After nearly three months of quarantine, we finally have a plan. And that plan says Hawaii is to begin a pre-testing program on August 1, that will be quite similar to what Alaska is already doing. … [Read more...] about Hawaii to Begin Pre-Testing Program on August 1
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Iolani Palace is in Grave Danger
With decades of deferred maintenance, COVID-19 is exasperating existing issues at the only royal palace in the US. As a result, the Iolani Palace is in grave danger of structural failure thanks to a shortfall in revenues. … [Read more...] about Iolani Palace is in Grave Danger
Big Changes are Coming to Apple
Yesterday, WWDC 2020 kicked off. And, though I'm an Apple fan, this was probably the first keynote I've watched in its entirety since Steve Jobs stepped away. Why? Because big changes are coming to Apple. … [Read more...] about Big Changes are Coming to Apple
Kauai Coco Palms Resort May Not Be Salvageable
The on-again and off-again project to revive Kauai's historic, but the languishing icon is nearing a critical juncture. But is it too late? Some say the Kauai Coco Palms Resort may not be salvageable anymore. … [Read more...] about Kauai Coco Palms Resort May Not Be Salvageable
Marriott Gives Members Massive Elite Status Boost
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