Goldstar Vacation

Are you ready for your best vacation spot ever?!  How do you plan and where do you go for your Hawaiian Vacation when COVID has been looming (and seemingly never-ending)?  Be of good cheer!  Vaccines are here and they are improving the tourism and travel like crazy! Hawaii has a 75% vaccination rate! Many are asking the questions on how to plan a Hawaii vacation in the midst of COVID.  It can be daunting, but in reality these days, it is just a new "normal" way of travel. The good news is that Hawaii is open for travelers and welcoming, with Ohana and Aloha, those coming to the islands for refreshment and escape. 2020 was no joke and as we move into 2021, the hope with vaccines is on the horizon.  Even during 2020 many restaurants remained open in Hawaii with social distancing and disinfection practices.  Throughout 2021 things continued to open up as vaccinations increased and the CDC guidelines surrounding masks and social distancing became universally ad...

🐾Traveling to the sunshine  and beaches in Hawaii with your beloved best  friend  CAN be stress -fre e.   Plan ahead, map it out, give yourself 60 days from your trip  to start your check list. Also, it is much easier the 2nd trip! You will need some help to navigate the complexity of the Hawaii rules.   I think they make it "seem" complicated to deter the practice, however, if you know how and have connections, it really can be simple.   Be of good cheer 🥂 ! You are going to Hawaii, and it is, after all, …Hawaii . Planning    and navigating  is part of the experience!   When I say "simple", it doesn't mean "easy" necessarily, but it means if you listen 🦻  to advice, follow our recommendations, you’ll be fine.  You can travel ✈️  with your pet 🐾  to Hawaii, but trying to absorb all of the government forms and required tests can becomes a maze of mishmash rules  and regulations.  ...

If you’re like me, packing for any trip causes me to reach for anti-anxiety medications. Will it rain☔? Is it humid? What shoes will I need? Can I do laundry ? Do I need my pillow?! I’m beyond overwhelmed 🤯. My suitcase 🧳is overflowing before I even finish the inventory. Well, let me tell you about Maui and what you need to pack for the best vacation spot in the USA. With these essentials, you will feel confident that  even your spur of the moment activities will be covered.😌 Footware - Hawaii translates to casual outdoor living and dining. I recommend a good pair of “slippahs”🩴 for around the house and the resort. Wearing shoes and socks 🧦will be Hot 🥵for most days. Most restaurants will accept you in sandals and many can double for lounging comfortably around the house. They are easy and small to pack and don’t take up much room.  Hiking - Now there are great hikes 🥾to explore the stunning scenery on Maui🌴. I wear the heavier soled shoes on the airplane so as...

Is Hawaii a good place to go for a summer vacation? In a single word. Yes. Let me explain.  Summer in Hawaii is perfect. Did I say perfect?   You cannot go wrong with upper 80s and trade winds! This means comfortable temperatures in the low 70s and 80’s!   If you have never experienced the trade winds then you are in for a treat. Close your eyes.   Envision and feel the tropical breeze, constantly ebbing and flowing, propelling the swaying palm trees🌴, brushing over you, cooling you while your toes   are buried in the warm sand 🏖. Now that is paradise. What sets Hawaii apart from the rest of the world?   You need no air conditioning. While others are sweltering in the 100’s 🥵with the dryness of inside circulating recycled air, you are promoting your own wellness with salty sea air!🏄🏿‍♀️   Chillin' on the beach, swimming with the turtles🐢 in the perfect temperature of the crystal blue waters, enjoying the magnificence of the islands, um, sorry got...