Maui is about to implement a post-arrival testing program. However, Mayor Mike Victorino recently announced that vaccinated travelers can skip the Maui arrival test. That should help save a lot of time upon arrival. … [Read more...] about Vaccinated Travelers Can Skip Maui Arrival Test
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Maui County Considering Restricting Beach Access
Visitors surging back is, undoubtedly, good for Hawaii's economy. But having experienced a less congested lifestyle, combined with long-standing questions about balanced tourism, officials in Maui County are considering restricting beach access. … [Read more...] about Maui County Considering Restricting Beach Access
Maui Plans to Implement Post-Arrival Testing
Though Hawaii County is thinking of terminating its traveler testing program due to mounting costs. However, due to increasing rates of infection, another county is grasping for ways to bring things under control. As a result, Maui plans to implement post-arrival testing. … [Read more...] about Maui Plans to Implement Post-Arrival Testing
Waianapanapa State Park Now Requires Reservations
Hawaii has long had an issue balancing tourism, environmental protection, and the needs and convenience of its residents. The absence of tourists only reinforced this. As a result, Hawaii began putting controls into place. Thus, Waianapanapa State Park now requires reservations - the second state park to do so. … [Read more...] about Waianapanapa State Park Now Requires Reservations
AC Hotel by Marriott Wailea to Open April 2021
In 2019, I reported that Hawaii's first AC Hotel would be built in the Wailea Resort on Maui. At the time, the developer had just broken ground and didn't provide a projected opening date. But now we know the AC Hotel by Marriott Wailea is to open in April 2021. … [Read more...] about AC Hotel by Marriott Wailea to Open April 2021
Maui Requires AlohaSafe Alert App
With Hawaii's contact tracing app now available statewide, Maui requires the AlohaSafe Alert App for all visitors to the island. This is in addition to all other requirements, including pre-travel testing. … [Read more...] about Maui Requires AlohaSafe Alert App
Maui Reinstates Restrictions on Restaurants
For months now, Maui has seen very low levels of infection. But, with the holidays, that changed. Average daily infection numbers jumped by over 100% from low, single-digits, to about 23 per day according to the latest figures. So, as a result, Maui reinstates restrictions on restaurants and gatherings to curb the spread. … [Read more...] about Maui Reinstates Restrictions on Restaurants
Travaasa Hana Maui is Rebranding Under Hyatt
Like many hotels around Hawaii, the Travaasa Hana Maui temporarily suspended operations earlier this year. But, rumor has it that the Travaasa Hana Maui is rebranding under Hyatt and will take time now to renovate. … [Read more...] about Travaasa Hana Maui is Rebranding Under Hyatt
The Nakalele Heart Rock is No More
Six years ago, Mrs. Island Miler and I hiked down to the Nakalele Heart Rock on Maui. Mrs. J even went to check it out on their visit too. Twice! But, sadly, I recently learned that the Nakalele Heart Rock is No More. … [Read more...] about The Nakalele Heart Rock is No More
The Maui Sugar Cane Train is Done
It appears that the Maui Sugar Cane Train is done. I say it appears because their iconic locomotives are up for sale, but no formal announcement has been made by the railroad's owners. … [Read more...] about The Maui Sugar Cane Train is Done