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What Hawaii Restrictions Changed Yesterday

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

As previously announced, Governor David Ige issued a new emergency proclamation transferring rule-making authority to the county mayors. But only Honolulu announced its rule changes ahead of time. So let’s go over what Hawaii restrictions changed yesterday as the new emergency proclamation took effect. In my previous coverage, I went over changes being made to […]

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Hawaii County Implements New Restrictions

August 30, 2021 Big Island, Hawaii, Hawaii County, Hawaii Pandemic Travel, Island Miler, pandemic travel, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

The State of Hawaii is currently riding out a terrible surge in COVID-19 cases. Nowhere is the surge worse, however, than on the islands of Oahu and Hawaii – at least for now. And with hospitals rapidly filling, Hawaii County implements new restrictions to, hopefully, help slow the spread. Here in Hawaii, the current is […]

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Kilauea Volcano Has Officials on Edge

August 25, 2021 Big Island, Hawaii, Hawaii volcano, Hawaii volcano alert, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island Miler, Kilauea, Kilauea Volcano, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News, USGS, volcano alert

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

Ever since Kilauea’s incredible but destructive 2018 eruption ended, the volcano has been largely silent. Activity did return to Halemaumau crater in December of 2020 but slowly fizzled out again six months later. Now, however, Kilauea volcano has officials on edge once again. For as long as I can remember, Kilauea has been in a […]

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Outrigger Moves Ahead with Kona Resort Purchase

July 28, 2021 Big Island, Hawaii, Hotels, Island Miler, Keauhou Bay, Kona, Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, Outrigger Kona Resort, Sheraton Keauhou, Sheraton Kona, Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

Last year, I reported that the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay would be leaving Marriott. The reason for the departure was the acquisition of the property by Hawaii-based Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. And though it seemed like the sell was off, Outrigger moves ahead with the Kona resort purchase. In February 2020, […]

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Most Hawaii Airport Modernization Projects Nearly Done

July 16, 2021 Big Island, Hawaii, Hawaii Airports, Honolulu Airport, Island Miler, Kahului Airport, Kona Airport, Maui, oahu, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

With travel to Hawaii surging back to levels higher than before the pandemic, Hawaii’s airport inadequate infrastructure is becoming increasingly evident. So it’s good, then, that most Hawaii airport modernization projects are nearly done. One of the biggest complaints cited by visitors to Hawaii is the state of our airports. For years now, the state […]

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The 2021 Marriott Vacation Club Offer For The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa [Targeted]

June 19, 2021 Big Island, Bonvoy, Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard, HawaiianMiles, Marriott, Marriott Vacation Club, Travel, travel hacking

Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points

In the past, I’ve received several Marriott/HawaiianMiles offer for Maui, including this one from 2021. However, this is my first Marriott/HawaiianMiles targeted offer for Hawaii’s Big Island. The 2021 Marriott Vacation Club…
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Kilauea Volcano Goes Silent Again

June 1, 2021 Big Island, Hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island Miler, Kilauea, Kilauea Eruption, Kilauea Volcano, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

Late last year, the most active volcano on earth quietly came back to life after an impressive but destructive eruptive phase abruptly ended in late 2018. However, the Kilauea Volcano goes silent again, ending what turned out to be a very short eruption. 2020 Eruption In December 2020, Kilauea silently came back to life. This […]

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Skip Big Island Post-Arrival Test With Vaccination

April 19, 2021 Big Island, Hawaii, Hawaii County, Hawaii Pandemic Travel, Island Miler, pandemic travel, post-arrival testing, Travel, Travel Blogging, Travel News

Written by Island Miler @ Jeffsetter Travel

Since the state won’t allow the Big Island to use its stockpile of tests, and with mounting costs, Hawaii County officials have been considering canceling its post-arrival testing program. But, it seems like they’re going a different way – for now. That’s because you can now skip the Big Island post-arrival test with vaccination cards. […]

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