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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

UPDATE: Should You Cancel Your Kauai Trip?

from Hawaii Travel Podcast: Hawaii Travel Tips & Things to Do in Hawaii for Your Hawaii Vacation Planning | Hawaii’s Best Travel · host Bryan Murphy - Certified Hawaii Travel Expert & Creator of Hawaii’s Best Travel

If you have a Kauai trip coming up, the official guidance has changed.In this update, I explain what Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is now asking upcoming Kauai visitors to consider, what that means if your trip is only days or weeks away, and why simply having an operating flight does not mean the rest of your vacation is ready to go as planned.I also talk about the real weight of rescheduling weddings, anniversaries, family trips, and expensive vacations, plus how to check your accommodations, activities, and travel reservations before making a decision.And for everyone asking how to help, I share where to find vetted organizations supporting Kauai’s recovery and why the best way to kōkua right now may not be showing up in person.If you heard Tuesday’s Hurricane Lowell episode, this is the update you need.Official sources:https://hta.hawaii.gov/alerts/hurricane-lowell-update-8/https://www.gohawaii.com/lowellhttps://www.kauai.gov/County-Press-ReleasesResources mentioned:Ways to Help Kauai (my article)Free PDF of Organizations Helping Kauai (no email need)Kauai Travel Updates (my article)_Related episodes:Tuesday's Episode_Chapters:1:54 What HTA Is Saying2:21 Check Your Bookings3:28 How Far Out Applies5:42 Reschedule Or Shift Islands5:55 Cancelation Fine Print6:37 Why I Reposted Today7:03 How To Help Kauai8:41 Final Takeaways_🌴 Plan Your Hawaii Trip With BryanAbout Your Host: Bryan Murphy is the founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel & a Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan respectful Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & cultural insight.Connect on InstagramHawaii Planning Facebook GroupFree Hawaii travel tips & guides at hawaiisbesttravel.com🤝 To sponsor the show visit hawaiisbesttravel.com/partnerHawaii travel podcast helps you plan a trip to Hawaii with clarity. Discover practical travel tips, island itineraries, & local insight to help you explore Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island.Edge of the Ocean (w/ permission)Ukulele and Chill (w/ permission)Talk Story (w/ permission)

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If you have a Kauai trip coming up, the official guidance has changed. In this update, I explain what Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is now asking upcoming Kauai visitors to consider, what that means if your trip is only days or weeks away, and why simply having an operating flight does not mean the rest of your vacation is ready to go as planned. I also talk about the real weight of rescheduling weddings, anniversaries, family trips, and expensive vacations, plus how to check your accommodat...

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