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #360 Hawaii Hotel Deals Abound The year has just begon but we're already seeing great delas being offered by Hawaii Hotels Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #432 - Hawaii Cruises for 2011 Hawaii Cruises for 2011 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #359 Things locals love about Hawaii Things locals love about Hawaii are the same things you'll love about HAwaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #3578 Upcountry Maui Small, charming towns are peppered throughout Upcountry’s winding roads. Begin near the coast in Paia town, full off unique shops, galleries, and restaurants. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #431 - Hawaii Cruises for 2011 Hawaii Cruises for 2011 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #357 Hawaii 2009 in Review Review of the top stories of the year affecting Hawaii Tourism industry Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Bruce [Webshots]   Bruce by picshawaiisee more photos from this album (1) ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Bruce [Webshots]   Bruce by picshawaiisee more photos from this album (1) ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #356 XMAS in Hawaii Show Why using a travel agent is important for Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #355 Why using a travel agent is important for Hawaii Why using a travel agent is important for Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #354 Priceline Problems Priceline Problems Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #353 Common Questions about Vacationing in Hawaii Common Questions about Vacationing in Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #352 Venues for a Hawaii Wedding Venues for a Hawaii Wedding Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #351 Flying to HAwaii Flying to Hawaii tips Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #351 Hawaii Weather Questions - Again Hawaii Weather revisited Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #350 Kauai - The Garden Island Sheraton and St. Regis reviewed on Kauai Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #349 Hawaii Vacation for Toddlers Podcast questions, Package reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #348 Last Minute XMAS packages for Hawaii Podcast questions, Package reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #347 Whale Watching in Hawaii Podcast questions, Package reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #346 ReThink Hawaii, Outrigger Hotels in Hawaii Podcast questions, Package reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #345 Out of the hustle and bustle of Waikiki Podcast questions, Package reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #341 Hawaii Rental Car Reminders Podcast questions, Package reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #341 Aloha Friday Podcast Podcast questions, Package reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #341 Inter-island air shakeup Podcast questions, interisland shakeup, Package review Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #341 The Rebirth of Waikiki Podcast questions, Rebirth of Waikiki. Package review Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #340 Dont Blame the Flight attemdant Podcast questions, Dont blame the flight atendant Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #339 Handling difficult situations during a Hawaii Vacation Podcast questions, Statehood, Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #338 Where in the world is Bruce and Yaling? Podcast questions, Statehood, Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #337 Statehood in Hawaii did not come easy Podcast questions, Statehood, Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #336 Hawaii Hotel Deals Abound Podcast questions, Hawaii Deals, Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #335 Chris Pirillo Visits Hawaii Podcast questions, Travelocity Chris Pirillo Interview, Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #334 Travelocity Traveling Gnome Comes to Hawaii Podcast questions, Travelocity Traveling Gnome, Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #334 Romance on Oahu Podcast questions, Romance on Oahu, Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #333 Pray for Sex Beach Garfffiti artist revealed after 49 years Podcast questions, Nite with Bill Tapia, Pray for Sex Beach Garfffiti artist revealed after 49 years, Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #332 Where to stay on the Big Island Podcast questions, Where to stay on teh Big Island, Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #331 WaterSports in Hawaii Podcast questions, KanDoo Island, Watersports in Hawaii, Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #330 Great Stuff to do in Downtown Honolulu Common questions about Hawaii,Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort Foreclosure, Doing fun stuff in Honolulu, Hawaii Vacatoiin Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #329 Celebrities with connections to Hawaii Customer question, Obama plans Luau at White House, Roys Restaurant Review, Celebrities connected to Hawaii, Hawaii Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #328 Booking last minute or short trips to Hawaii Listner Questions, Shout outs, booking condos, Hawaii Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #327 Booking a Condo owner direct vs. Agency Listner Questions, Shout outs, booking condos, Hawaii Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #326 Aloha Friday Show Listner Questions, Polynesian Cultural Center, Monoa Falls, Hawaii Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #325 Booking for XMAS 2009 Listner Questions, Tips for staying on Kauai Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #324 Tips about staying on Kauai Listner Questions, Tips for staying on Kauai Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #323 Hilton Hawaiian Village update Listner Questions, Living in Hawaii and still get treated like tourist, North Shore Shrimp Truck Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #322 Little known fact About Coconut Trees Listner Questions, Brudda IZ Birthday, Coconut Trees, More of Hawaii Blogger Tour, Package Reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #321 How to Tip for Service in Hawaii Tips for tipping in Hawaii, Podcast listner questions and Hawaii Vacation package reviews Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #320 Ideas for Special Occasions in Hawaii Ideas for Special Occasions in Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #319 What locals want you to know before your visit to Hawaii What locals want you to know before your visit to Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #317 Should you Worry about Swine Flu in Hawaii? Podcast and Customer questions answered, Carnival Cruise Line "Spirit" Review,Should you worry about the swine flu in Hawaii?,Packages that have been booked in the last 24 hours Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #316 The Haole factor in Hawaii We cover a very delicate topic as a result of a blog posting by our writer Jim when penning in a letter we received from a dear friend about an unpleasant experience she had while visiting the islands. We give our take as residents and travel agents here in Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #311 Capische restaurant on Maui Just back from Maui we finish discussing our experience and also do a mini restaurant review about Capiche? We just loved it there and the food was magnificent. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #308 Hawaii Tourism Industry Pleads with President Obama Group travel to Hawaii is really slumping. One of the reasons for the slump is the fact that it has become politically incorrect to have corporate junkets to Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #307 Hawaii without Aloha Airlines.......Looking Back Today we look back at the demise of Aloha and ATA airlines after a year of being out of the market. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #306 So You Want to Move to Hawaii? Have you ever thought about moving to Hawaii? But today we talk about that in response to a podcast listener question from prior who would like to know if this is a feasible idea. Average people to really move here and we discuss some of the challenges that you will face if you decide to make Hawaii your home. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #305 The Perils of Booking your Hawaii Vacation Online On today’s show we talk about the perils of booking your Hawaii vacation online with some of the major players like Orbitz and Expedia. We explain why sometimes a price quote you get on these sites are either not available or higher when you actually go to try and book it. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #304 Planning Your Hawaii Activities Today we offer you some suggestions about how to plan your activities for your Hawaii vacation. We explain how to narrow down your choices so you don't get too overwhelmed. Obviously, you won't be able to do everything when you're here so it's a good idea to give your activity selection some real thought before arriving in the islands. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #303 Hawaii Superferry stalled, maybe gone forever The Hawaii Superferry is once again grouded and this time probbaly for good. The Hawaii state Supreme Court determined yesterday that that a law passed by the Hawaii Legislature allowing the ferry to operate without an environmental impact statement was unconstitutional. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #302 Hawaii Space Vacations Today we talk about Vacations that are out of this world. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #301 Did the SNL Hawaiian Skit go too far? Did the Saturday Night Live Hawaiian sketch go too far? Today we discuss this weekend's Saturday Night Live sketch which raised a lot of controversy because of all of the negative connotations in the skit. We play a clip and ask listeners whether or not they agree. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #300 Declining Travel Customer Service in a Declining Economy The declining economy is taking its toll on the visitor industry, especially on the front lines at the various airlines. On today's show we discuss a controversial topic; the declining customer service in the airline industry. This topic was prompted by some issues our customers are having with a local airline here in Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #299 Is Hawaii A Safe Place? On today's broadcast we answer a podcast listener question who's concerned about safety during her vacation, we also hear from another podcast listener who wants to know if it make sense to book directly with the property rather than using an agent and there's no difference in the price? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #298 Beaches to relax on in Hawaii Most people considering a visit to Hawaii know we have a lot of beaches here. Our six major islands all are completely rimmed with the beaches, and all the beaches are accessible to you. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #297 Hawaii News Nuggets and other stuff Today we get caught up on some Hawaii vacation news. We talk about a couple of restaurant closings and the opening of some new ones. We also discuss a wonderful Kupuna project that’s underway which is helping preserve the rich history of Hawaii from its precious elders. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #297 Hawaii News Nuggets and other stuff Today we get caught up on some Hawaii vacation news. We talk about a couple of restaurant closings and the opening of some new ones. We also discuss a wonderful Kupuna project that’s underway which is helping preserve the rich history of Hawaii from its precious elders. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #296 Sneak peek at the new Royal Hawaiian Hotel Today we give you a first look at the newly renovated Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The fact that the Hotel is reopening is big news this month. After $85 million in renovations, the iconic "Pink Palace" is a shade pinker on the outside and a lot more modern on the inside. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #296 Sneak peek at the new Royal Hawaiian Hotel Today we give you a first look at the newly renovated Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The fact that the Hotel is reopening is big news this month. After $85 million in renovations, the iconic "Pink Palace" is a shade pinker on the outside and a lot more modern on the inside. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #294 In Hawaii, You’ll Fit Right In When you visit a new place for your vacation, it’s a little like your first day at a new school or moving to another part of the country. You know that millions have been there before you, but you still don’t want to do anything to embarrass yourself. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #294 In Hawaii, You’ll Fit Right In When you visit a new place for your vacation, it’s a little like your first day at a new school or moving to another part of the country. You know that millions have been there before you, but you still don’t want to do anything to embarrass yourself. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #293 The Many Choices When Considing a Hawaii Vacation Narrowing down your Hawaii vacation destination is even more difficult than it may seem to be at first. Most people try to decide which island – or islands – they think would appeal to them most Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #293 The Many Choices When Considing a Hawaii Vacation Narrowing down your Hawaii vacation destination is even more difficult than it may seem to be at first. Most people try to decide which island – or islands – they think would appeal to them most Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #292 Deals! Deals! Deals! Hawaii Vacations finally Affordable Today we discuss all of the great deals that are happening to Hawaii. We discuss how refreshing it is to be able to see that people can now afford Hawaii who otherwise have overlooked this destination because the price was too expensive. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #292 Deaks! Deals! Deals! Hawaii Vacations finally Affordable Today we discuss all of the great deals that are happening to Hawaii. We discuss how refreshing it is to be able to see that people can now afford Hawaii who otherwise have overlooked this destination because the price was too expensive. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #291 Honeymoon and Romantic Hawaii Vacation Planning Today we discuss planning both in Hawaii honeymoon vacation and a quick romantic getaway to Maui from of all places Germany!! Almost every day we talk to folks who are in the planning stages of their honeymoons and get overwhelmed with the choices Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #291 Honeymoon and Romantic Hawaii Vacation Planning Today we discuss planning both in Hawaii honeymoon vacation and a quick romantic getaway to Maui from of all places Germany!! Almost every day we talk to folks who are in the planning stages of their honeymoons and get overwhelmed with the choices Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #290 Hawaii-Aloha.Com Top Hotel/Condo Picks One of the biggest roles we play when helping folks plan a Hawaii vacation is helping them choose accommodations. A person could go blind looking at all the Hawaii hotel and condo choices that are available. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #290 Hawaii-Aloha.Com Top Hotel/Condo Picks One of the biggest roles we play when helping folks plan a Hawaii vacation is helping them choose accommodations. A person could go blind looking at all the Hawaii hotel and condo choices that are available. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #288 Podcast Listener Questions Today we devote our entire podcast to answering a couple of podcast listener questions. Tammy from Baltimore wants to know if she can get into Pearl Harbor she’s got a group after 9 a.m. and Don from Minneapolis wants some suggestions on what kind of fish we recommend for him to eat during his Hawaii vacation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #288 Podcast Listener Questions Today we devote our entire podcast to answering a couple of podcast listener questions. Tammy from Baltimore wants to know if she can get into Pearl Harbor she’s got a group after 9 a.m. and Don from Minneapolis wants some suggestions on what kind of fish we recommend for him to eat during his Hawaii vacation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #286 Reflecting on 2008 and what to expect in 2009 It's our first podcast of the year and we take the opportunity to talk about some of the stories that impacted the Hawaii tourism market the most.We also answer a podcast listener question who wants to know why his Hawaii lady friend wears a flower in her right here. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #286 Reflecting on 2008 and what to expect in 2009 It's our first podcast of the year and we take the opportunity to talk about some of the stories that impacted the Hawaii tourism market the most.We also answer a podcast listener question who wants to know why his Hawaii lady friend wears a flower in her right here. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #285 Aloha to 2008 - Happy New Year Deal or No Deal. Today we dissect a package from Pleasant Hawaiian holidays, they're offering a Fly/Drive deal for $289 round-trip from San Francisco or Los Angeles. The price includes a car for 3 days. Is this deal for real? Can they really do it for that price? Listen and find out as we talk about this deal and others. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #285 Aloha to 2008 - Happy New Year Deal or No Deal. Today we dissect a package from Pleasant Hawaiian holidays, they're offering a Fly/Drive deal for $289 round-trip from San Francisco or Los Angeles. The price includes a car for 3 days. Is this deal for real? Can they really do it for that price? Listen and find out as we talk about this deal and others. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #284 Hawaii is hard to resist for Vacation right now This year in addition to opening our Christmas and Hanukkah presents, Yaling and I have been busy finding out about all of the great deals that are beginning to surface for vacations to Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #284 Hawaii is hard to resist for Vacation right now This year in addition to opening our Christmas and Hanukkah presents, Yaling and I have been busy finding out about all of the great deals that are beginning to surface for vacations to Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #283 Hawaii Travel trends for 2009 Today we talk about 2009 Travel trends for Hawaii. We discuss some of the main points that were brought out in an article recently written by blogger Sheila Beal from govisithawaii.com , she interviewed some of Hawaii’s top experts to see if she could get a handle on where things are going for the tourism market for Hawaii next yea Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #283 Hawaii Travel trends for 2009 Today we talk about 2009 Travel trends for Hawaii. We discuss some of the main points that were brought out in an article recently written by blogger Sheila Beal from govisithawaii.com , she interviewed some of Hawaii’s top experts to see if she could get a handle on where things are going for the tourism market for Hawaii next yea Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #282 Hawaii Vacation Deal? or No Deal? You can practically go blind with all of the specials and deals being offered to Hawaii these days. There are so many offers and deals to choose from it’s hard to get a handle on which one is right for you and whether or not it’s really even a good value. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #282 Hawaii Vacation Deal? or No Deal? You can practically go blind with all of the specials and deals being offered to Hawaii these days. There are so many offers and deals to choose from it’s hard to get a handle on which one is right for you and whether or not it’s really even a good value. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #281 Planning groups to Hawaii If you’re planning on bringing a group to Hawaii this podcast is just for you. Today we discuss a lot of the important elements in booking a group Hawaii vacation Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #281 Planning groups to Hawaii If you’re planning on bringing a group to Hawaii this podcast is just for you. Today we discuss a lot of the important elements in booking a group Hawaii vacation Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #280 Using Frequent Flyer and Hotel Points for your Hawaii Vacation Today’s topic comes from Craig a long time podcast listener who wants to know the best way to take advatage of the Hotel points and frequent flyer milage he has accumulated for his next trip to Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #280 Using Frequent Flyer and Hotel Points for your Hawaii Vacation Today�s topic comes from Craig a long time podcast listener who wants to know the best way to take advatage of the Hotel points and frequent flyer milage he has accumulated for his next trip to Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #279 Hawaii Vacation Decisions, there are a lot of them!! Decisions, decisions, decisions area planning a Hawaii vacation has quite a few of them today we discuss some of the questions you should be asking yourself you're planning a trip to Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #279 Hawaii Vacation Decisions, there are a lot of them!! Decisions, decisions, decisions area planning a Hawaii vacation has quite a few of them today we discuss some of the questions you should be asking yourself you're planning a trip to Hawaii Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #278 Don’t Overlook the Fun Part of Downtown Honolulu Today we talked about some of the great things that you can do in downtown Honolulu. Very often the downtown area gets bypassed way too much because it is thought that there isn't much to do there. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #278 Don�t Overlook the Fun Part of Downtown Honolulu Today we talked about some of the great things that you can do in downtown Honolulu. Very often the downtown area gets bypassed way too much because it is thought that there isn't much to do there. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #277 Saving on Airfares to Hawaii With the economy tanking the cost of travel is a concern for many people coming to the Hawaiian Islands, especially when it comes to airfares. Today we talk about some of the things you can do to ensure you get the best deal on your Hawaii airfare Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #277 Saving on Airfares to Hawaii With the economy tanking the cost of travel is a concern for many people coming to the Hawaiian Islands, especially when it comes to airfares. Today we talk about some of the things you can do to ensure you get the best deal on your Hawaii airfare Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #276 Paying for your Hawaii Vacation Should you risk it and paying for your Hawaii vacation all at once? We're getting a lot of questions lately about how to pay for a Hawaii vacation in this crazy economy that we're having. Very often consumers are seeing great deals online but they have to pay for it all at once. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #276 Paying for your Hawaii Vacation Should you risk it and paying for your Hawaii vacation all at once? We're getting a lot of questions lately about how to pay for a Hawaii vacation in this crazy economy that we're having. Very often consumers are seeing great deals online but they have to pay for it all at once. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #275 Souvenir suggestions for your Hawaii Vacation We don’t want to put the skis before the boat. You probably haven’t even got to the islands yet. But we know a lot of vacationers make gift and souvenir decisions at the last minute, just before returning home. Some even scramble guiltily in airport shops and pay dearly for last-minute junk items just to get it done. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #275 Souvenir suggestions for your Hawaii Vacation We don�t want to put the skis before the boat. You probably haven�t even got to the islands yet. But we know a lot of vacationers make gift and souvenir decisions at the last minute, just before returning home. Some even scramble guiltily in airport shops and pay dearly for last-minute junk items just to get it done. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #274 Christmas Vacation 2008 in Hawaii Still Doable! Today we answer a podcast listener question about traveling to Hawaii over the holidays. Surprisingly enough there is still availability and some excellent deals to take advantage of for your Hawaii vacation. We also go over packages that have been booked in the last 24 hours and also take the opportunity to welcome those new customers to our ohana (family). Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #274 Christmas Vacation 2008 in Hawaii Still Doable! Today we answer a podcast listener question about traveling to Hawaii over the holidays. Surprisingly enough there is still availability and some excellent deals to take advantage of for your Hawaii vacation. We also go over packages that have been booked in the last 24 hours and also take the opportunity to welcome those new customers to our ohana (family). Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #272 Last Minute Halloween Costumes and Vacation deals to Hawaii It's Halloween and am in addition to going over our picks for last-minute Hawaiian costumes we answer a podcast listener question about taking a last-minute vacation to Hawaii. While it's always recommended to spend as much time as possible here in Hawaii, with the last-minute airfare deals available it's tempting to take a short trip to Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #272 Last Minute Halloween Costumes and Vacation deals to Hawaii It's Halloween and am in addition to going over our picks for last-minute Hawaiian costumes we answer a podcast listener question about taking a last-minute vacation to Hawaii. While it's always recommended to spend as much time as possible here in Hawaii, with the last-minute airfare deals available it's tempting to take a short trip to Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #271 Talking story in Hawaii with Lorelle VanFossen Today we are joined by a special guest, Laura VanFossen, a pioneer in the world of blogging and social networking. We have a fascinating discussion about how her career began and how it has evolved over the years. We talk about the impact social networking and the Internet has had on the way people search and book travel. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #271 Talking story in Hawaii with Lorelle VanFossen Today we are joined by a special guest, Laura VanFossen, a pioneer in the world of blogging and social networking. We have a fascinating discussion about how her career began and how it has evolved over the years. We talk about the impact social networking and the Internet has had on the way people search and book travel. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #270 Hawaii’s creepy, harmless creatures Hawaii has a couple of ubiquitous indigenous residents you’re very likely to see when you visit us during your Hawaii vacation said today we thought we might as well make you aware of them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #270 Hawaii�s creepy, harmless creatures Hawaii has a couple of ubiquitous indigenous residents you�re very likely to see when you visit us during your Hawaii vacation said today we thought we might as well make you aware of them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #269 Planning a winter Hawaii vacation If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii during the winter months and may be wondering what the weather might be like here in the islands. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #269 Planning a winter Hawaii vacation If you�re planning a trip to Hawaii during the winter months and may be wondering what the weather might be like here in the islands. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #268 Experiencing the Kona Village Resort Last weekend we had the wonderful opportunity to stay at the Kona Village resort located on the big Island. Today we devote the entire podcast to our experience and share some tips if you decide you'd like to stay at this wonderful resort. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #268 Experiencing the Kona Village Resort Last weekend we had the wonderful opportunity to stay at the Kona Village resort located on the big Island. Today we devote the entire podcast to our experience and share some tips if you decide you'd like to stay at this wonderful resort. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #267 Traveling to Hawaii in this tough economy The economy is on everyone’s mind. Today we talk about traveling to Hawaii in this tough economy. We go over reasons why it’s better than ever to come to the islands and discuss some of the airfares and prices that are available. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #267 Traveling to Hawaii in this tough economy The economy is on everyone�s mind. Today we talk about traveling to Hawaii in this tough economy. We go over reasons why it�s better than ever to come to the islands and discuss some of the airfares and prices that are available. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #266 Day Trips to Neighboring Hawaiian Islandsn Today we respond to a podcast listener question. Today we got about everything you need to know if you’re going to travel a day trip to one of the outer islands. We go over some of the more popular day trips and also answer a podcast listener question from Mark who wants to know what to do with some extra time he has on Oahu before heading back to the mainland. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #266 Day Trips to Neighboring Hawaiian Islandsn Today we respond to a podcast listener question. Today we got about everything you need to know if you�re going to travel a day trip to one of the outer islands. We go over some of the more popular day trips and also answer a podcast listener question from Mark who wants to know what to do with some extra time he has on Oahu before heading back to the mainland. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #265 Pamper Yourself on your Hawaii Vacation Today we respond to a podcast listener question. Sarah is traveling here in October by herself and needs some suggestions about the best way to get a relaxing vacation and pamper herself. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #265 Pamper Yourself on your Hawaii Vacation Today we respond to a podcast listener question. Sarah is traveling here in October by herself and needs some suggestions about the best way to get a relaxing vacation and pamper herself. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #264 Catch surfers during your Hawaii Vacation Today we answer a podcast listener question from Mike who wants to know the best island to watch surfers catch big waves. We talk about where the best serf action is and what accommodations would best suit his needs. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #264 Catch surfers during your Hawaii Vacation Today we answer a podcast listener question from Mike who wants to know the best island to watch surfers catch big waves. We talk about where the best serf action is and what accommodations would best suit his needs. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #263 More Hawaii Vacation Marketing Coming Your Way Today we talk about the new 12 million Dollar marketing initiative being rolled out by the Hawaii Visitors Bureau aimed at getting you to visit Hawaii. This money is being spent in addition to the $54 million already appropriated Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #263 More Hawaii Vacation Marketing Coming Your Way Today we talk about the new 12 million Dollar marketing initiative being rolled out by the Hawaii Visitors Bureau aimed at getting you to visit Hawaii. This money is being spent in addition to the $54 million already appropriated Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #262 Enjoying Kauai After a relaxing weekend on the island of Kauai we decided to devote the entire podcast to talking about the Garden Island. We did a few things we’ve always wanted to try in Kauai but never had a chance to experience Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #262 Enjoying Kauai After a relaxing weekend on the island of Kauai we decided to devote the entire podcast to talking about the Garden Island. We did a few things we�ve always wanted to try in Kauai but never had a chance to experience Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #261 Hawaii Hotels add more incentives Hawaii hotels continue to add more incentives to get you to book at their properties. Today we talk about some of these great specials that are available and offer advice on saving money during your Hawaii vacation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #261 Hawaii Hotels add more incentives Hawaii hotels continue to add more incentives to get you to book at their properties. Today we talk about some of these great specials that are available and offer advice on saving money during your Hawaii vacation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #260 Don’t Plan your Hawaii Vacation Alone If you’ve wondered what the best way is to make travel arrangements for Hawaii, the firmest answer is: Not by yourself! Today we talk about why you should use an agent preferably one that it in Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #260 Don�t Plan your Hawaii Vacation Alone If you�ve wondered what the best way is to make travel arrangements for Hawaii, the firmest answer is: Not by yourself! Today we talk about why you should use an agent preferably one that it in Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #259 Keeping Up with Airfare Increases for your Hawaii Vacation There are times when airfares climb – often at an alarming rate. Airfares apparently will continue to go up as the fuel situation lingers and worsens. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #259 Keeping Up with Airfare Increases for your Hawaii Vacation There are times when airfares climb � often at an alarming rate. Airfares apparently will continue to go up as the fuel situation lingers and worsens. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #258 A Very Special Hawaii Vacation 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 their sons. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #258 A Very Special Hawaii Vacation 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 their sons. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #257 Hawaii Superferry Catching On in Hawaii The Hawaii Superferry is catching on in Hawaii. Nine out of ten riders say it’s 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 carries about 200 vehicles. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #257 Hawaii Superferry Catching On in Hawaii The Hawaii Superferry is catching on in Hawaii. Nine out of ten riders say it�s 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 carries about 200 vehicles. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #256 Staying Safe on your Hawaii Vacation You won’t read many "warnings" when you peruse travel magazines, read ads and visit Web sites that seek to lure you and your family to Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #256 Staying Safe on your Hawaii Vacation You won�t read many "warnings" when you peruse travel magazines, read ads and visit Web sites that seek to lure you and your family to Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #255 What are the best Airline routes to Hawaii? With airlines cutting flights, going out of business and changing routes it’s hard to keep up with the best way to get to Hawaii. Today we talk the best and worst airline routes for Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #255 What are the best Airline routes to Hawaii? With airlines cutting flights, going out of business and changing routes it�s hard to keep up with the best way to get to Hawaii. Today we talk the best and worst airline routes for Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #254 Ways to make you Hawaii Vacation Unique 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 listener question from Mike who wants to know about helicopter rides. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #254 Ways to make you Hawaii Vacation Unique 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 listener question from Mike who wants to know about helicopter rides. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #253 Reasons why a Hawaii Cruise is so Expensive 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 crises, and you a have a recipe for High demand and naturally higher prices. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #253 Reasons why a Hawaii Cruise is so Expensive 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 crises, and you a have a recipe for High demand and naturally higher prices. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #252 Hawaii is actually a High Tech State Today We discuss what High tech options you can expect on your Hawaii Vacation, assuming you just can’t get away from it , like most people including us!! Every now and then we’re asked if cell phones work in Hawaii or if we get cable and satellite TV. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #252 Hawaii is actually a High Tech State Today We discuss what High tech options you can expect on your Hawaii Vacation, assuming you just can�t get away from it , like most people including us!! Every now and then we�re asked if cell phones work in Hawaii or if we get cable and satellite TV. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #251 What does a “Oceantfront Hotel Room” really mean in Hawaii? 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 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #251 What does a �Oceantfront Hotel Room� really mean in Hawaii? 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 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #250 Podcast listener questions answered 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 not needed in Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #250 Podcast listener questions answered 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 not needed in Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #249 How to save money on a Hawaii Vacation 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. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #249 How to save money on a Hawaii Vacation 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. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #248 Hawaii All-Inclusive Packages explained 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" doesn’t mean the same thing for Hawaii as it does when you travel to other destinations. All inclusive for Hawaii means that the package … well, covers it all. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #248 Hawaii All-Inclusive Packages explained 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" doesn�t mean the same thing for Hawaii as it does when you travel to other destinations. All inclusive for Hawaii means that the package � well, covers it all. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #247 Shop till you drop in Waikiki 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. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #246 15 Hawaii Hotels and Resorts Earn AAA Four Diamonds 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. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #247 Shop till you drop in Waikiki 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. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #246 15 Hawaii Hotels and Resorts Earn AAA Four Diamonds 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. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #245 Cruising Hawaii - Is there enough land time? 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. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #244 The "New Waikiki" update Over the last few years there’s 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 there’s still a few projects which you probably should know about especially if you plan to stay in areas where construction is heavy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #244 The "New Waikiki" update Over the last few years there�s 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 there�s still a few projects which you probably should know about especially if you plan to stay in areas where construction is heavy. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #243 Ten Things You Should Know about Visiting Hawaii 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. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #243 Ten Things You Should Know about Visiting Hawaii 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. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #242 2 Weeks in Hawaii for a family of six only 18,000 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 it’s an incredible value when you hear how much these folks are getting for their dollar. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #242 2 Weeks in Hawaii for a family of six only 18,000 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 it�s an incredible value when you hear how much these folks are getting for their dollar. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #240 Driving around on Maui If you�re 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 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #240 Driving around on Maui If you’re 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 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #239 Finding affordable accomodations on Oahu We’re 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 great value. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #239 Finding affordable accomodations on Oahu We�re 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 great value. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #245 Cruising Hawaii - Is there enough land time? 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. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #238 Poipu and Lahaina make top 10 U.S. destination list 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 . Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #238 Poipu and Lahaina make top 10 U.S. destination list 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 . Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #237 Planning a summer vacation in Hawaii If you’re 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. There’s really something for everybody making it perfect for a multi-generational getaway. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #237 Planning a summer vacation in Hawaii If you�re 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. There�s really something for everybody making it perfect for a multi-generational getaway. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #236 Getting discount airfare to Hawaii 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 it’s possible to do get last year’s low prices for packages with air fares as low as $429 per person round-trip from the West Coast. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #236 Getting discount airfare to Hawaii 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 it�s possible to do get last year�s low prices for packages with air fares as low as $429 per person round-trip from the West Coast. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Special edition: Hawaii Flights Go Up, Booking Goes Down, Deals Pop up 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 Fisher, owner of the Hawaii Aloha Travel Company in Honolulu. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Special edition: Hawaii Flights Go Up, Booking Goes Down, Deals Pop up 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 Fisher, owner of the Hawaii Aloha Travel Company in Honolulu. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #235 - Is airfare to Hawaii to High? 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 come to Hawaii and get a great value. For the most part, fuel charges are all ticket based which means that the increases to Hawaii are the same as everywhere in the country. In reality Hawaii is no more expensive than any other destinati ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #235 - Is airfare to Hawaii to High? 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 come to Hawaii and get a great value. For the most part, fuel charges are all ticket based which means that the increases to Hawaii are the same as everywhere in the country. In reality Hawaii is no more expensive than any other destinati ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #234 - Budgeting for your Hawaiian Vacation 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 they’re planning a Hawaiian vacation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #234 - Budgeting for your Hawaiian Vacation 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 they�re planning a Hawaiian vacation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #233 - Hawaii's Lawmakers head to Congress for solutions to Airline crises it’s Aloha Friday, or as we like to call it, Mai Tai day here in Hawaii. Today we talk about the aftermath of both the ATA and Aloha shutdowns again and discuss how the whole problem has escalated to Washington, DC where lawmakers are calling for tougher regulations on airlines so unfair competition doesn’t come into play ever again for smaller airlines here in Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #233 - Hawaii's Lawmakers head to Congress for solutions to Airline crises it�s Aloha Friday, or as we like to call it, Mai Tai day here in Hawaii. Today we talk about the aftermath of both the ATA and Aloha shutdowns again and discuss how the whole problem has escalated to Washington, DC where lawmakers are calling for tougher regulations on airlines so unfair competition doesn�t come into play ever again for smaller airlines here in Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #232 - ATA Shuts Down - Madame Pele Erupts Today we talk about the ATA shut down and the impact that this has had on the Hawaii tourism front as well as the ripple effect through the entire economy for Hawaii. We go over some of the scenarios we�ve run into as a result of the cancellations. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #232 - ATA Shuts Down - Madame Pele Erupts Today we talk about the ATA shut down and the impact that this has had on the Hawaii tourism front as well as the ripple effect through the entire economy for Hawaii. We go over some of the scenarios we’ve run into as a result of the cancellations. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #230 - The Impact of the Aloha Airlines Shutdown While it will probably be for quite some time before we truly understand the impact of the recent aloha airlines shutdown, the last few days have proven to be quite challenging for all who are involved. Today we talk about our experiences as travel agents and more importantly analyze the last few days and put it in perspective so that we understand where we go from here. We discuss some of the tough cases that we’ve had to take on; from passengers being stuck in airports to rescheduling ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #230 - The Impact of the Aloha Airlines Shutdown While it will probably be for quite some time before we truly understand the impact of the recent aloha airlines shutdown, the last few days have proven to be quite challenging for all who are involved. Today we talk about our experiences as travel agents and more importantly analyze the last few days and put it in perspective so that we understand where we go from here. We discuss some of the tough cases that we�ve had to take on; from passengers being stuck in airports to rescheduling o ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #230 - Driving around in busy Honolulu The Island of Oahu is the most densely populated of all of the Hawaiian Islands with almost a million people living here. That makes driving around sometimes a little challenging if you have to be someplace on time, like the airport!. Today we talk about driving around on the island of Oahu and give you advice on how to make sure you get where you need to go. We also discuss everything from the superferry to Michelle Wie’s new boyfriend and also go over packages that have been booked i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #230 - Driving around in busy Honolulu The Island of Oahu is the most densely populated of all of the Hawaiian Islands with almost a million people living here. That makes driving around sometimes a little challenging if you have to be someplace on time, like the airport!. Today we talk about driving around on the island of Oahu and give you advice on how to make sure you get where you need to go. We also discuss everything from the superferry to Michelle Wie�s new boyfriend and also go over packages that have been booked in ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #229 - Molokai Ranch Resort Closing Today the island of Molokai is in the news as a result of the closing of the Molokai Ranch which is one of the most popular hotel resorts on the island. The sudden closing of the property comes after years of battling over development plans that the owners of the Molokai Ranch have had to develop a part of the island called La�Au. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #229 - Molokai Ranch Resort Closing Today the island of Molokai is in the news as a result of the closing of the Molokai Ranch which is one of the most popular hotel resorts on the island. The sudden closing of the property comes after years of battling over development plans that the owners of the Molokai Ranch have had to develop a part of the island called La’Au. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #228 - Things to remember when traveling between the Hawaiian Islands Today we talk about traveling between the islands which is a very popular topic. We discuss how far in advance you should plan if you’re going to be going on a multi-island trip, how long it takes to get between the islands and what the choices are regarding the various inter island airlines. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #228 - Things to remember when traveling between the Hawaiian Islands Today we talk about traveling between the islands which is a very popular topic. We discuss how far in advance you should plan if you�re going to be going on a multi-island trip, how long it takes to get between the islands and what the choices are regarding the various inter island airlines. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #227 - Finding a decent hotel in Hawaii for under 140.00 bucks a night Today we go we catch up on listener questions and comments and talk about everything from where to find a decent hotel in Hawaii for under 140 dollars to recommendations on what to do when vacationing on Kauai. We offer tips and suggestions on these topics and more. We also introduce a new feature where we let you know about the latest specials and deals from Hawaii hotels and Properties. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #227 - Finding a decent hotel in Hawaii for under 140.00 bucks a night Today we go we catch up on listener questions and comments and talk about everything from where to find a decent hotel in Hawaii for under 140 dollars to recommendations on what to do when vacationing on Kauai. We offer tips and suggestions on these topics and more. We also introduce a new feature where we let you know about the latest specials and deals from Hawaii hotels and Properties. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #226 - Things to remember before you go to the airport for your Hawaii Vacation Ok, you think your ready; you planned your trip Hawaii and have everything all set, your documents are printed out, bags are packed and you are ready for paradise. Hang on, you need to do a few things before you walk out the door!! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #226 - Things to remember before you go to the airport for your Hawaii Vacation Ok, you think your ready; you planned your trip Hawaii and have everything all set, your documents are printed out, bags are packed and you are ready for paradise. Hang on, you need to do a few things before you walk out the door!! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #225 - How to have a hassle free honeymoon in Hawaii Today’s topic is inspired by a podcast listener turned customer Jeffrey. A self proclaimed "Groomzilla" wrote us this week to let us know how important the success of his honeymoon was because of our agents diligent work and attention to details which made his honeymoon a dream come true. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #225 - How to have a hassle free honeymoon in Hawaii Today�s topic is inspired by a podcast listener turned customer Jeffrey. A self proclaimed "Groomzilla" wrote us this week to let us know how important the success of his honeymoon was because of our agents diligent work and attention to details which made his honeymoon a dream come true. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #224 - It's Aloha Friday It’s Aloha Friday or we like to say Mai Tai day! Today we talk about the difference between insurance and waivers which protect your investment in case a something happens and you can’t make your trip to Hawaii. We go over options that are available and offer advise on where to get insurance if you already booked your trip. We also give example of packages just booked from our network. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #224 - It's Aloha Friday It�s Aloha Friday or we like to say Mai Tai day! Today we talk about the difference between insurance and waivers which protect your investment in case a something happens and you can�t make your trip to Hawaii. We go over options that are available and offer advise on where to get insurance if you already booked your trip. We also give example of packages just booked from our network. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #223 - Getting discount air to Hawai. Is it possible? Today we get caught up on email from users and listeners. We talk about getting cheap airfare to Hawaii and some of the specials that are running right now. We also offer tips for saving money on airfare and booking travel packages to Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #223 - Getting discount air to Hawai. Is it possible? Today we get caught up on email from users and listeners. We talk about getting cheap airfare to Hawaii and some of the specials that are running right now. We also offer tips for saving money on airfare and booking travel packages to Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #222 - A night in Waikiki Today we talk about our night in Waikiki we had this weekend and what we did to enjoy ourselves. We offer some suggestions about where to eat and stay in Waikiki. We do a mini review of the Aqua Waikiki Wave and the Waikiki Marriott Resort and spa. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #222 - A night in Waikiki Today we talk about our night in Waikiki we had this weekend and what we did to enjoy ourselves. We offer some suggestions about where to eat and stay in Waikiki. We do a mini review of the Aqua Waikiki Wave and the Waikiki Marriott Resort and spa. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #221 - Watersports in Hawaii What’s a trip to Hawaii without getting involved in some kind of Water sport? When it comes to water sports, no state in the U.S. can match the state of Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #221 - Watersports in Hawaii What�s a trip to Hawaii without getting involved in some kind of Water sport? When it comes to water sports, no state in the U.S. can match the state of Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #220 - NCL threatens to leave Hawaii for good NCL cruise line is threatening to leave Hawaii for good if local leaders don�t step up to the plate and support a change in cabatoge rules which will make it virtually impossible for ships like Holland and Celebrity to sail to Hawaii. A irritated Colin Veith, the CEO and president of NCL told d a local newspaper today that �The focus in Hawaii should be on making sure that our one ship remains here�. Today we talk about this interesting development and what might be happening in the futu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #220 - NCL threatens to leave Hawaii for good NCL cruise line is threatening to leave Hawaii for good if local leaders don’t step up to the plate and support a change in cabatoge rules which will make it virtually impossible for ships like Holland and Celebrity to sail to Hawaii. A irritated Colin Veith, the CEO and president of NCL told d a local newspaper today that “The focus in Hawaii should be on making sure that our one ship remains here”. Today we talk about this interesting development and what might be happening in th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #219 - Pride of Aloha to end sailing in Hawaii May 11 Most of the time I love to be right however, in the case of my prediction that there was a shake-up coming at NCL I was glad to hear that my "sense" was wrong, apparently I had the story pretty right on after all. Today we talk about the sudden announcement that the NCL Pride of Aloha is now leaving the islands for good which comes just after the NCL Pride of Hawaii left last week. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #219 - Pride of Aloha to end sailing in Hawaii May 11 Most of the time I love to be right however, in the case of my prediction that there was a shake-up coming at NCL I was glad to hear that my "sense" was wrong, apparently I had the story pretty right on after all. Today we talk about the sudden announcement that the NCL Pride of Aloha is now leaving the islands for good which comes just after the NCL Pride of Hawaii left last week. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #218 - Should Kauai be part of your Hawaii Vacation Plan? Today we talk about the Island Of Kauai which was prompted by a email question we received form a podcast listener. Michael has been doing some homework about vacationing in the Hawaiian islands and has heard Kauai is a popular choice. We discuss his question and offer suggestions on accommodations as well as things to do while on Kauai. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #218 - Should Kauai be part of your Hawaii Vacation Plan? Today we talk about the Island Of Kauai which was prompted by a email question we received form a podcast listener. Michael has been doing some homework about vacationing in the Hawaiian islands and has heard Kauai is a popular choice. We discuss his question and offer suggestions on accommodations as well as things to do while on Kauai. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #216 - Hawaii Vacation News and listener questions Today we devote the podcast to answering a couple of podcast listener questions. The first one is from Megan who is noticing high airfares for a short hop from Kauai to Maui and wants to know where all the cheap airfares are. We answer her question and discuss traveling between the islands and the cost involved. Amanda wants to know the best time to come to Hawaii for her wedding and which Island we recommend if she is bringing in 15 to 20 people with her to paradise. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #216 - Hawaii Vacation News and listener questions Today we devote the podcast to answering a couple of podcast listener questions. The first one is from Megan who is noticing high airfares for a short hop from Kauai to Maui and wants to know where all the cheap airfares are. We answer her question and discuss traveling between the islands and the cost involved. Amanda wants to know the best time to come to Hawaii for her wedding and which Island we recommend if she is bringing in 15 to 20 people with her to paradise. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #215 - Which Hawaiian Island is best for Families? Podcast listener Anna wants to know the best island for a multi-generational family trip. Today we discuss this common question about deciding which Island to choose for a family vacation in Hawaii. There are 6 islands and they all have something wonderful to offer, so narrowing down your options is a must. We give our thoughts and help process some options. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #215 - Which Hawaiian Island is best for Families? Podcast listener Anna wants to know the best island for a multi-generational family trip. Today we discuss this common question about deciding which Island to choose for a family vacation in Hawaii. There are 6 islands and they all have something wonderful to offer, so narrowing down your options is a must. We give our thoughts and help process some options. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #214 - Honeymooning In Hawaii Year after year Hawaii is the number 1 destination for honeymooners and there are many why the islands are so popular. Today we discus some of the best ways to celebrate this special occasion. We discuss some of our favorite honeymoon hotels and offer suggestions and advise to make honeymooning in Hawaii more memorable. Each of Hawaii’s islands is a unique experience and choosing the right island requires first hand knowledge for a great experience. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #214 - Honeymooning In Hawaii Year after year Hawaii is the number 1 destination for honeymooners and there are many why the islands are so popular. Today we discus some of the best ways to celebrate this special occasion. We discuss some of our favorite honeymoon hotels and offer suggestions and advise to make honeymooning in Hawaii more memorable. Each of Hawaii�s islands is a unique experience and choosing the right island requires first hand knowledge for a great experience. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #213 - Is a condo the right choice for your Hawaii Vacation? Today we talk about the difference between booking a condo or hotel for you Hawaiian vacation. In most cases you can get more “bang for your buck” with a condo but they have limitations. We discuss the pros and cons and offer suggestions about how to choose the right accommodations to suite your needs. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #213 - Is a condo the right choice for your Hawaii Vacation? Today we talk about the difference between booking a condo or hotel for you Hawaiian vacation. In most cases you can get more �bang for your buck� with a condo but they have limitations. We discuss the pros and cons and offer suggestions about how to choose the right accommodations to suite your needs. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #212 - How to Shop for Hawaii Vacation Today we talk about how to shop for your Hawaii vacation. We discuss how to narrow down your option and why it’s important to do your homework before getting quotes and pricing out your trip. We also talk about comparing prices online and the importance of using a travel professional to actually book you Hawaiian Vacation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #212 - How to Shop for Hawaii Vacation Today we talk about how to shop for your Hawaii vacation. We discuss how to narrow down your option and why it�s important to do your homework before getting quotes and pricing out your trip. We also talk about comparing prices online and the importance of using a travel professional to actually book you Hawaiian Vacation. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #211 - Tour Talk Oahu - True Hawaii experience while driving on Oahu Today Yaling and I had the great fortune to be joined by Denise Moreland, the producer of Tour Talk Oahu, a self guided driving tour on Compact Disc . All you need to do is put the CD in the player of your rental car and follow along! The wonderful thing about these CD’s is that the focus is on the rich cultural history of Hawaii and includes site information, easy to follow directions and great maps. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #210 - Maui the Magical Isle Today we talk about the island of Maui and all it has to offer. We discuss the many eco tours avaial and also do a mini review of the Hyatt Regency Maui. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #211 - Maui the Magical Isle Today we talk about the island of Maui and all it has to offer. We discuss teh many eco tours avaial and also do a mini review of the Hyatt Regency Maui. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #210 - Tour Talk Oahu - True Hawaii experience while driving on Oahu Today Yaling and I had the great fortune to be joined by Denise Moreland, the producer of Tour Talk Oahu, a self guided driving tour on Compact Disc . All you need to do is put the CD in the player of your rental car and follow along! The wonderful thing about these CD�s is that the focus is on the rich cultural history of Hawaii and includes site information, easy to follow directions and great maps. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #209 - BREAKING NEWS - Are all NCL Ships Leaving Hawaii? Today we speculate on the future of NCL cruise ships in Hawaii. Several of our agents have been told varying versions of the same story, which in a nutshell is; all bookings for Hawaii cruises have been "suspended for the rest of year until further notice". Does this mean that they are pulling both the Pride of Aloha and America from Hawaii? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #209 - BREAKING NEWS - Are all NCL Ships Leaving Hawaii? Today we speculate on the future of NCL cruise ships in Hawaii. Several of our agents have been told varying versions of the same story, which in a nutshell is; all bookings for Hawaii cruises have been "suspended for the rest of year until further notice". Does this mean that they are pulling both the Pride of Aloha and America from Hawaii? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #208 -Head coach June Jones Leaving Hawaii Today we talk about the sudden resignation of University of Hawaii head coach June Jones and the impact that has on the tourism industry as a whole in Hawaii. All the media attention that has been derived from all of the great things he has done for the football team here has helped keep Hawaii in the national soptlight. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #208 -Head coach June Jones Leaving Hawaii Today we talk about the sudden resignation of University of Hawaii head coach June Jones and the impact that has on the tourism industry as a whole in Hawaii. All the media attention that has been derived from all of the great things he has done for the football team here has helped keep Hawaii in the national soptlight. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #217 - Making Pre Travel plans to Hawaii If you have finalized your trip and are coming to the Island this podcast is for you. Today we talk about things you need to remember before traveling to the islands. We talk about last minute changes that can occur, how to pack for Hawaii, and what to expect once you get here. if you haven�t planned your trip to Hawaii what are you waiting for? Give us a call at 1-800-843-8771. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #217 - Making Pre Travel plans to Hawaii If you have finalized your trip and are coming to the Island this podcast is for you. Today we talk about things you need to remember before traveling to the islands. We talk about last minute changes that can occur, how to pack for Hawaii, and what to expect once you get here. if you haven’t planned your trip to Hawaii what are you waiting for? Give us a call at 1-800-843-8771. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #207 -Can Barack Obama bring Aloha to the World? Bruce and Yaling talk about Hawaii born Barack Obama and his big win in Iowa and how his multicultural appeal is really what is so special about vacationing in the Hawaiian islands. They also talk about Hawaii and in a Aloha Airlines once again leading on time stats again in the airline industry and why this is bugging the hell out of Bruce. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #206 -Hawaii vacation tips and news The topic of the day is published air versus bulk airfare and Bruce and Yaling explain the differences between the two and why it's important to consider this when you're looking your Hawaii vacation package. Very often by using bulk air you can save money and not have to pay for your Hawaii vacation all at once. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #206 -Hawaii vacation tips and news The topic of the day is published air versus bulk airfare and Bruce and Yaling explain the differences between the two and why it's important to consider this when you're looking your Hawaii vacation package. Very often by using bulk air you can save money and not have to pay for your Hawaii vacation all at once. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #205 -Planning a tranquil Hawaiian vacation Planning a vacation to Hawaii can sometimes be confusing especially if relaxation is one of your priorities. Today Yaling and Bruce answer a question from the podcast listener who wants to visit a couple of islands that have beautiful beaches which d also minimal people congestion. They offer some tips and suggestions on where they should stay and help with some great ideas. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #205 -Planning a tranquil Hawaiian vacation Planning a vacation to Hawaii can sometimes be confusing especially if relaxation is one of your priorities. Today Yaling and Bruce answer a question from the podcast listener who wants to visit a couple of islands that have beautiful beaches which d also minimal people congestion. They offer some tips and suggestions on where they should stay and help with some great ideas. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #204 -How long does it take to get to Hawaii? Today Yalnig and Bruce talk about how long it takes to get to Hawaii from mainland destinations. We get this question quite often and thought since a lot of folks are coming here for XMAS it would be a good idea to cover this topic.They also had a chance to to stay at the Sheraton Waikiki Friday night and give a review of the property and also congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #204 -How long does it take to get to Hawaii? Today Yalnig and Bruce talk about how long it takes to get to Hawaii from mainland destinations. We get this question quite often and thought since a lot of folks are coming here for XMAS it would be a good idea to cover this topic.They also had a chance to to stay at the Sheraton Waikiki Friday night and give a review of the property and also congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #203 -How to deal with airline schedule changes after you book your Hawaii trip It is almost a fact of life these days that when you book a vacation especially in advance, the airline schedule and you think you’re going to be getting changes or even gets canceled. Very often we get frustrated customers who can’t seem to understand how this can happen. Today Yaling and Bruce discuss this issue and also explain how important it is to have an agency on your side who can assist when these issues arise. They go over examples of things that can go wrong and discuss wa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #203 -How to deal with airline schedule changes after you book your Hawaii trip It is almost a fact of life these days that when you book a vacation especially in advance, the airline schedule and you think you�re going to be getting changes or even gets canceled. Very often we get frustrated customers who can�t seem to understand how this can happen. Today Yaling and Bruce discuss this issue and also explain how important it is to have an agency on your side who can assist when these issues arise. They go over examples of things that can go wrong and discuss ways t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #202 - Honeymoons in Hawaii What could be more romantic than a an exotic Hawaiian Island Honeymoon? …secluded oceanfront locations, multi island cruise, all inclusive vacation, the possibilities are endless… Hawaii is the top honeymoon destination in the world & all four of the main Hawaiian islands are listed in the top ten with Maui, once again being selected as the top tropical island in the world according to Conde Nast Traveler 2007. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #202 - Honeymoons in Hawaii What could be more romantic than a an exotic Hawaiian Island Honeymoon? �secluded oceanfront locations, multi island cruise, all inclusive vacation, the possibilities are endless� Hawaii is the top honeymoon destination in the world & all four of the main Hawaiian islands are listed in the top ten with Maui, once again being selected as the top tropical island in the world according to Conde Nast Traveler 2007. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #201 - Should Hawaii’s raining season nix your Hawaii vacation plans? Not!! If you planning to come to Hawaii the next week or so this podcast if for you. Hawaii’s has been experiencing some stormy conditions the last few days which has prompted Bruce and Yaling to address this topic for the second time in a week. The good news is that it should all be behind us by Saturday so in the meantime, there is a lot you still can do to have fun in the islands. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #201 - Should Hawaii�s raining season nix your Hawaii vacation plans? Not!! If you planning to come to Hawaii the next week or so this podcast if for you. Hawaii�s has been experiencing some stormy conditions the last few days which has prompted Bruce and Yaling to address this topic for the second time in a week. The good news is that it should all be behind us by Saturday so in the meantime, there is a lot you still can do to have fun in the islands. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #200 - Things to do on a Hawaiian Cruise Podcast listener Barbara 18 from Brazil has a problem, she is coming to the islands with her parents at the end of December and is taking a 7 day Hawaii cruise but has no idea what to do on each island . Yaling and Bruce help her out, but her question brings up a bigger issue; WHY? Many people contact us who have booked their trip online or with travel agents who are are good at taking their money but unfortunately have no idea how to advise customers about what to do when they get ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #200 - Things to do on a Hawaiian Cruise Podcast listener Barbara 18 from Brazil has a problem, she is coming to the islands with her parents at the end of December and is taking a 7 day Hawaii cruise but has no idea what to do on each island . Yaling and Bruce help her out, but her question brings up a bigger issue; WHY? Many people contact us who have booked their trip online or with travel agents who are are good at taking their money but unfortunately have no idea how to advise customers about what to do when they get ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #199 - The Weather in Hawaii Today Yaling and Bruce discuss the weather in Hawaii. If you�re looking for a real world paradise, Hawaii with its near perfect weather is an ideal place to visit. Hawaii and its eight islands - Hawaii, Kahoolawe, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau - are situated in the temperate Pacific ocean more than 2,000 miles off the coast of California. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #199 - The Weather in Hawaii Today Yaling and Bruce discuss the weather in Hawaii. If you’re looking for a real world paradise, Hawaii with its near perfect weather is an ideal place to visit. Hawaii and its eight islands - Hawaii, Kahoolawe, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau - are situated in the temperate Pacific ocean more than 2,000 miles off the coast of California. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #198 - All Inclusive Hawaii One of the most popular inquires we get daily is about all inclusive packages to Hawaii. While there are no All inclusive resorts, we do offer all inclusive packages that give you pretty much everything including meals and activities. Today Yaling and Bruce go over the packages that are available and explain what these all inclusive Hawaii area all about and answer some common questions Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #198 - All Inclusive Hawaii One of the most popular inquires we get daily is about all inclusive packages to Hawaii. While there are no All inclusive resorts, we do offer all inclusive packages that give you pretty much everything including meals and activities. Today Yaling and Bruce go over the packages that are available and explain what these all inclusive Hawaii area all about and answer some common questions Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #196 - Tips for enjoying Hawaii Volcanoes National Park If the Big Island is part of your Hawaii vacation plan then it won�t be complete without a visit to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Here you can see Madame Pele in all its glory and experience this beautiful devastation. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, displays the results of 70 million years of volcanism, migration, and evolution � processes that thrust a bare land from the sea and clothed it with unique ecosystems, and a distinct human culture today Bruce and Yaling talk about the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #197 - Tips for enjoying Hawaii Volcanoes National Park If the Big Island is part of your Hawaii vacation plan then it won’t be complete without a visit to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Here you can see Madame Pele in all its glory and experience this beautiful devastation. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, displays the results of 70 million years of volcanism, migration, and evolution — processes that thrust a bare land from the sea and clothed it with unique ecosystems, and a distinct human culture today Bruce and Yaling talk about ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #196 - Bringing Infants on your Hawaiian Vacation If you your coming to the Hawaiian islands with little ones under the age of 5 years old, what do you to get out and have some adult time? Podcast listener Jackie has this dilemma and wanted to know if the hotels have programs available. Yaling and Bruce offer advise and discuss Keiki (kids) Programs that are available. They also discuss some vacation new including airfare prices from major cities to Hawaii and holiday travel being longer this year. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #196 - Bringing Infants on your Hawaiian Vacation If you your coming to the Hawaiian islands with little ones under the age of 5 years old, what do you to get out and have some adult time? Podcast listener Jackie has this dilemma and wanted to know if the hotels have programs available. Yaling and Bruce offer advise and discuss Keiki (kids) Programs that are available. They also discuss some vacation new including airfare prices from major cities to Hawaii and holiday travel being longer this year. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #195 - Hidden Resort Fees no one tells you about charged at some Hawaii Hotels Today Bruce and Yaling talk about resort fees which are NOT included in the price of your hotel room. These fees are charged at the end of your stay and can be unpleasant surprise on check out day if you are not aware of them. Sometimes they cover things that you would never use and other times things are incuded you would expect to get anyway like a rooms safe or coffee in your room. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #195 - Hidden Resort Fees no one tells you about charged at some Hawaii Hotels Today Bruce and Yaling talk about resort fees which are NOT included in the price of your hotel room. These fees are charged at the end of your stay and can be unpleasant surprise on check out day if you are not aware of them. Sometimes they cover things that you would never use and other times things are incuded you would expect to get anyway like a rooms safe or coffee in your room. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #194 - Being realistic about your Hawaii vacation budget Are you trying to figure out how much your Hawaii vacation will cost? How much should you budget and how does Hawaii compare to othere destinations like Mexico or the Caribbean. Today Bruce talks about how to cost out a budget hawaiian vacation and offers tips for saving money even if you still want to come this year. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #194 - Being realistic about your Hawaii vacation budget Are you trying to figure out how much your Hawaii vacation will cost? How much should you budget and how does Hawaii compare to othere destinations like Mexico or the Caribbean. Today Bruce talks about how to cost out a budget hawaiian vacation and offers tips for saving money even if you still want to come this year. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #193 - Should Oahu be part of your Hawaiian Vacation Bruce responds to a podcast listener question who wants to know what island would be best for them since they don�t want to be too far from a big city.. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #193 - Should Oahu be part of your Hawaiian Vacation Bruce responds to a podcast listener question who wants to know what island would be best for them since they don’t want to be too far from a big city.. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #191 - Expedia owns TripAdvisor: Hawaii Reviews may not be real Today Yaling and Bruce talk about why TripAdvsor should not be used to make decisions about Hawaii Hotels. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #191 - Expedia owns TripAdvisor: Hawaii Reviews may not be real Today Yaling and Bruce talk about why TripAdvsor should not be used to make decisions about Hawaii Hotels. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #190 - Multi Island Hawaiian Vacation Tips Today Yaling and Bruce talk about planning multi-island Hawaii vacations and offer tips for international visitors to the islands. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #190 - Multi Island Hawaiian Vacation Tips Today Yaling and Bruce talk about planning multi-island Hawaii vacations and offer tips for international visitors to the islands. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #188 - Fantasy Hawaiian Hotel Rooms Today's topic comes from our Hawaii Aloha travel forum where are agents are posting dream ideas for accommodations on Oahu. Find out what Yaling and Bruce would suggest as they go over some of the luxury hotels in Hawaii and discuss some fantasy suites and accommodations. They also talk about possible reductions in airfare from Delta Airlines coming soon which may help folks get to Hawaii who otherwise can't afford it. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #188 - Fantasy Hawaiian Hotel Rooms Today's topic comes from our Hawaii Aloha travel forum where are agents are posting dream ideas for accommodations on Oahu. Find out what Yaling and Bruce would suggest as they go over some of the luxury hotels in Hawaii and discuss some fantasy suites and accommodations. They also talk about possible reductions in airfare from Delta Airlines coming soon which may help folks get to Hawaii who otherwise can't afford it. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #187 - Paying for your Hawaiian Vacation Hawaii vacations can be quite costly. Today Bruce and Yaling talk about options available to help ease the burden of paying for your trip. They talk about how you can put a small deposit down and lock your trip and then pay for it over time without any interest at all. This is great for families and folks that are trying to budget for their vacation for next year. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #187 - Paying for your Hawaiian Vacation Hawaii vacations can be quite costly. Today Bruce and Yaling talk about options available to help ease the burden of paying for your trip. They talk about how you can put a small deposit down and lock your trip and then pay for it over time without any interest at all. This is great for families and folks that are trying to budget for their vacation for next year. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #186 -Maui and Kauai Top Poll Cond� Nast magazine is reporting that the Island of Maui is once again their readers choice for "Best island in the World" with an overall score of 90, Maui surpassed all other destinations across the globe. The Island of Kauai finished second, which means Hawaii is home to two of the most and let most in a beautiful islands in the world.Yaling and Bruce talk about the island of Muai today and offer suggestions on where to stay and offer some of the things to do while you're visiting t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #186 -Maui and Kauai Top Poll Condé Nast magazine is reporting that the Island of Maui is once again their readers choice for "Best island in the World" with an overall score of 90, Maui surpassed all other destinations across the globe. The Island of Kauai finished second, which means Hawaii is home to two of the most and let most in a beautiful islands in the world.Yaling and Bruce talk about the island of Muai today and offer suggestions on where to stay and offer some of the things to do while you're visiting ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #185 -Factors that effect the price of your Hawaii Vacation Today Yaling and Bruce discuss the factors that determine the cost of your Hawaiian Vacation. They explain how to come up with a "ballpark" figure and offer advise on picking the best time to take your Hawaii vacation. This is a perfect podcast if you�re in the planning stages and are trying to figure out how much a trip to Hawaii will run you. They also share pricing on packages that have been booked by Hawaii Aloha agents and thank new customers for their business. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #185 -Factors that effect the price of your Hawaii Vacation Today Yaling and Bruce discuss the factors that determine the cost of your Hawaiian Vacation. They explain how to come up with a "ballpark" figure and offer advise on picking the best time to take your Hawaii vacation. This is a perfect podcast if you’re in the planning stages and are trying to figure out how much a trip to Hawaii will run you. They also share pricing on packages that have been booked by Hawaii Aloha agents and thank new customers for their business. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #184 -Intoducing HAWAII-ALOHA.COM 2.0 Today Yaling and Bruce discuss new 2.0 features added to Hawaii-Aloha.com which includes a new travel forum , a Vodcast and innovative ways for you to get the information you�re looking for and reach agents quickly and easily. They also take this opportunity to give a little history about their company and also discuss how these new improvements to the website will benefit the end-user. They also go over packages that have been booked in the last 24 to 48 hours and thank new customers and ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #184 -Intoducing HAWAII-ALOHA.COM 2.0 Today Yaling and Bruce discuss new 2.0 features added to Hawaii-Aloha.com which includes a new travel forum , a Vodcast and innovative ways for you to get the information you’re looking for and reach agents quickly and easily. They also take this opportunity to give a little history about their company and also discuss how these new improvements to the website will benefit the end-user. They also go over packages that have been booked in the last 24 to 48 hours and thank new customers a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #183 - Hawaii Do's and Dont's Hawaii Vacation Tips If you're like most people you want to stretch or Hawaii vacation dollars far as possible so that you can save for import and things like spot treatments or taking surfing lessons. Today personnel and go over important dues and don'ts to help you get the most out of your Hawaiian vacation. They cover everything from picking the best time to come to the islands to respecting the Hawaiian culture. Today's podcast is perfect for the first time visitor to the islands or ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #183 - Hawaii Do's and Dont's Hawaii Vacation Tips If you're like most people you want to stretch or Hawaii vacation dollars far as possible so that you can save for import and things like spot treatments or taking surfing lessons. Today personnel and go over important dues and don'ts to help you get the most out of your Hawaiian vacation. They cover everything from picking the best time to come to the islands to respecting the Hawaiian culture. Today's podcast is perfect for the first time visitor to the islands or ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #182 - Mouse Ears in Hawaii? Hmmmmmmm Is Disney Coming to Hawaii? Every Monday Bruce and Yaling discuss Hawaii vacation news which this week includes news about possible plans by the Disney Corporation to build a stand-alone hotel on Oahu. While the company pledges not to open any more theme parks, it is actively looking for fresh destinations to add to its hotel chain. What better place than Hawaii? When you think about it, it�s the perfect family destination; no gambling or the reputation for crazyness, and no hedonism. Ju ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #182 - Mouse Ears in Hawaii? Hmmmmmmm Is Disney Coming to Hawaii? Every Monday Bruce and Yaling discuss Hawaii vacation news which this week includes news about possible plans by the Disney Corporation to build a stand-alone hotel on Oahu. While the company pledges not to open any more theme parks, it is actively looking for fresh destinations to add to its hotel chain. What better place than Hawaii? When you think about it, it’s the perfect family destination; no gambling or the reputation for crazyness, and no hedonism. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #181 - Hawaii Cruise choices Hawaii is emerging as a very popular destination for cruising with six major cruise lines offering itineraries to Hawaii. This is a great way to see the Hawaiian Islands and also enjoy the luxuries of cruising, it's the best of both worlds. Whether you want to 12 or 18 day sail across the Pacific or just interested in taking a seven-day cruise around the Hawaiian Islands, there is something for everyone now who wants to take a cruise to Hawaii. Bruce and Yaling go over the various cruis ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #181 - Hawaii Cruise choices Hawaii is emerging as a very popular destination for cruising with six major cruise lines offering itineraries to Hawaii. This is a great way to see the Hawaiian Islands and also enjoy the luxuries of cruising, it's the best of both worlds. Whether you want to 12 or 18 day sail across the Pacific or just interested in taking a seven-day cruise around the Hawaiian Islands, there is something for everyone now who wants to take a cruise to Hawaii. Bruce and Yaling go over the various cruis ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #180 - Is the Hawaiian Coconut really Hawaiian? What makes a coconut Hawaiian? Yaling and Bruce discuss this and whole lot more during their Hawaii Travel News Segment. They also congratulate new customers, go over their packages and give kudos to the agents that helped them. Podcast listener Vicki is coming to Hawaii with her family next month and is staying in a condo and planning to cook most of their own food. She wanted to get an idea of what groceries will cost so Yaling and Bruce offer advise on ways to save money on food in Haw ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #180 - Is the Hawaiian Coconut really Hawaiian? What makes a coconut Hawaiian? Yaling and Bruce discuss this and whole lot more during their Hawaii Travel News Segment. They also congratulate new customers, go over their packages and give kudos to the agents that helped them. Podcast listener Vicki is coming to Hawaii with her family next month and is staying in a condo and planning to cook most of their own food. She wanted to get an idea of what groceries will cost so Yaling and Bruce offer advise on ways to save money on food in Haw ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #179 - How to avoid being an angry Hawaii traveler More more and more travel consumers are discovering nightmare situations after booking Hawaii travel from online mega stores like expedia and travelocity. In a recent article by Robbie Dingemin, she discusses these pitfalls and talks to local experts about why this is happening and how to avoid it. Bruce and Yaling talk about this once again and offer advise to make your trip run smoothly. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #179 - How to avoid being an angry Hawaii traveler More more and more travel consumers are discovering nightmare situations after booking Hawaii travel from online mega stores like expedia and travelocity. In a recent article by Robbie Dingemin, she discusses these pitfalls and talks to local experts about why this is happening and how to avoid it. Bruce and Yaling talk about this once again and offer advise to make your trip run smoothly. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #178 - Dreaming about Hawaii Have you been dreaming about Hawaii? Don't feel alone, most people start dreaming about these islands long before before they ever get here which may only be once in a lifetime. On today's cast Bruce and Yaling discuss how the show lost and other TV shows influence peoples perception of Hawaii. They also discuss the latest on the Hawaii Superferry and review new packages being booked by new Hawaii-Aloha.com customers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #178 - Dreaming about Hawaii Have you been dreaming about Hawaii? Don't feel alone, most people start dreaming about these islands long before before they ever get here which may only be once in a lifetime. On today's cast Bruce and Yaling discuss how the show lost and other TV shows influence peoples perception of Hawaii. They also discuss the latest on the Hawaii Superferry and review new packages being booked by new Hawaii-Aloha.com customers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #177 - All About Kaanapali Maui Today Yaling and Bruce discuss the Kaanapali area on Maui. This are is one of the best places in Hawaii to experience for families perfect for modern, multi-generational fun. Bruce and Yaling go over packages booked in the last couple of days and congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #177 - All About Kaanapali Maui Today Yaling and Bruce discuss the Kaanapali area on Maui. This are is one of the best places in Hawaii to experience for families perfect for modern, multi-generational fun. Bruce and Yaling go over packages booked in the last couple of days and congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #176 - Hawaii Vacation News September 5th 2007 Today's podcast is devoted to Hawaii vacation news. Among other things, Yaling and Bruce discuss the latest on the Hawaii Superferry and NCL's strategy to turn things around for the Hawaii cruises. Want to take you family to the islands for the XMAS or New Years Holiday? A lot of folks are making last-minute plans for Christmas and New Year's for Hawaii, so Bruce and Yaling go over packages booked in the last couple of day which are exple s of what these trips are costing they this opportu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #176 - Hawaii Vacation News September 5th 2007 Today's podcast is devoted to Hawaii vacation news. Among other things, Yaling and Bruce discuss the latest on the Hawaii Superferry and NCL's strategy to turn things around for the Hawaii cruises. Want to take you family to the islands for the XMAS or New Years Holiday? A lot of folks are making last-minute plans for Christmas and New Year's for Hawaii, so Bruce and Yaling go over packages booked in the last couple of day which are exple s of what these trips are costing they this opportu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #174 - How to fly between the Hawaiian Islands With the inter-Island Hawaii SuperFerry debacle in the news, Yaling and Bruce take this opportunity to talk about traveling between the islands. They discuss alternate airports, the various airlines flying and offer tips to make your traveling to the outer islands easier. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #175 - Almost evrything you always wanted to know about Golfing in Hawaii On today�s podcast Yaling and Bruce are joined by Hawaii radio veteran Danielle Tucker, who among her many duties in the media, also hosts a weekly radio show called "In the Clubhouse" which provides in-depth coverage about everything having to do with golf. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #175 - Almost evrything you always wanted to know about Golfing in Hawaii On today’s podcast Yaling and Bruce are joined by Hawaii radio veteran Danielle Tucker, who among her many duties in the media, also hosts a weekly radio show called "In the Clubhouse" which provides in-depth coverage about everything having to do with golf. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #174 - How to fly between the Hawaiian Islands With the inter-Island Hawaii SuperFerry debacle in the news, Yaling and Bruce take this opportunity to talk about traveling between the islands. They discuss alternate airports, the various airlines flying and offer tips to make your traveling to the outer islands easier. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #173 - Hawaii Vacation News August 27, 2007 It�s Monday, so that means the podcast is devoted to Hawaii vacation news Bruce and Yaling cover the latest news on the Hawaii superferry Bette Midler�s problems on Kauai with trees, The lava flows on the Big Island and the results from last Wenesday's poll. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #173 - Hawaii Vacation News August 27, 2007 It’s Monday, so that means the podcast is devoted to Hawaii vacation news Bruce and Yaling cover the latest news on the Hawaii superferry Bette Midler’s problems on Kauai with trees, The lava flows on the Big Island and the results from last Wenesday's poll. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #172 - Online Booking is Declining The latest results from the Consumer Internet Barometer confirms what we have known for quite sometime, especially for Hawaii; People are using the internet more for research than to actually book their vacations. Today Bruce and Yaling discuss this trend and offer advice to consumers on how they can do their research and also save money using local travel agents in Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #171 - Are Vacation rentals legal in Hawaii With the growing trend of visitors looking for alternative accommodations, today we discuss the controversial question about weather or not Vacation rentals are legal in Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #170 - Deciding which Island to Visit Having trouble figuring out which island to go to for your Hawaiian Vacation? One of the first decisions you have to make when planning a Hawaii Vacation is choosing the correct island to suite your needs. In todays podcast Yaling and Bruce go over some of the basic information you need to make a decision. Podcast listener Dana from Washington wanted to know if there is a way to get to Lanai from Molokai. Well, it may not be easy but it can be done, find out how in this cast. Also, Dorothy ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #169 - Tips for visiting the Arizona Memorial In this cast Yailng and Bruce offer tips and suggestions for vising the Arizona Memorial and the MIghty Mo. They also congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #168 - Hawaii Vacation News - Hurricane Flossie update Yaling and Bruce talk about the latest Hawaii Vacation news and discuss the latest on Hurricane Flossie which is threatening the Big Island. They also answer podcast hotline questions and give kudos to new customers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #172 - Online Booking is Declining The latest results from the Consumer Internet Barometer confirms what we have known for quite sometime, especially for Hawaii; People are using the internet more for research than to actually book their vacations. Today Bruce and Yaling discuss this trend and offer advice to consumers on how they can do their research and also save money using local travel agents in Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #171 - Are Vacation rentals legal in Hawaii With the growing trend of visitors looking for alternative accommodations, today we discuss the controversial question about weather or not Vacation rentals are legal in Hawaii. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #170 - Deciding which Island to Visit Having trouble figuring out which island to go to for your Hawaiian Vacation? One of the first decisions you have to make when planning a Hawaii Vacation is choosing the correct island to suite your needs. In todays podcast Yaling and Bruce go over some of the basic information you need to make a decision. Podcast listener Dana from Washington wanted to know if there is a way to get to Lanai from Molokai. Well, it may not be easy but it can be done, find out how in this cast. Also, Dorothy ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #169 - Tips for visiting the Arizona Memorial In this cast Yailng and Bruce offer tips and suggestions for vising the Arizona Memorial and the MIghty Mo. They also congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #168 - Hawaii Vacation News - Hurricane Flossie update Yaling and Bruce talk about the latest Hawaii Vacation news and discuss the latest on Hurricane Flossie which is threatening the Big Island. They also answer podcast hotline questions and give kudos to new customers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #167 - Will your flight to Hawaii arrive on time? Yaling and Bruce discuss flight arrival times into Hawaii and also go over the latest Hawaii Travel News. They also answer a podcast listener question and map out a day trip for them to take when they visit Oahu. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #163 - Agent Spotlight - Christine Buote-Porter Yaling and Bruce interview HAWAII_ALOHA.COM's Top agent Christine. She shares how she became a travel agent and offers advise. They also discuss the latest Hawaii Travel news and go over packages booked by new customers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #166 - Top 5 Hawaii vacation tips Today Yaling and Bruce offer their 5 top tips for planning your Hawaii vacation. They also congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #165 - Cheap Eats for Hawaii Visitors It's Aloha Friday and Yaling and Bruce talk about some great restaurants you can visit during your vacation at affordable prices. They also discuss swimmable beaches in Hawaii and congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #164 - Budgeting for a Hawaiian Vacation Yaling and Bruce discuss the advantage of booking a Hawaiian vacation over other destinations. They share budgeting tips and offer advise. They also congratulate new customers and give kudos tot he agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #167 - Will your flight to Hawaii arrive on time? Yaling and Bruce discuss flight arrival times into Hawaii and also go over the latest Hawaii Travel News. They also answer a podcast listener question and map out a day trip for them to take when they visit Oahu. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #166 - Top 5 Hawaii vacation tips Today Yaling and Bruce offer their 5 top tips for planning your Hawaii vacation. They also congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #165 - Cheap Eats for Hawaii Visitors It's Aloha Friday and Yaling and Bruce talk about some great restaurants you can visit during your vacation at affordable prices. They also discuss swimmable beaches in Hawaii and congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #164 - Budgeting for a Hawaiian Vacation Yaling and Bruce discuss the advantage of booking a Hawaiian vacation over other destinations. They share budgeting tips and offer advise. They also congratulate new customers and give kudos tot he agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #162 - How Hawaii Agents save you Money Find out how to save money by getting your package booked with travel agents located in Hawaii. They also talk about the latest "buzz" over Luau's and summer Luau parties. They also discuss recently booked trips put together by Hawaii Aloha Travel agents. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Episode #163 - Agent Spotlight - Christine Buote-Porter Yaling and Bruce interview HAWAII_ALOHA.COM's Top agent Christine. She shares how she became a travel agent and offers advise. They also discuss the latest Hawaii Travel news and go over packages booked by new customers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #161 - When is the "best" time to visit Hawaii? Today Yaling and Bruce talk about the best times to visit Hawaii and also disuss tips for saving money on your Hawaiian vacatoin. They also discuss recently booked trips put together by Hawaii Aloha Travel agents. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #160 - Hawaii FAQ's Every Monday Yaling and Bruce go over the latest Hawaii Vacation news and answer Listener questions. They also congratulate new customers, the agents that booked them and go over their itineraries. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #162 - How Hawaii Agents save you Money Find out how to save money by getting your package booked with travel agents located in Hawaii. They also talk about the latest "buzz" over Luau's and summer Luau parties. They also discuss recently booked trips put together by Hawaii Aloha Travel agents. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #161 - When is the "best" time to visit Hawaii? Today Yaling and Bruce talk about the best times to visit Hawaii and also disuss tips for saving money on your Hawaiian vacatoin. They also discuss recently booked trips put together by Hawaii Aloha Travel agents. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #160 - Hawaii FAQ's Every Monday Yaling and Bruce go over the latest Hawaii Vacation news and answer Listener questions. They also congratulate new customers, the agents that booked them and go over their itineraries. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #159 - Hawaii Vacation Planning Tips Today Hawaii Vacation planning is discussed and Yaling and Bruce offer tips on how far in advance you should be booking and how that effects the price. They also congratulate new customers and go over their itineraries. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #158 - Moving to Hawaii Moving to Hawaii is the topic prompted by a myspace question. Yaling and Bruce weigh in on this topic and give advise. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #157 - Hawaii Visitor Trends Yaling and Bruce discuss the latest downward visitors trends and how that will impact consumers. They also talk about their inspection of the Hawaii Superferry and also congratulate new customers and go over their itineraries. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #159 - Hawaii Vacation Planning Tips Today Hawaii Vacation planning is discussed and Yaling and Bruce offer tips on how far in advance you should be booking and how that effects the price. They also congratulate new customers and go over their itineraries. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #158 - Moving to Hawaii Moving to Hawaii is the topic prompted by a myspace question. Yaling and Bruce weigh in on this topic and give advise. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #157 - Hawaii Visitor Trends Yaling and Bruce discuss the latest downward visitors trends and how that will impact consumers. They also talk about their inspection of the Hawaii Superferry and also congratulate new customers and go over their itineraries. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #156 - Hawaii FAQ's Yaling and Bruce devote this Aloha Friday episode listener questions Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #156 - Hawaii FAQ's Yaling and Bruce devote this Aloha Friday episode listener questions Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #155 - Hawaii Hotel Focus: Wyland and Reef Reviewed Just back from 2 site inspections, Yaling and Bruce share there observations of the newly renovated Wyland Waikiki and the Outrigger Reef. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #154 - All Inclusive Hawaii Vacation Options Bruce and Yaling talk about the popular topic of all-inclusive vacations in Hawaii. They go over the various options that are available and discuss Hawaii Aloha Travel's own a Oahu all-inclusive "carefree package". They also answer a podcast question as well as congratulate new customers and the HAT agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #153 - Is Hawaii to Touristy? Today Yaling and Bruce answer the common question about Hawaii; Is Hawaii Touristy? They also congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them and discuss their itineraries." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #155 - Hawaii Hotel Focus: Wyland and Reef Reviewed Just back from 2 site inspections, Yaling and Bruce share there observations of the newly renovated Wyland Waikiki and the Outrigger Reef. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #154 - All Inclusive Hawaii Vacation Options Bruce and Yaling talk about the popular topic of all-inclusive vacations in Hawaii. They go over the various options that are available and discuss Hawaii Aloha Travel's own a Oahu all-inclusive "carefree package". They also answer a podcast question as well as congratulate new customers and the HAT agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #153 - Is Hawaii to Touristy? Today Yaling and Bruce answer the common question about Hawaii; Is Hawaii Touristy? They also congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them and discuss their itineraries." Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #152 - Booking a Hawaii Honeymoon on a Budget Today Yaling and Bruce talk about planning a Hawaii Honeymoon on a budget, they go over ways to save money and offer advise on how to get the most for our dollar, They alos congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them and discuss their itineraries. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #152 - Booking a Hawaii Honeymoon on a Budget Today Yaling and Bruce talk about planning a Hawaii Honeymoon on a budget, they go over ways to save money and offer advise on how to get the most for our dollar, They also congratulate new customers and the agents that booked them and discuss their itineraries. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #151 - Drinking and Cruising - Hawaii Vacation News Yaling and Bruce are in rare form and talk about everything from NCL's new marketing partnership wiht Bud Light, to last minute bookings for Hawaii. 29 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #151 - Drinking and Cruising - Hawaii Vacation News Yaling and Bruce are in rare form and talk about everything from NCL's new marketing partnership with Bud Light, to last minute bookings for Hawaii. 29 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #150 - Shopping in Hawaii Shopping is todays topic and Yaling and Bruce have fun talking about the great shopping opportunities on all islands but especially on Oahu. They offer suggestions and tips for getting the most out of your Hawaii Vacation shopping dollar 22 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #150 - Shopping in Hawaii Shopping is todays topic and Yaling and Bruce have fun talking about the great shopping opportunities on all islands but especially on Oahu. They offer suggestions and tips for getting the most out of your Hawaii Vacation shopping dollar 22 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #149 - Travel Agent Questions In this podcast Yaling and Bruce talk about things that you do no have control over when booking travel, especially for Hawaii. They discuss seat assignments, schedule changes, hotel requests and more! Great podcast if you are planning a trip to Hawaii soon. 17 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #148 - Big Island focus: Volcano National Forrest area In this podcast Yaling and Bruce talk about where to stay in the Volcano National Forrest area. They also talk about Summer in Hawaii and give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked them 20 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #147 - Cruising Hawaii for the first time cruiser In this podcast Yaling and Bruce talk about sailing on the Pride of Hawaii for first-time cruisers and also respond to a question from a my space friend who wants to know about snorkeling on Maui. 19 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #149 - Travel Agent Questions In this podcast Yaling and Bruce talk about things that you do no have control over when booking travel, especially for Hawaii. They discuss seat assignments, schedule changes, hotel requests and more! Great podcast if you are planning a trip to Hawaii soon. 17 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #148 - Big Island focus: Volcano National Forrest area In this podcast Yaling and Bruce talk about where to stay in the Volcano National Forrest area. They also talk about Summer in Hawaii and give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked them 20 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #147 - Cruising Hawaii for the first time cruiser In this podcast Yaling and Bruce talk about sailing on the Pride of Hawaii for first-time cruisers and also respond to a question from a my space friend who wants to know about snorkeling on Maui. 19 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #144 - Hawaii's Inter-island Airfare Wars Yaling and Bruce discuss the local air fare wars and what impact it's had in the marketplace. They also give kudos and props to new cutomers and the agents that booked them. 21 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #143 - How do Hawaii Hotel prices compare? Yaling and Bruce discuss how the hotel prices in Hawaii hold up against other popular vacation destinations. They also congradulate new customers and go over their packages. 19min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #142 - Published vs. Bulk airfare to Hawaii Yaling and Bruce talk about the differnce between booking published and bulk airfare for your Hawaii vacaton. They explain the how it works and how to save money. They also give props and kudos to new customers and the Agents that booked them. 18 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #141 - Doing a "split Island" HAwaii Vacation Yaling and Bruce talk about splitting your Hawaii Vacation between 2 distinct points on the same isalnd. This works great for both Maui and Kauai especially for honymooners. They also offer suggestions for doing a honeymoon on a budget. They give props and kudos to new customers and the agents that booked them. 20 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #145 - Hawaii on 25 dollars a day Yaling and Bruce talk about staying in Hostels in Hawaii. While they do not recommend this for the typical traveler, it is possible to stay in Hawaii from $25 to $45 a night. These are mostly for collage age kids or real campers. They also give kudos and props to new cutomers and the agents that booked them. 21 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #146 - Hawaii Questions and Answers Today's podcast is devoted to podcast listener questions. Yaling and Bruce discuss everything from customer service comments to restaurant suggestions. They also talk about great deals to be had on Hawaii cruises and why now is the time to book. 22min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #146 - Hawaii Questions and Answers Today's podcast is devoted to podcast listener questions. Yaling and Bruce discuss everything from customer service comments to restaurant suggestions. They also talk about great deals to be had on Hawaii cruises and why now is the time to book. 22min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #145 - Hawaii on 25 dollars a day Yaling and Bruce talk about staying in Hostels in Hawaii. While they do not recommend this for the typical traveler, it is possible to stay in Hawaii from $25 to $45 a night. These are mostly for collage age kids or real campers. They also give kudos and props to new cutomers and the agents that booked them. 21 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #144 - Hawaii's Inter-island Airfare Wars Yaling and Bruce discuss the local air fare wars and what impact it's had in the marketplace. They also give kudos and props to new cutomers and the agents that booked them. 21 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #143 - How do Hawaii Hotel prices compare? Yaling and Bruce discuss how the hotel prices in Hawaii hold up against other popular vacation destinations. They also congradulate new customers and go over their packages. 19min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #142 - Published vs. Bulk airfare to Hawaii Yaling and Bruce talk about the differnce between booking published and bulk airfare for your Hawaii vacaton. They explain the how it works and how to save money. They also give props and kudos to new customers and the Agents that booked them. 18 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #141 - Doing a "split Island" HAwaii Vacation Yaling and Bruce talk about splitting your Hawaii Vacation between 2 distinct points on the same isalnd. This works great for both Maui and Kauai especially for honymooners. They also offer suggestions for doing a honeymoon on a budget. They give props and kudos to new customers and the agents that booked them. 20 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #140 - Pride of Hawaii Cruise Part 4 Join Yaling and Bruce while they cruise the Hawaiian Islands on the NCL Pride of Hawaii. Join Yaling and Bruce while they cruise the Hawaiian Islands on the NCL Pride of Hawaii. Today they recap the entire 7 day cruise and talk about the embarkation process. They also answer a question sent in by a podcast listener. 27 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #140 - Pride of Hawaii Cruise Part 4 Join Yaling and Bruce while they cruise the Hawaiian Islands on the NCL Pride of Hawaii.Join Yaling and Bruce while they cruise the Hawaiian Islands on the NCL Pride of Hawaii. Today they recap the entire 7 day cruise and talk about the embarkation process. They also answer a question sent in by a podcast listener. 27 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #139 - Pride of Hawaii Cruise Part 3 Join Yaling and Bruce while they cruise the Hawaiian Islands on the NCL Pride of Hawaii. They talk about thier experience on Kaui and all the fun they're having, including a review of a amazing tubing adventure!! 20 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #139 - Pride of Hawaii Cruise Part 3 Join Yaling and Bruce while they cruise the Hawaiian Islands on the NCL Pride of Hawaii. They talk about thier experience on Kaui and all the fun they're having, including a review of a amazing tubing adventure!! 20 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #138 - Pride of Hawaii Cruise Part 2 Join Yaling and Bruce while they cruise the Hawaiian Islands on the NCL Pride of Hawaii. They talk about thier experience on Maui and all the fun they're having, including a review of a show on board and their trip to Haleakala Crater. 16 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #138 - Pride of Hawaii Cruise Part 2 Join Yaling and Bruce while they cruise the Hawaiian Islands on the NCL Pride of Hawaii. They talk about thier experience on Maui and all the fun they're having, including a review of a show on board and their trip to Haleakala Crater. 16 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #137 - Pride of Hawaii Cruise Part 1 Join Yaling and Bruce while they cruise the Hawaiian Islands on the NCL Pride of Hawaii. On thier first day at sea, Yaling and Bruce discuss the boarding process and give you some tips to make it easier. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked them. 18 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #137 - Pride of Hawaii Cruise Part 1 Join Yaling and Bruce while they cruise the Hawaiin Islands on the NCL Pride of Hawaii. On thier first day at sea, Yaling and Bruce discuss the boarding process and give you some tips to make it easier. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked them. 18 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #136 - Saving Money on Hawaii Hotels Yaling and Bruce discuss tips to save money on hotel rooms. They offer insight into to how agents get the best deals and talk about discounting and specials. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked them. 22 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #136 - Saving Money on Hawaii Hotels Yaling and Bruce discuss tips to save money on hotel rooms. They offer insight into to how agents get the best deals and talk about discounting and specials. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked them. 22 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #135 - How to make your Hawaii wedding or Honeymoon Special. Yaling and Bruce have fun "dissing" Donald Trump and his lack of knowledge of the Hawaiian Islands. The topic today is how using a Hawaii based travel agent to plan your Hawaii wedding or honeymoon will make it special. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the Hat agents that booked them. 21min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #135 - How to make your Hawaii wedding or Honeymoon Special. Yaling and Bruce have fun "dissing" Donald Trump and his lack of knowledge of the Hawaiian Islands. The topic today is how using a Hawaii based travel agent to plan your Hawaii wedding or honeymoon will make it special. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the Hat agents that booked them. 21min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #134 -1 Year anniversary Show In commemoration of the 1 year anniversary of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Yaling and Bruce answer listener questions. They talk about condos on Maui and the best time to come to Hawaii to save money. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked them. 16 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #134 -1 Year anniversary Show In commemoration of the 1 year anniversary of the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast, Yaling and Bruce answer listener questions. They talk about condos on Maui and the best time to come to Hawaii to save money. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked them. 16 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #133 - Staying safe during your Hawaii Vacation While Hawaii is one of the safest destinations in the World however, there is still crime and visitors need to protect themselves. Ambassadors of Aloha Yaling and Bruce go over things you need to remember to avoid crime when visiting the islands. They also discuss packages submitted by pod cast listeners and HAT users. 21min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #133 - Staying safe during your Hawaii Vacation While Hawaii is one of the safest destinations in the World however, there is still crime and visitors need to protect themselves. Ambassadors of Aloha Yaling and Bruce go over things you need to remember to avoid crime when visiting the islands. They also discuss packages submitted by pod cast listeners and HAT users. 21min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #132 - Choosing Hawaii Accommodations Having trouble figuring out where to stay when you come to Hawaii? Yaling and Bruce discuss tips for choosing the right accommodation to suite your needs. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked them. They also comment on packages submitted by podcast listeners. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #132 - Choosing Hawaii Accommodations Having trouble figuring out where to stay when you come to Hawaii? Yaling and Bruce discuss tips for choosing the right accommodation to suite your needs. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked them. They also comment on packages submitted by podcast listeners. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #131 - Hawaii Tourism News Today Yaling and Bruce talk about the latest tourism news including Hotels in Hawaii that allow pets, the new Waikiki ad campaign and their last minute trip aboard the Alli Kai catamaran dinner cruise. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the HAT agents that booked them. 26 Min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #130 - Cruise Lines coming to Hawaii Hawaii is a popular destination now from West Coast mainland ports. Ther are many choices and itineraries to chose from with great pricing. Yaling and Bruce discuss all the cruise possibilities and how this trend is growing, They also give kudos and porps to new customers and the agents that booked the,m. 21 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #130 - Cruise Lines coming to Hawaii Hawaii is a popular destination now from West Coast mainland ports. Ther are many choices and itineraries to chose from with great pricing. Yaling and Bruce discuss all the cruise possibilities and how this trend is growing, They also give kudos and porps to new customers and the agents that booked the,m. 21 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #129 - Pride of Hawaii leaving the islands Today Yalling and Bruce discuss NCL's decision to take the pride of Hawaii out of the islands temporarily. They discuss how Hawaii cruises have been a welcome alternative for Hawaii travelers and part of the overall tourism landscape in Hawaii. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked them. 20min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #129 - Pride of Hawaii leaving the islands Today Yalling and Bruce discuss NCL's decision to take the pride of Hawaii out of the islands temporarily. They discuss how Hawaii cruises have been a welcome alternative for Hawaii travelers and part of the overall tourism landscape in Hawaii. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked them. 20min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #128 -Sheraton Oahu properties reviewed In this podcast yelling in Bruce talk about the Sheraton properties located on Oahu. They review the Sheraton Waikiki, The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, the Royal Hawaiian and the Sheraton Moana Surfrider. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #128 -Sheraton Oahu properties reviewed In this podcast Yaling and Bruce talk about the Sheraton properties located on Oahu. They review the Sheraton Waikiki, The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, the Royal Hawaiian and the Sheraton Moana Surfrider. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked them. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #127 -The Hawaii Wholesaler Advantage In this cast Yaling and Bruce talk about the many advantages travelers get using Hawaii wholesalers. They explain how these companies work and the tremendous buying power they yield. The also answer a question from a podcast lister and give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked their Hawaii vacations. 17 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #127 -The Hawaii Wholesaler Advantage In this cast Yaling and Bruce talk about the many advantages travelers get using Hawaii wholesalers. They explain how these companies work and the tremendous buying power they yield. The also answer a question from a podcast lister and give kudos and props to new customers and the agents that booked their Hawaii vacations. 17 min. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #126 - Podcast Listener Questions Yaling and Bruce devote this podcast to answering podcast listener questions .They talk about camping in Hawaii, bringing pets to the islands and getting discount airfare. They also discuss new customers packages and give kudos to HAT agents. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #126 - Podcast Listener Questions Yaling and Bruce devote this podcast to answering podcast listener questions .They talk about camping in Hawaii, bringing pets to the islands and getting discount airfare. They also discuss new customers packages and give kudos to HAT agents. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #125 - Hawaii Activity planning tips How do you decide what to do on your Hawaii Vacation? Where do you begin? Yaling and Bruce tackle this important topic and give you valuable advise on how to plan you activity itinerary for Hawaii. They also give kudos and props to new customers and the HAT agents that booked them . 17 min Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #124 - Last minute reminders before you leave In this podcast Yaling and Bruce discuss last minute things you should remember before leaving on your vacation to Hawaii. They also give kudos and propes to new customers and the HAT agents who booked them.. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #123 - How airline tickets are priced for Hawaii Prompted by a blog posting by HAT agent Chris, Yaling and Bruce go over how the airlines price tickets and also talk about bulk fares vs. published air fares and what it all means. The also answer questions from podcast listeners and give pros to HAT agents and their customers. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Hawaii Vacation Connection #121 - Spotlight on Molokai Yaling and Bruce do a special podcast live from The Lodge & Beach Village at Molokai Ranch. They talk to Krisha the reservation manager and discuss t