With vaccination rates increasing in Hawaii, things are continuing to change. One of the latest changes includes Oahu's Reopening Strategy. As a result of the changes, Oahu moves to tier 4 of its reopening strategy. … [Read more...] about Oahu Moves to Tier 4 of Reopening Strategy
HTA to Help Counties Cope with Car Shortage
Even though visitor arrivals are nearing pre-pandemic, Hawaii continues to struggle with pandemic-related issues. One of the biggest of these, of course, is the total lack of rental cars. As a result, the HTA is to help counties cope with the car shortage. … [Read more...] about HTA to Help Counties Cope with Car Shortage
Restaurant Review: Quiora Waikiki Dinner
Back in March, Mrs. Island Mileer insisted on taking me out for my birthday. We skipped the prior because of the pandemic. But, with things slowly reopening, we decided to give Quiora Waikiki dinner service a try. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Quiora Waikiki Dinner
Hawaii Governor Announces More Changes
Following last week's surprise announcement about the end of Hawaii's Safe Travels program, the Hawaii Goverener announces more changes. These changes don't impact current plans but may provide so much-needed relief for businesses, locals, and visitors alike. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Governor Announces More Changes
The End of Hawaii Safe Travels is in Sight
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!
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
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