Hawaii travel news: October 6, 2021
Sheila Beal – 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
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/.…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hawaii travel news: July 27, 2021
– 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…
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…
