Good news! Honolulu's transit system is going the modern age! Finally, residents and visitors alike can enjoy the convenience of a reloadable card as Honolulu's TheBus is launching the HOLO Card program. … [Read more...] about Honolulu’s TheBus Launching the HOLO Card
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Halekulani Sets Fall Reopening Date
One of the last Hawaii Hotels to reopen since they all shut down last March is, perhaps, one of the most iconic in the state, as the Halekulani sets a fall reopening date. But, the hotel owners have been making great use of their downtime. … [Read more...] about Halekulani Sets Fall Reopening Date
Holey Grail Donuts – Farm-to-Table Donuts
Founded on Kauai in 2018, Holey Grail Donuts specializes in a new breed of donuts - farm-to-table donuts. They've been on my list of places to try since 2019, and I was looking forward to visiting them in 2020 - but COVID happened. But, lucky me, they opened a location here in Oahu, so I got to try them anyway. … [Read more...] about Holey Grail Donuts – Farm-to-Table Donuts
Waikiki Sand Replenishment 2 to Finish Early
I've got some good news and some bad news. First, the good news. The much-needed Waikiki sand replenishment 2 is to finish early. But, to finish the project sooner, the vendor handling the project needs to close large swaths of Waikiki Beach for 12 hours per day. … [Read more...] about Waikiki Sand Replenishment 2 to Finish Early
Biki Bikeshare Plans to Reduce Service
Like every other industry, Biki Bikeshare saw a major loss in revenue over the past year. After all, visitors make up a large percentage of their customers. As a result, Biki Bikeshare plans to reduce service to cut costs and, hopefully, remain viable. … [Read more...] about Biki Bikeshare Plans to Reduce Service
Make Your Hanauma Bay Reservation Online
After months of waiting, securing a coveted spot at one of Oahu's most popular sites just got a whole lot easier. That's because you can now make your Hanauma Bay reservation online. Plus, further enhancements to the system are coming in the near future. … [Read more...] about Make Your Hanauma Bay Reservation Online
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
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
The Tastiest Secret Spot in Waikiki
Recently, some of my favorite culinary minds in Hawaii came together to open a hidden foodie oasis in Waikiki. The place is, admittedly, a little difficult to find. But, if you seek them out, you'll be rewarded with fantastic Italian food and ice cream. That's why I'm dubbing this place the tastiest secret spot in Waikiki! … [Read more...] about The Tastiest Secret Spot in Waikiki