Good news! It's about to get a whole lot easier to travel to the islands! That's because the Hawaii vaccine passport begins on July 8, finally allowing those vaccinated in other parts of the country to bypass our pre-travel testing requirements. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Vaccine Passport Begins July 8
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Restaurant Review: Brick Fire Tavern
Recently, I had a hankering for pizza. So, in what was our first indoor dine-in experience together since Sushi Sho Waikiki, we headed over to Brick Fire Tavern in the Honolulu neighborhood of Kaimuki. And what we found there, aside from great pizza, was a fantastic lunch value. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Brick Fire Tavern
DLNR May Build More Groins in Waikiki
Earlier this year, a sand replenishment project wrapped up along Waikiki Beach. However, that project was only a small piece of the puzzle. In fact, Hawaii's DLNR may build more groins in Waikiki, accompanied by yet more sand replenishment projects. … [Read more...] about DLNR May Build More Groins in Waikiki
How Long Will Hawaii Take to Reach 70%?
A little over a week ago, Governor David Ige announced the criteria Hawaii had to meet to finally do away with the Safe Travels program. Since then, one question has been at the top of many peoples' minds - how long will Hawaii take to reach 70% vaccinated? … [Read more...] about How Long Will Hawaii Take to Reach 70%?
Hawaii Will Open Vaccine Passports in Days
Though vaccinations are occurring at a slower rate than officials had hoped, they're still progressing at a decent rate here in Hawaii. As a result, Hawaii will open vaccine passports in days. And not just to residents - who already qualify - but to anyone vaccinated in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Will Open Vaccine Passports in Days
Plan in Advance for Your Hawaii Trip
Demand for travel to Hawaii has been intense this year. However, thanks to that explosion in demand, as well as current restrictions and shortages of everything from materials to labor, you'll need to make sure you plan in advance for your Hawaii trip. And, no, I'm not talking about just your travel arrangements. … [Read more...] about Plan in Advance for Your Hawaii Trip
Oahu Moves to Tier 4 of Reopening Strategy
With vaccination rates increasing in Hawaii, things are continuing to change. One of the latest changes includes Oahu's Reopening Strategy. As a result of the changes, Oahu moves to tier 4 of its reopening strategy. … [Read more...] about Oahu Moves to Tier 4 of Reopening Strategy
HTA to Help Counties Cope with Car Shortage
Even though visitor arrivals are nearing pre-pandemic, Hawaii continues to struggle with pandemic-related issues. One of the biggest of these, of course, is the total lack of rental cars. As a result, the HTA is to help counties cope with the car shortage. … [Read more...] about HTA to Help Counties Cope with Car Shortage
Restaurant Review: Quiora Waikiki Dinner
Back in March, Mrs. Island Mileer insisted on taking me out for my birthday. We skipped the prior because of the pandemic. But, with things slowly reopening, we decided to give Quiora Waikiki dinner service a try. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: Quiora Waikiki Dinner
Hawaii Governor Announces More Changes
Following last week's surprise announcement about the end of Hawaii's Safe Travels program, the Hawaii Goverener announces more changes. These changes don't impact current plans but may provide so much-needed relief for businesses, locals, and visitors alike. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Governor Announces More Changes