Aloha Friday Photo: Sunset framed by tiki torches
Sheila Beal Mahalo to James Szentesy for sharing this nice Aloha Friday Photo with us. A sunset flanked by tiki torches makes this a fantastic Hawaii view. Happy Aloha Friday!
“Safe Access Oahu” starts today – limits restaurants, museums, attractions access to vaccinated or tested visitors
A program designed to reduce COVID-19 infections — “Safe Access Oahu” – starts today, September 13th. It marks a big change in the way visitors will have access to Oahu…
Aloha Friday Photo: Hawaii (Big) Island Coastline
Mahalo to Heather Tocher for sharing this nice Hawaii coastal scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. She took this photo while visiting Hawaii (Big) Island in 2017. Happy Aloha…
Hawaii travel news: Seven Hawaii hotels requiring vaccinations for guests and employees
– Seven Highgate Hawaii hotels will be requiring guests to have COVID-19 vaccinations starting October 15, 2021. Employees must also be vaccinated. There is no testing provision for unvaccinated guests,…
Hawaii travel news: Maui to require vaccine proof to dine in restaurants
– Per Hawaii News Now, anyone wishing to dine inside a Maui County restaurant must provide proof ofCOVID-19 vaccination starting September 15, 2021. Per HNN, proof of vaccine will not…
Aloha Friday Photo: Resting turtle at sunrise
Mahalo to Paul Vangelakos for sharing this excellent shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Paul tells us that he took this photo on Kauai’s Poipu Beach at sunrise. What…
12th annual contest to predict Hawaii’s first humpback whale sighting of the new season
Though the peak of Hawaii’s exciting humpback whale season runs from January through March, some humpbacks arrive a bit earlier. How much earlier? Well, we want to hear your best…
Proof of COVID vaccination or a negative test required for entry in Oahu restaurants and bars
If you’re going to Oahu on or after September 13, 2021, you’ll need to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in order to dine at a…
Aloha Friday Photo: Ali’iolani Hale
Mahalo to Ali Torney for sharing this nice shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Ali’s photo shows one of Honolulu’s most historic buildings, Ali’iolani Hale, which was built in…
Governor asks visitors to reduce travel to Hawaii through October 2021
On Monday, August 23rd, Hawaii’s governor held a press conference to address the state’s increase in COVID-19 cases. As Hawaii hospitals and ICUs are filling up, the governor is asking…
Aloha Friday Photo: Dipping your toes in the water
Mahalo to Sam Kent for sharing this beautiful scene with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Sam didn’t mention exactly where this photo was taken, but it looks like somewhere in on…
COVID cases surging in Hawaii
Sadly, the state of Hawaii is recording their highest case counts since the start of COVID-19. As you can see from the above epidemic curve chart, cases are on a…
Aloha Friday Photo: Rainbow over Ala Wai Canal
Mahalo to Jintani Mikiko for sharing this pretty rainbow shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. This photo was taken by Ala Wai Canal in Honolulu. Happy Aloha Friday!
Hawaii officials consider requiring pre-travel COVID testing again for both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers as COVID cases surge + Aloha Friday Photo
On Thursday, August 5th, Hawaii reported the single highest-day COVID cases since the start of this pandemic. The state recorded 655 cases. Per KHON2, Hawaii officials are considering re-instituting pre-travel…
Aloha Friday Photo: Maui Sunset Magic
Mahalo to Bahrin Cerasela for sharing this amazing Maui shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Wow, just look at that colorful sky, swirly clouds and the tree silhouettes. It’s…
