Virtually every holiday and event on Maui has been affected in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic. In years past, Halloween was full of family friendly events as well as a huge party on Lahaina’s Front Street. Sadly, this year all of the events that typically draw huge crowds like the annual Front Street Halloween Party will be cancelled to align with social distancing protocols.
The latest info on the Hawaii Pre-Travel Testing Program
Hawaii’s Pre-travel Testing Program officially goes into effect today. It’s been a long road to get to this point, but Maui residents are excited to welcome back the tourism industry and return to some sense of normalcy.
During the current pandemic, you have likely been spending much more time at home. And during the hot summer and fall months in Hawaii, there is no better place to spend time than in the backyard or out on the lanai. Whether you are an avid griller who cooks outside several times a week, or you are just looking to have a simple kitchen set up for parties, we hope the tips below will help you create something that fits your budget and lifestyle.
This coming Tuesday, October 6th another round of Maui Businesses is set to reopen under new guidelines released by Governor David Ige. Among the businesses reopening are movie theaters, bowling alleys and commercial event venues. While these businesses, which have been closed for months will be allowed to resume operations, they will have to do so with some restrictions.
Kehalani is a bright, sunny neighborhood in Wailuku that has been expanding steadily over the last 10 years to include a multitude of different communities. The most recent addition is still under construction, and will be called Anuhea at Kehalani.
Making the decisions concerning the interior design of your home is one of the biggest benefits of home ownership as opposed to renting. The color of the interior walls in your home play a huge role in setting the overall tone and laying the foundation for other interior design elements.
Excitement is building as we get closer to the October 15th launch date of Hawaii’s Pre-travel Testing Program. In preparation for this, United Airlines has not only increased the number of flights that will be available from the mainland to Hawaii, but will also start offering a rapid COVID-19 test that can be done at the airport.
Empty resorts, rental cars parked in open fields and uncrowded beaches have been the reality for Maui residents over the last 5 months. That being said, many Maui residents have been eagerly awaiting the start of Maui’s pre-travel testing program, which signifies a huge step forward for normalizing the tourism industry and revitalizing the economy.
Hawaii is an expensive place to live, and since this pandemic began, unemployment and financial turmoil have been rampant throughout the state. For islands like Maui, which are almost completely dependent on tourism this pandemic has struck especially hard. There is a silver lining however, in the form of a new federally funded rental assistance program.