Visitors surging back is, undoubtedly, good for Hawaii's economy. But having experienced a less congested lifestyle, combined with long-standing questions about balanced tourism, officials in Maui County are considering restricting beach access. … [Read more...] about Maui County Considering Restricting Beach Access
Destinations
Skip Big Island Post-Arrival Test With Vaccination
Since the state won't allow the Big Island to use its stockpile of tests, and with mounting costs, Hawaii County officials have been considering canceling its post-arrival testing program. But, it seems like they're going a different way - for now. That's because you can now skip the Big Island post-arrival test with vaccination cards. … [Read more...] about Skip Big Island Post-Arrival Test With Vaccination
Kauai Parks to Begin Charging Admission Fees
Balancing tourism with Hawaii's delicate environment and residents' quality of life has been a major topic of discussion since the pandemic shutdown tourism. The State of Hawaii's solution? To limit capacity and implement fees. So, it comes as no surprise that Kauai parks are to begin charging admission fees. … [Read more...] about Kauai Parks to Begin Charging Admission Fees
Hawaiian is Giving Away 1 Million HawaiianMiles!
Recently, Hawaiian Airlines announced that HawaiianMiles no longer expire. And to commemorate the event, Hawaiian is giving away 1 million HawaiianMiles via their Endless Hawaii Sweepstakes. What's more, unlike recent contests, you don't need a social media profile to enter this one. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian is Giving Away 1 Million HawaiianMiles!
The Hawaii Car Rental Apocalypse
When visitors came flooding back into Hawaii, we weren't prepared. And we're still not. Restaurant reservations are hard to get, take-out lines are chaotic, and Waikiki, in general, feels pre-pandemic crowded. The worst problem of all, though, appears to be the Hawaii car rental apocalypse. So let's talk about that and how to get around it. … [Read more...] about The Hawaii Car Rental Apocalypse
Hawaii to Pilot Vaccine Passport with Inter-Island Travel
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green says that Hawaii to pilot vaccine passport with inter-island travel. However, Hawaii's plan for its vaccine passport has degraded quite a bit. In fact, I question whether the program will even be effective anymore. … [Read more...] about Hawaii to Pilot Vaccine Passport with Inter-Island Travel
Pack a Reusable Bag When Visiting Oahu
On Thursday, April 1, after a three-month delay due to the pandemic, City & County of Honolulu Ordinance 19-30 went into effect. As a result, you should remember to pack a reusable bag when visiting Oahu - even more so now than before. … [Read more...] about Pack a Reusable Bag When Visiting Oahu
Honolulu to Remain in Tier 3 – For Now
As predicted, Honolulu couldn't dig itself out of backsliding into Tier 2 territory of its reopening strategy. However, thanks to an eleventh-hour agreement between Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Governor David Ige, Honolulu is to remain in Tier 3 - for now. … [Read more...] about Honolulu to Remain in Tier 3 – For Now
Hawaii Taps Two Companies for Vaccine Passport
Hawaii is working towards loosening restrictions on visitors - especially in light of new CDC guidelines on travel. And to help, Hawaii taps two companies for vaccine passport development. One of these companies will likely be very familiar to many of you. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Taps Two Companies for Vaccine Passport
Honolulu Mayor is Dead Set Against a Return to Tier 2
Hawaii, particularly Oahu, has been seeing a steady upward trend in its COVID-19 case counts. Despite this, Honolulu Mayor is dead set against a return to Tier 2 of our reopening strategy even though he acknowledges the risks associated with the new variants. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Mayor is Dead Set Against a Return to Tier 2