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. … [Read more...] about Skip Big Island Post-Arrival Test With Vaccination
Hawaii Pandemic Travel
The Hawaii Car Rental Apocalypse
When visitors came flooding back into Hawaii, we weren't prepared. And we're still not. Restaurant reservations are hard to get, take-out lines are chaotic, and Waikiki, in general, feels pre-pandemic crowded. The worst problem of all, though, appears to be the Hawaii car rental apocalypse. So let's talk about that and how to get around it. … [Read more...] about The Hawaii Car Rental Apocalypse
Hawaii to Pilot Vaccine Passport with Inter-Island Travel
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green says that Hawaii to pilot vaccine passport with inter-island travel. However, Hawaii's plan for its vaccine passport has degraded quite a bit. In fact, I question whether the program will even be effective anymore. … [Read more...] about Hawaii to Pilot Vaccine Passport with Inter-Island Travel
Honolulu to Remain in Tier 3 – For Now
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. … [Read more...] about Honolulu to Remain in Tier 3 – For Now
Hawaiian Air Joins the Hawaii Pre-Clear Program
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. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Joins the Hawaii Pre-Clear Program
Hawaii Requires Pre-Travel Test for Vaccinated Travelers
Have you gotten a COVID-19 vaccine already? Great! However, if you plan on visiting the islands, you should know that Hawaii still requires a pre-travel test for vaccinated travelers. And there are good, scientific reasons for this requirement. Oh, and the City reverses course on the new Hanauma Bay rules. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Requires Pre-Travel Test for Vaccinated Travelers
Hawaii Pre-Travel Testing Fails to Attract Japanese
Just as I predicted, Hawaii pre-travel testing fails to attract Japanese visitors. And, the reasons why the program failed are, mostly, due to those that I cited in my predictions. Who could've seen that coming? … [Read more...] about Hawaii Pre-Travel Testing Fails to Attract Japanese