FAQs

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Are there COVID-19 regulations I should be aware of?

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YES! (This is also on the "Travel" page, to make sure everyone knows this information). All transpacific travelers are required to have a negative test result from a trusted travel partner before their departure for the State of Hawai‘i, in order to bypass the 10-day quarantine. Please visit the following website to ensure you are taking the correct and approved COVID-19 test so you can enjoy your island time safely! https://www.mauicounty.gov/2393/Coronavirus-COVID-19-Transportation-Rela Travelers are strongly encouraged to take a FREE, post-arrival test 72 hours after arriving to Maui County. Pre-register at www.minitmed.com/travelers-voluntary. Participating travelers will receive a Kamaʻaina First, “Mahalo Card,” which provides Kamaʻaina discounts to hundreds of participating local vendors.The County of Maui has established a partnership with a local medical provider to mobilize ongoing community-based testing.

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What is the attire for the wedding?

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Island Formal... keep it classy, but no shoes no problem. The bride will have a floor length dress as will the bridesmaids, but she probably won't even wear shoes and the groom will have some slippahs AKA flip-flops on (start learning that island lingo early!). The venue is mainly outside on grass so leave the stilettos for another trip and be prepared for a breeze!

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If you had to choose, where do you recommend we stay?

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Lahaina or Ka'anapali. We live smack dab in Lahaina town, literally a 60 second bike ride away. All of the events that are NOT the wedding itself will be held on the west side (Lahaina area) and we'll be around town all week!

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Should I rent a car?

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If you plan on exploring, 100% YES! Kimo's Rent-A-Car in Kahalui is super affordable and acutally who I used when I first moved here. Sometimes they can be a little slow and the cars aren't the nicest, but they'll get you where you need to go. If you have a higher budget, then any of the car companies at the airport will do!

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Please bring or buy reef-safe sunscreen!

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We take our environmental footprint seriously and want to do everything we can to help protect our beloved coral reef ecosystems. Please make sure your reef-safe sunscreen does not have oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, homosalate or octocrylene in them. We recommend Hawaiian Sol, Raw Elements, Bare Republic and NORMALLY, a lot of "kids" sunscreens are reef safe, i.e. Neutrogena and Banana Boat (still double check though). If you have any questions please let us know, we truly would love to help you!

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What else can we do to be more environmentally friendly during our stay?

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1) Bring a reusable water bottle. The majority of locals frown upon single-use plastic and any time you need water, pop into a restaurant and they will be happy to fill up that Hydroflask! 2) If you like to drink with straws, bring a reusable one... everywhere! A lot of restaurants have moved onto paper/corn straws, but they still aren't the best. 3) If you are staying in a town, rent a bike... and helmet, helmets are sexy!

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Is the shuttle the only way we can get back to our accommodation after the wedding?

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It will 100% be the cheapest if you don't have a designated driver. We do have Uber/Lyft on island, but the later it gets the more difficult it is to get a ride. Definitely set a timer for the last shuttle.

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What are three must-do's?

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1) Go on a boat, weather it's on a snorkel tour or sunset sail. 2) Go up to Haleakala. If you are not a hiker, go up for sunrise or sunset and make a day out of the journey. Stop at Surfing Goat Dairy farm and the Ocean Vodka Distillery... grab a glass of wine at the Maui Winery (look for Jackson's chamelons in the trees/ bushes). If you are a hiker GO HIKING IN THE CRATER! It's where Dan proposed :). 3) Go to Hana. Stop wherever you see cars pulled over and go to all the waterfalls, Redsand beach, Wainapanapa. On the way get a margarita at Milagros in Paia. Then stop at Ho'okipa to watch the surf and look at 40 sea turtles on the beach.

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Do we need to learn any Hawaiian?

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Mahalo- Thank you Pau (pow)- All done Aloha- Hi, bye, love