WOW! Marriott gives members a massive elite status boost! Yes, this should be a no-brainer given the current state of travel, but given Marriott's stance lately, I really didn't expect this from them. … [Read more...] about Marriott Gives Members Massive Elite Status Boost
How Hospitals in Hawaii Stack Up
The other day, a fellow blogger wrote about the Maldives reopening, as well as the state of their medical system. So, that got me wondering how hospitals in Hawaii stack up? After all, we're in a similar predicament. … [Read more...] about How Hospitals in Hawaii Stack Up
US Domestic Travel Restrictions
Hawaii has pretty stringent travel restrictions at the moment thanks to COVID-19. But, you know what, other states have similar measures in place too. So, let's talk about the current state of US domestic travel restrictions. … [Read more...] about US Domestic Travel Restrictions
Our Return to Manned Spaceflight
Allow me to geek out a bit and let me talk about what I consider to be the ultimate form of travel. Let's talk about our return to manned spaceflight here in the US. … [Read more...] about Our Return to Manned Spaceflight
Mid-2020 Points and Miles Update
All, we've made it nearly halfway through 2020. But, 2019 might as well have been over a thousand years ago, right? And given the drastically different circumstances, let's do a mid-2020 points and miles update. … [Read more...] about Mid-2020 Points and Miles Update
Hawaii-Based Airlines Agree to Merge
A little over a year ago, Hawaii celebrated the arrival of Southwest Airlines and the new competition they brought. But, now, we're losing some competition as two Hawaii-based airlines agree to merge. … [Read more...] about Hawaii-Based Airlines Agree to Merge
Hawaiian Air Demonstrates New Safety Measures
The other day, Governor David Ige announced the ending of inter-island travel quarantines. That same day we got a look at what travel will look like as Hawaiian Air demonstrates its new safety measures. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Demonstrates New Safety Measures
Hawaii is Ending Inter-Island Quarantine Requirements
For weeks now, many officials in Hawaii have been calling for Hawaii's Governor to begin to allow intra-state travel to return. And, guess what. It turns out that Hawaii is ending its inter-island quarantine requirements soon. … [Read more...] about Hawaii is Ending Inter-Island Quarantine Requirements
No, Japan is NOT Covering Half of Your Trip Expenses
Over the past couple of weeks, rumors began spreading that Japan would be covering half our tourists' expenses when they reopen to visitors. But, no, Japan is NOT covering half your trip expenses as the rumors suggest. … [Read more...] about No, Japan is NOT Covering Half of Your Trip Expenses
Hawaii Quarantine Orders Extended Beyond June
If you were hoping to travel to Hawaii in July, think again. Hawaii Governor David Ige extended quarantine orders beyond June yesterday during a televised, virtual panel discussion with county majors. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Quarantine Orders Extended Beyond June