A date certain is set, while legal and other issues remain on Hawaii travel reopening.
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A date certain is set, while legal and other issues remain on Hawaii travel reopening.
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It sounds like i was correct with hawaii trying to be its own nation as far as idge and many others are concerned . Idge came to realization that hawaii is in fact part if the us. But how much is it to avoid all the lawsuits? He is just being prodded by the federal govt with a hot poker to follow federal laws?
We have now cancelled our October trip to Hawaii. We are not willing to be tested or jump through all these hoops in order to go to Hawaii this year. The plan is complicated and is sure to be a disaster for travelers. We are tapping out. Our $$$ will be spent elsewhere on the mainland. Thank you for keeping us up to date on the news coming out of Hawaii. Very much appreciated!
Hi Doug.
Thanks.
Aloha.
So this leaves absolutely no guarantee that I will be able to skip the 14 day quar antine with my kids…. sounds very messy… I would love to go and have no fear in traveling and vacationing, but this does not sound promising I hope you guys will get a better word for us eager Hawaii loving people 🙂
Finally! Well, too late for our Summer vacation. Our son goes back to school Aug.10. But maybe later in the year or next Summer for sure. Thankfully the Gov. woke up in time to stop the DOJ from getting too involved. Yes, Hawaii is part of the USA.
I’m confused. The article notes “ Visitors planning Hawaii vacations can, after more than three months, move forward”. We’re supposed to have a trip to Kauai planned August 10th. Does this mean we cannot go? The governor has truly made Hawaii’s response a disastrous one unfortunately.
I think they mean that it has been more than three months of uncertainty, but now people have something more that “mandatory 14 day quar antine” on which to rely for their travel plans. You will likely be able to make your trip with the proper testing and results in advance.
Hawai’i has had roughly the same policy as many other US states (over two dozen states). Right now, several states are getting even more restrictive. And Hawai’i has by far the lowest death rate in the nation. So please do explain exactly what has been “disastrous” about Hawaii’s response to this crisis. “Disastrous” for your personal plans, maybe. But this is most definitely not about you. It’s about saving lives.
A lot of improvement will need to take place with the testing capability for the 72 hour requirement to work. My wife just had a C0vid test last week in Los Angeles County and it took 6 days to get the results. Health care providers will not conduct a test unless the member is showing symptoms. As a vacation rental owner on Kauai, I’m wondering how I’m going to make sure my guests understand and complete the required test, what my refund policy will be if guests fail the c0vid or temperature test, etc.?
You raise a good point. Truly a Catch 22.
“what my refund policy will be if guests fail the c0vid or temperature test, etc.?”
Simple. Write your refund policy – whatever YOU decide – into the rental agreement. You might follow the same policy as travel insurance companies: if there’s cancellation due to a previously existing risk (like C0VID) then there’s no coverage or refund.
You’re the owner, no one can make your decisions for you.
Maybe Hawaii knew this? No one in Oregon and Washington state can even GET a COVID test without symptoms… Supposedly they’re working on this?
FYI..Tonite I learned that New York, New Jersey & Connecticut are also implementing 14 day quar antine.. for those coming from specific places In US where C0vid is still raging.
Thank you for the update. My family has a vacation planned for August 6th, what does it mean “visitors planning an Hawaii vacation can, after 3 months move forward?
Hi Nancy.
It means you can get tested and come enjoy your vacation.
Aloha.
Yay ! I hope this means my family can fly from Chicago to Lihue Aug 8. I hope we can swim and enjoy some attractions in a safe way . We look forward to hearing more information about testing. There has to be a guarantee that CVS will get us results before we fly .
Mary, This is my 3rd attempt to fly out of Chicago to Lihue…a few days before your planned day. Hopefully the testing will be streamlined since its being required within 72 hours of travel.
Mary, I cannot wait on “Hoping” that everything will be ok on arrival. I think that the Hawaiians will be unwelcoming when we get there. Places will be closed. They will require masks everywhere. Will close beaches to sitting on the beach. And many other restrictions. I’m done. I just cancelled my September Hawaii trip a couple days before the announcement of august 1st opening. A Hawaii trip costs to much to rely on “hope”.
We are also flying from Chicago to Lihue on August 8th. My biggest concern is also the testing. I am worried that the test results will not be available within the 72 hours window. I hope that they will work out the specifics so it will be doable.
are we supposed to pay for tests
The lack of testing availability makes this a bad solution. If you dont get tested, you would be subject to quarantine, which the DOJ just implied is unconstitutional. How is that going to work? Not to mention the hurdle of having a right to privacy regarding your personal health information. Pretty sure a state cant require my health history for me to travel there..i see all kinds of problems here.
Another option mentioned was to be tested upon arrival and quarantine until results. Mobile testing locations are available. The way I read the requirement only requires proof of your negative Covid result, not your complete medical history.
If you can’t accept the rules they lay down, then don’t go. That’s your right.
You bet yah!!! Your cost. I cancelled my trip.
Yes! That’s your responsibility if you want to travel. But insurance are covering c0vid tests.
Hawaii is requiring that the test results must be within 3 days of arrival. There is no guarantee that they will give us our results in that small window…especially if ones flight is on a Monday and you test on Friday…not sure if they process tests on weekends.
In the late 1970’s, I took my film to Long’s for processing on Friday, about 5 PM. Sign promised overnight service. Was told to come back Tuesday. (Just missed Friday pickup, none on weekend, next pickup Monday with overnight service back on Tuesday.) So I understand your question.