Officials are looking for ways to make long-term improvements at one of Hawaii's most popular attractions. As a result, the Honolulu City Council OKs Hanauma Bay fee increases to help pay for these improvements. … [Read more...] about Honolulu City Council OKs Hanauma Bay Fee Increases
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The Honolulu Reopening Strategy
Hawaii may be starting its pre-travel testing program on October 15. However, even though visitors can come to Hawaii, most things will remain closed. Case in point, the newly announced Honolulu Reopening Strategy. … [Read more...] about The Honolulu Reopening Strategy
Hanauma Bay Makes Remarkable Recovery
COVID-19 has, undoubtedly, caused a lot of pain and suffering. But, our "new normal" has been a boon for the environment. Case in point, Hanauma Bay makes a remarkable recovery. … [Read more...] about Hanauma Bay Makes Remarkable Recovery
Oahu Lockdown 2.0 Has Been Extended
Oahu was supposed to return to limited reopening on Thursday. However, numbers remained consistently above 200 over the past two weeks so Oahu lockdown 2.0 has been extended for an additional two weeks - with modifications. … [Read more...] about Oahu Lockdown 2.0 Has Been Extended
Iolani Palace is in Grave Danger
With decades of deferred maintenance, COVID-19 is exasperating existing issues at the only royal palace in the US. As a result, the Iolani Palace is in grave danger of structural failure thanks to a shortfall in revenues. … [Read more...] about Iolani Palace is in Grave Danger
Review: Izakaya Uosan (Honolulu)
This past Valentine's Day, you know, the last normal holiday we had eons ago, I decided to have a non-traditional Valentine's dinner at a Japanese restaurant. So, I made us reservations at Honolulu's Izakaya Uosan. … [Read more...] about Review: Izakaya Uosan (Honolulu)
Hotel Review: Alohilani Resort – Waikiki
As I mentioned in my 2019 Honolulu Marathon introduction post, I chose to book away from the big hotel chains this year and stay at the Alohilani Resort. And, despite a few bumps, I was pleasantly surprised. … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Alohilani Resort – Waikiki
Japan Airlines Adjusting its Hawaii Routes
Just as some US carriers are adding flights to Haneda or changing existing ones from Narita, so too are Japan's two dominant carriers. ANA's changes don't impact Hawaii, though, let's talk about Japan Airlines its adjusting Hawaii routes. … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines Adjusting its Hawaii Routes
Hawaiian Airlines Check-In Lobby Renovations
Heads up! If you're flying Hawaiian Air out of Honolulu any time soon, you should know that Hawaiian Airlines' check-in lobby renovations began this week. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Check-In Lobby Renovations
Restaurant Week Hawaii 2019
It's that time of the year again. Time to dine out in support of the Culinary Institute of the Pacific during Restaurant Week Hawaii 2019. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Week Hawaii 2019