The other day, Hawaii's mayors expressed concerns about the state's pre-travel testing program's lax nature. Chief among them were people getting on planes without results and arriving positive. So, Governor Ige, surprisingly, responded. As a result, Hawaii tightens it's pre-travel testing requirements. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Tightens Pre-Travel Testing Requirements
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Hawaii Adds More Domestic Pre-Travel Testing Partners
Over a month after welcoming visitors back, Hawaii adds more domestic pre-travel testing partners. This is great news since this was promised from the very beginning. Especially since tests remain difficult to obtain, while much confusion continues to persist around what kind of test and from where are acceptable. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Adds More Domestic Pre-Travel Testing Partners
The Hawaii Hotel Reopening Guide
Even though Hawaii began welcoming back visitors a week ago, many hotels have yet to reopen. So, I've put together a Hawaii hotel reopening guide to help navigate the Hawaii hotel reopening process. … [Read more...] about The Hawaii Hotel Reopening Guide
Hawaii Inter-Island Pre-Travel Testing
Though visitors to Hawaii could avoid quarantine with a pre-travel test, Hawaii residents traveling between the islands couldn't. That is, until now. Here's your guide to the Hawaii inter-island pre-travel testing program. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Inter-Island Pre-Travel Testing
Hawaii Pre-Travel Testing Program Launch
Last week Thursday was the Hawaii Pre-Travel testing program launch day. So, how did things for on the first couple of days? As you can imagine, things are kind of a mess, which was expected. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Pre-Travel Testing Program Launch
What to Expect at Aulani on November 1
Recently, I wrote about the Happiest Place in Hawaii reopening. At the time, though, few details were available. But now we know exactly what to expect at Aulani on November 1. … [Read more...] about What to Expect at Aulani on November 1
Why Testing Will Not Work in Hawaii
Hawaii is set to welcome visitors back in about a week. However, while we need to reopen for economic reasons, we aren't ready for safety reasons. So, here's why testing will not work in Hawaii based on what's happened elsewhere. … [Read more...] about Why Testing Will Not Work in Hawaii
Big Island Continues to Require Quarantine After 10/15
Hawaii is set to reopen with pre-travel testing in a little over a week. However, Mayor Harry Kim says the Big Island continues to require quarantine after 10/15 since they're opting out of the testing program. … [Read more...] about Big Island Continues to Require Quarantine After 10/15
Gov Ige Denies the Kauai Two Test Plan
In an effort to protect itself from new infections, Kauai sought to augment Hawaii's pre-travel testing program. However, claiming its unnecessary, Gov Ige denies the Kauai two test plan request. … [Read more...] about Gov Ige Denies the Kauai Two Test Plan
Alaska Air Offering Discounted Rapid Tests
My favorite airline is joining United and Hawaiian in offering Hawaii-bound travelers COVID test. However, Alaska Air is offering discounted rapid tests. Oh, and Oakland International plans to offer travelers tests too. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Offering Discounted Rapid Tests