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Knowing that our room wouldn’t be ready for a while, I made brunch reservations for our day of arrival on Maui. Wanting to try something new this time, I chose SixtyTwo MarcKet in Wailuku for our first meal on-island. Typically, when we fly into Maui, our first order of business is to get something to […]
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For this trip to Maui, I chose to get our car from National Car Rental Kahului. The overall experience was similar to that of Vegas, only there was no shortage here, though the car I ended up with wasn’t as good as the one I had in Sin City. After quickly securing our bags from […]
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Before we planned a trip to Vegas with my in-laws, I had planned a trip to Maui for Mrs. Island Miler and me. The goal for our grand Maui adventures was to have Mrs. Island Miler experience the Grand Wailea for the first time. But the trip ended up being so much more. My family […]
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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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I just received an offer from Westin Vacations and HawaiianMiles, which makes it two in one year! But is this offer as good as the first one? Click here for a review…
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With infections and hospitalizations falling to levels not seen since before the Delta-variant fueled surge, the Valley Isle is now following Oahu’s lead. Yup, just as Hawaii’s most populous island, Maui loosens restrictions too. In an announcement made on Wednesday, Maui Mayor Mike Victorino announced updated restrictions approved by Governor David Ige. However, things aren’t […]
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Back in December 2016, the Pu’unene Sugar Mill in Central Maui shut down after 145 years processed its last crop of sugar cane. However, the mill’s legacy lives on at the Pu’unene Sugar Museum. And, now, we get news that the Maui Sugar Museum plans an expansion with new exhibits on the way. The Pu’unene […]
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The other week, I reported on new safety measures coming to the Valley Isle called Maui Health Pass. Well, county officials decided to change the program’s name. The now Maui Safer Outside begins today, bringing with it a bevy of new restrictions. At the time of what was Maui Health Pass’s official announcement, not a […]
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The other week, I reported on new safety measures coming to the Valley Isle called Maui Health Pass. Well, county officials decided to change the program’s name. The now Maui Safer Outside begins today, bringing with it a bevy of new restrictions. At the time of what was Maui Health Pass’s official announcement, not a […]
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As I’ve said many times already, over-tourism is a major issue right now in Hawaii. As it turns out, though, it’s not because there are too many hotels here. No, rather, the issue seems to be vacation rentals. To remedy this, Maui County cracks down on illegal vacation rentals. Illegal vacation rentals have been an […]
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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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A while back, I reported on Hawaii House Bill 862. Much maligned by the visitor industry, HB 862 came with several blows. Unfortunately, the most impactful of these for the general public is changes to Hawaii’s Transient Accommodations Tax. So, get ready for higher hotel taxes in Hawaii soon. Governor Ige vetoed House Bill 862 […]
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While I theorized that the Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Pacific Railroad was done for last year, the fact that the Maui Sugar Cane Train is for sale now all but confirms my theory. And, no, this isn’t a sale of the railroad as a going concern, as the listing all but confirms its demise. Last February, […]
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Even though visitor arrivals are nearing pre-pandemic, Hawaii continues to struggle with pandemic-related issues. One of the biggest of these, of course, is the total lack of rental cars. As a result, the HTA is to help counties cope with the car shortage. As you’ll recall, Hawaii – and other major tourist destinations around the […]
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Maui is about to implement a post-arrival testing program. However, Mayor Mike Victorino recently announced that vaccinated travelers can skip the Maui arrival test. That should help save a lot of time upon arrival. As previously reported, Maui County plans to implement a post-arrival test requirement soon. When? They say the first week in May, […]
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Visitors surging back is, undoubtedly, good for Hawaii’s economy. But having experienced a less congested lifestyle, combined with long-standing questions about balanced tourism, officials in Maui County are considering restricting beach access. State law says all shorelines in Hawaii are public and that access is a right – not a privilege. So with Maui’s latest […]
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Though Hawaii County is thinking of terminating its traveler testing program due to mounting costs. However, due to increasing rates of infection, another county is grasping for ways to bring things under control. As a result, Maui plans to implement post-arrival testing. It’s no secret that Oahu has the highest rates of infection in all […]
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After an expected 2020 pause in offers, I just received an offer from Westin Vacations and HawaiianMiles. And from the looks of it, it’s another great offer. Click here for my review…
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Hawaii has long had an issue balancing tourism, environmental protection, and the needs and convenience of its residents. The absence of tourists only reinforced this. As a result, Hawaii began putting controls into place. Thus, Waianapanapa State Park now requires reservations – the second state park to do so. As you’ll recall, Kauai’s Haena State […]
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Update: Click here for the full review of this offer: Review: Westin Vacations and American Express Offer For The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas North (Maui, Hawaii) Early last week, I received…
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