So you booked a vacation to Hawaii and now you're here. But you're having such an amazing time you want to stay longer. One problem though- you've already booked your flights in advance. Learn about changing flights not just for yourself but also for the whole family, and find out the pros and cons of this situation on today's podcast. It's a very typical circumstance and we want you to be prepared if and when you ever find yourself in this same position! That's today's give a listen.

This week in Hawaii, the weather has been pretty typical. I swear the local newspapers have to come up with seven different ways to say the same thing about the weather… mostly sunny, some clouds. But I'm not complaining! June has an average weather temperature of 72 degrees to 87 degrees, from morning till night. This month has ideal summertime weather because it never gets too hot, nor does it drop below a comfortable coolness. Gotta love Hawaii, I never get tired of wearing shorts year round! Also, the tradewinds are back up which is great news. Keeps the vog away and also helps from residents and vacationers getting too hot on the beach!

In this week's podcast we'll talk about a handful of interesting news topics, our first being about the highest lounge in Hawaii. Skybar Waikiki, a lofty lounge and tapas bar will open in the spring of 2014 and boast the title, “Hawaii's Highest Lounge”. Located on the 19th floor of the Waikiki Business Plaza, listen to our podcast to hear more about what this new lounge offers… We'll give you one detail: seamless glass railings that allow for unobstructed views of Diamond Head crater and the ocean. WOW!

Next we'll discuss Castle Resorts & Hotels and their rave review from TripAdvisor. Believe it or not, Castle Resorts & Hotels will have nine of its properties recognized with the 2013 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor. Find out why and what our opinions are on this topic…

Before we begin the main topic discussion, we also talk a bit about the new restaurants opening at Westin Maui this summer. Two new dining options will replace the resort's existing Ono Bar & Grill and Tropica Restaurant & Bar venues. Relish Burger Bistro and Sugar House Island Kitchen will be the summer. I also go over a podcast listener itinerary from Ian I received and offer some advice and honest opinions which I hope he's not to upset about!!