Hawaii Travel Made Easy Podcast—Hawaii travel tips, Things to do in Hawaii, Hawaii vacation planning

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Multi-Gen Magic on the Big Island with Leslie Harvey of Trips with Tykes— Ep 145

2026-09-3031:58

Big Island Multi-Gen Trip Recap: Manta Rays, Mauna Kea Renovation, and Planning Tips with Trips with Tykes Host Marcie welcomes travel blogger Leslie Harvey of Trips with Tykes back from a multi-generational Big Island trip with in-laws, including kids ages 3 to 17. Leslie, a frequent Big Island visitor, shares highlights like the Kona manta ray night snorkel (with Kona Style; notes on timing and operator differences), and reviews the renovated Mauna Kea resort, including its historic feel, ...

Where Do You Need Reservations in Hawaii? (2026)— Ep 144

2026-09-2811:23

Hawaii Reservations You Need to Know: Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Haena, and More Who this episode is for: Anyone building a Hawaii trip around bucket list stops like Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, or Haena who doesn't want to show up and get turned away over a reservation they didn't know they needed. What you'll learn: Exactly when reservations open, what they cost, and what to watch for at six of Hawaii's most-booked spots, plus which new booking systems are headed to Maui and Oa...

Fake Vacation Rental Listings: How to Protect Your Hawaii Trip— Ep 143

2026-09-2306:23

Fake Vacation Rental Listings: How to Protect Your Hawaii Trip Verification steps and regulatory context current as of recording. Hawaii's short-term rental laws are actively changing island by island — verify current rules and always check GET/TAT numbers directly before booking. Who this episode is for: Anyone booking a Hawaii vacation rental, especially larger multi-generational bookings, who wants to avoid fake listings and scam activity. What you'll learn: How Hawaii vacation rental scam...

Hawaii Rental Cars in 2026: What's Changed (Plus My Turo Experiment)— Ep 142

2026-09-2112:12

Hawaii Rental Cars in 2026: What's Changed (Plus My Turo Experiment) Who this episode is for: Anyone planning Hawaii rental car logistics and pricing for 2026-2027, including whether to try Turo as an alternative to traditional rental agencies. What you'll learn: Which islands actually require a car versus which allow flexibility, current 2026 pricing ranges, why shortages spike unpredictably, a real cost breakdown of trying to skip a rental car on Oahu, and updates on public transit across a...

Rental Car Break-Ins: What Every Hawaii Visitor Needs to Know— Ep 141

2026-09-1607:55

Rental Car Break-Ins: What Every Hawaii Visitor Needs to Know Who this episode is for: Anyone renting a car in Hawaii who wants practical, easy habits to avoid becoming one of the thousands of rental car break-in victims each year. What you'll learn: How common and opportunistic rental car break-ins actually are, which spots see documented hotspots, what makes a car a target, and simple packing habits that prevent it. Places discussed: HonoluluMakapu'u (Oahu) — camera trailers installed, brea...

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Hawaii Travel Made Easy Podcast—Hawaii travel tips, Things to do in Hawaii, Hawaii vacation planning