For me, a trip to Portland is never complete without a stop at my all-time favorite donut. And, while I ordered my usual, we also got to try the summer flavors at Blue Star Donuts for the first time. … [Read more...] about Summer Flavors at Blue Star Donuts
Destinations
South Carolina Visitor Sues Hawaii to Pay for Quarantine
This makes me so sick. A South Carolina visitor sues Hawaii to pay for his quarantine despite knowing full well that the quarantine was in place before he arrived. Luckily, his case has been thrown out. … [Read more...] about South Carolina Visitor Sues Hawaii to Pay for Quarantine
Hawaiian Flight Attendant Tragedy Deepens
The Hawaiian flight attendant tragedy deepens, as new information surrounding the circumstances of him falling ill shows that the situation was entirely preventable. And it further reinforces how important masks are. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Flight Attendant Tragedy Deepens
Hurricane Douglas to Impact Hawaii
In the throws of a global pandemic, the most isolated islands in the world have yet something else to worry about Hurricane Douglas is to impact Hawaii. So, to quote Samuel L Jackson's character in Jurassic Park, hang on to your butts! … [Read more...] about Hurricane Douglas to Impact Hawaii
Hawaii Hotels Push Back Against Stay Safe Guidelines
Many of the major hotel brands recently announced mask requirements based on the AHLA guidelines. But, some of the guidelines are causing job security concerns, causing Hawaii hotels to push back against the Stay Safe guidelines. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hotels Push Back Against Stay Safe Guidelines
Visitors Circumvent Hawaii Quarantine Orders
This is why Hawaii isn't ready to reopen to visitors. It's because visitors easily circumvent the Hawaii quarantine orders! And State officials claim they're already doing everything they need to, to protect Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Visitors Circumvent Hawaii Quarantine Orders
Get Ready to Pay More to Visit Hawaii State Parks
When tourists return to Hawaii, they'll have to be ready to pay more to visit Hawaii State Parks as the Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources prepares to raise fees statewide. … [Read more...] about Get Ready to Pay More to Visit Hawaii State Parks
Hawaii at Pandemic Month Four
Well, who would've thought we'd be where we are today in the battle against COVID-19? The repercussions here in Hawaii have been clear. So let's go over where Hawaii is at pandemic month four with no end in sight. … [Read more...] about Hawaii at Pandemic Month Four
Hotel Review: Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection
For our long weekend in Portland, I made it a point to stay in a hotel I've been wanting to check out for some time now. So, I booked us a room at the Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection, in downtown Portland. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection
Hawaii Officially Postpones Reopening to September 1
Last week, it was strongly suspected that Hawaii would cancel its August 1 reopening plans. And, guess what? Hawaii officially postpones its reopening to September 1 at the earliest amid incomplete plans and surges in COVID. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Officially Postpones Reopening to September 1