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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We have thought about going to Mexico since Cabo is a short plane ride and few restrictions but their continued problems with gangs etc are what has kept us away for several years now. Would absolutely love to return to Hawaii but won’t consider it until they can decide the who, what and where of their travel rules and not discriminate against me if I opt to not get the vaccine. Testimg I am fine with. Have to say going back to Tahiti looks easier than coming to HI Of course if you listen to CA governor he doesn’t want anyone traveling more than 120 miles from their homes and is discouraging both people from other states and countries from coming to CA. Really appreciate all the info I get from the updates.
Hi Kym.
Thanks for that input on Mexico and Hawaii travel and for your other comments.
Aloha.
We visited Puerto Vallarta in October and found it a mixed bag in terms of safety. Our hotel took it seriously, with a temperature check every time we returned on site, and 100% masking and social distancing. Restaurants in town with a large tourist clientele were the same, and we felt safe there. However, public transportation was as crowded as ever, with at least 50% of riders maskless (and drivers with masks pulled down). Also it appeared that most people walking around town were not wearing masks. We did our best to avoid crowds and thankfully remained COVID free.
Monday we’re headed for the Big Island, with our negative test results in hand (Carbon Health was great – results in 19 hours!). I feel like Hawaii is much more on top of it and we’re looking forward to a relaxing week!
I have traveled to both Puerto Vallarta (March) and Cabo in 2020. The Cabo vacation was in November. Both locations are considered safe to travel. I can honestly say that before entering any building, resort, restaurant and supermarket our temperature was taken, masks required, as well as utilization of a hand sanitizer. In fact we had to go thru a spray booth with an overhead sanitizing mist covered our bodies before being allowed to enter the Pueblo Bonita Blanco Resort lobby. I too had a 30 day Maui vacation planned that had to be cancelled, scheduled for October 20 forward. It has been rescheduled now for late May 2021. I am still uncertain if I will go given all the issues encountered with Covid testing requirements that seem to change change week to week.
Mexico👍We love Hawaii but the hassle factor made the decision easy! No issues in Mexico for us and it was beautiful and a lot Cheaper! Adios until some sanity takes root in Hawaii ( not very confident tho)
See, that’s exactly why i wont go to mejico. they do wahtever they want!
Simply put, going to Mexico for vacation now simply to skirt restrictive pandemic protocols elsewhere is selfish, irresponsible and stupid. It’s like picking on an impoverished child, offering him food in return for delivering a “package”. He knows it’s probably no good, but he is hungry and wants to eat.
Defeating COVID, if everyone to chips in just a little, it is an easy war to win; but, if only a few chip in, it will be a long, effort that we may, or may not win. The second path is what we are on today, and it is a painful path. We play, we pay – all of us are on it together, for better or for worse.
We Live 7 Miles from The border on US side. Local News has historically reported and we and
Know firsthand hand that US citizens have few rights or recourse should things go wrong. That’s not the lovely people of the country but their laws and infrastructure. Sadly solutions can involve a lot of money. Have a car accident walk away from The car or you will be arrested no matter who’s At Fault. Medical especially right now kinda scary. So uncertain. We see the terrible conditions at the border. Please check your rights and remedies before you Leave the USA. You Might be surprised and uncomfortable. Again The people Are wonderful but…There are so Many great places
In the US why not visit Them? I’m Happy to Wait To go back To Hawaii as the magic there is Like nothing we have ever experienced.
I love Hawaii and usually go to Kauai or Kona every year. I had to pass in 2020 but am hoping to be able to go this year. Mexico has nothing on Hawaii. I will be back as soon as possible…..probably to Kona. Mahalo.
When we had to cancel our Maui vacation, my husband wanted to go to Cozumel instead. We live in Texas so it’s a short flight and pretty inexpensive. I refused to go. I’m sure many people went and did not get COVID, but if you do get sick in Mexico (COVID or anything else) you’ll be shocked at how different the hospitals are. They require you to pay first (for foreigners, sometimes it is $1000 just to be seen in the ER) and they don’t have the resources of American hospitals.
If you have emergency evacuation insurance, they only have to fly you to the closest US hospital. If that’s in El Paso or else near the border, those hospitals are overrun with COVID patients already.
I don’t get why people can’t understand that this is not the time to be traveling. It’s one vacation in potentially a lifetime of vacations. We decided to wait it out, get the vaccine, and then plan our next Hawaii vacation.
Thank you Nancy. It’s all
True. And don’t think any US
insurance works
There.
Hawaii has always been my dream vacation trip!! waiting too. Going to get vaccine, then go. Plus I’m still saving $$. I want everything to be open when I go. Plan is for 2022:)
I have travelled to both Hawaii and Mexico many times. Mexico is super convenient to my north Texas home, but Hawaii will always be my beach destination of choice. My husband and I were lucky enough to be married in Maui on 6/25/2019 and we have counted our blessings many times over the course of the pandemic. Not only did we get married in one of the most beautiful locations (Olowalu Plantation House) with the absolute best vendors, but 50 of our family and friends chose to build unforgettable vacations around our wedding date. None of us could have imagined it might be our last stress-free travel opportunity in quite a while.
I turn 40 on 1/31 and my mother offered to purchase deeply discounted airfare for my husband and me to return to Hawaii to celebrate my birthday. Typically, that would be an offer I would never refuse, but given my horrible asthma, I can’t say I’m mentally prepared for airline travel. Also, I feel like there are still some quarantine uncertainties since the rules seem to change so frequently. For now, I will have to be ok visiting Hawaii through memories and photos.
I am a long time reader and I don’t think I’ve ever commented, but I adore your blog for its tips and what seems to be un-filtered transparency. Mahalo!
Hi Kelli.
Thanks so much. And welcome!
Aloha.