Hawaii Travel Podcast by Hawaii’s Best: Plan a Better Hawaii Vacation
Bryan Murphy - Certified Hawaii Travel Expert & Creator of Hawaii’s Best TravelPlanning a Hawaii vacation or just love Hawaii? Hawaii’s Best is the top Hawaii travel podcast that helps you decide where to stay, what to do, and how to build a trip that feels like a vacation.
Host Bryan Murphy shares practical Hawaii travel tips, island guides, and conversations with local voices across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island, Lanai, and Molokai. From choosing an island to building... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 266 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Places & TravelEducationHow ToSociety & Culture | |||
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Is Kauai back to normal after Hurricane Lowell? What’s reopened, what’s still closed, and what should visitors know before planning a trip?
In this episode of Hawaii's Best, I'm answering real questions sent in by listeners about Kauai recovery, pla... more
Planning your first Hawaii trip but can't decide between Oahu and the Big Island? I usually recommend Oahu for first-time visitors, but depending on what you're looking for, the Big Island might actually be the better choice.
In this episode, I'm co... more
Your Costco card might be one of the most useful things you pack for Hawaii. Seriously. Not exactly the travel hack you'd expect, but sometimes the simplest tips make the biggest difference.
In this episode of Hawaii's Best, I'm sharing nine Hawaii ... more
Want to use points for a Hawaii trip, but feel overwhelmed by the cards, programs, and advice? Alex and Jess from Points Talk explain where to start and how to build a plan around the trip you actually want to take.
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- ‘Hawaii’s Best’ really is the best!!
Truly an invaluable resource for planning a Hawaii vacation - I found this podcast right after booking our flights, and listened to every episode between then and the day we left! I learned so much about the Hawaiian people, their history and culture, as well as travel tips and tricks, activity and food recommendations, etc. This podcast made our trip that much better! Highly recommend this pod to anyone that wants to visit Hawaii as a responsible and respectful traveller, not just a tourist! Ma... more
Apple Podcasts5Chelsea_B.
United States21 days ago - Great Hawaii Resource
Bryan reviewed our Big Island and Oahu itinerary and made some gentle nudging recommendations that really made our trip a huge success! He was easy to talk to and really “got” our objectives for the trip. His knowledge was well worth the small consult fee. I consider myself a travel veteran and was very happy that he endorsed most of my choices. We made our agenda based on listening to many of his educational podcasts. Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts5Jimmy B TXUnited Statesa month ago - Infinitely Helpful for Planning a Trip to Hawaii & Learning About the Culture
This podcast has been a wealth of knowledge for us as we’re planning a first time trip to HI. When we started planning, I thought we were planning “just another trip,” but through Bryan’s podcast, website and planning tools, we’ve learned so much about the culture and have really been able to plan a trip that allows us to experience Hawaii- not just visit. The episodes are relevant to current events, address “sticky situations”, and really help educate visitors on how to be respectful and be p... more
Apple Podcasts5MbpilsnerUnited Statesa month ago - Great Podcast!
Getting ready to head to Hawaii & we've really enjoyed listening to & catching up on previous episodes! A wealth of info to help us prep for our trip. The podcast shows a real reverence for the islands & the heritage of its people. Well done!
Audible5Mandela B DoescherUnited States2 months ago - The best advice! 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
This podcast used to be my favorite, now there’s never any interesting guess it’s just the same stuff rehashed over and over!
Apple Podcasts3Mammoth Classic ‘27!!!United States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #92 | United States/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
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Apple Podcasts | #149 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Places & Travel |
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Practical guidance for planning Hawaii trips, from choosing an island and deciding when to book to building realistic itineraries, weighing travel costs, and responding to changing conditions. Regular host Bryan Murphy draws on firsthand travel experience in concise solo episodes, alongside conversations with local residents, cultural practitioners, business owners, and tourism or arts leaders. Topics range across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island, with attention to Hawaiian history and culture, local businesses, environmental stewardship, and respectful travel.
The mix of actionable planning advice and local perspectives suits first-time visitors who want clear next steps, as well as returning travelers looking for fresh context. Epis... more
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1. Hawaii Travel Made Easy Podcast—Hawaii travel tips, Things to do in Hawaii, Hawaii vacation planning
2. Hawaii Vacation Connection
3. Maui Life Podcast With Shane Perry And Aunty Pineapple
4. Travel Squad Podcast
5. Points Talk®: Your Travel Dreams, Made Possible by Points
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1. Jennifer Santos
2. Megan Kealoha Matsuda
3. Lauren Zerbel
4. Sarah Kawakami
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