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Are booster requirements looming for Hawaii Safe Travels program?

Sheila Beal
January 18, 2022

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)…

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Hawaii preps to allow cruise ships this month

Sheila Beal
January 6, 2022

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…

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Two new updates to Safe Travels Hawaii program

Sheila Beal
January 4, 2022

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,…

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Maui to change vaccination requirements for entry in restaurants + Hawaii’s Safe Travels program may change+ Aloha Friday Photo

Sheila Beal
December 31, 2021

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…

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Hawaii travel news: COVID cases rapidly rising + USS Arizona Memorial tour programs on pause

Sheila Beal
December 21, 2021

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…

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Hawaii travel cyber sales 2021 + Hawaii travel news

Sheila Beal
November 26, 2021

Hawaii Black Friday, Cyber Travel Deals 2021 It’s that time of year again! Black Friday and Cyber Monday will be here soon, but many businesses are getting a head start…

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Hawaii luaus adapt to COVID restrictions

Sheila Beal
December 5, 2021

As we were recently updating our luau pages, we noticed quite a few new trends as luau companies adjust to COVID restrictions and guidelines. Here are some of the trends we’re…

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Hawaii travel news: November 9, 2021

Sheila Beal
November 9, 2021

* Foot and automobile traffic patterns are changing at popular Oahu North Shore site – Laniakea Beach. This stop attracts many visitors hoping to see a honu, which are Hawaiian…

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Hawaii to welcome international travelers + some COVID-19 rules to relax

Sheila Beal
November 3, 2021

Important note: Governor Ige has revised his 11/2 press release on 11/3 after our publishing deadline. The change is quite significant change. We have marked the changed section with bold…

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Hawaii governor says visitors welcome again starting November 1, 2021

Sheila Beal
October 20, 2021

As Hawaii COVID-19 cases were headed on their highest surge yet, Governor Ige, asked visitors and residents to reduce travel to and from Hawaii through October. Since then, case counts…

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Hawaii travel news: October 6, 2021

Sheila Beal
October 6, 2021

– The first humpback whale sighting of this new season has been recorded! A flight instructor spotted a humpback whale off the coast of Maui on September 29th. Congrats to our…

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Hawaii COVID cases trending downward after recent peak

Sheila Beal
September 22, 2021

Last month we reported about the start of a COVID surge in Hawaii. Case numbers reached record highs for the state. The following image is a screen shot from https://health.hawaii.gov/coronavirusdisease2019/current-situation-in-hawaii/.…

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“Safe Access Oahu” starts today – limits restaurants, museums, attractions access to vaccinated or tested visitors

Sheila Beal
September 13, 2021

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…

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Hawaii travel news: Seven Hawaii hotels requiring vaccinations for guests and employees

Sheila Beal
September 9, 2021

– 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,…

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Hawaii travel news: Maui to require vaccine proof to dine in restaurants

Sheila Beal
September 8, 2021

– 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…

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Coronavirus COVID 19

Are booster requirements looming for Hawaii Safe Travels program?

Hawaii preps to allow cruise ships this month

Two new updates to Safe Travels Hawaii program

Maui to change vaccination requirements for entry in restaurants + Hawaii’s Safe Travels program may change+ Aloha Friday Photo

Hawaii travel news: COVID cases rapidly rising + USS Arizona Memorial tour programs on pause

Hawaii travel cyber sales 2021 + Hawaii travel news

Hawaii luaus adapt to COVID restrictions

Hawaii travel news: November 9, 2021

Hawaii to welcome international travelers + some COVID-19 rules to relax

Hawaii governor says visitors welcome again starting November 1, 2021

Hawaii travel news: October 6, 2021

Hawaii COVID cases trending downward after recent peak

“Safe Access Oahu” starts today – limits restaurants, museums, attractions access to vaccinated or tested visitors

Hawaii travel news: Seven Hawaii hotels requiring vaccinations for guests and employees

Hawaii travel news: Maui to require vaccine proof to dine in restaurants

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