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The Hawaii Travel Podcast, show number 21 for Tuesday, April 30, 2013.  In this episode, we’ll talk about visiting the island of Lanai. We’ll also discuss our favorite and least favorite hotel breakfasts.  All this, and more, on this episode of The Hawaii Travel Podcast.

LEI DAY

May 1 is Lei Day.  It is a state-wide celebration which is celebrated on each island.  The first Lei Day took place in 1927 and has grown each year.  There is even a song called  May Day Is Lei Day.

If you would like to make your own lei and share with someone you love, here are some instructions on how to make your own flower lei: http://www.alohafriends.com/leimaking.html

LANAI TRAVEL TIPS

Here’s an email question from Greg in Seattle.  He writes:

I’m going to Maui and was wondering if I should plan a day trip to Lanai or go for a few days?

Visiting Lanai:

Continue reading “Lanai Travel Tips And Ideas : Show 21” »

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The Hawaii Travel Podcast, show number 20, for Tuesday, April 23rd 2013.  On this episode we’ll discuss one of the true wonders of the world – SPAM^®. All that and more, on this episode of The Hawaii Travel Podcast.

WHY IS SPAM^® SO POPULAR IN HAWAII?

Listener Frank left a voicemail explaining the history of SPAM^® in Hawaii.  He also mentioned the annual SPAM^® festival that takes place in Waikiki each year. This call lead to a lively discussion about SPAM^® and the SPAM^® Jam.

SPAM^® facts: Continue reading “Hawaii And Spam, A Match Made In Heaven : Show 20” »

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The Hawaii Travel Podcast, show number 19 for Tuesday, April 16, 2013.  Today we’ll talk about the amazing island of Oahu–specifically, things to checkout and activities to experience on Oahu for the young and the young at heart.  All that and more on this episode of the Hawaii Travel Podcast.

OAHU WITH KIDS

This week, we wanted to talk about the top things for kids to do while visiting the island of Oahu.  We purposely picked things that we feel are fun for kids and adults.

Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy.
Wahiawa, HI  96786
Phone: 1-808-621-8408

Pineapple Express Train
Pineapple Garden Maze
The Plantation Grille Continue reading “Oahu With Kids (And The Young At Heart) : Show 19” »

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The Hawaii Travel Podcast, show number 18 for Tuesday, April 9th 2013,  We explore the fantastic Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, We’ll tell you how to have a Memorial Day Weekend To Remember while visiting Oahu, a quick Merrie Monarch Festival update, and beware of the dreaded Box Jellyfish!

HAWAII TRAVEL PODCAST’S HAWAII TRAVEL POLL

Remeber to vote in our new Hawaii Travel Podcast’s Hawaii Travel Poll.  This week’s question is…

After airfare and lodging is factored in, where do you spend the majority of your money while visiting Hawaii?  

And your choices are:  Food, Drinking, Tours, Activities, Rental cars, Transportation, Massages or spas, Shopping or Other

Make your voice heard!  Vote now at http://www.hawaiitravelpodcast.com/poll and we’ll discuss what you and your fellow Hawaii Travel Podcast listeners had to say in an upcoming episode.

MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL

This year was a first for the Merrie Monarch Festival. In years past you could stream the festival over the Internet.  This year marked the first time mobile devices, like the iPhone/iPhone etc could stream the event. Continue reading “Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Oahu Memorial Day Weekend, And Merrie Monarch Festival: Show 18” »

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Inter-island travel tips, a super memorable day trip while visiting Kona on the Big Island, and more tips are featured in this episode of the Hawaii Travel Podcast.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Our question of the week deals with inter-island travel.  Have you ever island-hopped the Hawaiian islands?  And, if so, what do  you prefer most?  Do you like to visit one island per trip or hit multiple islands?  We would like to hear from you.  Scroll down to the comments section of this episode’s show notes and let us know your thoughts.

INTER-ISLAND TRAVEL TIPS

If you have the time, visiting an additional island on your Hawaiian vacation doesn’t have to bust your budget.  On our recent trip, we picked up tickets from Oahu to Hilo on the Big Island for about $80 per person. Continue reading “Inter-Island Travel Tips, And A Fun Day Trip While Visiting Kona: Show 17” »