As you’re packing for your Hawaii vacation, you know to pack your swimsuits, sunglasses and slippahs (flip flops), but something else you may want to bring is extra patience. Why?…
When you pack for your Hawaii vacation, pack some extra patience
Hawaii to eliminate pre-travel testing/quarantine for vaccinated US travelers starting July 8, 2021
Sheila Beal In a press conference on Thursday, June 24, 2021, Governor Ige announced that effective July 8, 2021, the State of Hawaii will eliminate its pre-travel testing/quarantine requirements for domestic travelers…
If you can’t get a USS Arizona Memorial reservation, can you still see/visit Pearl Harbor?
When most visitors say that they want to visit Pearl Harbor, they really don’t have a complete idea of all that Pearl Harbor encompasses. It can be a bit confusing…
Aloha Friday Photo: Quite possibly the “most Kauai” photo ever
Mahalo to Carol Randles for sharing this funny Kauai photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos! If you’ve ever been to Kauai, you know there are chickens just about everywhere.…
Hawaii travel deals: June 16, 2021
– Hawaiian Airlines has a flash sale on just for today, June 16, only. Flights between islands are on sale for $45 one-way. Part of the small print says that…
Pre-travel testing no longer necessary for Hawaii inter-island travel + more restrictions easing
We are moving towards less restrictions to travel within and to Hawaii. Here are the latest developments: Inter-island travel restrictions dropped Today, June 15, 2021, marks a real change from…
Aloha Friday Photo: Even the palm trees admire the Hawaiian sky
Mahalo to Lori Hague for sharing this lovely photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. It looks like the palm trees are standing to attention to admire the colorful sky.…
Hawaii travel news: Oahu vacation sweepstakes, coupon books on sale & more
– Outrigger Resort is hosting a fantastic Oahu vacation sweepstakes with an emphasis on caring for coral reefs. Here’s what Outrigger shared about this sweepstakes, “Discover how you can help…
All Hawaii inter-island COVID travel restrictions to be lifted June 15, 2021. More restrictions to be eased as vaccination rate increases
Hawaii’s Governor Ige held a press conference on June 4, 2021 to make several announcements regarding easing travel restrictions to and within the state. Ige said, “The easing of travel…
Aloha Friday Photo: Finding Hanalei
Mahalo to Adie Klein from Australia for sharing this lovely shot of Hanalei Bay with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Adie says about this discovering this Kauai location:…
Hawaii travel news: Maui drops 2nd COVID tests upon arrival, Manoa Falls Trail to reopen
– Maui County announced their plans to end their post-arrival, rapid, COVID tests for trans-Pacific travelers at Kahului Airport per the Maui News. These tests will no longer be conducted…
Hawaii vacation news: rental car shortage continues, volcano on pause & Big Island drops second COVID test
– The Hawaii rental car shortage continues to be a problem. Hawaii Tourism Authority reports that many vehicles are already reserved at most major rental companies through August. See our…
Aloha Friday Photo: Rugged Hana Coastline
Mahalo to Melanie from Connecticut for sharing this great shot for Aloha Friday Photos. This photo was taken at a spot off the road to Hana. If you look at…
Hawaii’s governor drops outdoor mask mandate
Effective May 25, 2021, Hawaii had dropped the mandate to wear a mask in outdoor settings. Governor Ige shared these statements on Twitter: “Today I announced that Hawaii is dropping…
Aloha Friday Photo: Oahu Full Moon Photo Tour
Mahalo to Marco and Laura from Milano, Italy for sharing these interesting full moon shots with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Here’s what Laura and Marco shared about the experience…
