How do you decide on Mexico vs. Hawaii: budget, access, ease of travel, personal preferences, or is it something else?
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How do you decide on Mexico vs. Hawaii: budget, access, ease of travel, personal preferences, or is it something else?
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Hi friends – I’m writing this from Mexico. We arrived nine days ago and are staying four months (yup, experienced “snowbirds”). We love both Hawaii and Mexico, and visit both frequently. Sadly, we canceled two trips to Hawaii in 2020. We decided to go through with our winter plans because of our situation. We drove our vehicle here rather than flying. We own our own RV as our lodging. We stay in a small town of approximately 2500 individuals. Plus, we take all the precautions here that we were at home. Primarily, we mask and avoid crowds. Our choices are keeping us safe (hopefully) since we can isolate here as easily as at home in the Sierra in California. Thanks for the opportunity to share my thoughts!
Stay safe all, Susan
Heck no to Mexico.
I will wait until I am vaccinated and then go to Hawaii. Mexico does not have the structure or resources to deal with the pandemic. It was already losing control of territory to the cartels. I support Hawaii’s plans to try to be safe.
We have a friend who now lives in Mexico full time and she’s very fearful about access to healthcare if she were to get Covid. That said, she says that mask compliance is widespread, so people do take it seriously.
We spent the month of December on Oahu and felt relieved to be in a place with such a low infection rate. Yes, testing before arriving was a pain (we did back-to-back tests over two days because we were so nervous about getting the results on time), but after we landed it turned into one of the best vacations we ever spent on Oahu. The dining choices were somewhat limited, but we got a great deal on a rental with a big kitchen and huge lanai so we ate in most nights and enjoyed the sunsets. Safe Hawaii over uncertain Mexico!!
aloha!
same experience here. we just did a week in maui over new years and the peace of mind that hawaii is the safest state to be in right now (per infection rate), and the fact that everybody on our plane tested recently ?(and was masked) was a secure feeling
i didnt miss the old days of traveling during flu season when we were the only couple on the plane wearing masks while other passengers are coughing and sneezing all over the place
None of the above, Aloha!
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Mexico simply has no choice. They do not have the money to support unemployment for large numbers of their citizens for over a year.
I would not go to Mexico. I live in CAlifornia and have a co-worker from Mexico who has dual citizenship. He has all ready lost 2 aunts, an uncle, and a cousin to COVID and his brother’s whole family is sick. They have taken precautions, but there are so many that don’t. They do not have good general health care. It is not worth it right now.
Hawaii is much safer and more responsible with their policies. No comparison in my mind. I just went and had a great time. The pre-test was no problem and gave me some reassurance knowing that most on the plane had tested, as well.
Not worth the risk for potential brain damage going to Mexico.
As a native Californian Mexico was always a quick trip to beautiful beaches, resorts and I love the Mexican people. That said my husband and I decided it wasn’t safe to travel there because of the drug cartels influence and violence. We stopped going there over 20 years ago and have never looked back. We love Hawaii and feel welcomed and safe here. Hawaii will always be our go to place with or without restrictions. Everyone has there own reason to travel and Hawaii is number one on our list! It’s worth the wait! Aloha!
Hi Nani.
Thanks for your many comments. We both have similar stories and generally stopped travel to Mexico long ago. In 2019 we had the opportunity to do a day-long food tour of Tijuana with a private tour guide who was being featured on BBC. It was a great experience, and being with a group felt safe.
Aloha.
Totally agree. Hawaii is worth the wait. I just don’t feel physically safe in Mexico. I refuse to spend my money in a country that is unable to get crime under control.
We went to the Big Island in November amid the restrictions. It was not difficult to comply with the restrictions and we did wear our masks when around others. Have booked 3 months on the BI for 2022 and cannot wait to return.