One of Honolulu's newer restaurants is Bar Maze in the trendy Kakaako neighborhood. The brainchild of Bar Leather Apron co-owner/head bartender Justin Park, the Bar Maze Omakase Dinner is a unique experience that takes food and drink pairings to a whole new level. … [Read more...] about Bar Maze Omakase Dinner
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Mokulele Air Adds Saab S340B to Fleet
Hawaii's smaller local airline is expanding its fleet with larger aircraft. Specifically, Mokulele Air adds the Saab S340B to its fleet later this month. … [Read more...] about Mokulele Air Adds Saab S340B to Fleet
Hawaii Joining Apple Wallet ID Program
When Apple announced that they were partnering with states to add driver's licenses and state IDs to Apple wallet, I was dismayed (but not surprised) Hawaii wasn't on the list. That's changing soon, however, as Hawaii is joining the Apple Wallet ID program! … [Read more...] about Hawaii Joining Apple Wallet ID Program
Hawaii Safe Travels and Mask Mandate End Tonight
As previously announced, Hawaii Safe Travels and mask mandate end tonight. However, you'll still need to pack your mask on your next trip to Hawaii - at least for now. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Safe Travels and Mask Mandate End Tonight
Waikiki Spam Jam Returns With Different Format
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, the Waikiki Spam Jam returns. However, it won't be the same as it was in the before times. … [Read more...] about Waikiki Spam Jam Returns With Different Format
Hawaii Mask Mandate Ends March 25
Recently, Governor David Ige announced that he would allow Hawaii Safe Travels to expire on March 25. At the time, he said he needed more time to mull other portions of his order. Well, it looks like he's made up his mind now as the Hawaii mask mandate ends on March 25. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Mask Mandate Ends March 25
Hawaii is Getting Busier
With Hawaii's Safe Travels program coming to an end, most experts thought that tourism would pick up again. However, I don't think anyone could've predicted how quickly that would happen. Hawaii is getting busier - and that's causing problems for visitors once again. … [Read more...] about Hawaii is Getting Busier
Hawaii Safe Travels to End on March 25
In October 2020, Hawaii launched its first pre-travel testing program. That program later adopted a vaccination exemption and became Hawaii Safe Travels. But now, just under a year-and-a-half later, Hawaii Safe Travels is to end on March 25. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Safe Travels to End on March 25
Airbnb Removes 1300 Maui Listings
Even before the pandemic, home prices in Hawaii were just about unattainable for most. The solution? Get rid of illegal vacation rentals. And the Valley Isle did just that as Airbnb removes 1300 Maui listings from its platform. … [Read more...] about Airbnb Removes 1300 Maui Listings
Marriott Bonvoy Changes in Hawaii
In late March, Marriott is eliminating its award charts. They say that for the remainder of 2022, we shouldn't see significant pricing changes. But that doesn't mean things stay as they are. Changes are coming. So let's discuss the Marriott Bonvoy changes in Hawaii for 2022. … [Read more...] about Marriott Bonvoy Changes in Hawaii