I've been living in Hawaii for 35 years and helping visitors plan vacations to the islands for more than 25 years. I've seen tourism go through plenty of ups and downs, but what's happening right now is worth paying attention to.

Recent headlines have focused on earthquakes, tropical storms, protests, environmental concerns, Maui's recovery, tourism challenges, and even isolated incidents involving wildlife. These are important stories, and they deserve coverage. Nobody should pretend these events don't happen.

Hawaii Travel News – Quick Facts Aloha and Welcome Back! It’s been a little while since I’ve sat behind the microphone. Several listeners have reached out over the past couple of months asking if I had stopped producing the Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast. The answer is no—I simply needed a little break. If I’m being honest,…

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Start With This: Stop Trying to Do Too Much Island Hopping in Hawaii sounds like the ultimate dream vacation. And it can be—but only if you approach it the right way. What we’re seeing more than ever are travelers building overloaded itineraries packed with activities, then trying to squeeze in multiple islands on top of…

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When people plan a trip to Hawaii, they expect sunshine every day. Most of the time, that’s exactly what they get. But Hawaii Weather doesn’t always follow the postcard version people have in their heads. You might wake up to rain in Waikiki and sunshine on the North Shore. You might get a quick passing…

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If you’ve been following recent headlines, you’ve probably seen a lot of coverage about storms across the islands. Flooding, heavy rain, flight disruptions, and dramatic footage have dominated the conversation. That kind of exposure naturally raises concerns, especially for first-time visitors planning a trip. Let’s reset the narrative with clarity and context. The recent conditions…

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Visitors planning a trip often ask about Marijuana in Hawaii, especially after seeing headlines about legalization, THC products in stores, and mixed information online. The confusion is understandable—but the reality on the ground matters more than the headlines. If you’re visiting the islands, knowing the difference between what’s being discussed politically and what’s legal today…

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Life in Hawaii doesn’t run on the same clock most visitors are used to. It’s Called Hawaiian Time. Flights land on schedule, dinner reservations exist, and workdays still start in the morning. What’s different is the relationship people have with time itself. That relationship has a name, and if you’ve spent even a short while…

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