Here are my suggestions on how to be frugal on Maui. But please do your must-dos, relax and enjoy your vacation!
How do you fold up those beach chairs?
Have you struggled with folding up the popular Tommy Bahama beach chairs? Here is a short how-to video to help you out. Enjoy your Maui beach trip!
Beware the TSA lineups
When leaving Maui arrive at the airport extra early for security. TSA lineups have been particularly bad between 10am-2pm.
Canada to Hawaii travel requirement update
HISTORICAL The rules keep changing. Here is my latest Canada to Hawaii travel requirement update. It is getting easier.
How to get the best Maui rental car rate
Rental cars are pretty pricey these days. Here are my personal tips on how to score your best Maui rental car rate.
What are your favorite souvenirs?
Do you buy souvenirs? Here are some of my favorites. I love looking at them and remembering our vacations!
How does Trip Insurance work
Trip insurance is a great way to protect your vacation investment. How does it work, and what kind should you get?
Hawaii drops Covid mandates
HISTORICAL The State of Hawaii drops Covid mandates effective March 26, 2022. What does this mean for domestic and international travelers?
My experience entering Canada
HISTORICAL Here is my experience entering Canada this March 2022, with all the current Covid rules and tips. Oh right – it’s winter in Canada!
My Hawaiian Airlines flight experience
HISTORICAL I just returned from a wonderful mainland trip on Hawaiian Airlines. My tips and tricks and what to expect.
International Travel Update
HISTORICAL 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
HISTORICAL 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
HISTORICAL 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
HISTORICAL 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
HISTORICAL 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
HISTORICAL 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.
New post-arrival testing at the airport
HISTORICAL April 2021 Covid airport post-arrival testing process at Kahului airport OGG.
What is the current re-entry process to Canada
NO LONGER VALID – April 2021 re-entry process to Canada
Where are all the rental cars?
HISTORICAL In spring 2021 we are facing a real rental car shortage along with crazy prices on Maui. Why is this happening?
What’s new with Maui travel?
HISTORICAL – an update on traveling to Maui in January 2021 amid the Covid pandemic