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

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Should Tourists Speak Up in Hawaiʻi? Feral Cats, Monk Seals, and Being a Good Guest— Ep 156

2026-11-0906:13

Can Visitors Call Out Residents About Feral Cats? Aloha, Respect, and Knowing Your Place Who this episode is for: Anyone planning a Hawaiʻi trip who wants to be a respectful guest around wildlife and resident communities. What you’ll learn: Why visitors don’t have the same standing as residents to call out community issues like feeding feral cats, and where the rules on feeding feral animals stand right now. You’ll also hear what you can do on your own trip to protect Hawaiʻi’s wildlife. Plac...

What It's Really Like to Be on Maui During a Hurricane with Kids— Ep 155

2026-11-0428:59

Family Trip to Maui During Hurricane Lala: What It Was Really Like (Plus Kid-Friendly Tips) Who this episode is for: Families planning a Hawaii trip in late summer or fall who are nervous about hurricane season, especially with young kids. What you'll learn: How Kendra's family got ready for Hurricane Lala and handled a day without power in a Napili vacation rental with a 4 and 7 year old. You'll also hear what Maui beach parking cost them, what travel insurance may not cover in a hurricane, ...

The Group Chat Meltdown: How Planning Hawaii With Friends Ends Friendships— Ep 154

2026-11-0213:54

Why Group Trips to Hawaii Get Messy (and How to Avoid the Group Chat Meltdown) Who this episode is for: Anyone trying to plan a Hawaii trip with a group of friends and already feeling the budget, pace, and activity differences start to pile up before a single thing is booked. What you’ll learn: Why Hawaii specifically tends to turn group trip planning into a slow-motion group chat meltdown, and Marcie’s actual fixes: having a real money conversation before you book, deciding upfront whether e...

Holiday Honest Takes: Thanksgiving, Christmas & NYE in Hawaii — Ep 153

2026-10-2814:01

Hawaii Holidays Planning Guide: Thanksgiving Through New Year’s (Closures, Costs, Fireworks, and Fukubukuro) Who this episode is for: Families planning a Hawaiʻi trip between Thanksgiving week and New Year’s Day, especially anyone still booking for this holiday season. What you’ll learn: Why the holidays are the priciest time to visit and what to book first, which attractions and restaurants close on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, and how to plan meals around those closures. You...

Hawaii Travel Made Easy Trailer

2026-10-2701:13

Hawaii Travel Made Easy: Meet Marcie (and Owen’s Island Rankings) Hawaii Travel Made Easy is a Hawaiʻi trip planning podcast hosted by Marcie Cheung, a Certified Hawaii Destination Expert who has been to the islands more than 40 times. New episodes come out every Monday and Wednesday, and most of them answer one planning question, like whether you need a rental car on Oʻahu or if a Haleakalā sunrise is worth a 3 a.m. alarm (bring gloves). You’ll also hear trip reports from guests, answers to ...

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