The State of Hawaii is currently riding out a terrible surge in COVID-19 cases. Nowhere is the surge worse, however, than on the islands of Oahu and Hawaii - at least for now. And with hospitals rapidly filling, Hawaii County implements new restrictions to, hopefully, help slow the spread. … [Read more...] about Hawaii County Implements New Restrictions
Hawaii County
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
The Big Island Implements New Testing Requirements
In Hawaii's revolving door of pre-travel testing rules, the Big Island implements new testing requirements for all arriving passengers. What's more, some exempt travelers will now need to test upon arrival too. At the same time, Honolulu's Mayor Kirk Caldwell does have his own suggested changes too. … [Read more...] about The Big Island Implements New Testing Requirements
Big Island Joins Inter-Island Pre-Travel Testing
When the Hawaii Inter-Island Pre-Travel Testing Program launched, following the trans-Pacific version, Hawaii County opted out. But, now, the Big Island joins the inter-island pre-travel testing program. Confused? I am. … [Read more...] about Big Island Joins Inter-Island Pre-Travel Testing
The Big Island is Closing Beaches and Coastline Parks
Though Oahu is, by far, the epicenter for COVID in Hawaii, Hawaii County is experiencing a surge of its own. As a result, the Big Island is closing beaches and coastline parks ahead of the Labor Day weekend to help contain the spread. … [Read more...] about The Big Island is Closing Beaches and Coastline Parks
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Conversion
Rumors have circulated among the Marriott loyalist about a possible Waikoloa Beach Marriott conversion. Supposedly Marriott Vacation Club sales people, some of them anyway, have been telling prospective buyers and/or current owners about plans to flip the property. It appears that these rumors are true, at least in part. In an article ran earlier this week, the Pacific … [Read more...] about Waikoloa Beach Marriott Conversion
The Seaside Restaurant
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls Akaka Falls Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Daylight Mind Coffee Company Dinner Hawaii Volcanoes National Park The Seaside Restaurant As I said in my … [Read more...] about The Seaside Restaurant
Daylight Mind Coffee Company Dinner
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls Akaka Falls Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Daylight Mind Coffee Company Dinner The drive back from Punalu'u Black Sand Beach to the Courtyard King Kam … [Read more...] about Daylight Mind Coffee Company Dinner
Punalu’u Black Sand Beach
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls Akaka Falls Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen Punalu'u Black Sand Beach After we loaded up on sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen, we headed out of Hilo to make the long trek back to Kona. … [Read more...] about Punalu’u Black Sand Beach
Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen
Our Big Adventure Flight Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Kona Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel Skyline Eco Adventures Akaka Falls Akaka Falls Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen After our adventures around Akaka Falls, the wife and I decided to skip lunch and make a pilgrimage to the must-visit place for locals … [Read more...] about Japanese Sweets at Two Ladies Kitchen