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…
12th annual contest to predict Hawaii’s first humpback whale sighting of the new season
Though the peak of Hawaii’s exciting humpback whale season runs from January through March, some humpbacks arrive a bit earlier. How much earlier? Well, we want to hear your best…
Proof of COVID vaccination or a negative test required for entry in Oahu restaurants and bars
If you’re going to Oahu on or after September 13, 2021, you’ll need to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in order to dine at a…
Aloha Friday Photo: Ali’iolani Hale
Mahalo to Ali Torney for sharing this nice shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Ali’s photo shows one of Honolulu’s most historic buildings, Ali’iolani Hale, which was built in…
Governor asks visitors to reduce travel to Hawaii through October 2021
On Monday, August 23rd, Hawaii’s governor held a press conference to address the state’s increase in COVID-19 cases. As Hawaii hospitals and ICUs are filling up, the governor is asking…