Alfred HardingMar 91 minHawaii's Mask Mandate EndsThe mask mandate will expire at midnight on March 25th, 2022, per the governors announcement on March 8th. This means that once you land...
Alfred HardingMar 32 minHawaii COVID Safe Travels Program ends midnight March 25th, 2022The governor announced on March 1st that the Safe Travels Program will end “sunset“ as of Friday March 25th, 2022 at midnight. Starting...
Alfred HardingNov 30, 20211 minCOVID gathering restrictions relaxed as of Dec 1st, 2021In Ko Olina which is part of Honolulu County, restaurants and bars will no longer need to distance tables at six feet apart as of...
Alfred HardingOct 9, 20211 minReduced COVID Restrictions as of October 20thDue to the decrease in the number of COVID cases in Hawaii, socials gathering for professionally organized interactive events such as...
Alfred HardingAug 19, 20211 minNew COVID Gathering Restrictions as of August 10thNote this is now old news, see the October 20th, 2021 update. Due to the increased number of COVID cases in Hawaii, social gathering is...
Alfred HardingJul 9, 20211 minVaccinated? No Negative COVID testing requirement starts July 8th, 2021 for Hawaii visitorsFully vaccinated visitors from the mainland no longer need to provide a negative COVID test result when traveling to Hawaii, for travel...
Alfred HardingJun 24, 20214 minHow to avoid the 10-day quarantine when flying to Oahu Hawaii during the coronavirusAm I required to quarantine for 10-days upon arriving to Oahu Hawaii?
Alfred HardingJun 11, 20212 minKo Olina Oahu Phased Opening Strategy Moves to Tier 4Note: This is old news, the City and County of Honolulu no longer use the Tiered System. To protect residents and visitors on Oahu from...
Alfred HardingMay 17, 20212 minOahu Rental Car Shortage AlternativesIf you're having a difficult time finding a car rental for your vacation to Ko Olina on Oahu, here are some alternative ideas for...
Alfred HardingMay 8, 20212 minCombating COVID in your vacation rentalAre your accommodations COVID free? Here's how to have one thing less to worry about on your vacation.
Alfred HardingMay 6, 20211 minRegal Cinemas Reopen on Oahu including Kapolei locationRegal Cinemas including the Regal Kapolei Commons location on Oahu, reopens today, May 7th, 2021. The location is one exit down from Ko...
Alfred HardingApr 27, 20212 minHanauma Bay Reopens with Online ReservationsAfter a year with few visitors due to COVID, the nature preserve rolls out its online booking system as of April 2021.
Alfred HardingApr 24, 20212 minPolynesian Cultural Center Resumes Pre Covid Schedule April 2021Closing back in March of 2020 due to COVID, the Polynesian Cultural Center, the Epcot of the Pacific, returns full force.
Alfred HardingFeb 24, 20212 minKo Olina Oahu COVID Phased Opening Strategy Moves to Tier 3Honolulu County on Oahu which includes Ko Olina, moves to tier 3 allowing gatherings of up to 10 people.
Alfred HardingDec 2, 20201 minIs your Country on the Hawaii Visitors, Safe Travels list?Mainland US visitors may visit Hawaii without a 10-day quarantine period (previously 14-day), provided they supply a negative COVID test...
Alfred HardingNov 20, 20201 minHawaii Governor announces new Covid testing processTesting process to start October 15th, 2020 in lieu of having to quarantine.
Alfred HardingNov 8, 20201 minCovid and how's it really going?This guest arrived on the day the quarantine was lifted and stayed for three weeks. Here are her first hand comments. Arrival: Hi Alfred,...
Alfred HardingSep 19, 20202 minWelcome Back to the Beach Villas O‘ahu at Ko OlinaHawaii is reopening to Trans-Pacific travel on October 15th, 2020 without the need to quarantine upon arrival. Click for additional details.
Alfred HardingSep 15, 20202 minBeach Villas COVID-19 ProceduresYour safety is our top priority. Here are the Infection Control and COVID-19 Safety Protocols in effect at our property.
Alfred HardingAug 27, 20202 minUSS Arizona Memorial Reopens (again)Check the National Park Service website for the latest opening information. The link is attached to this post.