Mahalo to Kimberly Kuman from South Elgin, Illinois for sharing this stunning sunrise photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This shot was taken at the summit of Haleakala on…
Aloha Friday Photo: Maui sunrise at Haleakala
Kauai seeking to rejoin Hawaii’s Safe Travels program for incoming travelers
Yesterday, March 2, Kauai’s mayor, Derek Kawakami, announced that Kauai is seeking the governor’s approval to rejoin the state’s Safe Travels program starting April 5, 2021. You can read the…
Hawaii travel news: March 2, 2021
– Many want to know when will Hawaii welcome vaccinated visitors without pre-testing or quarantine. Yesterday, in an informal, online chat with the Star Advertiser, Lt. Gov. Green said he…
Aloha Friday Photo: More Green Sand Beach Beauty
Mahalo to Taniecesa Kotsay-Eager for sharing this beautiful shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Taniecesa’s shot is of Papakolea, the green sand beach on the south side of Hawaii (Big) Island.…
Kauai creates marketing-style video touting their “resort bubble” system
Kauai has the most stringent restrictions for incoming travelers who want to safely visit without a quarantine. As you may already know, in addition to the statewide requirement for travelers…
Data shows tourists visiting Hawaii have least impact on Hawaii COVID-19 cases
Many readers have commented to us that they’ve seen negative sentiments aimed at visitors by some Hawaii residents. Much of it seems to be aimed at placing all the blame…
Aloha Friday Photo: Waikiki Rainbow
Mahalo to Dana Manalo for sending this lovely rainbow shot to us for Aloha Friday Photos. Dana took this photo on October 18, 2020, just after Hawaii re-opened to visitors…
Hawaii travel news: February 18, 2021
* Hawaii and CLEAR are piloting a new program to streamline and verify COVID-19 test results for arriving passengers. Starting today, passengers on select United and Delta flights from Los…
New reservation system to visit Wai’anapanapa Black Sand Beach off Maui’s Road to Hana
If out-of-state visitors want to visit Wai’anapanapa State Park, the beautiful black sand beach off Maui’s famous road to Hana, they’ll have to make a paid reservation. Hawaii residents will…
Aloha Friday Photo: L O V E
Mahalo to Nikki Bushell for this fun Aloha Friday Photo. It’s the perfect shot to lead us into Valentine’s weekend. We believe this shot was taken at Wai’anapanapa State Park…
When will Hawaii allow vaccinated travelers to bypass pre-travel testing and quarantine?
As more and more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, many are wondering when Hawaii will create special provisions for vaccinated travelers to go to Hawaii without pre-testing or 10-day quarantines.…
Aloha Friday Photo: Spouting Horn on Kauai
Mahalo to Gayle Merry for sharing this neat action shot of Spouting Horn for Aloha Friday Photos. Spouting Horn is a great spot to include in your Kauai sightseeing plans.…
Per survey, most Hawaii travelers have “excellent” experience in current circumstances
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) coordinated a special survey in December 2020 to determine travelers’ experience with the Safe Travels program and their overall trip satisfaction. You can review the…
Aloha Friday Photo: Papakolea, Green Sand Beach
Mahalo to Chris Hill for sharing this difficult-to-reach shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Papakolea, the green sand beach on the Big Island of Hawaii, is one of only…
Hawaii travel news: January 26, 2021
– There are two airlines now, Alaska and Hawaiian, that are offering “Hawaii Pre-Clear.” This process allows travelers to bypass airport screening upon arrival in Hawaii — provided that they…