On this episode, Bryan sits down with Frecia Cevallos and Lauren Manuel from Hawai’i Island’s Pono Pledge Initiative. Get Episode Show Notes Here:  --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode56 <--Frecia is a tourism specialist who has a huge passion for helping Hawaii thrive by promoting healthy communities, maintaining strong culture, and protecting natural resources. Lauren is vice president of sales for a destination management company and helps people experience the islands fully, with a special place in her heart for Hawai'i Island.With travel continuing to open back up from the mainland, to Hawaii (with safe travel protocols in place of course), so many people are excited to travel, and places like Hawai’i Island are catching soon-to-be visitor's attention. It has every climate on it from snow to hot sunny beaches to black lava rock. So, the desire to visit is at a significant high!The Pono Pledge was created to keep local residents and visitors alike safe with their guidelines, forethought, and care.Pono means righteous and morally correct. It encompasses the idea of being mindful of how you’d want someone to be treated and treating others that way. It relates to respecting the island’s hospitality and having awareness of the environment and culture around you. This helps ensure the safety and longevity of the people that live there, as well as the visitors.On this episode, we learn why not every activity you see on social media is a good idea to try while visiting; you don’t want to trespass on private property, get a citation from trying an illegal hike, or be caught in a flash flood. So, part of the Pono Pledge is committing to practicing wisdom while you’re in a less unfamiliar place.It’s amazing how much love people that call Hawai’i Island have for the land. The Pono Pledge isn’t just some list of “don’t”s - it’s a guide to taking care of a place that we want to be able to bring our children and grandchildren for years to come. As it says, we surely can seek wonder without wandering somewhere we don’t belong.Get Episode Show Notes Here:  --> hawaiisbesttravel.com/episode56 <--ResourcesPono Pledge WebsiteSupport the showTravel Pono (responsibly) Pledge to Our Keiki Pono Pledge Website Travel2Change Website Traveling to Hawaii Responsibly: Episode 55 Connect With Us Support the Podcast Send Us a Message with any questions about Hawaii Hawaii’s Best Instagram Hawaii's Best Facebook Group Bumper music, Aloha Friday, provided by Coby G (used with permission) Spread Aloha Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews help other people who love Hawaii find this podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts