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I’m a Hawaii Vacation Specialist and the founder of Hawaii-Aloha.com. I have lived here in the islands for 20 years and have developed a special affinity and enthusiasm for this wonderful place. I’m so grateful that each and every day I can help folks plan and make their vacation dreams come true. My company specializes in inbound travel from mainland US to all the islands of Hawaii. I can answer any travel questions relating to travel packages, airfare, weddings, all inclusive and cruises to Hawaii.

Experience in the area

14 Years as Hawaii Travel Specialist

Organizations

International Association of Travel Agents, Cruise Lines International Association, Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, American Society of Travel Agents, Outside Sales and Support Network, Association of Retail Travel Agents, National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents, Better Business Bureau

Publications

Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Travel Agent-Home Based, Travel Agent Magazine, Travel Weekly, Travel Trade, Smarter Travel, Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu Star Bulletin, Pacific Business News, Hawaii Business

Education/Credentials

B.S in Psychology
Certified Hawaii HVCB Destination Specialist All ISlands
Certified Norwegian Freestyle Cruise Line Specialist
Outrigger Specialist
Hyatt Specialist
Marriott Hotel Sales Specialist
Fairmont Famous Agent
Hilton Hawaiian University Certified
Ambassador of Aloha Certification

Awards and Honors

2010 Travel Age West Trendsetter Award Winner - Runner up "Travel Agent Superstar" 2011 MLT Star Awward 2012 Top 50 Online Travel Influencers

What do you like about this subject?

Everything!! Hawaii is the best place in the world to live and work, I am so grateful to have this as my home. I have a blog http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog and a podcast http://www.hawaii-aloha.com/podcast that answers a lot of common questions that might be helpful to you.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Over the last few years I have embraced blogging, podcasting, vodcastng and social networking because it has given me the opportunity to share the things I love about Hawaii and offer valuable information to readers. I think it’s very important that, when you visit Hawaii, you are able to connect in a real way with the people who live here.

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Recent Answers from Bruce Fisher

2011-05-07 Interisland cruises:

I agree, it sounds like a celebration is in order for you folks. Unfortunately there are no interisland cruises that meet your description here in the islands. There is a seven day interisland cruise that

2011-01-11 travel:

Aloha Mark,    The only way to go is by air, runs from 65-100 bucks depending on what time and when you book. The more in advance you book the better to get the flights you want and at the cheaper price

2010-12-12 Group Holiday:

Aloha Brenda,    I think you should definitely consider the cruise. If you only have one week and you want to see as much as possible of the islands than this is a great way to go . The NCL pride  of America

2010-11-11 Weather in the Pacific and Hawaii:

Aloha Chris,    At sea it can be a little cooler so you may want o have a small jacket or sweater. Also when you go on the Tender in Kona bring it a wind breaker.  It will be a lot colder at Sea before

2010-08-22 Maui:

aloha Barbara,    Sorry for the late reply here but I was actually on Maui the past few days. I understand you being overwhelmed as a travel agent we hear this quite often. There is so much information

 

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