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In this episode of the US City Traveler Podcast, you get to meet Hawaii resident Bruce Fisher, the owner of Hawaii Aloha Travel, which you may have seen featured on The Travel Channel. Today we’re going to cover everything under the sun when it comes to the six islands of Hawaii, helping you to decide which one is best for you. Whether you’re a first-time visitor trying to discover all the must-sees in Honolulu, or a local looking for the hottest dining spots, this episode is sure to reveal it all!

More specifically, in this session you’ll find out about: 

• What differentiates each of the 6 islands from one another and how to figure out which one is best for you.
• Find out which attractions Bruce considers to be overrated.
• Learn which US city that Bruce says Honolulu is most comporable to!
• Find out all about the rainiest place on earth!
• Find out how long it takes to really see the islands.
• Learn which island is the least expensive.
• Learn all about the islands best beaches.
• Learn about tipping and how it differs from the rest of America.
• Find out about how smoking laws differ from those in the rest of the country.
• See what Bruce considers to be Hawaii’s best kept secret.
• Find out how many national parks there are and which are worth seeing.
• Discover common misconceptions about Hawaii that are quite a ways from the truth.
• Find out whether or not Bruce recommends cruising to Hawaii.
• Get an idea of how much one can expect to spend on their vacation here.
• Find out the best time of year to visit.
• Learn what the weather is like and how to prepare for it.
• Get Bruce’s best packing tips.
• Learn what people often mispronounce and how to avoid these embarrassments!
• Plus, so much more!

Resources and Links Mentioned in this Session Include:

• Hawaii-Aloha.com
• Four Seasons Resort Lana’i
• Pearl Harbor
• The Polynesian Culture Center
• Overrated: Dole Plantation (home to the world’s largest maze)
• Hanauma Bay
• Bishop Museum
• Iolanai Palace
• Favorite Shave Ice spot: Aloha General Store
• Favorite Restaurants: Side Street Inn, Zippy’s, Town Restaurant, Capische, Nick’s Fish Market, Mama’s Fish House, The Beach House, Merriman’s, Puka Puka Kitchen, Rainbow Drive-In
• Lucky We Live Hawaii
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• Haleakala National Park
• Park Shore Waikiki
• Halekulani
• Best Pool: Grand Wailea
• Disney’s Aulani Resort
• Packing for a Hawaii Vacation 
• Our Guide To Honolulu

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Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoyed this episode of the US City Traveler Podcast and will start planning that dream vacation to Hawaii – quit putting it off! Check us out for more great tips! Please let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. Cheers!

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