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Maui seeking to pilot “vaccine passport” program + add mandatory post arrival test

Sheila Beal
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Maui County, which is comprised of Maui, Lanai and Molokai, is seeking to take part in a pilot “vaccine passport” program that would allow travelers to bypass pre-testing and quarantine…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Cactus in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • April 2, 2021
Mahalo to Jan Elle for sharing this colorful photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. It’s a little bit unusual to see cacti in Hawaii as they are not native…
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This is no joke – rental cars are scarce and outrageously expensive in Hawaii and beyond

  • Sheila Beal
  • January 5, 2024
Today is April Fool’s Day and normally we post a silly joke, but unfortunately, this post is no joke. As more travelers are coming to Hawaii, they’re discovering that rental…
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Hawaii travel news: New Hawaii vacation satisfaction survey results; Maui mayor has harsh words for visitors + more

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 31, 2021
* The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) commissioned a second survey to gauge overall trip satisfaction under the new Safe Travels program. (You can review our coverage of the first survey…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Akaka Falls on Hawaii’s Big Island

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 26, 2021
Mahalo to my cousin Jennifer Myers from Pennsylvania for sharing this excellent photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Jennifer took this shot at Akaka Falls while on vacation with…
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Hawaii travel news: Mask mandates still in effect, Hawaiian Airlines sweepstakes & more

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 24, 2021
* We look forward to the day when masks are no longer required, but in the meantime, they still remain a point of contention. Perhaps it’s a slow news period,…
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Aloha Friday Photos: Magical Maui Sunset Sky Shots

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 19, 2021
Mahalo to Michael McGill for sharing these amazing sunset sky shots with us for Aloha Friday Photos. The colors are amazing. Stunning photos! Right? Michael’s photos demonstrate that sometimes the…
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Take me there Tuesday: Pristine Polihua Beach, Lana’i

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 16, 2021
If you like to get off the proverbial beaten path, then Lana’i’s Polihua Beach will suit your desires. You’re more likely to see a turtle or monk seal resting on…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Sitting on the lanai and watching the world go by

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 12, 2021
Mahalo to Patricia Mabutas for sharing this Aloha Friday Photo with us. Patricia took this photo of Kamaole Beach from her lanai (patio) in Kihei while visiting Maui in April…
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Stay safe on your Hawaii vacation by avoiding flash floods

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 19, 2023
In some terribly tragic news from Maui, two tourists died in flash floods. A third is missing and is presumed to have also died. What heartbreaking news! KHON2 published an…
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Kauai receives approval to rejoin Hawaii’s Safe Travels program starting April 5

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 8, 2021
Governor Ige approved Kauai’s request to rejoin the state’s Safe Travels program starting April 5, 2021. This change will allow travelers with a negative pre-travel COVID-19 test from a trusted…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Maui sunrise at Haleakala

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 5, 2021
Mahalo to Kimberly Kuman from South Elgin, Illinois for sharing this stunning sunrise photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This shot was taken at the summit of Haleakala on…
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Kauai seeking to rejoin Hawaii’s Safe Travels program for incoming travelers

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 8, 2021
Yesterday, March 2, Kauai’s mayor, Derek Kawakami, announced that Kauai is seeking the governor’s approval to rejoin the state’s Safe Travels program starting April 5, 2021. You can read the…
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Hawaii travel news: March 2, 2021

  • Sheila Beal
  • March 2, 2021
– Many want to know when will Hawaii welcome vaccinated visitors without pre-testing or quarantine. Yesterday, in an informal, online chat with the Star Advertiser, Lt. Gov. Green said he…
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Aloha Friday Photo: More Green Sand Beach Beauty

  • Sheila Beal
  • February 26, 2021
Mahalo to Taniecesa Kotsay-Eager for sharing this beautiful shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Taniecesa’s shot is of Papakolea, the green sand beach on the south side of Hawaii (Big) Island.…
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