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If you were hoping to take a Kauai vacation sometime soon, you might want to rethink your plans. At least for now, Kauai is not rejoining pre-travel testing until May at least. This being Mayor Kawakami, though, there is a very good reason for this. As cases began rising again, Mayor Derek Kawakami decided to […]
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Last year, I not only neglected to do a credit card strategy post – and you know what? I didn’t do a Hawaii credit card award travel guide either. And while it’s not clear when travel will resume, much has changed last year. So, I think it’s prudent to do a Hawaii credit card award […]
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Well, then. I did not realize I totally skipped 2020 as far as credit card strategies go. But, in hindsight, I guess it wasn’t all that necessary anyway, right? After all, the whole year ended up being blah. And even though most of 2021 looks like it’ll be similar, I want to talk about my […]
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Last week, I reported that the AC Hotels by Marriott Wailea is opening in April. Hot on the heels of that announcement came the news that a second AC Hotels by Marriott is coming to Hawaii. This time, though, the property will be on Oahu. Not only is Hawaii’s second AC Hotels by Marriott going […]
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Late last year, Alaska Airlines piloted Hawaii’s new COVID-19 pre-clearance program. Much as Global Entry does for US Customs screenings, Hawaii Pre-Clear allows Safe Travels participants to skip the arrival screenings when they land in Hawaii. And, now, Hawaiian Air joins the Hawaii Pre-Clear program too. Alaska Airlines launched the State of Hawaii’s Pre-Clear program […]
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As I mentioned during my Royal Weekend Staycation introduction post, I mentioned my stay at the Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. It’s someplace I didn’t think I would stay at. But, thanks to my lack of travel due to the pandemic and great kama’aina rates, I finally pulled the trigger. History There’s no talking […]
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The pandemic and ensuing restrictions have wreaked havoc on Hawaii’s tourism industry. So, to me, it’s a bit surprising that the state may defund the Hawaii Tourism Authority. But, effectively, that’s precisely what Governor David Ige is doing. This decision, of course, shouldn’t surprise anyone. It comes as no surprise that Hawaii has seen a […]
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Marriott has a new promotion available for registration that’ll let you double your nights and points. It seems like they’re trying to make it as easy as possible for Marriott Bonvoy members to earn or retain status since this is on top of the elite bonuses they already handed out. Did you receive your Marriott […]
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While the pandemic continues to rage on, Marriott remains intent on having changing around its hotel award categories this year. Even though most hotels sat relatively empty over most of the last year. So, let’s discuss the Marriott Bonvoy 2021 category changes in Hawaii. Before the COVID-19 brought global travel to a screeching halt, Marriot […]
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With tourist arrivals still incredibly low in Hawaii, local hotels have been offering great kama’aina deals. So, to bring you guys a bit more reviews (and for a change of scenery for me), I’ve been taking advantage of these deals. Hence my next “trip report” for my Royal Weekend Staycation. If you’re familiar with Waikiki’s […]
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In 2012, the State of Hawaii sought to combat Waikiki Beach’s erosion with a sand replenishment project. Nine years later, most of that sand is already gone. So the Waikiki sand replenishment round 2 begins to restore the beach once again. Waikiki has long had an erosion problem. Ever since the 1800s, several bad decisions […]
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For being basically a one-party state, Hawaii’s politicians have been absolutely horrible when it comes to aligning COVID-19 strategies. No one can seem to agree on ANYTHING. So, as Hawaii Lt Governor outlines his reopening plan, take his plan with a huge grain of salt. Lieutenant Governor Josh Green, an ER physician by trade, spent […]
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To help balance the state budget and provide funds to combat the effects of climate change, the Hawaii Legislature proposes a new car rental fee. This fee, should it pass, would be in addition to the two existing fees. Currently, Hawaii has among the highest rental car fees in the nation. Right now, anyone that […]
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Last November, Southwest Airlines began expanding its service out of Long Beach. At the time, it announced one new route from the airport to Hawaii. That route will provide service to Honolulu in direct competition with Hawaiian. And, now, they’re at it again as Southwest announces a new Long Beach-Kahului Route. Since it began service […]
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So far, Hawaii allows pre-travel testing only for travelers from the mainland US and Japan. That will soon change, though, as Hawaii adds South Korea to the Safe Travels program. But, much like the Japanese program, don’t expect South Korea’s inclusion to make an appreciable economic difference. Hawaii Adds South Korea to Safe Travels Program […]
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During our recent staycation at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, we chose not to get breakfast on-property. However, the choices didn’t look that great. So, we decided to head over to Hawaiian Crown Cafe to give their acai bowl a try and grab some goodies. Hawaiian Crown Pineapples Everyone knows and loves Maui Gold pineapples – […]
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United Airlines partners with Chase for most of its co-brand credit cards in the US. But, did you know there is a non-Chase United card? What’s more, this card issued by a bank in Hawaii has some compelling features. But, is it worth it? Let’s discuss. Now, I’m not a United customer. In fact, I’ve […]
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With Hawaii’s contact tracing app now available statewide, Maui requires the AlohaSafe Alert App for all visitors to the island. This is in addition to all other requirements, including pre-travel testing. AlohaSafe Alert App Requirement Since last fall, travelers to Hawaii have been required to obtain a pre-travel test before boarding their flights to the […]
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Reminder: the US test requirements go into effect on Monday! That means if you plan on boarding a flight to the US on Monday, you must get a test. TODAY. Unlike the similar Hawaii model, though, there are no approved testing partners. Instead, you must obtain a specific type of test. COVID-19 Testing Requirements On […]
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Thanks to Hawaii-based developer, Haseko, the widest stationary wave in the world is coming to Hawaii. Can you guess what island it’s being built on? Go ahead and guess. I’ll wait. Have you guessed yet? It turns out, Haseko plans to build the stationary wave, which it’s calling a surf park, in its Hoakalei community. […]
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