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Michael Klem, the owner of Land & Sea Golf, joins Bryan on today's episode of Hawaii's Best podcast.
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The very thought of moving out during these times of the pandemic and socializing could be unwelcoming and exhausting. How then do you flex your mind, muscle, and body when you know you need some time to relax and enjoy the breeze? Our guest today knows just how to get your social selves to enjoy quality time while keeping your pandemic fears in control!
Join Bryan Murphy on this episode of Hawaii's Best as he interviews Michael Klem, owner of Land & Sea Golf, based in California and Hawaii. He is a sales and marketing professional focussed in the golf, resort, & corporate markets.
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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.
🤝 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)
Join Bryan in today's episode as he interviews Trish Jetton from the band HIRIE who discusses life and all things music! She’s been on this journey for 7 years straight now and carries a wealth of experience performing and writing songs and shows. Listen in as Trish gives you a peek into the musical life of hers, describes what music means to her and how she made it to bigger heights in life!
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Links from Today’s Episode:
Explore Hawaii Like a Local With the Shaka Guide (tour guide) App
Sign Up for Our NEWSLETTER to receive exclusive offers and Hawaii tips!
Be sure you subscribe to the podcast to automatically receive your episodes!
Have a Question? Wanna Share Your Hawaii Tips or Experience?
Send us a message, and we’ll share it on the podcast: speakpipe.com/hawaiisbest
Get Episode Show Notes Here: www.hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode46
Connect with Us on Social
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.
🤝 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)
Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii, Josh Green joins the show to discuss Hawaii's current travel conditions. Bryan and the Lieutenant Governor talk through what you need to know if you're planning to travel to Hawaii.
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Links from Today’s Episode:
Explore Hawaii Like a Local With the Shaka Guide (tour guide) App
Sign Up for Our NEWSLETTER to receive exclusive offers and Hawaii tips!
Be sure you subscribe to the podcast to automatically receive your episodes!
Have a Question? Wanna Share Your Hawaii Tips or Experience?
Send us a message, and we’ll share it on the podcast: speakpipe.com/hawaiisbest
Get Episode Show Notes Here: www.hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode45
Connect with Us on Social
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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On this week’s episode of Hawaii’s Best, Bryan talks with Jessica Polk of The Hawaiian Box — and why supporting local is important more than ever. In this episode, you’ll also learn how you can bring a piece of Hawaii home to your doorstep.
Links from Today’s Episode:
Explore Hawaii Like a Local With the Shaka Guide (tour guide) App
Sign Up for Our NEWSLETTER to receive exclusive offers and Hawaii tips!
Be sure you subscribe to the podcast to automatically receive your episodes!
Have a Question? Wanna Share Your Hawaii Tips or Experience?
Send us a message, and we’ll share it on the podcast: speakpipe.com/hawaiisbest
Get Episode Show Notes Here: www.hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode44
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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 Certified Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan unforgettable Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & authentic cultural insight.
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🤝 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)
Hawaii reopened its borders to trans-pacific travel on October 15. In this episode, Bryan unpacks what you need to know if you're thinking of traveling to Hawaii this or next 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.
🤝 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)
The Aloha Adventure Farms ‘Ohana invites you to come experience Polynesia! Learn about Hawaii, Tonga, Fiji, and Samoa as you adventure through the jungle in Historic Holualoa, Hawaii on your Big Island ATV Tour and Polynesian Wood Carving Tour. We will ride through the Kona Le’a Plantation, home of Holualoa Kona Coffee Company on the gentle upland slopes overlooking the Kona coast.
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Learn what makes one of the world’s finest coffees from the tree to the cup. In addition to roasting their own estate coffee, this thriving mill and roasting operation handles coffee for more than 200 nearby Kona farms. Fall in love with the Polynesian culture as you experience the real thing through music, food, and activities.
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Our Big Island Hawaii tours last from 1 – 2 hours. So come, we are just 10 minutes from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. You’ll enjoy the scenic drive on Mamalahoa Highway through the prized Kona coffee belt.
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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.
🤝 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)
Rise Jewelry was founded in 2015 by Lisa Stevenson to share the beauty of Hawai'i through timeless pieces of quality, handmade ocean jewelry.
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Each piece contains a beautifully unique ocean find such as sea glass, sunrise shells, shark teeth, and more.
Rise Jewelry all began from Lisa's love of scuba and free diving here on Oahu. She came across some of the most beautiful ocean finds such as sea glass, sunrise shells, shark teeth, and more! She has transformed her favorite finds into unique fine jewelry pieces for people around the globe, using precious metals such as 24k gold and sterling silver.
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All of her jewelry components are ethically found and sourced; no sea life is ever harmed.
Resources
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.
🤝 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)
Every situation comes with opportunities, and COVID is no exception. Despite things being challenging, many opportunities have come up. Businesses have come up with different strategies for remaining afloat, and people have realized business gaps that they never knew existed.
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Today, we have a fantastic show for you. Travis of the Sunrise Shack will be joining us. He will be sharing the changes that COVID has brought about in his life and to his business. He will also help us understand The Sunrise Shack better, and who knows, we all might decide to be his customers.
Resources Mentioned
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.
🤝 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)
Daryl is a listed artist with auction records from Bonhams and Butterfields auction house in Los Angeles. Daryl's works have been featured in Architectural Art, numerous art magazines and books.
-- Learn More: https://hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode39 --
Daryl moved to Lahaina, Maui in 2009 where he currently lives with his family. He paints the natural Hawaiian world around him with a palette that evokes memories of "Old Hawaii" with every brush stroke. Through his artistry, the spirit and beauty of classic Hawaii live in each of his landscapes. Daryl's incomparable paintings portray the indefinable romance of the Islands.
The giveaway is now closed. The winner has been notified by Daryl Millard Gallery.
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.
🤝 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)
Kapena, considered to be one of Hawaii’s premier island bands has more than 20 Island Music CD’s to their credit. Although the band has been through some changes, its founding member, Kelly Boy DeLima is still the bandleader.
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Kapena continues to be an institution that embraces what islanders fell in love with when fans first heard the unique sound of their “electrifying” Kapena music. In the early 2000’s, Kelly Boy introduced Hawaii to the next generation of Kapena, his three children—Kapena, Kalena and Lilo.
With the next generation came a new, fresh Kapena sound. Kelly Boy’s three children have gained success of their own, writing new original music and being nominated and winning multiple Na Hoku Hanohano awards.
-- Learn More: hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode38 --
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Show Some 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.
🤝 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)
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Planning a Hawaii vacation or just love Hawaii? Hawaii’s Best is the top Hawaii travel podcast that helps you decide where to stay, what to do, and how to build a trip that feels like a…
Host Bryan Murphy shares practical Hawaii travel tips, island guides, and conversations with local voices across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island, Lanai, and Molokai. From choosing an island to building your itinerary, you’ll get clear advice for every stage of your Hawaii travel planning.
Bryan is a Certified Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau and founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel. With more than 30+ visits to the islands, he brings firsthand experience and a commitment to respecting Hawaiian culture, caring for natural resources, and supporting local communities.
On this travel podcast, you’ll find:
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