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Hawaii-based supermarket chain Foodland has been busy reinventing itself. Part of that reinvention is new stores like the company’s Foodland Farms and smaller Kahala Market concepts. But, their diversification now includes restaurants. Recently, I got to try one of these restaurants – Et Al Hawaii by Foodland. While I like shopping at Foodland stores, I […]
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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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This year, we already stayed at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and the Westin Moana Surfrider. That’s two out of three Waikiki oceanfront hotels owned by Kyo-Ya Hotels & Resorts. So, why not complete the trio and give the Sheraton Waikiki a try? As I’ve mentioned several times before, I’ve long had a rather ridiculous goal […]
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Oahu doesn’t have a whole lot of luaus given our, well, lack of space – especially in bustling Waikiki. But, what has been the largest and most well-known luaus on the island is about to disappear as Paradise Cove at Ko Olina is to close permanently. Luaus as we see them today are the stereotypical […]
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Demand for access to one of Oahu’s most coveted natural sites remains far above its capacity. As a result, and to bolster maintenance and conservation funds, the Hanauma Bay entry fee more than doubles beginning on Thursday, July 1, 2021. If you didn’t already know, Hawai’i is experiencing a massive surge in visitors. Arrival numbers […]
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Recently, I had a hankering for pizza. So, in what was our first indoor dine-in experience together since Sushi Sho Waikiki, we headed over to Brick Fire Tavern in the Honolulu neighborhood of Kaimuki. And what we found there, aside from great pizza, was a fantastic lunch value. Originally established in Chinatown, Brick Fire Tavern […]
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Earlier this year, a sand replenishment project wrapped up along Waikiki Beach. However, that project was only a small piece of the puzzle. In fact, Hawaii’s DLNR may build more groins in Waikiki, accompanied by yet more sand replenishment projects. For about a century now, the world-famous Waikiki Beach has been Hawaii’s most recognizable attraction. […]
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With vaccination rates increasing in Hawaii, things are continuing to change. One of the latest changes includes Oahu’s Reopening Strategy. As a result of the changes, Oahu moves to tier 4 of its reopening strategy. Oahu’s reopening strategy got a half-assed change. Tiers 1 thru 3 are what they’ve always been and continue to be […]
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Back in March, Mrs. Island Mileer insisted on taking me out for my birthday. We skipped the prior because of the pandemic. But, with things slowly reopening, we decided to give Quiora Waikiki dinner service a try. Why Quiora Waikiki? We’ve actually been here before for breakfast. But, at night, Quiora Waikiki serves up a […]
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For the second time in the past few years, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal has given birth on busy Waikiki Beach. The rarity of these events means they draw a lot of people. But, even if you aren’t interested in the seals, you should keep your distance from Hawaiian monk seals on Waikiki beach. Back […]
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For my birthday this year, I decided to book us a stay at the Westin Moana Surfrider. Why? Because I’ve wanted to check this property out for a while now, and I found some amazing kama’aina rates. My recent experience at the Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, helped pique my curiosity as well. As […]
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Good news! Honolulu’s transit system is going the modern age! Finally, residents and visitors alike can enjoy the convenience of a reloadable card as Honolulu’s TheBus is launching the HOLO Card program. It’s no secret that Honolulu is far behind many other major cities around the world in many different ways. One of these areas […]
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Good news! Honolulu’s transit system is going the modern age! Finally, residents and visitors alike can enjoy the convenience of a reloadable card as Honolulu’s TheBus is launching the HOLO Card program. It’s no secret that Honolulu is far behind many other major cities around the world in many different ways. One of these areas […]
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I’ve got some good news and some bad news. First, the good news. The much-needed Waikiki sand replenishment 2 is to finish early. But, to finish the project sooner, the vendor handling the project needs to close large swaths of Waikiki Beach for 12 hours per day. As I reported earlier, the Hawaii Department of […]
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Like every other industry, Biki Bikeshare saw a major loss in revenue over the past year. After all, visitors make up a large percentage of their customers. As a result, Biki Bikeshare plans to reduce service to cut costs and, hopefully, remain viable. Thanks to the loss of tourism and stay-at-home orders, Biki Bikeshare saw […]
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After months of waiting, securing a coveted spot at one of Oahu’s most popular sites just got a whole lot easier. That’s because you can now make your Hanauma Bay reservation online. Plus, further enhancements to the system are coming in the near future. From late March to early December 2020, Hanauma Bay remained closed […]
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Turtle Bay Resort was one of the smarter properties in Hawaii. After they were forced to close due to COVID-related travel restrictions went into place, they began a massive renovation project. That project is being wrapped up now, and Turtle Bay Resort is to reopen on July 1. Turtle Bay Resort closed its doors on […]
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On Thursday, April 1, after a three-month delay due to the pandemic, City & County of Honolulu Ordinance 19-30 went into effect. As a result, you should remember to pack a reusable bag when visiting Oahu – even more so now than before. On July 1, 2015, City Ordinance 9-9.1 to 9-9.4 banned the use […]
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As predicted, Honolulu couldn’t dig itself out of backsliding into Tier 2 territory of its reopening strategy. However, thanks to an eleventh-hour agreement between Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Governor David Ige, Honolulu is to remain in Tier 3 – for now. On Wednesday, the City & County of Honolulu recorded its weekly 7-day averages […]
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Hawaii, particularly Oahu, has been seeing a steady upward trend in its COVID-19 case counts. Despite this, Honolulu Mayor is dead set against a return to Tier 2 of our reopening strategy even though he acknowledges the risks associated with the new variants. Honolulu’s Reopening Strategy As you’ll recall, Honolulu’s former mayor, Kirk Caldwell, implemented […]
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