Hawaii travel news: July 27, 2021
Sheila Beal – If you’re looking for some spacious digs for your next Hawaii vacation, there’s a half-off sale on suites at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotal…
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Hawaii travel news: US vaccine exception starts today + Win a trip to Hawaii Food & Wine Festival + More!
* Starting today, July 8th, travelers who have been fully vaccinated in the U.S. may bypass both Hawaii’s COVID quarantine and pre-travel testing requirements. Per hawaiicovid19.com/travel/faqs/, “Beginning July 8, any…
When you pack for your Hawaii vacation, pack some extra patience
As you’re packing for your Hawaii vacation, you know to pack your swimsuits, sunglasses and slippahs (flip flops), but something else you may want to bring is extra patience. Why?…
Hawaii to eliminate pre-travel testing/quarantine for vaccinated US travelers starting July 8, 2021
In a press conference on Thursday, June 24, 2021, Governor Ige announced that effective July 8, 2021, the State of Hawaii will eliminate its pre-travel testing/quarantine requirements for domestic travelers…
Hawaii travel deals: June 16, 2021
– Hawaiian Airlines has a flash sale on just for today, June 16, only. Flights between islands are on sale for $45 one-way. Part of the small print says that…
Pre-travel testing no longer necessary for Hawaii inter-island travel + more restrictions easing
We are moving towards less restrictions to travel within and to Hawaii. Here are the latest developments: Inter-island travel restrictions dropped Today, June 15, 2021, marks a real change from…
All Hawaii inter-island COVID travel restrictions to be lifted June 15, 2021. More restrictions to be eased as vaccination rate increases
Hawaii’s Governor Ige held a press conference on June 4, 2021 to make several announcements regarding easing travel restrictions to and within the state. Ige said, “The easing of travel…
Hawaii travel news: Maui drops 2nd COVID tests upon arrival, Manoa Falls Trail to reopen
– Maui County announced their plans to end their post-arrival, rapid, COVID tests for trans-Pacific travelers at Kahului Airport per the Maui News. These tests will no longer be conducted…
Hawaii vacation news: rental car shortage continues, volcano on pause & Big Island drops second COVID test
– The Hawaii rental car shortage continues to be a problem. Hawaii Tourism Authority reports that many vehicles are already reserved at most major rental companies through August. See our…
Hawaii’s governor drops outdoor mask mandate
Effective May 25, 2021, Hawaii had dropped the mandate to wear a mask in outdoor settings. Governor Ige shared these statements on Twitter: “Today I announced that Hawaii is dropping…
Mask mandates and vaccine passports/exceptions — what’s the latest for Hawaii?
Note: This article was originally published May 17, 2021. Since originally publishing this article, there have been some changes announced and we have added links to those articles for you…
Hawaii vacation news: Pearl Harbor ticketing changes, Maui begins 2nd test for arrivals, car rentals still scarce and expensive
– Starting today, May 3rd, at 3pm HST, the primary reservation booking window for USS Arizona Memorial tickets will expand from one week to eight weeks in advance. The secondary…
Hawaii travel news: Pearl Harbor ticket distribution changes, Hawaiian Air Sweepstakes & more
– We just recently learned that the traditional first-come, first-served ticket distribution program has been discontinued at Pearl Harbor National Memorial. To visit the USS Arizona Memorial, you must reserve…
Hawaii travel news: Maui to begin second test. Governor sets provision in place for vaccinated travelers to bypass pre-testing and quarantine.
Maui to begin requiring second test for arriving trans-Pacific travelers. Maui County received approval to require a second COVID-19 test for all trans-Pacific travelers participating in the Safe Travels program.…
Hawaii travel news: April 7, 2021
– Kauai rejoined the state of Hawaii’s Safe Travels program on Monday. A second test after arriving on Kauai is not mandatory, but it is encouraged. Visitors who voluntarily take…
