After remaining relatively consistent through most of 2021, the Hawaii entry requirements changed on November 8. Why? Because that's the day the federal international travel band came to an end, introducing new rules and requirements. This made things a bit more complicated, so let's discuss. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Entry Requirements – November 2021
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Review: HeiHo House
This year, for Mrs. Island Miler's birthday, I decided to book us dinner at one of Honolulu's newest and quirkiest restaurants - HeiHo House. They bill themselves as a gastropub, which is still fairly unique for Hawaii and is one of our favorite types of concepts. Gladly, they didn't disappoint! … [Read more...] about Review: HeiHo House
Review: 1938 Indochine Honolulu
Recently, we had dinner with Mrs. Island Miler's family at 1938 Indochine Honolulu. The restaurant serves up Thai-influenced cuisine and is one of the newest Aoki Group concepts in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Review: 1938 Indochine Honolulu
Hawaii International Traveler Entry Requirements
Yesterday, Governor David Ige finally went over the Hawaii international traveler entry requirements. Additionally, Ige covered changes to both the Hawaii Safe Travels program and COVID-19 emergency orders too. But don't get your hopes up; Hawaii Safe Travels is here to stay for the time being. … [Read more...] about Hawaii International Traveler Entry Requirements
Goteborg Musubi – Hawaii’s Other Musubi
Hawaii is a beautiful mishmash of various cultures around the world. And it's something you can readily see around you when you're here. This mashup influences everything from the way we speak, our architecture, our customs, and, yes, even our food, which brings us to the Goteborg Musubi. … [Read more...] about Goteborg Musubi – Hawaii’s Other Musubi
Honolulu Further Loosens Restrictions
Yesterday, Mayor Rick Blangiardi held a press conference to announce that Honolulu further loosens restrictions. Sort of. This loosening of restrictions isn't seeking to make significant changes. Instead, it's adjustments to the existing set of rules. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Further Loosens Restrictions
Hawaiian Airlines to Resume Sydney Flights
For the first time since the pandemic began, Hawaiian Airlines is to resume Sydney flights. However, like its current service to Japan and Korea, I don't think Hawaiian's returning Australian service will likely see low load factors. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines to Resume Sydney Flights
Diamond Head State Monument Closing
Thanks to necessary demolition projects, the Diamond Head State monument is closing for seven days over the next couple of weeks. Naturally, during this time, one of Hawaii's most popular attractions will be off-limits to all. … [Read more...] about Diamond Head State Monument Closing
Governor Ige Welcomes Back Visitors
During an unusual announcement on Tuesday, Governor Ige welcomes back visitors to the islands two months after telling people to stay away. Not only was the announcement itself unusual, but so was the fact that there was no substance to his announcement either. Let's discuss. … [Read more...] about Governor Ige Welcomes Back Visitors
Elements by Westin Hotel Coming to Kapolei
Oahu has been seeing a bit of a hotel boom in recent years. But, these hotels aren't what you'd expect when you think about Hawaii, as they're all limited-service city hotels. So, news that an Elements by Westin hotel is coming to Kapolei doesn't surprise me one bit. … [Read more...] about Elements by Westin Hotel Coming to Kapolei