After a pause of almost two years, Hawaii is preparing to allow large cruise ships to dock once again. Per this Hawaii News Now segment, approximately five cruise ships with…
Hawaii preps to allow cruise ships this month
Two new updates to Safe Travels Hawaii program
Sheila Beal These two new changes to Safe Travels Hawaii are now in effect. Quarantine period reduced from 10 to 5 days For travelers who do not choose a quarantine exemption option,…
Maui to change vaccination requirements for entry in restaurants + Hawaii’s Safe Travels program may change+ Aloha Friday Photo
We have quite a bit of news to share on this last Aloha Friday of 2021. Proof of boosters to be required for indoor dining, bars in Maui County starting…
New Year’s Eve 2021/2022 in Hawaii
Hawaii’s New Year’s Eve 2021/2022 will definitely be more lively as compared to last year, but not fully back to pre-pandemic levels. Some midnight fireworks shows and parties are back…
Aloha Friday Photo: Magical Santa Encounter on Haleakala, Maui
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was first published 10 years ago. We’ve revisited this magical photo and story a couple other times and continue to find it remarkable. Annie Chavez-Hollingshead took…
Hawaii travel news: COVID cases rapidly rising + USS Arizona Memorial tour programs on pause
Rapidly rising Hawaii COVID cases For many weeks since mid-October, Hawaii’s COVID cases had been relatively low. Just from a glance at the epi curve chart, we’d estimate a rough…
Aloha Friday Photo: Stunning Christmas Tree Scene from The Westin Maui Resort and Spa
Mahalo to The Westin Maui Resort and Spa for sharing this stunning photo from their resort for Aloha Friday Photos. What a beautiful Christmas tree in such wonderful surroundings –…
2021 Holidays in Waikiki/Honolulu
The upcoming holiday season is off to a nice start. Thankfully, there are many more things happening this year. As compared to the holidays in 2020, this year many more…
Aloha Friday Photo: Christmas angel in Wailea
Mahalo to Cyndi from China Grove, North Carolina for sharing this angelic photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s the background information that Cyndi shared with us about this…
Kona storm brings snow to Hawaii + Maui New Year’s Eve Guide released
We have a couple of news items to briefly share today. – Our Maui New Year’s Eve guide has been updated with festive options to welcome in 2022. – Did…
Remembering Pearl Harbor + Hawaiian Airlines flash sale with fares starting at $62 one way
Today is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the surprise attack. It’s a time to reflect upon the bravery and sacrifices on this “date which…
Alaska Airlines BOGO ticket sale + Our 2021 Maui Christmas guide has been released
We have a couple of big Hawaii travel notes to share today. – Alaska Airlines just announced a Buy One, Get One sale, including flights to and from Hawaii! This…
Aloha Friday Photo: Christmas ornament hanging in palm tree
Mahalo to Melanie Hubert for sharing this merry photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. A Christmas ornament hanging from a palm tree is an unexpected, but delightful sight. Happy…
Hawaii travel news: December 1, 2021
– Easing of some COVID-19 restrictions start today in Hawaii. From a visitor’s perspective, the biggest difference is that restaurant capacity restrictions, which should make it easier to dine in…
Aloha Friday Photo: Waikiki “Shore” Is Fun + Black Friday Hawaii Airfare Sale
Mahalo to Nance Parvana for sharing this fun Waikiki shore shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Nance took this photo from her lanai while staying at Outrigger Waikiki Beach…
