Hawaii Vacation Connection

Hawaii Vacation Connection


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Hawaii Flights: Stopover Tips & Last-Day Game Plan
September 29, 2025

Why the First and Last Day Matter More Than You Think Travel days make or break a Hawaii vacation, especially if youre Hawaii Flights are coming from the East Coast. Youll cross oceans and time zone

Driving Hawaii: Hairpin Turns, Happy State Rankings & What to Bring Home
September 21, 2025

Hawaii News Roundup Priscilla Presley Boycotts Hawaii Island Priscilla Presley has joined the conversation around Hawaiis feral animal population. Hawaii County recently passed Bill 51, which makes i

Myth-Busting Hawaii: Big Island vs. Oahu
August 24, 2025

Clearing Up the Confusion When people start planning their first trip to Hawaii, they almost always ask the same question: Should we go to the Big Island or Oahu? At first glance, the choice seems s

Which Island is Prettier – Maui or Kauai?
August 18, 2025

First Impressions The Big Question Travelers Ask Its a question we hear constantly from first-time Hawaii visitors: Which island is prettier Maui or Kauai? On paper, both islands have all the mak

Oahu vs. Maui: Comparing the Differences for Your First Hawaii Trip
August 11, 2025

The quick take If youre a first-timer whos after a mix of beaches, history, nightlife, and food, lean Oahu. If youd prefer a slower, scenic retreat with resorts and waterfalls, go Maui. Theyre si

Tsunamis, Hurricanes, and Why You Need a Hawaii Travel Advisor
August 01, 2025

Hawaii Isnt Just ParadiseIts Also Real Life Theres a reason people dream about Hawaii. But even paradise comes with real-world challenges, especially when youre thousands of miles from home. That

Hawaii Hotel Cleanliness: What to Know About How Clean Rooms Really Are
July 18, 2025

Every traveler wants their hotel room to be clean. Thats not asking too muchespecially when youre on a long-awaited Hawaii vacation. But the reality is that whats considered clean Hawaii hotel c

The Hidden Costs of a Hawaii Vacation: What You Might Overlook
June 03, 2025

First-time visitors often overlook fees, taxes, and everyday costs that quickly pile up. From mandatory resort charges to surprise parking rates and even the cost of sunscreen, Hawaii has a way of nic

Hidden Bites in Waikiki: My Favorite Hole-in-the-Wall Spots You’ll Wish You Found Sooner
May 13, 2025

When people visit Oahu and stay in Waikiki, most just look for whatevers nearby and end up at chain spots or hotel restaurants. Theyre everywhereand theyre often overpriced. Whats more, many vis

Enough Talk: Why Hawai‘i Tourism Needs a Real Local Reset
May 03, 2025

For over two decades, Ive worked in the heart of Hawaiis tourism industry, not from a boardroom or behind a podium, but face-to-face with the people who come here and the community that calls this p