As previously announced, Hawaii Safe Travels and mask mandate end tonight. However, you'll still need to pack your mask on your next trip to Hawaii - at least for now. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Safe Travels and Mask Mandate End Tonight
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Waikiki Spam Jam Returns With Different Format
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, the Waikiki Spam Jam returns. However, it won't be the same as it was in the before times. … [Read more...] about Waikiki Spam Jam Returns With Different Format
Caesars Downgraded My Status
Yesterday, I read a report from Miles to Memories about Caesars' change in program terms regarding status matches. Literally minutes after that, I got an email stating that Caesars downgraded my status, citing an error on their behalf. … [Read more...] about Caesars Downgraded My Status
Hilton Increases Award Prices with No Warning
2022 has been a rough year for hotel awards. First, we have Marriott's previously announced award chart disbandment. Then, Hyatt added an additional category to its chart. Now, Hilton increases award prices with no warning. Luckily, the increase appears to be limited - at least for now. … [Read more...] about Hilton Increases Award Prices with No Warning
Taco Maria – Incredible Alta California Cuisine!
At the time of our visit, Taco Maria was the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Orange County, California. But they're so much more than just a starred restaurant - it's a delicious homage to a family, culture, and location. And they're now one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. … [Read more...] about Taco Maria – Incredible Alta California Cuisine!
Hawaii Mask Mandate Ends March 25
Recently, Governor David Ige announced that he would allow Hawaii Safe Travels to expire on March 25. At the time, he said he needed more time to mull other portions of his order. Well, it looks like he's made up his mind now as the Hawaii mask mandate ends on March 25. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Mask Mandate Ends March 25
Hawaii is Getting Busier
With Hawaii's Safe Travels program coming to an end, most experts thought that tourism would pick up again. However, I don't think anyone could've predicted how quickly that would happen. Hawaii is getting busier - and that's causing problems for visitors once again. … [Read more...] about Hawaii is Getting Busier
Hawaii Safe Travels to End on March 25
In October 2020, Hawaii launched its first pre-travel testing program. That program later adopted a vaccination exemption and became Hawaii Safe Travels. But now, just under a year-and-a-half later, Hawaii Safe Travels is to end on March 25. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Safe Travels to End on March 25
Airbnb Removes 1300 Maui Listings
Even before the pandemic, home prices in Hawaii were just about unattainable for most. The solution? Get rid of illegal vacation rentals. And the Valley Isle did just that as Airbnb removes 1300 Maui listings from its platform. … [Read more...] about Airbnb Removes 1300 Maui Listings
Marriott Bonvoy Changes in Hawaii
In late March, Marriott is eliminating its award charts. They say that for the remainder of 2022, we shouldn't see significant pricing changes. But that doesn't mean things stay as they are. Changes are coming. So let's discuss the Marriott Bonvoy changes in Hawaii for 2022. … [Read more...] about Marriott Bonvoy Changes in Hawaii