When COVID-19 shut the state down, it had major impacts on our economy. One company that nearly bled out during that time is Honolulu-based Bikeshare non-profit Biki. Thankfully, they didn't. In fact, Biki Bikeshare is making a comeback. … [Read more...] about Biki Bikeshare is Making a Comeback
Destinations
Maui Loosens Restrictions
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
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
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
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%
Vegas + Irvine Trip Report Introduction
Well, it's been a minute since I've done one of these. In fact, by the time I set foot on the plane for my recent trip, it was over TWO YEARS since I last left Oahu. So, let's hope I remember how to do this 😂 - my Vegas + Irvine trip report introduction. … [Read more...] about Vegas + Irvine Trip Report Introduction
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
Kilauea Quietly Begins Erupting Again
Following its spectacular lower Puna eruption, Kilauea went silent for the longest span I've seen in my lifetime. Then, madame returned to her home at Halemaumau Crater towards the end of 2020, only to go silent again six months later. But now, Kilauea quietly begins erupting again. … [Read more...] about Kilauea Quietly Begins Erupting Again
MGM Taking Over Management of the Cosmopolitan
The Las Vegas Strip has been hitting us with a lot of bombshells lately. Lately, that's primarily been MGM Resorts International offloading many of their signature properties, such as the Bellagio. But now we're learning that MGM is taking over the management of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about MGM Taking Over Management of the Cosmopolitan
