HAWAII MANDATES 14-DAY QUARANTINE FOR ALL ARRIVALS
​INTO STATE EFFECTIVE MARCH 26

HONOLULU — Effective March 26 at 12:01 a.m., Hawaii Governor David Ige is mandating all visitors arriving in the Hawaiian Islands to self-quarantine for 14 days. The mandate, which is the first such action in the nation, applies to all arrivals at state airports from the continental U.S. and international destinations and extends to other private and commercial aircrafts. 

This mandate follows Governor Ige's request on March 17 that all travelers suspend their travel to Hawaii for 30 days. He also requested the closure of all bars, clubs, theaters, entertainment centers and visitor attractions across the state. Restaurants were also asked to close or provide drive-thru, take out, pick-up or delivery. The Hawaii State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) also closed all Hawaii state parks, in addition to commercial ocean and trail tours on March 20.

"Hawaii has a long-standing tradition of welcoming visitors from around the world," said John Monahan, president and CEO of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB). "Like other destinations around the globe, the health and well-being of our visitors and visitor industry employees, ohana (families), our communities, health care professionals and healthcare system is our primary focus at this time."

Monahan added "We are urging visitors to postpone their trips to Hawaii to give us the opportunity to curtail the impacts of COVID-19 in our communities and be better prepared to welcome travelers back to the islands when the time is right. We extend our mahalo (thanks) to everyone for their understanding during these challenging times."

All visitors arriving through Hawaii's airports will be required to complete a Hawaii Department of Agriculture form that will be distributed onboard their flight. They will retain the form when disembarking the aircraft. Upon arrival, they will go through a checkpoint and present the completed form with a valid identification. Checkpoint staff will validate the form and issue documentation that certifies they cleared the checkpoint. The form also includes information on the mandatory requirements for the 14-day quarantine along with penalties. Failure to follow this order is a misdemeanor and punishable by a maximum fine of $5,000, or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both. Enforcement will be handled by each of Hawaii’s four counties.

Complete details of the mandate are available in Governor Ige's news releases and in the second supplemental emergency proclamation issued on March 21.

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There is no shortage of great restaurants and new treats to try!
Don't overlook those boxes of Hawaiian Host Chocolate Covered Macadamia nuts in the ABC stores, they're wonderful. Perfect to bring back stateside.

Check out some of the winners of the best restaurants in Hawaii as determined by Hawaii Magazine readers. 

Restaurant 
​1. Mama’s Fish House, Maui
2. Duke’s, Kauai, Maui, Oahu
3. Roy’s, Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island
4. Merriman’s, Oahu, Maui
​5. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman, Oahu, Maui

Bar or Lounge  
​1. Duke’s, Kauai, Maui, Oahu
2. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman, Oahu, Maui
3. Tiki Bar & Grill at Kaanapali Beach Hotel, Maui
4. Mai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawaiian, Oahu
5. Maui Brewing Co., Oahu, Maui

Mai Tai
1. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman, Oahu, Maui
2. Mai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawaiian, Oahu
3. Duke’s, Kauai, Maui, Oahu
4. Tiki Bar at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel, Maui
5. Mama’s Fish House, Maui

Coffee 
​1. Kauai Coffee Co.
2. Kona Mountain Coffee
3. Maui Coffee Roasters
4. Big Island Coffee Roasters
5. Island Vintage Coffee

​To support these local vendors during the COVID 19 circumstances, you can order and ship coffee and chocolates from the purveyors listed here. 

New Restaurant
​1. Moku Roots, Maui
2. The Surfing Pig, Oahu
3. Fork & Salad Maui

Beer or Spirit 
​1. Maui Brewing Co.
2. Kona Brewing Co.
3. Koloa Rum
4. Ocean Vodka
5. Pau Vodka

Malasadas*
​1. Leonard’s Bakery, Oahu
2. Tex Drive In, Hawaii Island
3. Komoda Bakery, Maui
4. Home Maid Bakery, Maui
5. Sugar Beach Bake Shop, Maui
*Malasada is a yeasted-fried doughnut, made from dough enriched with eggs, butter. and evaporated milk. They are golden-brown, pillowy, and tossed in granulated sugar while still warm. Many variations in Hawaii are made with fillings.

Loco Moco*
​1. Rainbow Drive-In, Oahu
2. Aloha Mixed Plate, Maui
3. Da Kitchen, Maui
4. Zippy’s, Hawaii Island, Maui, Oahu
5. Café 100, Hawaii Island
*Hawaiian Comfort Food with lots of variations. The traditional loco coco consists of white rice, topped with a slice of spam , a fried egg, and brown gravy.

Chocolate
​1. Hawaiian Host
2. Maui Specialty Chocolate
3. Manoa Chocolate Factory
4. Big Island Candies
5. Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory

4  Must Taste Bakeries in Honolulu

The O'ahu neighborhood of Kaimuki first earned a sweet reputation for its bakeries decades ago. But as bakeries come and go, there's a resurgence along Wai'alae and 12th Avenues. Looking for something sweet on your next trip? Try Via Gelato, 1142 12th Ave, Hawaiian Nougat Co 3613 Wai'alae Ave, Chocolate-Vanilla Bakery 1115 12th Ave and Otto Cake 1127 12th Ave.