19 thoughts on “Hawaii Vacations Are Back With A Unique Opportunity”
ThomA
We scored one of those less than $100 flights! Our plans are for close to a month in February at our timeshare condo. We are skipping out a day earlier to get that airfare, but looking forward to 25 days on the Big Island. While a bit apprehensive about how things may be in another 2.5 months, maybe the lesser crowds will be exciting. Still have much to explore on the Big Island. This will be our 4th trip.
Marty W.
I have now been on Kauai for 3 days. The “procedure” to adhere with the health policies has been smooth. I have had nothing but positive exchanges with everyone I have run across. Leaving the smallest footprint possible when active. I hope the local businesses appreciate my patronage. I appreciate how welcome I have been made to feel. It is spectacular to have experienced the beach with so few other souls! I close with one thought about the future…perhaps there should be limits to the amount of visitors at one time on the island… I believe this would appeal to eve
ryone…
Dana T.
Aloha! Planning to visit from Boston. One quick question (if you know!): is a NAAT Covid Test from a hospital an accepted source? We get ours through Mass General Hospital and they use their testing lab. Was wondering if you knew how specific the labs have to be. Thanks!
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Dana.
Not that is not. There may be more east coast options announced soon. You can also use the Vault mail in one.
Aloha.
Jerry G
We had a great trip to Maui 10/30 to 11/7. We all took our tests at CVS (TX, CA, and KY) and all six of us had our negative results before the last leg from OAK to HNL then on to OGG. We made an entry into Hawaii Safe Travels for both legs and passed through with our QR codes relatively easy. On Maui we were able to spend lots of time at the beaches where we could always find a parking spot and shade! Restaurants were open although not all. We got in the habit of calling ahead to make sure they were open. We did sunset sail, Road to Hana, parasail, zip-line and Haleakala sunset. We were the only ones at the Haleakala summit to view the Milky Way – fantastic! Always wore out masks except when in the car or on the beach. Don’t hesitate if you want a relaxing Maui vacation!
Eric I
Aloha,
Had to cancel our trip this past June because of Covid, but already have plans in place to return to the Islands this coming June. Looking forward to seeing and being with family again on Oahu and hopefully being able to take the kids to Kauai for the first time. My daughter was so bummed that we had to cancel our trip this past summer. We love the slower pace of life in Hawaii, but also the sights and people!!
Mahalo for all the great information you provide on your site.
Eric
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Eric.
Thanks. Best to you on your upcoming vacation plans.
Aloha.
Janine H.
We are planning a trip to Kona on December 7th. How are things on the big island?
Amy S.
I am here on the big island arrived on November 5th. I took the precovid test with in 72 hours and had a second test upon landing. Both negative and we had to show that to rent a car and check into our timeshare. They are eliminating the second test here except for 20-25% randomly selected. Once you get here everything is great except many restaurants closed and some only open for takeout. Since we have a kitchen I. Our unit no problem for us to cook in our unit. Masks required inside and at stores but at beach or pool not needed if over 6 feet away from others. Enjoying our trip very much do far. Most everyone is happy to have tourists back since our resort was closed over 6 months. Hope you have a great trip.
Christina C.
thank you for this wonderful news and feedback from visitors.
Working on getting there in early spring.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Christina.
Thanks. We hope your spring trip works out perfectly.
Aloha.
Chris M
The testing process with VAULT was great Monday, (special thanks to our nurse) and we got our results 9pm Tuesday before our early next day flight Wednesday: we were near the front of the plane which made our screening on arrival to honolulu only 10 minutes. One problem – ALL the approved testers still declare results will come back in 3-5 days, making your trip a gamble (stressful) since getting your results is essential in the 72 hour window and before arriving. This needs to be addressed. We love Hawaii and especially our kids and grandkids who live here. Thanks, Chris
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Chris.
Thanks for letting us know how it went.
Aloha.
Steve S.
Headed to Maui on December 30th. Hoping there will be New Years festivities. Can’t wait to golf, enjoy the beaches, and Mama’s Fish House!
Bringing two friends that have never been to Hawaii.
Joy K.
We very much hope that an approved test will soon be available to allow us to fly direct from Canada without having to stop in the US mainland. We will book as soon as that happens. Visiting Hawaii will be worth the 14 day quarantine awaiting us on return home.
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We scored one of those less than $100 flights! Our plans are for close to a month in February at our timeshare condo. We are skipping out a day earlier to get that airfare, but looking forward to 25 days on the Big Island. While a bit apprehensive about how things may be in another 2.5 months, maybe the lesser crowds will be exciting. Still have much to explore on the Big Island. This will be our 4th trip.
I have now been on Kauai for 3 days. The “procedure” to adhere with the health policies has been smooth. I have had nothing but positive exchanges with everyone I have run across. Leaving the smallest footprint possible when active. I hope the local businesses appreciate my patronage. I appreciate how welcome I have been made to feel. It is spectacular to have experienced the beach with so few other souls! I close with one thought about the future…perhaps there should be limits to the amount of visitors at one time on the island… I believe this would appeal to eve
ryone…
Aloha! Planning to visit from Boston. One quick question (if you know!): is a NAAT Covid Test from a hospital an accepted source? We get ours through Mass General Hospital and they use their testing lab. Was wondering if you knew how specific the labs have to be. Thanks!
Hi Dana.
Not that is not. There may be more east coast options announced soon. You can also use the Vault mail in one.
Aloha.
We had a great trip to Maui 10/30 to 11/7. We all took our tests at CVS (TX, CA, and KY) and all six of us had our negative results before the last leg from OAK to HNL then on to OGG. We made an entry into Hawaii Safe Travels for both legs and passed through with our QR codes relatively easy. On Maui we were able to spend lots of time at the beaches where we could always find a parking spot and shade! Restaurants were open although not all. We got in the habit of calling ahead to make sure they were open. We did sunset sail, Road to Hana, parasail, zip-line and Haleakala sunset. We were the only ones at the Haleakala summit to view the Milky Way – fantastic! Always wore out masks except when in the car or on the beach. Don’t hesitate if you want a relaxing Maui vacation!
Aloha,
Had to cancel our trip this past June because of Covid, but already have plans in place to return to the Islands this coming June. Looking forward to seeing and being with family again on Oahu and hopefully being able to take the kids to Kauai for the first time. My daughter was so bummed that we had to cancel our trip this past summer. We love the slower pace of life in Hawaii, but also the sights and people!!
Mahalo for all the great information you provide on your site.
Eric
Hi Eric.
Thanks. Best to you on your upcoming vacation plans.
Aloha.
We are planning a trip to Kona on December 7th. How are things on the big island?
I am here on the big island arrived on November 5th. I took the precovid test with in 72 hours and had a second test upon landing. Both negative and we had to show that to rent a car and check into our timeshare. They are eliminating the second test here except for 20-25% randomly selected. Once you get here everything is great except many restaurants closed and some only open for takeout. Since we have a kitchen I. Our unit no problem for us to cook in our unit. Masks required inside and at stores but at beach or pool not needed if over 6 feet away from others. Enjoying our trip very much do far. Most everyone is happy to have tourists back since our resort was closed over 6 months. Hope you have a great trip.
thank you for this wonderful news and feedback from visitors.
Working on getting there in early spring.
Hi Christina.
Thanks. We hope your spring trip works out perfectly.
Aloha.
The testing process with VAULT was great Monday, (special thanks to our nurse) and we got our results 9pm Tuesday before our early next day flight Wednesday: we were near the front of the plane which made our screening on arrival to honolulu only 10 minutes. One problem – ALL the approved testers still declare results will come back in 3-5 days, making your trip a gamble (stressful) since getting your results is essential in the 72 hour window and before arriving. This needs to be addressed. We love Hawaii and especially our kids and grandkids who live here. Thanks, Chris
Hi Chris.
Thanks for letting us know how it went.
Aloha.
Headed to Maui on December 30th. Hoping there will be New Years festivities. Can’t wait to golf, enjoy the beaches, and Mama’s Fish House!
Bringing two friends that have never been to Hawaii.
We very much hope that an approved test will soon be available to allow us to fly direct from Canada without having to stop in the US mainland. We will book as soon as that happens. Visiting Hawaii will be worth the 14 day quarantine awaiting us on return home.