As Hawaii COVID-19 cases were headed on their highest surge yet, Governor Ige, asked visitors and residents to reduce travel to and from Hawaii through October. Since then, case counts…
Aloha Friday Photo: Night at Waikiki Beach
Mahalo to Amy Mosher for sharing this nice shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Amy took this photo on Waikiki Beach at Hilton Hawaiian Village. What a nice time…
Aloha Friday Photo: A view of Ko’olau Mountains
Mahalo to Juli Torres for sharing this great view with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This view from the water shows the rugged, green Ko’olau mountain range. What pretty view…
Hawaii travel news: October 6, 2021
– The first humpback whale sighting of this new season has been recorded! A flight instructor spotted a humpback whale off the coast of Maui on September 29th. Congrats to our…
Aloha Friday Photo: Lava glow colors at Kilauea Caldera
Mahalo to Suzanne Kemp from Logan, Utah for sharing this interesting shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Suzanne took this photo a Kilauea volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park …
Hawaii travel news: Kilauea erupts again + more
– Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii (Big) Island started erupting again yesterday after a pause since May. This current eruption is at Halemaumau Crater inside of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You…
Main Cabin fare sale on Hawaiian Airlines – starting at $198 roundtrip
A few weeks ago, we told you about a Hawaiian Airlines fare sale for Main Cabin Basic fares that started at $198. That’s a great fare, but today’s deal is…
Aloha Friday Photo: Honolulu coast views from Ala Moana Beach Park
Mahalo to Eolani Thompson for sharing this Honolulu shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. It appears that Eolani’s shot was taken near Honolulu’s Ala Moana Beach Park. This location…
Hawaii COVID cases trending downward after recent peak
Last month we reported about the start of a COVID surge in Hawaii. Case numbers reached record highs for the state. The following image is a screen shot from https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/current-situation-in-hawaii/.…
Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset framed by tiki torches
Mahalo to James Szentesy for sharing this nice Aloha Friday Photo with us. A sunset flanked by tiki torches makes this a fantastic Hawaii view. Happy Aloha Friday!
“Safe Access Oahu” starts today – limits restaurants, museums, attractions access to vaccinated or tested visitors
A program designed to reduce COVID-19 infections — “Safe Access Oahu” – starts today, September 13th. It marks a big change in the way visitors will have access to Oahu…
Aloha Friday Photo: Hawaii (Big) Island Coastline
Mahalo to Heather Tocher for sharing this nice Hawaii coastal scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She took this photo while visiting Hawaii (Big) Island in 2017. Happy Aloha…
Hawaii travel news: Seven Hawaii hotels requiring vaccinations for guests and employees
– Seven Highgate Hawaii hotels will be requiring guests to have COVID-19 vaccinations starting October 15, 2021. Employees must also be vaccinated. There is no testing provision for unvaccinated guests,…
Hawaii travel news: Maui to require vaccine proof to dine in restaurants
– Per Hawaii News Now, anyone wishing to dine inside a Maui County restaurant must provide proof ofCOVID-19 vaccination starting September 15, 2021. Per HNN, proof of vaccine will not…
Aloha Friday Photo: Resting turtle at sunrise
Mahalo to Paul Vangelakos for sharing this excellent shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Paul tells us that he took this photo on Kauai’s Poipu Beach at sunrise. What…