Hawaii Travel Podcast: Hawaii Travel Tips & Things to Do in Hawaii for Your Hawaii Vacation Planning | Hawaii’s Best Travel
Dreaming of a Hawaii vacation that’s unforgettable, authentic, and stress-free
Hawaii’s Best Travel is the top Hawaii travel podcast helping for your Hawaii vacation planning from start to finish with the best Hawaii travel tips, things to do in Hawaii, and insider advice from local voices.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning traveler, this Hawaii travel and vacation guide helps you uncover the most memorable experiences across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island, Lanai, and Molokai. Each episode features practical Hawaii travel planning advice, cultural insights, and expert recommendations so you can explore the islands responsibly and with confidence.
Hosted by Bryan Murphy — Certified Hawaii Travel Expert and founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel — the show combines real-world experience with official training through the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau. Bryan has visited the islands more than 30 times and remains active in Hawaii’s visitor industry. His guidance follows the principles of Ma‘ema‘e Hawai‘i, emphasizing authenticity, respect for natural resources, and regenerative tourism practices that care for (mālama) the islands.
As one of the leading voices in Hawaii travel, Bryan provides practical Hawaii vacation planning strategies, Hawaii travel hacks, and budget-friendly recommendations that make exploring Hawaii simple and meaningful. You’ll also hear interviews with local residents, business owners, and cultural practitioners who share personal stories and Hawaii travel insights you won’t find in typical guidebooks.
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Hawaii Travel Podcast: Hawaii Travel Tips & Things to Do in Hawaii for Your Hawaii Vacation Planning | Hawaii’s Best Travel
BONUS: Maui Update and Announcement
I just wanted to give a quick update about the direction of episodes you can expect in the coming weeks. We are turning all of our attention to supporting Maui and responsible tourism.
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This Hawaii travel podcast is for travelers looking to plan a trip to Hawaii. Discover travel tips, itineraries, and traveling tips & hacks with guides to help you explore Hawaii. Whether you’re planning a Hawaii vacation to the islands, dreaming of a Hawaiian getaway, or visiting Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, Oahu, or Big Island we’ll help you travel with aloha.
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[00:00:00] Aloha. Welcome to Hawaii's Best. Here, you'll learn what to know before traveling as we discover Hawaiian culture, local businesses, and the experiences that make Hawaii one of the most incredible places in the world. And now, your host, Brian Murphy. Aloha, and thank you so much for joining me on this brief episode of Hawaii's Best.
[00:00:25] I don't even know if I would call it an episode, more of an announcement. As I was thinking about some of the episodes I had planned, it just doesn't feel right to release an episode about, you know, top things to do on Oahu or creating experiences on your Hawaiian vacation with the situation on Maui.
[00:00:45] Right now, the people of Maui are still needing our support and now more than ever, local businesses. I'm sure you've seen some of the news about a lot of the businesses. Uh, have been struggling in the wake of [00:01:00] the Lahaina disaster and now the recovery efforts. So I just wanted to pop in and be brief and let you know about what you can expect for upcoming episodes.
[00:01:13] Hawaii's Best has always been about helping you plan your vacation while traveling responsibly with Aloha. To hawaii and one of the best ways to travel with aloha is by supporting local businesses And there are many ways to do that If you listen to our last two episodes about the made in hawaii festival, you'll notice that one of the obvious ways is by physically visiting the local shops and restaurants while In Hawaii, but if you're not on island right now and what if you still want to support local mainly local Maui businesses Well, one of the biggest needs for Maui is helping to support its local economy Many businesses are having to lay off or have already laid off a lot of workers [00:02:00] due to the huge drop in travel to Maui Rental cars are piling up, and many restaurants and stores are empty.
[00:02:08] Kind of looks like pandemic days, which is pretty wild. With many of those spots being those places that we love to support and shop at and eat at while we visit Maui. So in this new series, on Wednesdays, we will be highlighting local businesses on Maui. For example, we'll hear from a well known company that lost two locations in the Maui fire.
[00:02:34] And we'll also hear from a pizza spot that started a pay it forward program for Maui families where you can buy a pizza. For a local family while helping the business keep their employees employed and we'll hear for many more businesses in the weeks to come as well. In addition to this new series, every Friday I will be joined with Garrett Marrero, who is a CEO of Maui Brewing Company.
[00:02:59] If you have been [00:03:00] watching anything on social media, you may have noticed that Garrett and his team have been huge in helping with recovery efforts and facilitating large projects on Maui. With him on the ground in Maui, we'll be giving a weekly recap of what was the latest in the recovery and rebuild efforts, along with highlighting the current immediate needs and what responsible tourism looks like moving forward.
[00:03:24] So my ask to you is that you would help spread the word so that as many people possible Can hear these stories from these local businesses and community leaders? So I don't usually do this and, you know, throw out a plea, but what I'm asking is three simple things. Number one, please rate and review this podcast on Apple podcasts.
[00:03:48] Number two, if you're listening on Apple or Spotify, please hit the follow button. And number three, share this podcast. with someone [00:04:00] that you know. These three simple things will help the algorithm prioritize the podcast and show it to more people. So, I just want to say thanks for considering to help out with that, and thanks for your love for Maui, and until next time, which will be this Friday, be well, aloha.
[00:04:21] Mahalo for listening to this episode of Hawaii's Best. To stay up to date on future episodes, please subscribe and visit us at hawaiibesttravel. com.
