Aloha Friday Photo: Sitting on the lanai and watching the world go by
Sheila Beal Mahalo to Patricia Mabutas for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Patricia took this photo of Kamaole Beach from her lanai (patio) in Kihei while visiting Maui in April…
Stay safe on your Hawaii vacation by avoiding flash floods
In some terribly tragic news from Maui, two tourists died in flash floods. A third is missing and is presumed to have also died. What heartbreaking news! KHON2 published an…
Kauai receives approval to rejoin Hawaii’s Safe Travels program starting April 5
Governor Ige approved Kauai’s request to rejoin the state’s Safe Travels program starting April 5, 2021. This change will allow travelers with a negative pre-travel COVID-19 test from a trusted…
Aloha Friday Photo: Maui sunrise at Haleakala
Mahalo to Kimberly Kuman from South Elgin, Illinois for sharing this stunning sunrise photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This shot was taken at the summit of Haleakala on…
Kauai seeking to rejoin Hawaii’s Safe Travels program for incoming travelers
Yesterday, March 2, Kauai’s mayor, Derek Kawakami, announced that Kauai is seeking the governor’s approval to rejoin the state’s Safe Travels program starting April 5, 2021. You can read the…
Hawaii travel news: March 2, 2021
– Many want to know when will Hawaii welcome vaccinated visitors without pre-testing or quarantine. Yesterday, in an informal, online chat with the Star Advertiser, Lt. Gov. Green said he…
Aloha Friday Photo: More Green Sand Beach Beauty
Mahalo to Taniecesa Kotsay-Eager for sharing this beautiful shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Taniecesa’s shot is of Papakolea, the green sand beach on the south side of Hawaii (Big) Island.…
Kauai creates marketing-style video touting their “resort bubble” system
Kauai has the most stringent restrictions for incoming travelers who want to safely visit without a quarantine. As you may already know, in addition to the statewide requirement for travelers…
Data shows tourists visiting Hawaii have least impact on Hawaii COVID-19 cases
Many readers have commented to us that they’ve seen negative sentiments aimed at visitors by some Hawaii residents. Much of it seems to be aimed at placing all the blame…
Aloha Friday Photo: Waikiki Rainbow
Mahalo to Dana Manalo for sending this lovely rainbow shot to us for Aloha Friday Photos. Dana took this photo on October 18, 2020, just after Hawaii re-opened to visitors…
Hawaii travel news: February 18, 2021
* Hawaii and CLEAR are piloting a new program to streamline and verify COVID-19 test results for arriving passengers. Starting today, passengers on select United and Delta flights from Los…
New reservation system to visit Wai’anapanapa Black Sand Beach off Maui’s Road to Hana
If out-of-state visitors want to visit Wai’anapanapa State Park, the beautiful black sand beach off Maui’s famous road to Hana, they’ll have to make a paid reservation. Hawaii residents will…
Aloha Friday Photo: L O V E
Mahalo to Nikki Bushell for this fun Aloha Friday Photo. It’s the perfect shot to lead us into Valentine’s weekend. We believe this shot was taken at Wai’anapanapa State Park…
When will Hawaii allow vaccinated travelers to bypass pre-travel testing and quarantine?
As more and more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, many are wondering when Hawaii will create special provisions for vaccinated travelers to go to Hawaii without pre-testing or 10-day quarantines.…
Aloha Friday Photo: Spouting Horn on Kauai
Mahalo to Gayle Merry for sharing this neat action shot of Spouting Horn for Aloha Friday Photos. Spouting Horn is a great spot to include in your Kauai sightseeing plans.…
