Months after suspending them due to the pandemic, Marriott reinstates Elite guarantees. What's more, they've announced a slew of new benefits and promotions with an eye on retaining members for the expected return of travel in 2022. … [Read more...] about Marriott Reinstates Elite Guarantees + Adds Benefits
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Walk-In Entry No Longer Permitted at Hanauma Bay
Heads up! Walk-in entry no longer permitted at Hanauma Bay due to a multitude of safety concerns. This restriction will remain in place until the City & County of Honolulu can implement a new online reservation system. … [Read more...] about Walk-In Entry No Longer Permitted at Hanauma Bay
Ohana by Hawaiian to Suspend All Service
Back in October Hawaiian announced that it planned to suspend service at its commuter subsidiary, Ohana. However, the DOT overruled them citing essential air service requirements. Now, though, the DOT has issued a new ruling allowing Ohana by Hawaiian to suspend all service soon. … [Read more...] about Ohana by Hawaiian to Suspend All Service
Hawaii Suspends Surfing Competitions
Surf and surf competitions are hallmarks of winter in Hawaii. However, this winter isn't your typical kind of winter. Big crowds are not a good idea at the moment. So, thanks to rising rates of infection in the islands, Hawaii suspends surfing competitions indefinitely to curtail large gatherings. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Suspends Surfing Competitions
Maui Reinstates Restrictions on Restaurants
For months now, Maui has seen very low levels of infection. But, with the holidays, that changed. Average daily infection numbers jumped by over 100% from low, single-digits, to about 23 per day according to the latest figures. So, as a result, Maui reinstates restrictions on restaurants and gatherings to curb the spread. … [Read more...] about Maui Reinstates Restrictions on Restaurants
Kauai Rejoins Inter-Island Pre-Travel Testing Program
Back in December, Kauai suspended its participation in the Hawaii Safe Travels program. However, the Garden Isle is slowly opening itself back up again as Kauai rejoins the inter-island pre-travel testing program. … [Read more...] about Kauai Rejoins Inter-Island Pre-Travel Testing Program
The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel Rebrands
New Otani Hotels is a small hotel operator headquartered in Japan. And, until recently, the company had two properties outside of their home country. But, now, they have only one as the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel rebrands. … [Read more...] about The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel Rebrands
Kilauea Awakens from its Slumber
For nearly 35 years Kilauea on Hawaii Island has seen near-constant volcanic activity. However, with a climactic eruption in 2018, that came to an end - until now. After two years of silence, Kilauea awakens from its slumber. … [Read more...] about Kilauea Awakens from its Slumber
Diamond Head State Monument Reopens
After spending the last nine months closed, Diamond Head State Monument reopens to visitors. The iconic mountain, known as Leahi in Olelo Hawaii, along with its famous hiking trail, is one of Hawaii's top attractions. And while it has reopened, things won't be the same, at least for now. … [Read more...] about Diamond Head State Monument Reopens
Hawaii Shortens Its Quarantine Period
On Wednesday night, Governor David Ige announced a new emergency proclamation. As a result of his new orders, Hawaii shortens its quarantine period for those that choose not to obtain a pre-travel test. However, the new, shorter quarantine period isn't drastically shorter than the old one. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Shortens Its Quarantine Period