Ige: Visitors… will not have the typical kind of (Hawaii) holiday they expect.” Important Hawaii travel news.
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Ige: Visitors… will not have the typical kind of (Hawaii) holiday they expect.” Important Hawaii travel news.
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There are a lot of posts here from people canceling their dream vacation to Hawaii that they have been planning for months and about the ramifications of doing so (non-refundable tickets/lodging). The Governor, at this point in time, is suggesting that visitors do not come to Kauai at this time. It is not mandated. In my opinion, if you have book your trip and it will be difficult to change or cancel your plans, keep your trip. Just do it responsibly.
1) Get vaccinated
While it is still possible you could spread the virus if you are vaccinated, you are less likely to catch the virus (and subsequently pass it on) and way less likely to be hospitalized or killed by it.
2) Get tested with 72 hours of departure and tested again between 3 and 5 days after arrival
3) Follow mask guidelines and practice social distancing – particularly in indoor spaces
4) Avoid crowded indoor spaces
5) Try not to eat out until you have your 2nd test results
Dear Mychal, My original plan was to come to Hawaii in 2020, but then virus hit. I postponed until April of this year but just recently decided to postpone until 2023 before I just don’t feel comfortable traveling anywhere where the cases are high. It has been my lifelong dream to come to Hawaii for my vacation, but what is alittle more time?! 🌍🛩🌈🌊🌞🏝🏖🕶👙🛍🩴👒🐢🐠🌺 This is the safest choice I can make for myself to stay safe & others as well. Stay safe & be blessed…..psalms 91:11😇😍
Much respect Andrea. I hope it gets better before 2023 🙂
unreal that Ige hasnt mandated a return to all testing to stop these infected vaccinated people from coming to the island
thinks a vaccine passport is going to solve anything and points to NYC’s program that has only been in place for a minute, with no results to speak of, as a model
Time to vote more responsibly, Hawaiians..
I did get my vaccine, both of them. And thought that would exempt me from having to be tested before traveling. Now you need the vaccine and to be tested before traveling. SMH
shaking your head at not knowing that vaccine does nothing to stop infection and spread? testing is needed, its the only way to stop it
Sharon,
At this time, there is not a requirement for testing if you are vaccinated. Many are arguing that there should be and that it is the responsible thing to do given that is still possible to carry/transmit the virus even if you are vaccinated.
We have a trip for the month of oct. All our trip is paid for with no reimbursement possible. Family is fully vaxed and we do not eat in restaurants. I’m praying for the best outcome.i simply cannot afford to cancel our trip. Feel terrible about it.
I find it sad that so many feel they dont need the vaccine. Had you all gotten the vaccine we would not be in this position right now and Hawaii would be wide open. I am so glad I got to come in June!
Hi Paul.
Thanks for nearly 600 comments! As regards your comment, did you happen to see this article on what is happening in Israel? https://www.thedailybeast.com/ultra-vaccinated-israels-debacle-is-a-dire-warning-to-america.
Aloha.
Thank you for posting this I’ve been trying to get this across to people. I don’t try and sway people one way or another just try and get them to research a bit and know the source instead of just parroting what they hear. Critical thinking is a lost art. The main stream media, politicians and big pharma are the last places you want to listen to in order to make decisions.
Hi Liam.
Thanks. We appreciate your dozens of comments.
Aloha.
thinking 100% vaccine compliance is a solution to anything is the height of misinformed
20-40% of people dying of covid in last few weeks on the mainland are vaccinated
see: massachusetts, illinois, louisiana, wisconsin, and just about any other place that has real data about breakthrough hospitalizations and deaths
I don’t know from where you are pulling that 20-40% number, but here’s a link to the actual numbers and they are nowhere near what you are putting out into the universe.
nytimes.com/interactive/2021/08/10/us/covid-breakthrough-infections-vaccines.html
The Illinois number is 0.003% of all vaccinated persons actually die from breakthrough infections, and 75% of that 0.003% were over the age of 65 and generally had several comorbidities. Per our update this morning, your odds of dying in Illinois are still roughly 29 times higher if unvaccinated compared to vaccinated. Vaccinated can spread Delta, however, as it’s so much more infectious, viral loads are high enough even in the vaccinated to make transmission possible – whereas that has not been true of earlier strains. Consequently pre- and post-travel testing – AND regular testing of residents especially in advance of gathering with extended family or public events – is advisable along with strict masking. Vaccinations are still key to reducing load on hospitals – at most only 0.016% of breakthrough infections result in hospitalization – but expanded and more frequent testing resources in the islands is critically needed.
I love FACTS thank you for this.
that is simply 100% not accurate at all.
Why does anyone neeeeeeed to go to Hawaii now? Seriously?
As for vaccinations I don’t think people understand you still spread the virus. Many seem to assume I’m vaccinated I can now go about my life as before. No you can’t you never could but it was sold to the public as it would let you. That’s not the case at all. People hear what they want. Vaccinations from both parties was sold as the solution while it does help this is not polio the measles etc this will be with us for a long time. If anyone thinks if 100 percent were vaccinated this would go away you need to do a bit of research don’t believe talking points from media or politicians.
Dont come to hawaii, really?? Its a state with open borders with other states. Thats not political its a fact, so why would governor say that stuff?
Its a state in the middle of the pacific ocean. You act like its the border between California and Oregon or something where people can just drive in. There are only two ways to get to the islands. Plane or ship.
Funny how people scream open borders all the time. Hawaii was stolen from the natives.
Aloha,
Thank you for all you do to keep us informed!
We canceled our December 2020 trip to Maui, and now have everything booked for December 2021. I really hope we can visit, because I miss Maui so much. We will gladly wear masks if required, and are prepared for not being able to visit our favorite restaurants. We just want to enjoy the snorkeling and beautiful scenery. Keeping my fingers crossed!
It saddens me to say that we are canceling our reservations for October. But it truly upsets me that in canceling our reservations by the Governor’s request that we are being penalized by the airlines. We booked our reservations last September in hopes that we would be back to semi normal.
We booked our flights in June. And now we can only get credits for our flights and they’re only good until June 1st! Seriously!?! Mahalo Hawaiian Air for your understanding with this unwanted situation!
Dear Sharon, I’ve decided to postpone my April 2022 trip until 2023. The safest choice I can make. This virus situation is such a big mess for all human beings! I just don’t feel comfortable traveling right now anywhere where the cases are high. Stay safe & be blessed! 😍😇🌊🌈🌞🏝🏖🌏🍍🥥🏖🏝🌞🛩🐢🐠🌺
talk with your airlines and see if you can work something out. Airlines will work with you if you try.
I did try. They will only give us a credit that’s only good until June 1st 2022. 😣
I can understand them wanting less people to come however if only 2% are visitors being affected, why the push to stop visitors? Plus it is a bit late to ask tourists from coming. We made our plans a year ago. We are fully vacinated. We looked at rescheduling time shares however if we cancel, RCI also cancels all your points. Unless Hawaii goes into a full lock down or resorts close. Plus you simply can’t find any openings at our timeshares next year either. I got round trip first class for $2500 each from Boston. Now over $5000.00 each. Big difference. So easy to say don’t come. Not so so easy for us to comply.
Agree…too short sighted to change plans now!
Not true. RCI refunded our points, maybe that’s because we bought insurance. They will work with you. The worst case scenario is that the exchange fees can be used toward your membership.
We were able to get all our points back and apply the fees toward our ongoing membership. Keep asking them.
I bought insurance on my flights and was told that the insurance was only good if you Actively have Covid or deceased passenger. I don’t own a timeshare anymore.