Starting today, guests will be allowed to tour the USS Arizona Memorial again. Access will be limited to a maximum of 50 people on each 45-minute tour, which includes a boat ride to the memorial. You must book your reservation online and face masks are required. The national memorial, operated by the National Park Service, had been […]
The Have Aloha Will Travel podcast is back again this week, with Cat and Kevin being joined by a very special guest, artist and designer Nick Kuchar! Nick, who has been an artist for his entire life and made a name for himself in the Islands with his retro-inspired art style, has actually spoken to
Here is a list of popular events, festivals and activities that are cancelled, postponed or still going on in the Islands. Bookmark this page or check back for updates. ALL ISLANDS Photo: David Croxford Noodle Fest, which was originally scheduled for March, postponed to June, postponed again to September, has now been canceled. Rice Fest, which
A month ago, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park began increasing access to its 335,259-acre national park on Hawaiʻi Island, coinciding with the state slowly reopening beaches, parks, malls and other public places. On June 15 the park rolled out its next phase of reopening, which includes some of its most popular hikes with new guidelines on safety and social distancing.
The 14-day quarantine order for Neighbor Island travel was lifted on June 16 and I took a day trip from Honolulu to Līhuʻe the very next day. Working in communications at Hawaiian Airlines, I was well versed in what to expect. But I was also ready for surprises. (Aren’t we all, these days?) SEE ALSO:
Beaches, parks, mall and restaurants have recently reopened in Hawaiʻi after being closed for months to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Now, other attractions are reopening, too. This month the Bishop Museum and the Waikīkī Aquarium, both on Oʻahu, are opening their doors to the public—with new safety protocols in place. The museum, which was founded
Starting today, June 12, Halekalā National Park is open to the public again, after closing temporarily due to the spread of COVID-19 in the Islands. The park, which sprawls over 30,000 acres in Upcountry Maui and includes the massive 10,023-foot Haleakalā volcano, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Park entrance fees will be temporarily
Whenever I fly into Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island—and I’ve got a few hours to spare—I make the 66-mile trek to Punaluʻu Bake Shop, a charming bakery and restaurant in Nāʻālehu, near South Point. When it first opened in the mid-’80s at Punalu’u Black Sands Beach Restaurant, it became known for its signature sweet bread loaves.
Like most visitor attractions in Hawaiʻi, ʻIolani Palace closed in March due to the spread of COVID-19. But the iconic landmark in Honolulu is planning to reopen on Friday, June 19, albeit with new regulations (face mask requirements, temperature checks) and adjusted hours. “While we are eager to say ‘e komo mai’ once again, the
After being closed for nearly two months due to COVID-19, Ala Moana Center reopened to the public on May 15. I decided to wait a few weeks before making a return trip to the mall to grab a few pieces of clothing—I needed more boxer briefs—from Uniqlo. So, as I pull into the Mauka ʻEwa
The Honolulu Zoo reopens today—but don’t expect to pet goats at the Keiki Zoo or visit the playground. (Though you can see the new twin lemurs that were born at the zoo in April!) The playground remains closed. Photo: Courtesy of the Honolulu Zoo
The mandatory 14-day quarantine for interisland travelers will end on Tuesday, June 16, according to Hawaiʻi Gov. David Ige. The decision was made to allow families to reconnect with each other. “It’s an important step in reopening our kamaʻāina economy,” Ige said at a press conference today. Plans for Mainland and international travel will be announced next
