Hawaii travel news: January 26, 2022
Sheila Beal – After a bit of a delay from his original plan, on Monday, January 24th, Maui’s Mayor Victorino implemented a change to the definition of fully vaccinated to include boosters…
Aloha Friday Photo: Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
Mahalo to Stacy Babbitt from Everett, Washington for sharing this great Aloha Friday Photo with us. Stacy took this shot at Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge while visiting Kauai last…
Are booster requirements looming for Hawaii Safe Travels program?
At the moment, travelers to Hawaii are permitted to bypass a five-day quarantine period if they provide proof of being fully vaccinated with the one (J&J) or two-dose (Pfizer, Moderna)…
Aloha Friday Photo: Waimea Bay
Mahalo to Mara Barnhart for sharing this nice shot for Aloha Friday Photos. Mara took this shot at Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu back in April 2021.…
Aloha Friday Photo: Hulopoe Bay at sunset
Mahalo to Russell DeJetley for sharing this superb aerial shot with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Russell’s photo features Hulopoe Bay at sunset. What a spectacular place on the island of…
Hawaii preps to allow cruise ships this month
After a pause of almost two years, Hawaii is preparing to allow large cruise ships to dock once again. Per this Hawaii News Now segment, approximately five cruise ships with…
Two new updates to Safe Travels Hawaii program
These two new changes to Safe Travels Hawaii are now in effect. Quarantine period reduced from 10 to 5 days For travelers who do not choose a quarantine exemption option,…
Maui to change vaccination requirements for entry in restaurants + Hawaii’s Safe Travels program may change+ Aloha Friday Photo
We have quite a bit of news to share on this last Aloha Friday of 2021. Proof of boosters to be required for indoor dining, bars in Maui County starting…
New Year’s Eve 2021/2022 in Hawaii
Hawaii’s New Year’s Eve 2021/2022 will definitely be more lively as compared to last year, but not fully back to pre-pandemic levels. Some midnight fireworks shows and parties are back…
Aloha Friday Photo: Magical Santa Encounter on Haleakala, Maui
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo was first published 10 years ago. We’ve revisited this magical photo and story a couple other times and continue to find it remarkable. Annie Chavez-Hollingshead took…
Hawaii travel news: COVID cases rapidly rising + USS Arizona Memorial tour programs on pause
Rapidly rising Hawaii COVID cases For many weeks since mid-October, Hawaii’s COVID cases had been relatively low. Just from a glance at the epi curve chart, we’d estimate a rough…
Aloha Friday Photo: Stunning Christmas Tree Scene from The Westin Maui Resort and Spa
Mahalo to The Westin Maui Resort and Spa for sharing this stunning photo from their resort for Aloha Friday Photos. What a beautiful Christmas tree in such wonderful surroundings –…
