The Aloha 360

You made it to Maui! Now what?? Stepping off the plane at a new destination can be exciting yet intimidating. In many ways, being on Maui feels like being in another country. On this episode, we’ll walk you through what a typical first day on Maui looks like. We’ll cover your arrival, getting transportation, groceries, dinner ideas and evening activities that will help you take a deep breath and settle in for your vacation.

Well over 15,000 visitors have arrived in Maui since the state of Hawaii reopened launching the pre-travel testing program. We all knew there would be some issues to work out as these unprecedented arrival procedures were put into motion. Overall, the process has gone well… some travelers have even said “seamless.” We share some of our audience’s experiences so far. Also on this episode: join us on a virtual flight to heavenly Hana!

On the last episode, we got an overview of what Maui looked like during the state shutdown and what visitors can expect when they travel to Maui in 2020 and beyond. Now we’re continuing the conversation more specifically as to what activities, dining and lodging you can expect to be open or have modified hours if you’re traveling to Maui in the coming months.

The day has finally arrived, and the State of Hawaii has opened its doors to visitors who arrive with a negative Covid-19 test. Tourism is going to look different, at least for a while. We invited Liza Pierce of A Maui Blog and Visit Live Love Maui to join us and talk story about how Maui has evolved during the pandemic and what our visitors can expect on their vacations in the future. One thing has remained constant: the spirit of ALOHA!

You’ve been waiting for months, possibly years, to get to Maui. Now that the state is opening to mainland travelers with a negative coronavirus test, you’re excited but may feel some hesitation being around crowds. Luckily for you, Maui has many activities to offer travelers who would like to avoid large groups, excursions, tour buses, and crowds in general. Thanks to Maui’s great weather and outdoor adventures, you can find plenty to stay busy and isolated from gatherings at the same time.

Hawaii’s Lt. Governor held a press conference where he explained in detail some of the pre-test travel requirements and testing questions many visitors continue to have. We breakdown the highlights of the press conference with some new insight, especially if you’re planning travel in the next month or two. Also: we recap some of the recent mock oral exams helping students prep for their checkrides. We’ve realized some areas that everyone is falling short on.

Our main topic today is about camping on Maui, mostly in the state parks, but we touch on some details about other options as well. Currently, rules vary by camp site, so be sure to search online for the latest news before making your plans. Camping is an affordable alternative to larger resorts, so consider checking it out. Also: what’s Leslie doing in Makawao & we have a discussion about pilot fatigue.