Kauai long enjoyed being COVID-free. But, since Hawaii began its pre-travel testing program, Kauai has seen steady growth in new cases. The island even experienced its first COVID death recently. As a result, Kauai suspends pre-travel testing to help slow the island's rate of infection. … [Read more...] about Kauai Suspends Pre-Travel Testing – Quarantine Returns
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The Boeing 737 MAX Doesn’t Scare Me
After a long grounding, it appears that Boeing's beleaguered yet crucial narrow-body aircraft is ready to fly. And, I'm here to tell you that the Boeing 737 MAX doesn't scare me. Nor should it scare you. … [Read more...] about The Boeing 737 MAX Doesn’t Scare Me
What I’m Thankful for This Year – 2020 Edition
Typically, I title these posts, "Happy Thanksgiving YYYY!" But, given the wild ride we've been on this year, that didn't seem appropriate. So, instead, I'm opting for a more subdued, reflective "What I'm Thankful For This Year - 2020 Edition" post. … [Read more...] about What I’m Thankful for This Year – 2020 Edition
Pandemic Waikiki Staycation – Introduction
It's been over a year, now, since my last jaunt off-island. And, since I have many high-risk people in my life, it'll probably be another year-ish until I travel again. So, with Waikiki slowly beginning to reopen, I decided to splurge on a little pandemic Waikiki staycation. … [Read more...] about Pandemic Waikiki Staycation – Introduction
Hawaii Surveillance Testing is a Complete Joke
Governor Ige and Lt. Governor Josh Green have long told us to not worry about imported COVID cases because they're monitoring the situation by testing 10% of passengers upon arrival. However, it turns out that Hawaii surveillance testing is a complete joke. Surprised? I'm not. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Surveillance Testing is a Complete Joke
Southwest Launching New Honolulu-Long Beach Route
Despite the ongoing pandemic, one airline is continuing to grow its presence in Hawaii. And that airline is Southwest, which is launching a new Honolulu-Long Beach route. And this isn't just a resumption of suspended routes - this is the addition of entirely NEW routes. … [Read more...] about Southwest Launching New Honolulu-Long Beach Route
Hawaii Tightens Pre-Travel Testing Requirements
The other day, Hawaii's mayors expressed concerns about the state's pre-travel testing program's lax nature. Chief among them were people getting on planes without results and arriving positive. So, Governor Ige, surprisingly, responded. As a result, Hawaii tightens it's pre-travel testing requirements. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Tightens Pre-Travel Testing Requirements
Hawaii Adds More Domestic Pre-Travel Testing Partners
Over a month after welcoming visitors back, Hawaii adds more domestic pre-travel testing partners. This is great news since this was promised from the very beginning. Especially since tests remain difficult to obtain, while much confusion continues to persist around what kind of test and from where are acceptable. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Adds More Domestic Pre-Travel Testing Partners
Hawaii Implements Statewide Mask Mandate
Since the beginning, masking requirements in Hawaii has been a patchwork of different requirements. This made compliance confusing at best, especially for visitors. So, it's great that, finally, Hawaii implements a statewide mask mandate. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Implements Statewide Mask Mandate
Credit Card Review – Chase Freedom Flex
The new card of the year, or at least one of them, has got to be the Chase Freedom Flex. And, recently, I finally decided to upgrade my old Chase Freedom to the Freedom Flex. Yes - upgrade. … [Read more...] about Credit Card Review – Chase Freedom Flex
