Hawaii Travel Podcast by Hawaii’s Best: Plan a Better Hawaii Vacation

On this episode of Hawaii’s Best, Bryan updates us on the latest news about traveling to Hawaii during 2021. Get Episode Show Notes Here:  --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode57 <--
We’ll learn about the new vaccination passports and how they’ll potentially play into your upcoming trip.

On a recent trip to Oahu, Bryan and Ali observed that many restaurants and places that survived the pandemic's economic hit are open again, but observed a certain amount of tension as the island tries to navigate getting back into more activity and tourism.

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Hawaii’s Safe Travel program launched in October of 2020. Part of the requirement is to get a negative test result from a DOH-approved testing site within 72 hours of the departure's final leg, and some islands require a second test upon arrival as well.

In addition, on April 9, 2021, the Governor of Hawaii, David Ige, announced that a vaccine passport would be added to the program. It could roll out as early as May for inter-island travel and potentially in the summer for trans-pacific travel from the mainland.

People will be able to provide proof of vaccination soon to avoid the need to get the test before traveling (and after landing in some locations). Travelers can qualify for this status two weeks after their vaccination is completed. Keiki under 5 doesn’t need to test or show proof of vaccination.

Unvaccinated travelers can still go the test route; the vaccine passport isn’t required to go to Hawaii. The White House ruled out the possibility of a federal mandate for the vaccine but is working out ways to streamline the topic and collect data in specific ways.

The Hawaii Tourism Association president expressed eagerness to get the economy of Hawaii moving at a better pace again in a safe manner. Hawaii has very low COVID infection rates, and everyone wants to keep it that way as more and more people desire to visit Hawaii soon.

Resources
Pono Pledge Website
HawaiiCovid19.com/travel
Safe Travels Account
Lieutenant Governor Episode 45
Safe Travels Program Episode 50

Nomatic Travel Backpack

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As always, continue to live out aloha no matter where you are in the world. Thank you for living a rating and review of what you love most about Hawaii. Until next time, be well, aloha!

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About Your Host: Bryan Murphy is the founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel & a Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan respectful Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & cultural insight.

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On this episode, Bryan sits down with Frecia Cevallos and Lauren Manuel from Hawai’i Island’s Pono Pledge Initiative. Get Episode Show Notes Here:  --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode56 <--

Frecia is a tourism specialist who has a huge passion for helping Hawaii thrive by promoting healthy communities, maintaining strong culture, and protecting natural resources. Lauren is vice president of sales for a destination management company and helps people experience the islands fully, with a special place in her heart for Hawai'i Island.

With travel continuing to open back up from the mainland, to Hawaii (with safe travel protocols in place of course), so many people are excited to travel, and places like Hawai’i Island are catching soon-to-be visitor's attention. It has every climate on it from snow to hot sunny beaches to black lava rock. So, the desire to visit is at a significant high!

The Pono Pledge was created to keep local residents and visitors alike safe with their guidelines, forethought, and care.

Pono means righteous and morally correct. It encompasses the idea of being mindful of how you’d want someone to be treated and treating others that way. It relates to respecting the island’s hospitality and having awareness of the environment and culture around you. This helps ensure the safety and longevity of the people that live there, as well as the visitors.

On this episode, we learn why not every activity you see on social media is a good idea to try while visiting; you don’t want to trespass on private property, get a citation from trying an illegal hike, or be caught in a flash flood. So, part of the Pono Pledge is committing to practicing wisdom while you’re in a less unfamiliar place.

It’s amazing how much love people that call Hawai’i Island have for the land. The Pono Pledge isn’t just some list of “don’t”s - it’s a guide to taking care of a place that we want to be able to bring our children and grandchildren for years to come. As it says, we surely can seek wonder without wandering somewhere we don’t belong.

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Resources
Pono Pledge Website
HawaiiCovid19.com/travel
Safe Travels Account

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As always, continue to live out aloha no matter where you are in the world. Thank you for living a rating and review of what you love most about Hawaii. Until next time, be well, aloha!

Episode sponsored by Terraformation.

Terraformation is restoring a native Hawaiian forest at ʻIole in North Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island (the Big Island). Your support helps native trees grow from seed to canopy. As the forest takes root, it helps restore habitat and protect Hawaiʻi’s water and reefs.

🌳 Help grow the forest: hawaii.startaforest.com

Use promo code BEST for 15% off your first month or first year.

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About Your Host: Bryan Murphy is the founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel & a Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan respectful Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & cultural insight.

• Let's connect on Instagram
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Hawaii travel podcast helps you plan a trip to Hawaii with clarity. Discover practical travel tips, island itineraries, & local insight to help you explore Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island.

Edge of the Ocean (w/ permission)
Ukulele and Chill (w/ permission)
Talk Story (w/ permission)

Imagine that a respected person invites you to their house. You’d probably want to make a good impression, right? Get Episode Show Notes Here:  --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode55 <--

A good guest honors their host and their home: bringing a snack or drink to share, taking off your shoes, and showing gratitude during your visit.

What if we treated our vacations the same way? Hawaii is a beautiful force of nature that is fully appreciated when we respect and preserve its beauty for our hosts and fellow guests. In today’s episode, Bryan chats with Andrew Fowers, CEO of Shaka Guide, as they share 4 ways to travel responsibly to Hawaii!

Responsible Travel To Hawaii

This episode gives you insight on having a great time in Hawaii while leaving a positive impact. The 4 points discussed include:

Safety: You’re finally on vacation, and it’s tempting to go anywhere and do anything you want - but educating yourself about Hawaii before and during your stay is the safer - and more rewarding - option.

Conservation: The local wildlife is one of Hawaii’s biggest draws, and there are simple steps you can take to protect the flora and fauna for future generations to enjoy.

Respect: From cleaning off your shoes while island-hopping to knowing where to park while hiking, learn the meaning behind Malama ‘Aina, and its desire to honor Hawaii’s land and people.

Giving Back: Hear about the growing opportunities of voluntourism in Hawaii, and how you can support the local communities as a humble, helpful guest.

Today’s Guest    

Andrew Fowers is the CEO of Shaka Guide, a GPS-guided app that leads travelers to Hawaii’s best destinations and stories - providing what to know and where to go. A graduate of BYU Hawaii’s School of Business and Accounting, Andrew sees Hawaii as the perfect launchpad for Shaka Guide, owing to the islands’ beauty, rich history, and culture.

As Hawaii welcomes over 9 million visitors each year, traveling responsibly ensures that the Hawaii we know and love is just as magical for other vacationers and those who call it home. Listen to Hawaii’s Best for travel tips, recommendations, and insights from Andrew and other guests!

Resources
Shaka Guide Apps
HawaiiCovid19.com/travel
Safe Travels Account

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As always, continue to live out aloha no matter where you are in the world. Thank you for living a rating and review of what you love most about Hawaii. Until next time, be well, aloha!

Episode sponsored by Terraformation.

Terraformation is restoring a native Hawaiian forest at ʻIole in North Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island (the Big Island). Your support helps native trees grow from seed to canopy. As the forest takes root, it helps restore habitat and protect Hawaiʻi’s water and reefs.

🌳 Help grow the forest: hawaii.startaforest.com

Use promo code BEST for 15% off your first month or first year.

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🌴 Plan Your Hawaii Trip With Bryan

About Your Host: Bryan Murphy is the founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel & a Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan respectful Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & cultural insight.

• Let's connect on Instagram
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Hawaii travel podcast helps you plan a trip to Hawaii with clarity. Discover practical travel tips, island itineraries, & local insight to help you explore Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island.

Edge of the Ocean (w/ permission)
Ukulele and Chill (w/ permission)
Talk Story (w/ permission)

When was the last time you visited a place for its welcoming ambiance and genuine hospitality of its people? Get Episode Show Notes Here:  --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode54 <--

A tropical island paradise, Hawaii is not limited to its dramatic coastlines and coral reefs alone. To think that the place makes you feel at home for its warm aloha and mouth-watering food is all the more compelling!

Hawaiian Airlines have been a lifeline for people who regularly connect between Hawaii and the islands for essential services and work-related travel. At a time when the pandemic would have rendered life hard for many, they stood out for their exceptional service and hospitality.

Listen in to this episode of Hawaii's Best as Bryan speaks with Jeff Helfrick, VP of Operations at Hawaiian Airlines, about their services during and after COVID and how the pandemic has affected its place and people. Jeff walks us through some essential information we need to keep in mind while planning a journey to the islands.

In this episode, we are reminded that although travel to Hawaii has reopened, the pandemic is not over yet. Please do not compromise on the pandemic rules of wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. Upon arrival in Hawaii, follow all the rules and regulations put forward by the authorities to keep the disease under control.

To experience the beautiful reset that the place has undergone during the virus, plan on spending time around quiet and refreshing areas. Soak in the beauty of Hawaii, for now, is when we don't have a lot of people visiting the islands.

If you're pumped up for a fantastic time in Hawaii any time soon, make sure you opt for the outstanding services provided by Hawaiian Airlines. They have partnered with the State of Hawaii and use the same technology as they do.

This means that you won't have to queue up when you land to have your QR code scanned. Hawaiian Airlines will pre-clear you and you won't have to wait at the airport.

Upload all your information to Safe Travels; this includes your negative COVID tests from a trusted travel partner. Once you have it done, you'll find yourself on the beach within moments!

Listen in to Hawaii's Best for valuable insights on safe travels to Hawaii!

Get Episode Show Notes Here:  --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode54 <--

Resources

Hawaiian Airlines New Routes
HawaiiCovid19.com/travel
Kauai.gov/COVID-19
Safe Travels Account

The Vault At-Home COVID Test
The Vault - Best Practices

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Episode sponsored by Terraformation.

Terraformation is restoring a native Hawaiian forest at ʻIole in North Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island (the Big Island). Your support helps native trees grow from seed to canopy. As the forest takes root, it helps restore habitat and protect Hawaiʻi’s water and reefs.

🌳 Help grow the forest: hawaii.startaforest.com

Use promo code BEST for 15% off your first month or first year.

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🌴 Plan Your Hawaii Trip With Bryan

About Your Host: Bryan Murphy is the founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel & a Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan respectful Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & cultural insight.

• Let's connect on Instagram
• Join the Visiting Hawaii Facebook Group
• Grab free Hawaii travel tips & guides at hawaiisbesttravel.com

🤝 To sponsor the show visit hawaiisbesttravel.com/partner

Hawaii travel podcast helps you plan a trip to Hawaii with clarity. Discover practical travel tips, island itineraries, & local insight to help you explore Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island.

Edge of the Ocean (w/ permission)
Ukulele and Chill (w/ permission)
Talk Story (w/ permission)

Jonah Kahanuola Solatorio is a native of Kewalo Uka, Kona, Oʻaha. --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode53 <-- Kahanuola received his Bachelor of Arts degree in both Hawaiian Language and Hawaiian Studies and a Masterʻs degree in Elementary Education from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Kahanuola is currently a kumu ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi at the Kamehameha High School Kapālama campus and is also a member of the Hawaiian musical group, Keauhou. Kumu Kahanuola began his @ehoopilimai social media journey in 2020 for Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, posting videos to his story teaching ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi to his mom, "student cousin Cappy", and his page took off with followers from around the world.

Since then, he has built a community of learners across the pae ʻāina and around the world who participates in his free weekly classes hosted on Zoom and continues to collaborate with our businesses and organizations (like NHSS!) to platform Hawaiian Language in all places possible.  --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode53 <--

Resources

Jonah Kahanuola Solatorio
linktr.ee
Instagram
YouTube

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As always, continue to live out aloha no matter where you are in the world. Thank you for living a rating and review of what you love most about Hawaii. Until next time, be well, aloha!

Episode sponsored by Terraformation.

Terraformation is restoring a native Hawaiian forest at ʻIole in North Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island (the Big Island). Your support helps native trees grow from seed to canopy. As the forest takes root, it helps restore habitat and protect Hawaiʻi’s water and reefs.

🌳 Help grow the forest: hawaii.startaforest.com

Use promo code BEST for 15% off your first month or first year.

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🌴 Plan Your Hawaii Trip With Bryan

About Your Host: Bryan Murphy is the founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel & a Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan respectful Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & cultural insight.

• Let's connect on Instagram
• Join the Visiting Hawaii Facebook Group
• Grab free Hawaii travel tips & guides at hawaiisbesttravel.com

🤝 To sponsor the show visit hawaiisbesttravel.com/partner

Hawaii travel podcast helps you plan a trip to Hawaii with clarity. Discover practical travel tips, island itineraries, & local insight to help you explore Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island.

Edge of the Ocean (w/ permission)
Ukulele and Chill (w/ permission)
Talk Story (w/ permission)

Today’s episode is all about how to travel to Maui right now. In episode 50, Bryan went over how to travel safely to Hawaii right now and how to navigate the state’s Safe Travels program. --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode52 <--

To date that has been our most downloaded episode within a week of release! However, it opened a pandora’s box and the messages and emails started flooding in with a lot of questions asking about inter-island travel, travel to Kauai, the Island of Hawaii, and Maui.

Since there are so many layers to traveling to Hawaii right now, over the next few episodes we'll be unpacking how to travel to the other neighboring islands.

We’re gonna jump right in it and talk through how to travel to Maui right now. Review episode 50 for the 5 steps to travel to Hawaii.

Resources

• hawaiicovid19.com/travel
• hawaiicovid19.com/travel-partners
• Safe Travels
• AlohaSafe Alert App
• Maui County - Website

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As always, continue to live out aloha no matter where you are in the world. Thank you for living a rating and review of what you love most about Hawaii. Until next time, be well, aloha!

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🌴 Plan Your Hawaii Trip With Bryan

About Your Host: Bryan Murphy is the founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel & a Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan respectful Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & cultural insight.

• Let's connect on Instagram
• Join the Visiting Hawaii Facebook Group
• Grab free Hawaii travel tips & guides at hawaiisbesttravel.com

🤝 To sponsor the show visit hawaiisbesttravel.com/partner

Hawaii travel podcast helps you plan a trip to Hawaii with clarity. Discover practical travel tips, island itineraries, & local insight to help you explore Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island.

Edge of the Ocean (w/ permission)
Ukulele and Chill (w/ permission)
Talk Story (w/ permission)

How many stories of the Hawaiian Islands have you heard? If you are a culture lover, you may be curious to know what makes Hawaiian culture so rich. --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode51 <--

In this episode, Bryan is joined with Andrew Fowers of Shaka Guide to discuss three important stories of goddess Pele.

Pele, also known as the goddess of fire, can be quick to anger and a jealous lover. In the three stories, we are about to hear, it’s hard to ignore Pele’s anger. A silver lining about Pele is that she has a conscience, too.

In the first story of how the Kilauea volcano came to be, Pele got jealous of her little sister Hiiaka. Pele sent her sister to find her lover Ohia and bring him to her. Pele gave Hiiaka a deadline of 40 days. Hiiaka failed to meet the deadline. She came back after the deadline had elapsed, but she brought Ohia with her. Pele’s angry got the best of her and destroyed Hiika’s forest. When Hiiaka saw that, she too got angry and embraced Ohia in Pele’s presence. Pele got upset and buried Ohia beneath rapid hot lava.

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The second story is about the curse of Pele. According to Hawaiian culture, what belongs to Pele must remain in Hawaii. Many people who visit Hawaii usually get tempted to take away lava rocks or sand as souvenirs. Unfortunately, many of them end up mailing them back because of the many bad things they encounter. Could it be the curse of Pele?

The third story is about the relationship between Pele and the Ohia Lehua tree. This story is evidence enough that Pele is not always bad. When lava erupts, it is usually black and barren. Amazing enough, there is one tree that can withstand that, the Ohia Lehua tree.

This tree is said to close its leaves and pore for it to survive the harsh conditions. The Ohia Lehua tree has beautiful red flowers that some native Hawaiian birds feed on. It is believed that after Pele calmed down, she turned Ohia’s body into the tree and Lehau’s body into its flowers. She did that to join the lovers together forever.

Resources

• Download Shaka Guide apps
• speakpipe.com/hawaiisbest

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Explore Hawaii Like a Local With the Shaka Guide (tour guide) App

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• Join our Visit Hawaii Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/traveltohawaii 

As always, continue to live out aloha no matter where you are in the world. Thank you for living a rating and review of what you love most about Hawaii. Until next time, be well, aloha!

Episode sponsored by Terraformation.

Terraformation is restoring a native Hawaiian forest at ʻIole in North Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island (the Big Island). Your support helps native trees grow from seed to canopy. As the forest takes root, it helps restore habitat and protect Hawaiʻi’s water and reefs.

🌳 Help grow the forest: hawaii.startaforest.com

Use promo code BEST for 15% off your first month or first year.

_
🌴 Plan Your Hawaii Trip With Bryan

About Your Host: Bryan Murphy is the founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel & a Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan respectful Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & cultural insight.

• Let's connect on Instagram
• Join the Visiting Hawaii Facebook Group
• Grab free Hawaii travel tips & guides at hawaiisbesttravel.com

🤝 To sponsor the show visit hawaiisbesttravel.com/partner

Hawaii travel podcast helps you plan a trip to Hawaii with clarity. Discover practical travel tips, island itineraries, & local insight to help you explore Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island.

Edge of the Ocean (w/ permission)
Ukulele and Chill (w/ permission)
Talk Story (w/ permission)

Here's how to travel to Hawaii right now. Recently, Bryan and his family flew Hawaiian Airlines to document their experience on travel to Hawaii during COVID. --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode50 <--

In this episode, Bryan breaks down five steps on how to travel and utilize's Hawaii's Safe Travels program.

Resources

HawaiiCovid19.com/travel
Kauai.gov/COVID-19
Interview with Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor Josh Green
Safe Travels Account

The Vault At-Home COVID Test
The Vault - Best Practices

--> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode50 <--

Explore Hawaii Like a Local With the Shaka Guide (tour guide) App

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• Join our Visit Hawaii Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/traveltohawaii 

As always, continue to live out aloha no matter where you are in the world. Thank you for living a rating and review of what you love most about Hawaii. Until next time, be well, aloha!

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🌴 Plan Your Hawaii Trip With Bryan

About Your Host: Bryan Murphy is the founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel & a Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan respectful Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & cultural insight.

• Let's connect on Instagram
• Join the Visiting Hawaii Facebook Group
• Grab free Hawaii travel tips & guides at hawaiisbesttravel.com

🤝 To sponsor the show visit hawaiisbesttravel.com/partner

Hawaii travel podcast helps you plan a trip to Hawaii with clarity. Discover practical travel tips, island itineraries, & local insight to help you explore Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island.

Edge of the Ocean (w/ permission)
Ukulele and Chill (w/ permission)
Talk Story (w/ permission)

When traveling to Oahu there are plenty of options of places to stay in Waikiki. --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode49 <-- As exciting and fast-paced as Waikiki is, some travelers desire a more relaxed experience for their Hawaii vacation. Especially traveling as a family.

With limited options on the north shore and east side of Oahu to stay, the west side has grown and developed over the past couple of decades. The city of Kapolei is home to a few large resorts in the Ko Olina area. However, there is so much more to explore and experience in the heart of Kapolei.

Opened in the Fall of 2019, The Residence Inn is an extended-stay hotel by Marriott located in Kapolei. In today's episode, Bryan is joined by General Manager Brian Hunnings and Director of Sales Kelly Kitashima of Residence Inn in Kapolei.

Learn about the city of Kapolei, how Brian and Kelly and their team keep a community focus on all they do, and what you can expect while staying at the Residence Inn on your next trip.
--> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode49 <--

Resources

Residence Inn Kapolei Website
Residence Inn Kapolei Instagram
Residence Inn Kapolei Facebook

Brian Hunnings Linkedin
Kelly Kitashima Linkedin

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As always, continue to live out aloha no matter where you are in the world. Thank you for living a rating and review of what you love most about Hawaii. Until next time, be well, aloha!

Episode sponsored by Terraformation.

Terraformation is restoring a native Hawaiian forest at ʻIole in North Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island (the Big Island). Your support helps native trees grow from seed to canopy. As the forest takes root, it helps restore habitat and protect Hawaiʻi’s water and reefs.

🌳 Help grow the forest: hawaii.startaforest.com

Use promo code BEST for 15% off your first month or first year.

_
🌴 Plan Your Hawaii Trip With Bryan

About Your Host: Bryan Murphy is the founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel & a Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan respectful Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & cultural insight.

• Let's connect on Instagram
• Join the Visiting Hawaii Facebook Group
• Grab free Hawaii travel tips & guides at hawaiisbesttravel.com

🤝 To sponsor the show visit hawaiisbesttravel.com/partner

Hawaii travel podcast helps you plan a trip to Hawaii with clarity. Discover practical travel tips, island itineraries, & local insight to help you explore Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island.

Edge of the Ocean (w/ permission)
Ukulele and Chill (w/ permission)
Talk Story (w/ permission)

Links from Today’s Episode:

• HawaiiCovid19.com
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