URGENT TRAVEL ALERT: Vacation travel to West Maui is strongly discouraged for the near future. The collective resources of the government, the West Maui community, and the travel industry must be focused on the recovery of residents who evacuated their homes and businesses. (1/4)
Today, we honor King Kamehameha and all he did to unite the Kingdom of Hawaii. Every June 11th, statues of him across the Hawaiian Islands are ceremoniously draped with flower lei to celebrate. Happy Kamehameha Day!
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📷: Sheila Rich
Every year on June 11, Hawaii celebrates King Kamehameha. Across the Hawaiian Islands, you can find three statues in his honor. Can you guess where this one is?
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Visitors with plans to stay in West Maui in the coming weeks are urged to consider rescheduling their travel plans for when the situation has improved for residents. Hotels in West Maui have temporarily stopped accepting bookings of future reservations. (2/4)
Today is Lei Day in Hawaii! On this day each year, you can find celebrations throughout the Hawaiian Islands featuring various types of handmade lei. Did you know that lei can be made from leaves too?
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Visitors leaving West Maui, or needing to pass by Lāhainā to pick up their belongings, are reminded to comply with the protocols established by law enforcement and officials. There is no access into the restricted zones of historic Lāhainā town until conditions improve. (3/4)
Each
#MemorialDay
, thousands from around the world gather together to honor loved ones during
@LanternFloating
Hawaii. The event is a chance for both locals and visitors to come together for remembrance and reflection.
📸: jmurch
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URGENT TRAVEL ALERT: Due to the fires in West Maui, visitors who are on non-essential travel are being asked to leave Maui, and non-essential travel to Maui is strongly discouraged at this time. Learn more: (1/4)