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Mask mandates and vaccine passports/exceptions — what’s the latest for Hawaii?

Sheila Beal
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Note: This article was originally published May 17, 2021. Since originally publishing this article, there have been some changes announced and we have added links to those articles for you…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Rainbow Falls in Hilo

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 14, 2021
Mahalo to Lori Steward for sharing this beautiful shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Lori’s photo was taking at Rainbow Falls, which is a must-see for anyone exploring Hilo…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Honolua Bay, Maui

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 7, 2021
Mahalo to Rachel Barsha for sharing this lovely photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Rachel’s photo shows Honolua Bay on the northwest side of Maui. As you can see…
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Hawaiian Airlines 10% Off Promo

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 5, 2021
Hawaiian Airlines has 10% off promo code that’s valid starting today through May 6, 2021. Applicable travel dates are from August 2, 2021 through November 23, 2021. There are some…
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Hawaii vacation news: Pearl Harbor ticketing changes, Maui begins 2nd test for arrivals, car rentals still scarce and expensive

  • Sheila Beal
  • May 3, 2021
– Starting today, May 3rd, at 3pm HST, the primary reservation booking window for USS Arizona Memorial tickets will expand from one week to eight weeks in advance. The secondary…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Kauai’s Tunnels Beach

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 30, 2021
Mahalo to Chrisy Cox for this Aloha Friday Photo. Christy took this photo while visiting Kauai in January of 2018. She said, “Truly a magical location.” Yes, indeed! Happy Aloha…
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Hanauma Bay implements reservation system

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 26, 2023
A brand new reservation system has just been implemented for Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve in Honolulu on Oahu. This new online reservation system allows visitors to book a specific time…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Pun in the sun :-)

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 23, 2021
Mahalo to Nikki Bushell for this super fun Aloha Friday Photo! Nikki’s shot inspired us to have some “pun in the sun” with some silly puns. Here’s what we’ve got:…
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Hawaii travel news: Pearl Harbor ticket distribution changes, Hawaiian Air Sweepstakes & more

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 21, 2021
– We just recently learned that the traditional first-come, first-served ticket distribution program has been discontinued at Pearl Harbor National Memorial. To visit the USS Arizona Memorial, you must reserve…
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New entrance fees required at many Hawaii state parks effective April 19, 2021

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 20, 2021
In the last couple of years, fees to visit Hawaii state parks have gone up considerably. Many that used to be free for everyone to visit now have a fee…
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Aloha Friday Photos: Lava Lava Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 21, 2021
Mahalo to Rainer Wittke for sharing this sunset shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Rainer tells us this photo was taken near Lava Lava Beach Club on September 29,…
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Can you take full-sized sunscreens in your carry-on luggage? TSA says NO

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 13, 2021
We were excited to see numerous reports that the USA’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) revised their rules to allow full-sized sunscreen in carry-on luggage. Then, we became concerned when we…
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Hawaii travel news: Maui to begin second test. Governor sets provision in place for vaccinated travelers to bypass pre-testing and quarantine.

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 12, 2021
Maui to begin requiring second test for arriving trans-Pacific travelers. Maui County received approval to require a second COVID-19 test for all trans-Pacific travelers participating in the Safe Travels program.…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Stunning Na Pali Coast Rainbow

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 9, 2021
Mahalo to Krista Marie for sharing this stunning shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Kauai’s Na Pali Coast is dazzling on its own, but with a vibrant rainbow on…
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Hawaii travel news: April 7, 2021

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 7, 2021
– Kauai rejoined the state of Hawaii’s Safe Travels program on Monday. A second test after arriving on Kauai is not mandatory, but it is encouraged. Visitors who voluntarily take…
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