With infections and hospitalizations falling to levels not seen since before the Delta-variant fueled surge, the Valley Isle is now following Oahu's lead. Yup, just as Hawaii's most populous island, Maui loosens restrictions too. … [Read more...] about Maui Loosens Restrictions
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The New Honolulu Airport Mauka Concourse
Before I get to the trip itself, I want to talk about the new Honolulu Airport Mauka Concourse. After all, this new concourse is the first new major addition at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in decades! And, as luck would have it, our flight was departing out of this new terminal. … [Read more...] about The New Honolulu Airport Mauka Concourse
Get Instacart Express Free with Chase
Chase is doubling down on its free premium services offerings. Already, select Chase cards provide free Lyft Pink and DoorDash Dash Pass memberships. But, now, you can even get Instacart Express free with Chase! … [Read more...] about Get Instacart Express Free with Chase
Honolulu Relaxes Restrictions
Thanks to Oahu's falling COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates, Governor David Ige and Mayor Rick Blangiardi are ready to make some changes. Specifically, Honolulu relaxes restrictions in an effort to return to a little more normalcy. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Relaxes Restrictions
Hawaiian Airlines Changes Terminals at LAX
For a while now, Hawaii's hometown carrier called Terminal 5 home at Los Angeles International Airport. That won't be the case come tomorrow, though, as Hawaiian Airlines changes Terminal at LAX. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Changes Terminals at LAX
Honolulu Considers Raising Hotel Tax by 3%
Earlier this year, the State of Hawaii stopped distributing shares of the transient accommodations tax to the counties as a way to plug its budgetary hole. That, however, left the counties with a large hole of their own. So, to plug that hole, Honolulu considers raising hotel tax by 3%. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Considers Raising Hotel Tax by 3%
Review: InteliSwab Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Test
After our recent trip to Las Vegas and California (more to come!), Mrs. Island Miler and I were quarantined at a hotel in Waikiki. Towards the end of our self-imposed quarantine, we took an InteliSwab Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Test to ensure we didn't bring an unwanted visitor back with us. … [Read more...] about Review: InteliSwab Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Test
NOAA Bans Swimming with Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins
In recent years, it has become popular to swim with the endemic Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins out in the wild. However, this isn't going to be possible in the near future, as NOAA bans swimming with Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins. … [Read more...] about NOAA Bans Swimming with Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins
Hawaii Extends Emergency Orders for 2 Months
Hawaii is in a much better place than we were a few weeks ago. However, we're still doing pretty bad compared to before the Delta variant. As a result, Hawaii extends emergency orders for 2 months. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Extends Emergency Orders for 2 Months
Best Disposable Face Masks for Traveling
It's no secret that I've been pretty conservative as far as pandemic safety goes. So, when I finally decided to travel, I wanted to make sure I protected myself the best I could. That meant using good-quality face coverings. That said, here's what I think are the best disposable face masks for traveling. … [Read more...] about Best Disposable Face Masks for Traveling