During an announcement on Friday, Governor David Ige set the course for our return to normal - the end of Hawaii Safe Travels is in sight. To get there, though, Hawaii needs to hit certain vaccination goals. Plus, the process has different thresholds along the way. Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about The End of Hawaii Safe Travels is in Sight
Hapuna Beach Named Best Beach 2021
The Big Island's Hapuna Beach has been named the best beach 2021, in Dr. Beach's annual list of best beaches in the U.S. In recent years, that designation has gone to other Hawaii beaches - Kailua Beach, Kapalua Bay Beach, and Hanauma Bay. … [Read more...] about Hapuna Beach Named Best Beach 2021
Enter to Win Big Prizes From Southwest!
Southwest Airlines is celebrating its big golden anniversary! And, as is usually the case with these things, they're giving gifts away to everyone else. So, let's talk about how to enter to win big prizes from Southwest. … [Read more...] about Enter to Win Big Prizes From Southwest!
25% Amex-HawaiianMiles Transfer Bonus
I've said it before and I'll say it again - the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard isn't the best way to earn HawaiianMiles. Just look at my Hawaii Credit Card Award Travel Guide! But, sometimes, the value proposition get's even better. Such as when there's a 25% Amex-HawaiianMiles transfer bonus. … [Read more...] about 25% Amex-HawaiianMiles Transfer Bonus
Kilauea Volcano Goes Silent Again
Late last year, the most active volcano on earth quietly came back to life after an impressive but destructive eruptive phase abruptly ended in late 2018. However, the Kilauea Volcano goes silent again, ending what turned out to be a very short eruption. … [Read more...] about Kilauea Volcano Goes Silent Again
Hawaiian Permanently Ends Ohana by Hawaiian Service
Nearly four months ago, Hawaiian suspended operations at its commuter subsidiary. At the time, the airline cited a massive downturn in travel as the reason for the pause. However, even as travel demand comes surging back, Hawaiian permanently ends Ohana by Hawaiian service. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Permanently Ends Ohana by Hawaiian Service
Enter to Win a Year of Free Travel on United
While some states are offering the chance to win $1 million for getting vaccinated, there's one vaccination contest we can all enter. So, be sure to enter to win a year of free travel on United - and, yes, that includes travel in Polaris. … [Read more...] about Enter to Win a Year of Free Travel on United
Hawaii Relaxes Mask Mandates
Weeks after the CDC updated its masking guidelines, Hawaii relaxes its mask mandates. However, this isn't a full repeal of our masking rules. So, let's talk about what has changed and what hasn't. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Relaxes Mask Mandates
Hawaii Verifying Vaccine Cards Manually
Earlier this month, Hawaii launched its vaccine passport for Hawaii residents traveling within the state. However, it appears the program wasn't quite ready when it launched. Instead of an automated validation process, Hawaii is verifying vaccine cards manually. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Verifying Vaccine Cards Manually
Beware of Hawaii Safe Travels Scams
As officials still work out a way to launch a vaccine passport for trans-Pacific travelers, those traveling to Hawaii still need to obtain a pre-travel test to avoid the state's mandatory quarantine. But, as with so many other things these days, you need to beware of Hawaii Safe Travels scams. … [Read more...] about Beware of Hawaii Safe Travels Scams
