Hawaii-bound travelers for later in 2020 and beyond increasingly frustrated and in need of answers.
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There is just no good answer here, certainly not the one from the airlines….follow them after they get here on a plane where anyone could be infected?? oh boy!! that will really make me stay at home all the way!!
I travel to Hawaii once or twice a year (to various islands). I will wait and see how the re-opening goes and probably come back in the spring of 2021.
I grew up on O’ahu, and although my parents have both now passed, my husband, daughter and I have continued to come every year or two.
We’ve got a trip scheduled to arrive on Kauai Aug 31 and stay 2 and a half weeks. We’re booked into separate vrbo stays because we always split the time between the North and South shores to fully enjoy both without all the driving and adding to the traffic!
For both places, I have only until July 2 to cancel and get a refund on the 50% deposits already paid. At first that seemed like plenty of time to know what would be happening, but now I’m more and more uncertain that Gov. Ige and the powers that be will have an announced plan even by then. And while I would normally be fine with rebooking or a credit to rebook in the future, I can’t help but think that without revenue, property owners may be forced to sell or go into foreclosure and it’s too big a risk. I’m sure many others are facing similar dilemmas and will have to decide a couple of months ahead of time.
So if there’s no plan or huge uncertainty we’ll just have to cancel and just hope to return sometime. We wanted to celebrate our 30th anniversary where we honeymooned, and I would never want to be a detriment to the people of Kauai.
Mahalo for all the information you provide!
Hi Carolyn.
Thank you.
Aloha.
I can’t help wonder if you are intentionally causing bad feelings here. I don’t see why caution isn’t expected from the State since the vi rus activity is an unknown. How can you expect definite plans from them when across the country cases are still increasing? Secondly, why don’t you clarify WHY Japanese, Korean, New Zealand, etc. tourists might be welcomed first? It has something to do with their superior testing, not because, as a commenter suggested, the State wants to “punch the U.S. in the gut.”
Most of us in Hawaii would like to re-open and get our jobs back, but not while this terrible vi rus–which not only kills, but often has lasting effects in “recovered” patients–is spreading unchecked.
You are exactly right..those countries have rigorous testing and monitoring unlike the mayhem we saw in the US over the Memorial Day weekend..no soc distancing, no face mask..
Well as Hawaii waits and waits and ponders tourism, we have hundreds of other places to consider when wanting a warm tropical vacation location. Maybe Hawaii will just have to wait.
We have reservations for 3 days on the Big Island and 3 days in Honolulu in late August. My question how long do we wait before canceling our trip?
Mahalo
Hi Ann.
Good question. Perhaps a couple of weeks?
Aloha.
Will be there, Maui, in late October if no quar antine is required. Original trip was to arrive today.
Have a trip booked for just after Labor Day. We won’t travel if it’s not safe but are really hoping that things settle down by then.
At first I considered it a blessing that the islands would have very few tourists, but now I’m wondering if restrictions will even be lifted by then, and even if they are, if many restaurants and other amenities will even be open.
We live in NYC and have been quar antining since early March. We never leave our apartment without a mask and only see close family who are also taking similar precautions. We plan to continue this way until we feel the risk is low, and we’re not quite there yet. We don’t want to contract it, and we certainly don’t want to bring it with us to Hawaii, knowingly or unknowingly.
It’s a tough call, and I think Hawaii should do what’s best to protect both the well-being and livelihood of its citizen, but there’s never going to be a perfect answer. Inbound travel is inevitably going to bring both tourism dollars and some level of infection most likely. The question is, how much of each, and when is the right time to start opening up.
My heart goes to the people and business entities in Hawaii who are suffering hardships and companies being forced into bankruptcy due to lack of leadership in Hawaiian government. I can postpone my trip or go some other place and it’s not a big issue for me, as it currently is for the people who call Hawaii home. My best wishes for all the kind folks there. I’m hoping things return to the new normal for you soon.
Michael
It is comforting to see Hawaii is considering responsible ideas to open it’s economy. Keeping the pause on mainland visitors while allowing New Zealanders to visit is fine. It’s not forever, just a pause, and it helps Hawaii. I’m planning my visit in December. Be well. Aloha! Great Site!
Hi John.
Thanks.
Aloha.