It's been fun, thanks for listening. Due to computer issues, I am moving on to other projects outside the digital world.  Aloha tom ..read more

As the rest of America relaxes outdoor mask requirements, Hawaii has not changed its policy. Maybe they will soon i will keep you posted. Nah but eh! No worries cousin...I get relaxing music to put you in the Hawaiian state of mind. Special preview music  featuring Stephen Inglis and the song : Mahina Wai'alae https://stepheninglis.com/ Links to Help You Support The Show HawaiiPosts.com NATURALLY PLUS -IZUMIO HYDROGENIZED WATER http://thomasg1.npusashop.com  or www.facebook.com/hihealthy ACORNS https://www.acorns.com/invite/8C9NU2 ROBINHOOD https://join.robinhood.com/thomas ..read more

You better book your car rental the same day you buy your ticket to Hawaii. Out here in the middle of the Pacific Car rental companies are experiencing a shortage of available rental cars. This is driving up the price to $700/day in some cases. If you didn’t reserve a car maybe you should consider a Uhaul or buying a short term car while in the islands.  Also we highlight the Plumeria for mother’s day Featured Uhaul Agent: Jarod Bailon 500 Alakawa St. Ste 120, Honolulu Hawaii 96817 (808)842-1660 www.simplystoragehawaii.com Barefoot Beach Cafe : https://barefootbeachcafe.com/ Music: Pupule ..read more

In this podcast I update you on the status of the DLNR Beach Relenishment Project. Also we visit with the people on the streets of Waikiki to ask them "What is your favorite beach?"  Plus Weather Surf Farmer markets and meteor showers and much more.   Show links: Eta Aquarid: https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/eta-aquarids.html Hawaii DLNR Beach Replenishment links: (All images/video courtesy: DLNR)   HD video – “The Big Sand Move – Replenishing Hawai’i Beaches”:  HYPERLINK "https://vimeo.com/519295137" https://vimeo.com/519295137   HD video – Waikīk ..read more

This episode I go to downtown Honolulu to ask people on the street "How Do You Define Pono Tourism?" Plus we talk about Hawaii's first Hotel, Major Warrens Hotel. DNLR stories of sand shark bites and irradicating rats on Lehua. Also Surf Weather and Events  and good music you don't want to miss. Show Links Major Warrens Hotel: http://imagesofoldhawaii.com/major-warrens-hotel/ Shark Bite Update: https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/04/20/hawaii-news/dlnr-non-fatal-shark-attack-in-west-hawaii/ DLNR: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov Featured Song "Acapulco Gold" Band: Salon Kingsadore https://ww ..read more

In the episode we interview people on the streets in Waikiki. We'll talk to locals and tourist, about their experience pre-testing and arriving in the Aloha State. Also we ask for a few suggestion for places to eat and things to do. This week only the Lyrid Meteor Shower and it won't be back in your lifetime. Lyrid Meteor Shower interactive Map: https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/lyrids.html  Henry Kapono "Dukes on Sunday" https://youtu.be/PPOaxp295SY Drifting Sand: www.driftingsand.com or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk7ghdFk4KN-AIkaocj47uA Pupule Boys http ..read more

In this show we will review the Hawaii’s State of Safe Travel regulations Update #1 Including Hawaii Tourism Authority PSA commericials promoting Safe Travel Music from the “Pupule Boys” as back ground and as a bonus we’ll close out the show with one of their songs “Ke Aloha”  SHOW LINKS: PUPULE BOYS "Kealoha" Live https://youtu.be/Ap-osJNyF3U https://www.gohawaii.com/travel-requirements Hawaii Travel Tips: Health & Safety  https://youtu.be/UPVHX3aD_no Molokai Travel Tips: Travel Pono https://youtu.be/TkXFtk0B5W8 MORE LINKS: HawaiiPosts.com GoHawaii.com TikisGrill.com Timeanddate ..read more

1st episode of 2021 Hawaii welcomes you back to the islands. Hawaii Posts provideds you with updates on safe travel programs and we sit down with Michael Miller Director of operations and partner of Tiki’s Grill and Bar to discuss the current state of tourism and business is re-opening up in Waikiki in Hawaii abroad.  Also we have a Surf Report weather forecast current events and Tom e Stokes nuggets of knowledge. Enjoy the show! Tom-e-stokes Show Links Show Links HawaiiPosts.com GoHawaii.com TikisGrill.com Timeanddate.com Surfnewsnetwork.com Hawaiian Dictionary - wehewehe.org MUSIC LINK ..read more

HiP s3 e2 This week I will feature stories about Hawaii’s Mandatory 14 Quarantine for visitors and highlight a few of the rule breakers, also talk a bit about the gradual re-opening of the Hawaii tourism market. Also I pay tribute to Willie K, a legendary Hawaiian Musician I tried to stand in the same spot each time but this time I would of been standing on somebody's beach blanket. These two pictures were taken in the same spot 45 days apart. It shows the difference between an empty Waikiki beach during the stay at home order on April 17th. Contrasted with the May 30 picture below which a muc ..read more

Visitors are returning to the islands along with residents, this past weekend there were 1000+ arrivals Saturday and Sunday  Is Hawaii open for business…. Yes and no.  We entered stage 2 of reopening minimal contact, real shops open masks required. By June we will enter stage 3 which includes retail food establishments. So we welcome you back if you don’t mind a mandatory 14 day Quarantine  https://www.gohawaii.com/special-alerts-information "Sometimes a quick vacation is better than nothing, but if you can swing it, try for at least eight days. Research sugg ..read more