On today's podcast, we're going to give you some tips on what to pack for your Hawaii vacation plus last minute reminders that might just save you a ton of money. I'll tell you the story of the tourist that forgot to bring his luggage with him to Hawaii… yep. Which is what inspired this Last Minute Check List for you to use before your vacation. Don't be stressed out when you land in Hawaii, plan ahead and get help from our podcast.

September must be the sleepiest month in Hawaii- there seems to be less traffic, less crowds at the beach and a drop in hotel occupancy. September usually means back to school for the keiki and vacation time all used up for parents, but the good news is we have Christmas vacation to look forward to!

Anyways, on today's show we have a handful of interesting news topics for your listening ears, starting with the new expanded services at Pearl Harbor for Chinese-speaking visitors. The number one visited attraction in the state of Hawaii, Pearl Harbor attracts over a million visitors a year and Mighty Mo (the USS Missouri battleship tour) wants to make sure it doesn't miss out on any of the business or action!

Next we'll tell you about the new germ-zapping machine that has some airlines wondering if they can keep their clients and employees healthier. All hail the GermFalcon! And if you haven't heard about Haleiwa's redevelopment on Oahu's North Shore then the newly announced 11 shops will surprise you! While North Shore residents are torn about their beloved town becoming more commercialized, visitors will be happy to hear what shops and restaurants are slotted to open after the renovation concludes.

Wailuku Maui has just opened up a new Safeway, but tune into this podcast to hear about what makes this Hawaii location one-of-a-kind. Maui is also seeing a new spa located within the Honua Kai Resort & Spa condo resort property on Kaanapali Beach. You'll hear what makes this spa unique, like it's exclusive Kauai–style treatments, open-air facilities and more. Lastly before our main topic of the day we'll tell you about Dole Plantation and what's been unveiled on their property.