110 thoughts on “Hawaii Travel Won’t Open Until After July”
lisa s
i support the 72 hour c0vid testing. this would help the economy and allow tourism to safely restart. I hope this is implemented. I have a trip planned August 15. It was rescheduled from May and the Marriott and Delta refused to refund me. I had to reschedule before Dec 19 and the august date was the only available date Marriott would give me. SO if this doesnt pan out, I am out money. I was unable to get a refund on my rental car from May. The hotwire person I spoke with reminded me that I had made a non refunadable non changeable sale. First world problem… but still. Here’s hoping against hope for c0vid testing to allow travel there without a quar antine!
Jeannie M
Geez…american airlines was very flexible…and all hotels involved were accommodating. I never go the way of non refundabke except with airline…but there had no issue as i said. Our trip was postponed from april to june to fully refunded from all travel partners. Good luck. Did you not have right to say no to a voucher and get tbe full refund? And car rentals are usually no problem. I ways deal directly with travel partners especially for unforeseen gliches…like this! Death and illness are the usual concerns but pan demics should be added, like Sars impacted some travel.
Lisa
Delta said we weren’t eligible for the two year voucher or for a refund. It was so frustrating. Turtle Bay was great and fully refunded what i had prepaid. Hanalei bay was also fantatsic. It was basically Delta, Marriott and dollar that are screwing us over. I hope we are a go for august 15 but am cautiously optimistic.
Mary
If the quar antine is extended, they have to issue you at least a credit voucher !
Dave R
One thing many of us have learned from all this is who to not do business with. From your comment, I will be very very cautious about both Delta and Marriott in the future. (From my own experience, I would be careful with Alaska Air but I would recommend Captain Cook Resorts without hesitation – very cooperative and full refund minus $100 booking fee, which they will apply to a future trip in 2021.) I hope everyone remembers who treated them right during this pandemic. And that includes politicians and officials who put human lives (permanent loss) against temporary economic loss.
Mary
So when will the Governor announce whether those with reservations August 1 and beyond can keep their travel plans ? If he just extended the quar antine through July 31 on June 10 That’s only 3 weeks or less notice . How unfair . If we need to wait until July 10 to know if we can travel Aug 8, we may not even get our money back nor find a new travel destination so last minute . If you’re developing testing program , there’s no reason to further the quar antine . It’s clear this Governor is going well beyond normal caution and has a serious phobia of other domestic citizens , who he considers dirty diseased and second class, even though we are willing to submit to testing . So disturbing .
tea
Aloha and good morning! I read BoH every time I receive one or see a post on FB. One thing I have wondered about and thought I’d ask – my best friend’s (adult) daughter lives on Big Island and my best friend own a lot there (she is not a HI resident) – she says she heard (and this is the question) that if she’s traveling from the mainland and going to stay with family (daughter) she would not be required to quar antine. Would you know if that’s true. Is there a website that has all the ins and outs of Hawaii’s restrictions?
Mahalo and looking forward to my next visit…even if it’s a year (or more) down the road.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Tea.
We appreciate all of your comments. Yes when you’re staying at someone’s home, the 14-day requirements are unchanged. That is certain. Not sure if any site has all the information, we find it confusing ourselves.
Aloha.
Sheryl B.
Unless you have a non-stop flight to Hawaii with no other connecting flights, testing would be worthless. At the moment we have one other city we have to fly in to in order to get a flight to the islands. With reduced flight schedules, that could increase to two or more connections for the foreseeable future. The people you who are traveling to other destinations that are on your connecting flights could very well have the virus. Good luck in trying to implement mandatory testing. The FAA cannot keep a person off the flight who may test positive, so the rest of the passengers are still exposed. Does that mean the other passengers are going to be required to quar antine because of the one who might test positive or who maybe just has a slight fever due to a cold or allergies? Thinking that testing is going to be the miracle answer is wishful thinking at best.
Diann W
My daughter lives in a remote part of Maui currently not accessible except for locals and they have been wise to protect their vulnerable residents. Homes are often multigenerational so it is imperative that people of all ages be protected. As you know, Hawaii is fragile in many ways, not the least being its kanaka maoli. History has shown us what has happened to too many indigenous populations and I’m sure this ingrained memory influences the Governor’s actions.
I pray the islands will regain their economic footing. I would love to visit my daughter but I understand the need for caution. Sadly, on the mainland many seem to think the virus is over and there are now surges happening that will slow economic recovery. A surge in Hawaii would be devastating.
Michael M
Aloha Jeff and Rob.
Deadlines are looming and the travelling public (myself included) is getting a bit fraught! I have a September trip planned and have a kind of ‘double whammy’ because coming from Ireland, I’d have to get the international ban lifted (I guess that’s a Presidential thing) and then the Governor’s Quar antine…or might the authorities accept testing from Europe? There is also a 60-day period allowed to rebook my timeshare reservation. That window will come up in early July when the present lockdown is still in place. It’s looking increasingly like an impossibility that the Islands will be a destination this year. May I trouble you for your best guess/advice?
Mahalo for that.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Michael.
Thanks for your comments. It seems like there are few answers to your concerns. And can the state of Hawaii pull together a plan within your early July decision timeframe? We hope so, but based on the lack of anything like that so far, you might not want to rely on it.
Aloha.
alana h
I did take the C0vid self swab drive thru test at Cvs May 22, it is Free, they do require you register online, and they pre screen, questionaire online, befor your drive thru appointment time. Self swab test took about 4 minutes(they speak to you over the speaker and tell you how to do the test) you may or may not be referred by your Doctor, (not required to be) I was not, self referred. Testing was easy and the swab only inserts about an inch into the nose and you control moving the swab in your nose while in your car. Test results said would be available online,and I did set up an account to view them, and it did take 6 days to see results online. I dont know how they would ever get results to folks in 3 days, so folks could cancel/re schedule their Hawaii trips? Frys is also offering free Covid test go to their little clinic website and you must preregister/screen just like cvs. Not sure if they use the long nose swab or shorter one that cvs uses. I am in AZ. We love hawaii and would love to return soon!!
Dave R
If you got the Abbot “ID Now” test which is the one CVS has been using, it’s returning up to 25% false negatives, which means it’s pretty useless for screening people. Respected institutions like Yale New Haven Health and Loyola Medical won’t use it, for that reason.
Chelsie M
What if you’ve already had the virus? Will they still make you quar antine?
Gina K
My family and I are planning a trip to Hawaii at the end of July and we plan to island hop to 3 islands. Assuming we can test at home 3 days prior or our arrival on the big island, would be we able to island hop during our 10 day stay without additional testing?
Dave R
Well, we just got the word: restrictions remain in place for Transpacific travel until July 31. Here’s a question: “The Hawaii Tourism Authority reported today that 1,732 passengers arrived in Hawaii on Monday. The passengers, who came on 20 flights, also included 493 residents and 100 people who planned to relocate to Hawaii. Additionally, there were 180 airline crew members and 119 transit passengers who did not plan to leave the airport. There were 192 military members. Also arriving were 119 people who were exempt from the quarantine.” Who would be the 119 people who were exempt from the quarantine? I’ve never seen any list of exemptions.
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i support the 72 hour c0vid testing. this would help the economy and allow tourism to safely restart. I hope this is implemented. I have a trip planned August 15. It was rescheduled from May and the Marriott and Delta refused to refund me. I had to reschedule before Dec 19 and the august date was the only available date Marriott would give me. SO if this doesnt pan out, I am out money. I was unable to get a refund on my rental car from May. The hotwire person I spoke with reminded me that I had made a non refunadable non changeable sale. First world problem… but still. Here’s hoping against hope for c0vid testing to allow travel there without a quar antine!
Geez…american airlines was very flexible…and all hotels involved were accommodating. I never go the way of non refundabke except with airline…but there had no issue as i said. Our trip was postponed from april to june to fully refunded from all travel partners. Good luck. Did you not have right to say no to a voucher and get tbe full refund? And car rentals are usually no problem. I ways deal directly with travel partners especially for unforeseen gliches…like this! Death and illness are the usual concerns but pan demics should be added, like Sars impacted some travel.
Delta said we weren’t eligible for the two year voucher or for a refund. It was so frustrating. Turtle Bay was great and fully refunded what i had prepaid. Hanalei bay was also fantatsic. It was basically Delta, Marriott and dollar that are screwing us over. I hope we are a go for august 15 but am cautiously optimistic.
If the quar antine is extended, they have to issue you at least a credit voucher !
One thing many of us have learned from all this is who to not do business with. From your comment, I will be very very cautious about both Delta and Marriott in the future. (From my own experience, I would be careful with Alaska Air but I would recommend Captain Cook Resorts without hesitation – very cooperative and full refund minus $100 booking fee, which they will apply to a future trip in 2021.) I hope everyone remembers who treated them right during this pandemic. And that includes politicians and officials who put human lives (permanent loss) against temporary economic loss.
So when will the Governor announce whether those with reservations August 1 and beyond can keep their travel plans ? If he just extended the quar antine through July 31 on June 10 That’s only 3 weeks or less notice . How unfair . If we need to wait until July 10 to know if we can travel Aug 8, we may not even get our money back nor find a new travel destination so last minute . If you’re developing testing program , there’s no reason to further the quar antine . It’s clear this Governor is going well beyond normal caution and has a serious phobia of other domestic citizens , who he considers dirty diseased and second class, even though we are willing to submit to testing . So disturbing .
Aloha and good morning! I read BoH every time I receive one or see a post on FB. One thing I have wondered about and thought I’d ask – my best friend’s (adult) daughter lives on Big Island and my best friend own a lot there (she is not a HI resident) – she says she heard (and this is the question) that if she’s traveling from the mainland and going to stay with family (daughter) she would not be required to quar antine. Would you know if that’s true. Is there a website that has all the ins and outs of Hawaii’s restrictions?
Mahalo and looking forward to my next visit…even if it’s a year (or more) down the road.
Hi Tea.
We appreciate all of your comments. Yes when you’re staying at someone’s home, the 14-day requirements are unchanged. That is certain. Not sure if any site has all the information, we find it confusing ourselves.
Aloha.
Unless you have a non-stop flight to Hawaii with no other connecting flights, testing would be worthless. At the moment we have one other city we have to fly in to in order to get a flight to the islands. With reduced flight schedules, that could increase to two or more connections for the foreseeable future. The people you who are traveling to other destinations that are on your connecting flights could very well have the virus. Good luck in trying to implement mandatory testing. The FAA cannot keep a person off the flight who may test positive, so the rest of the passengers are still exposed. Does that mean the other passengers are going to be required to quar antine because of the one who might test positive or who maybe just has a slight fever due to a cold or allergies? Thinking that testing is going to be the miracle answer is wishful thinking at best.
My daughter lives in a remote part of Maui currently not accessible except for locals and they have been wise to protect their vulnerable residents. Homes are often multigenerational so it is imperative that people of all ages be protected. As you know, Hawaii is fragile in many ways, not the least being its kanaka maoli. History has shown us what has happened to too many indigenous populations and I’m sure this ingrained memory influences the Governor’s actions.
I pray the islands will regain their economic footing. I would love to visit my daughter but I understand the need for caution. Sadly, on the mainland many seem to think the virus is over and there are now surges happening that will slow economic recovery. A surge in Hawaii would be devastating.
Aloha Jeff and Rob.
Deadlines are looming and the travelling public (myself included) is getting a bit fraught! I have a September trip planned and have a kind of ‘double whammy’ because coming from Ireland, I’d have to get the international ban lifted (I guess that’s a Presidential thing) and then the Governor’s Quar antine…or might the authorities accept testing from Europe? There is also a 60-day period allowed to rebook my timeshare reservation. That window will come up in early July when the present lockdown is still in place. It’s looking increasingly like an impossibility that the Islands will be a destination this year. May I trouble you for your best guess/advice?
Mahalo for that.
Hi Michael.
Thanks for your comments. It seems like there are few answers to your concerns. And can the state of Hawaii pull together a plan within your early July decision timeframe? We hope so, but based on the lack of anything like that so far, you might not want to rely on it.
Aloha.
I did take the C0vid self swab drive thru test at Cvs May 22, it is Free, they do require you register online, and they pre screen, questionaire online, befor your drive thru appointment time. Self swab test took about 4 minutes(they speak to you over the speaker and tell you how to do the test) you may or may not be referred by your Doctor, (not required to be) I was not, self referred. Testing was easy and the swab only inserts about an inch into the nose and you control moving the swab in your nose while in your car. Test results said would be available online,and I did set up an account to view them, and it did take 6 days to see results online. I dont know how they would ever get results to folks in 3 days, so folks could cancel/re schedule their Hawaii trips? Frys is also offering free Covid test go to their little clinic website and you must preregister/screen just like cvs. Not sure if they use the long nose swab or shorter one that cvs uses. I am in AZ. We love hawaii and would love to return soon!!
If you got the Abbot “ID Now” test which is the one CVS has been using, it’s returning up to 25% false negatives, which means it’s pretty useless for screening people. Respected institutions like Yale New Haven Health and Loyola Medical won’t use it, for that reason.
What if you’ve already had the virus? Will they still make you quar antine?
My family and I are planning a trip to Hawaii at the end of July and we plan to island hop to 3 islands. Assuming we can test at home 3 days prior or our arrival on the big island, would be we able to island hop during our 10 day stay without additional testing?
Well, we just got the word: restrictions remain in place for Transpacific travel until July 31. Here’s a question: “The Hawaii Tourism Authority reported today that 1,732 passengers arrived in Hawaii on Monday. The passengers, who came on 20 flights, also included 493 residents and 100 people who planned to relocate to Hawaii. Additionally, there were 180 airline crew members and 119 transit passengers who did not plan to leave the airport. There were 192 military members. Also arriving were 119 people who were exempt from the quarantine.” Who would be the 119 people who were exempt from the quarantine? I’ve never seen any list of exemptions.