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Hawaii drops Covid mandates
The State of Hawaii drops Covid mandates effective March 26, 2022. What does this mean for domestic and international travelers?
Flying from Canada to the US
We just returned from a Canada trip. Here is my experience traveling from Canada to the US with the current (March 2022) rules.
My experience entering Canada
Here is my experience entering Canada this March 2022, with all the current Covid rules and tips. Oh right – it’s winter in Canada!
What to do on check-out day
Do you plan for vacation rental check-out day? Do consider logistics if you have a late-night flight, so you end your vacation happy!
My Hawaiian Airlines flight experience
I just returned from a wonderful mainland trip on Hawaiian Airlines. My tips and tricks and what to expect.
International Travel Update
The State of Hawaii issued an international travel update – it is aligning its policy with the new federal entry requirements.
My experience traveling to and from Canada
My recent experience flying from Maui to Canada and back. Starting early November 2021 travelers will need proof of vaccination and a test.
How to make your Hawaii arrival easier
You can make your Hawaii arrival easier by following a few simple steps. Have you got your pre-clear wristband yet?
Delta variant on Maui
Maui is experiencing a surge in Covid cases thanks to the Delta variant. What you need to know, including a decrease in rental car rates!
Vaccination Exemption
Starting July 8 2021 travelers can get a vaccination exemption by submitting proof of vax to bypass the mandatory quarantine for Hawaii Travel.
Further loosening of Covid rules
The State of Hawaii is loosening the Covid rules a little. As of June 15 you no longer need to get a pre-travel test for inter-island travel.
Cancellation of the post-arrival testing
Maui’s mayor cancels the airport post-arrival testing as of June 4. You do still need a pre-travel test to avoid the mandatory quarantine.
New post-arrival test starting May 5 for Maui
New for Maui – you will have to take a post-arrival test on arrival on Maui. This is in addition to the pre-travel test
New post-arrival testing at the airport
This week Maui’s mayor announced new post-arrival testing at the airport. What is this all about? As you (should) know by now, when flying to Hawaii there is a mandatory 10 day quarantine for all arrivals. You can bypass this quarantine by taking a pre-arrival test up to 72 hours[…]
What is the current re-entry process to Canada
Remember when flying between Canada and the US was as easy as ensuring you had a valid passport, ticket and passing security and customs? I checked – our family’s passports are all valid. And yet, travel to Canada seems so remote these days. My Canadian return guests and Facebook page[…]
Where are all the rental cars?
Remember a year ago when all the tourists left? Beside empty condos and empty hotels, empty restaurants, stores and streets and insane unemployment, Maui had another problem. Empty rental cars. Empty rentals cars all needing to be stored and no place to put them. Most of those rental cars ended[…]
What’s new with Maui travel?
NEW: Mandatory sign-up for AlohaSafe Alert App (or similar) to avoid the 10 day quarantine per County of Maui. This is in addition to the SafeTravels program (pre-travel Covid testing etc etc). Please, if you are traveling to Maui at this time, make sure you read the official websites carefully[…]
The Canadians are back!
Late March 2020 the border between Canada and the US was closed and Canadian airlines Westjet and AirCanada cancelled all Hawaii flights. Covid was upon us all and noone knew what to expect next. The airlines have been teasing customers with flights this fall, only to cancel them due to[…]
Lahaina in late November
After months of shut-down Lahaina is starting to reopen. This tourist dependent town is ready to welcome back visitors.