COVID is SURGING in Hawaii as locals become increasingly complacent and visitor arrivals continue to climb. As a result, Governor Davide Ige says that Hawaii quarantine may extend past September 1. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Quarantine May Extend Past September 1
Travaasa Hana Maui is Rebranding Under Hyatt
Like many hotels around Hawaii, the Travaasa Hana Maui temporarily suspended operations earlier this year. But, rumor has it that the Travaasa Hana Maui is rebranding under Hyatt and will take time now to renovate. … [Read more...] about Travaasa Hana Maui is Rebranding Under Hyatt
A Comparison of Hawaii Elevations
I'm sick and tired of writing about the pandemic. So, let's discuss a random topic: a comparison of Hawaii elevations. I think this will make you seriously think about what you're seeing during your next visit. … [Read more...] about A Comparison of Hawaii Elevations
Things Are Getting Crazy in Hawaii
You'd think that things would begin to settle down after Hurricane Douglas spared Hawaii. But, no. Things are getting crazy in Hawaii, as the rate of infection skyrockets. … [Read more...] about Things Are Getting Crazy in Hawaii
Summer Flavors at Blue Star Donuts
For me, a trip to Portland is never complete without a stop at my all-time favorite donut. And, while I ordered my usual, we also got to try the summer flavors at Blue Star Donuts for the first time. … [Read more...] about Summer Flavors at Blue Star Donuts
South Carolina Visitor Sues Hawaii to Pay for Quarantine
This makes me so sick. A South Carolina visitor sues Hawaii to pay for his quarantine despite knowing full well that the quarantine was in place before he arrived. Luckily, his case has been thrown out. … [Read more...] about South Carolina Visitor Sues Hawaii to Pay for Quarantine
Hawaiian Flight Attendant Tragedy Deepens
The Hawaiian flight attendant tragedy deepens, as new information surrounding the circumstances of him falling ill shows that the situation was entirely preventable. And it further reinforces how important masks are. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Flight Attendant Tragedy Deepens
Hurricane Douglas to Impact Hawaii
In the throws of a global pandemic, the most isolated islands in the world have yet something else to worry about Hurricane Douglas is to impact Hawaii. So, to quote Samuel L Jackson's character in Jurassic Park, hang on to your butts! … [Read more...] about Hurricane Douglas to Impact Hawaii
Hawaii Hotels Push Back Against Stay Safe Guidelines
Many of the major hotel brands recently announced mask requirements based on the AHLA guidelines. But, some of the guidelines are causing job security concerns, causing Hawaii hotels to push back against the Stay Safe guidelines. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotels Push Back Against Stay Safe Guidelines
Visitors Circumvent Hawaii Quarantine Orders
This is why Hawaii isn't ready to reopen to visitors. It's because visitors easily circumvent the Hawaii quarantine orders! And State officials claim they're already doing everything they need to, to protect Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Visitors Circumvent Hawaii Quarantine Orders