On Thursday, April 1, after a three-month delay due to the pandemic, City & County of Honolulu Ordinance 19-30 went into effect. As a result, you should remember to pack a reusable bag when visiting Oahu - even more so now than before. … [Read more...] about Pack a Reusable Bag When Visiting Oahu
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Honolulu to Remain in Tier 3 – For Now
As predicted, Honolulu couldn't dig itself out of backsliding into Tier 2 territory of its reopening strategy. However, thanks to an eleventh-hour agreement between Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Governor David Ige, Honolulu is to remain in Tier 3 - for now. … [Read more...] about Honolulu to Remain in Tier 3 – For Now
Hawaii Taps Two Companies for Vaccine Passport
Hawaii is working towards loosening restrictions on visitors - especially in light of new CDC guidelines on travel. And to help, Hawaii taps two companies for vaccine passport development. One of these companies will likely be very familiar to many of you. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Taps Two Companies for Vaccine Passport
Honolulu Mayor is Dead Set Against a Return to Tier 2
Hawaii, particularly Oahu, has been seeing a steady upward trend in its COVID-19 case counts. Despite this, Honolulu Mayor is dead set against a return to Tier 2 of our reopening strategy even though he acknowledges the risks associated with the new variants. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Mayor is Dead Set Against a Return to Tier 2
The Tastiest Secret Spot in Waikiki
Recently, some of my favorite culinary minds in Hawaii came together to open a hidden foodie oasis in Waikiki. The place is, admittedly, a little difficult to find. But, if you seek them out, you'll be rewarded with fantastic Italian food and ice cream. That's why I'm dubbing this place the tastiest secret spot in Waikiki! … [Read more...] about The Tastiest Secret Spot in Waikiki
United and Mokulele Are Adding New Hawaii Routes
As travel continues to ramp up towards pre-COVID levels, we're seeing not only the return of suspended routes but the addition of new ones too. Case-in-point, United and Mokulele are adding new Hawaii routes. They join Hawaiian and Southwest in launching new routes while demand for travel remains depressed. … [Read more...] about United and Mokulele Are Adding New Hawaii Routes
Hawaii Pre-Clear Expands to Six Airlines
Though parts of the US are relaxing their travel rules, Hawaii isn't. In fact, things are, more or less, staying the same for the time being. However, traveling with those restrictions is getting easier as Hawaii Pre-Clear expands to six airlines in total. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Pre-Clear Expands to Six Airlines
Hawaiian New Possibilities New Adventures Sweepstakes
Enter to win 160,000 HawaiianMiles with the Hawaiian New Possibilities, New Adventures Sweepstakes. The Airline is running the contest to celebrate the commencement of its new routes. What's more, if you win, the miles will - potentially - take you far. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian New Possibilities New Adventures Sweepstakes
My Favorite Suites of All Time – 2021 Edition
Unlike most travel bloggers, I don't stay in hotels all that often. What's more, it's pretty rare that I stay in suites - paid or upgraded. So, today, I'll be ranking my favorite suites of all time. It'll be a shortlist, but a diverse one, I think. … [Read more...] about My Favorite Suites of All Time – 2021 Edition
Hawaiian Reduces Status Requirements for 2022
I'm sure we all hoped that the pandemic would be over by now. But, the reality is, it'll be at least mid-year before things begin returning to normal. So, it's no surprise to see the travel industry making concessions once again. HawaiianMiles members will be happy to hear the latest of these as Hawaiian reduces status requirements for 2022. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Reduces Status Requirements for 2022