* Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers an option to purchase a digital entry ticket that is designed to save a little time. Tickets can be purchased through this link at…
Aloha Friday Photos: Magical Baby Beach
Mahalo to Amy Beers from Lahaina, Maui for sharing this shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. You might recall that a few weeks ago, Amy shared a photo from…
A review of the past two years of Hawaii’s COVID-19 restrictions
Now that Hawaii’s Safe Travels program and indoor mask mandates have been lifted, we thought it would be interesting to look back on the long journey it took to get…
Effective today, no domestic Hawaii travel restrictions and no indoor mask mandate
From October 15, 2020 through March 25, 2022, Hawaii’s Safe Travels program required travelers to either provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test in order to bypass…
Aloha Friday Photo: Rainbow over the pineapple patch
Mahalo to Justin for sharing this very unique Oahu photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Justin posts fantastic photos from Hawaii and his travels on his instagram account, treak9.…
Take Me There Tuesday: Kualoa Regional Park, Oahu
On the windward (eastern) side of Oahu, you’ll find an exceptionally picturesque spot at Kualoa Regional Park. It’s the kind of place that has magnificent views from anywhere you look.…
Aloha Friday Photo: Pololu Valley on Hawaii Island
Mahalo to Eric Schmitz for sharing this amazing view with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Eric took this shot of Pololu Valley during his recent visit to Hawaii (Big) Island. …
Aloha Friday Photo: Lahaina Baby Beach
Mahalo to Amy Beers from Lahaina on Maui for sharing this pretty beach photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Amy tells us that this Lahaina Beach is her favorite…
Hawaii to drop indoor mask mandate March 25th at 11:59 p.m.
On Tuesday, March 8, Hawaii’s Governor Ige announced that the state’s indoor mask mandate will expire at 11:59 p.m. on March 25, 2022. This news follows last week’s announcement that…
Take me there Tuesday: Richardson Ocean Park on Hawaii (Big) Island
Hawaii is blessed with many miles of beautiful coastline, but Richardson Ocean Park is truly a stunning beach area. With a black sand beach, tall palm trees and ponds that…
Aloha Friday Photo: Shore Shot at Paia, Maui
Mahalo to Josh Neal for sharing this lovely Aloha Friday Photo with us. Josh tells us he took this shot in the Paia area of Maui. By the looks of…
Hawaii’s governor announces Safe Travels program ends March 25, 2022
On March 1, 2022, Governor Ige announced that Hawaii’s Safe Travels program is set to end March 25. Beginning Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 12:01 am, individuals arriving from the…
Hawaii travel news: Waipio Valley off limits + Hawaii counties are dropping COVID emergency rules
– Waipio Valley Road is closed to visitors indefinitely. Access to this extremely steep, curvy and dangerous road will be limited to valley residents, farmers, property owners and lease holders…
Aloha Friday Photo: “Sup Brah”
Mahalo to Kayla Leilana from Lahaina, Hawaii for sharing this super cool honu Aloha Friday Photo with us. Kayla took this photo at Mala Wharf in Lahaina on Maui’s west…
Maui to drop proof of vaccine for indoor service at restaurants, bars and gyms effective February 21
In a press conference on February 18, 2022, Maui Mayor Victorino announced that proof of vaccination will no longer be required for indoor service at restaurants, bars and gyms within…