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It’s been over three years since Dan and Jen recorded an episode of the Hawaii Travel Podcast.

In late May of this year, they met up at Disney-world to explore all things Hawaiian and Polynesian at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center and Animal Kingdom.

The first part of the podcast they update everyone on Dan’s health, and Jen’s take on being a Mom.

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This episode we catch up, discuss Dan’s health and map out the future of the show.

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The Hawaii Travel Podcast Show 52 for Tuesday December 17th 2013.  Today is the big day!  Jennifer will debut the signature drink of the Hawaii Travel Podcast, the Molokini!  We’ll also announce the winner of the Germaine’s Luau contest.  All that and more, on this episode of the Hawaii Travel Podcast.

GERMAINE’S CONTEST WINNER

Rachelle won the contest.  She will get two passes to the too good to miss luau, Germaine’s Luau

 The question was:

Name the dish that is a layered meal consisting of hot rice, a hamburger patty, a fried egg and brown gravy?

 ANSWER:  Loco Moco

KO OLINA KIDS IDEAS

Michelle and Alan emailed in…

Dear Dan and Jennifer-

We are traveling to Oahu in April with our kids and are looking for a few unique ideas to do with them.  Any thoughts?  PS  We will be staying in the Ko Olina area.

-Michelle and Alan. Austin TX

Two fun suggestions:

• Stars Above Hawaii
• iTrampoline

ANNOUNCING THE MOLOKINI!

Our own mixologist Jennifer created the signature cocktail of the Hawaii Travel Podcast. It’s called the Molokini and it is VERY tasty, and, it packs quite a punch.  A nice Hawaiian Punch!

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce Triple Sec
• 1 ounce Rum
• 1/2 ounce Roses Sweetened Lime Juice
• 1 1/2 ounce of Guava Nectar

Steps:

Rim about 3/4 of the glass with sugar.  This represents the top of the volcano.  Of course you’ll want to rim the glass with sugar before you put the rest of the ingredients in.

Mix ll of the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake.  Pour into glass.  Drink.  Repeat.

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 Feeding Babies Poi And The Exploring The Slack-Key Guitar  : Show 51

The Hawaii Travel Podcast Show 51 for Tuesday December 3rd 2013.  Today we’ll talk about the history and the music of the Slack-key guitar and our Germaine’s Luau contest continues.  All that and more, on this episode of the Hawaii Travel Podcast.

 SLACK-KEY GUITAR

Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar music is amazing.  On today’s episode we talk about what it is and how to hear it at festivals in your area.

 http://www.slackkeyfestival.com/sk_history.html

POI AS BABY FOOD

A great article about giving babies poi.  Jennifer is thinking about putting her 6 month old on poi as soon as possible.

 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/28/poi-baby-food_n_4353758.html?utm_hp_ref=hawaii&ir=Hawaii

http://www.orderhawaiianfood.com/packages.html

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The Hawaii Travel Podcast Show 49 for Tuesday November 19th 2013.  Today we’ll talk about exploring Hawaii by Seaplane and we’ll introduce our next Germaine’s Luau contest!  All that and more, on this episode of the Hawaii Travel Podcast.

HAWAII BY SEAPLANE

Listener Ricardo emailed in with a question about exploring Oahu by the air.

Dear Jennifer and Dan, thanks so much for the fun show each week.  I have something that may be right up your alley.  Seaplane tours.  Do you have any experience with seaplane tours of Oahu?  I know there are many companies that feature helicopter tours, but my girlfriend has a fear of helicopters.  Believe it or not, she said we could do a seaplane tour.  And advice and budget ideas welcome.

Ricardo and Renee from Asheville, NC

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The Hawaii Travel Podcast Show 47 for Tuesday November 12th 2013.  Today we’ll talk about Molokai and it’s amazing history, and we tell you how to take a delicious tour at Kahuku Farms.  All that and more, on this episode of the Hawaii Travel Podcast.

On this episode we talk about the history of the Kalaupapa Leper Colony Molokai.

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The Hawaii Travel Podcast Show 45 for Tuesday November 5th 2013.  Today we’ll talk about a new exhibit at the Bishop Museum.  And; we’ll answer an email about how to meet people while visiting Hawaii.  And, we try to master the Hawaiian language.  All that and more, on this episode of the Hawaii Travel Podcast.

LEARNING THE HAWAIIAN ALPHABET

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The Hawaii Travel Podcast Show 43 for Tuesday October 29th 2013.  On this episode we’ll talk about Halloween Events In Hawaii, diving the Molokini Crater, and what to do if a shark is trying to eat you.  All that and more, on this episode of the Hawaii Travel Podcast.

It turns out it isn’t a wive’s tale.  If s shark is attacking you, try bonking him (or her) on the head. It worked for 25 year old surfer Jeff Horton in Hawaii last week.  He was 200 rads from shore waiting for waves to come in when the shark came up and took a bite from his board. Continue reading “Hawaii Halloween Events, Diving The Molokini Crater : Show 43” »

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The Hawaii Travel Podcast Show 42 for Tuesday October 22nd 2013.  On this episode we’ll talk about the Coqui Frog and why you should never bring bring pork over the Pali Highway.  All that and more, on this episode of the Hawaii Travel Podcast.

COQUI FROGS

Coqui frogs came from Puerto Rico and made a home for themselves on several Hawaiian Islands.  Many residents hate them and look at them as annoying pests, while others enjoy their chirping sounds at night. Continue reading “Coqui Frogs And Bringing Pork Over The Pali Highway : Show 42” »

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The Hawaii Travel Podcast Show 41 for Tuesday October 15th 2013.  On this episode we’ll talk about Pele’s Curse and why you should never remove black sand or lava stones from Hawaii.  We’ll announce our Germaine’s Luau trivia winner.  All that and more, on this episode of the Hawaii Travel Podcast.

Congratulations to Cathy Mathews.  Cathy knew the answer to our trivia contest and she will enjoy two tickets to Germaine’s Luau — The too good to miss luau!  WAY TO GO CATHY!

Our trivia question was…

According to Hawaiian mythology, who is the goddess of snow, who lives high atop Mauna Kea and is the arch enemy of Pele?

Answer:

Poli’ahu is the Hawaiian goddess of snow, ice and cold.  And, she is Pele’s enemy.  And we here at the Hawaii Travel Podcast want to always stay on Pele’s good side…

 THE CURSE OF PELE AND LAVA ROCKS

There is a curse that states bad luck will follow anyone who takes native Hawaiian minerals and rocks etc from Hawaii.  Many believe the curse comes from Pele, goddess of fire, lightning, wind, and volcanoes.  It is said Pele treats lava stones as her own children. So, if someone would take one of your kids, you would be upset too, right? Continue reading “The Curse Of Pele And Why You Should Never Take Lava From Hawaii : Show 41” »