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I hope I’m wrong, but here is my take: Kauai’s mayor Kawakami has dug himself so deep into this bubble (he’s got special deals with these hotels and labs perhaps?) that only way he can save face is to keep Kauai in isolation until the legislature forces him to go with Safe Travels. Then he will continue to be the “hero” to those frightened locals – he “tried” to save them, right?
He continues silence, except to read the same 0 Covid numbers each day. He did suggest to local businesses to join a webinar to find ways to get more federal government loans and grants. What a leader…
Yep, just like the Michigan Governor! Dug hole too deep and won’t let up as to look “weak.” Ridiculous and very very sad.
If you only have 6-7 days to stay for your entire vacation the stay on another island prior to flying over to Kauai doesn’t pencil out well. If you can stay longer than the inter island transfer thing seems less stressful and easier. However, I am leery of how much the hotels charge for their testings – $200 or more seems quite high. But then again if you can afford $800/night plus taxes, resort fees etc. than the high cost of the tests are probably a moot point. Thank you.
We’ve opted to forget Hawaii altogether. Maybe, and that’s a BIG maybe, 2022.
For spring break, we decided to go to Maui instead of paying the high rates at the resort bubbles and to possibly spend an extra night in quarantine. The flights are cheaper to the other islands which offsets the cost of the inter island flight. My biggest issue as a Kauai homeowner is that they won’t let us quarantine in our home. I’m sure Maui will be more than happy to have us spend money on them anyways!
Ok. Tried the bubble. Not impressed. Not safe. People congregate together. Kauai marriott guests can go to dukes restaurant. And sit with other guests. Hotel staff do not stay at hotel to keep people safe. They leave work. Go home. Go to costco. Go to walmart. Get gas. And then associate with eqm guests!!! People would feel and be safer in their own home or condo or rental for 3 days with a quarantine bracelet. You are much safer. The mayor is taking advantage of the tourists to gouge them. Not helping the homeless. Not helping the small business. They are being encouraged to file for bankruptcy. The island of kauai is dying a slow death.
Thanks Marjorie. This is what ive been complaining about with Hawaii since the beginning.
The focus has never been in the right place on the issues facing Hawaii. Hawaii would rather bite the hand that feeds them by blaming the usa and tourists for all the problems.
Hawaii has never addressed the inability to lead during a pandemic and even normal times. It makes people like me sad to have lived in a place that is not progressive or making any positive changes.
The message has been received and clearly understood. Kauai doesn’t want tourists. I and my credit card will be vacationing elsewhere.
While I love visiting Kauai and it’s my favorite Island, I usually only am able to stay for a week. I usually go every other year, with 2020 being a year to travel. Well we all know how that turned out. I guess it’s safe to say that I won’t be heading back anytime soon despite being completely vaccinated. Apparently that doesn’t even factor into the equation. A 4 night quarantine would be ridiculous for vaccinated guests who can bring proof.
I would hope that, at some point, Hawaii will accept proof of vaccinations, in lieu of negative test results, as criteria for travel to the islands.
For those coming to Kauai, can anyone supply a list of where to get tested on the other islands that have a fast turnaround time? Molla
My wife and I did our honeymoon on Maui over 40 years ago. We had planned to go again last Fall. We thought things would be better for this year but it’s not looking so. Not going if we have to spend lots of time (and money) getting tested and retested or quarenteeing.