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Have an exciting skydiving adventure over Oahu and Kauai, explore a few Pacific palaces fit for royalty, and, coffee snobs rejoice–check out this map of Big Island coffee hot spots. All of this and more in this episode of the Hawaii Travel Podcast.

SKYDIVING IN HAWAII

Our first question came in via email from Lawrence and Kim in New York, and it reads:

Dear Jennifer and Dan. My wife and I are big fans of the TV show The Amazing Race. In at least two seasons of the show, the teams end up somewhere in Hawaii skydiving. It looks like an extremely fun thing to do and it looks like they have companies specifically set up to offer skydiving services while in Hawaii. Can you recommend any and share prices? It can’t be cheap! I don’t know why I am even considering this because we are not big extreme sports people, but everyone who skydives seems to look at it as a life changing event. My wife and I have talked about this for years and we are planning a Hawaiian vacation sometime in August. Thank you. Lawrence and Kim from New York.

There are quite a few options for skydiving in Hawaii. Prices are not really as expensive as you think, and they range from about $125 to $225. You should note, however, that each company has different weight limits. For example, there is a $2 per pound charge for tandem students over 200 pounds. They may, for example, have a weight limit of 240 pounds. Make sure you do your research! Continue reading “Skydiving Adventure, Pacific Palaces, Big Island Coffee Map – Show 9” »

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Cool technology gadgets and travel apps for your Hawaiian vacation, ideas to make a long plane ride bearable, and ideas of what you can and can’t bring home are featured in this episode of the Hawaii Travel Podcast.

HOW TO ENJOY A LONG FLIGHT

 

Listener Jay shared a money saving tip and asked a question.  Jay’s tip could save you money.  He suggested that if  a you can fly with a layover–0r multiple layovers–you can save a lot of money.  He is flying non-stop from Atlanta to Honolulu and his ticket is $995.  He could break his flight into two legs and could save almost $600.  That is a good tip.  If you have the time and/or are short on money, having an extra $600 in your pocket when you land in Hawaii is a definite plus!

Next, Jennifer and Dan answered Jay’s question.  His flight from Atlanta to Honolulu is over 10 hours long. Now that is a long flight. So Dan and Jennifer tackled his question of how to make that flight more bearable. Continue reading “Hawaii Travel Tech, What To Bring Home, Make A Long Flight Bearable : Show 8” »

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Oahu’s ancient temples, Big Island whale watching, and a few great tasty food tips can be found in this episode of The Hawaii Travel Podcast.

OAHU’S INDIGENOUS CULTURE MUST SEES

Waikiki Wizard Stones
The Wizard Stones are located in Waikiki near the Duke Kahanamoku Statue. Legend has it these stones are healing stones that contain healing powers of four wizards from Tahiti that came to Oahu perhaps as early as 400 AD.

Ulupo Heiau
The Ulupo Heiau is located behind the YMCA in Kailua. The temple is massive and built with intention, surviving many centuries. Legend has it that the Menehune built this site–which shows you just how old the temple might be. Explore the ancient ruins and enjoy the vista out to Kailua Bay. To find the heiau, you can walk from the YMCA parking lot. Just walk toward the back of the building and look to the left (towards the water).

Continue reading “Explore Ancient Temples, Whale Watching Hawaii, And Food Tips : Show 7” »

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Get up close to Lava flowing, Swim With Sharks, And More can be found in this episode of the Hawaii Travel Podcast.

WHERE TO SEE LAVA FLOWING AT NIGHT

Irene from Portland called our voicemail and asked for advice on where to see lava flowing at night. Her son loves science and she thinks this would be an amazingly unforgettable experience. We couldn’t agree more!

The Big Island offers spectacular views of lava. First, visit the National Park Services page for a map and updated volcano and lava flow information.

Continue reading “See Lava Flow At Night, Swim With Sharks, And More Tips: Show 6” »