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Would like updates for Canadian visitors to Kauai who have had two vaccinations and have a negative test 72 hours prior to departure from Canada. i.e. Edmonton (YEG) to Lihue (LIH) via Seattle.
“Until further notice, those traveling to any Hawaii destination from the mainland are required to have an approved COVID test from a “trusted partner” within 72 hours of travel.” – so check if you have a Hawaii safe travels “trusted partner” in Edmonton that you are using (with a Hawaii safe travels approved type of test). If you don’t you will need to get such a test in Seattle. I found this easiest to do with an overnight stay in Seattle.
this article is from Feb
is this still current ??
Since the above article was published in Feb 21, can you please send me the current Kauai restrictions and If possible, send updates for the next two months (May & June 2021).
Hi Ken.
That is found here: https://beatofhawaii.com/ultimate-guide-to-hawaii-travel-during-covid/
Aloha.
I just canceled my vacation there. Had we gone and i would be told i “have” to stay somewhere when i have a covid negative test in hand i would not comply. I would walk to my rental car i prepaid and get it. If id be stopped excercising my contstituitonal rights as an american citizen in america i would of resisted any arrest attempts and view any attempt to restrain me as a threat on my life which i would respond with lethal recourse. With that said im sueing the state of hawaii for fees and airfaire rates and emotional distress.
Thank you for keeping us all up-to-date with this information. Is the resort bubble program ending insight? We are hoping to come in early May. ~M
Hi Megan.
We haven’t heard anything official yet, but that would be the logical conclusion.
Aloha.
So will travelers be able to travel to Oahu for 72 hours without restrictions, and be able to explore, then catch a flight to Kauai after a negative test? We are trying to avoid the resort bubble.
Good news – I see that United has started non-stop service from LAX to Lihue, starting April 5th. The planes look pretty empty now. I hope people book flights to support Kauai’s economy and enjoy the beautiful island.
It’s a blessing that they are ending this resort bubble program. We flew into Kauai yesterday Saturday March 13th. We checked into the Marriott in Lihue. It took them over an hour to get the tracking app onto both our phones. At one point they disappeared with my phone to have a manager figure out how to get the app to work. Everybody was standing at the front counter trying to get their phones loaded with this ridiculous app so we can be tracked on the property.
It’s amazing how much people people’s behavior has changed. Everyone is avoiding everyone here at the Marriott. If you don’t have your mask on you get a dirty look. You can’t get in the elevator with anybody else. We did not realize that and got in the elevator this morning with one person and he gave us a dirty look and got out. It’s just sad.
We were able to golf this morning at Hokulua golf course. So that was worth it. We are able to eat at Duke’s restaurant next door to the Marriott. We are anxious for a 72-hour period to be over with and are praying our covid tests come back negative. We’ve both been vaccinated but that is meaningless here.
Aloha
CYNTHIA H…
Just curious what app you are talking about? Does the tracking monitor you wear have an app that must be installed? If so, you would think that after all this time, it would have been a piece of cake to install it! As for only one person on an elevator – that has been a Marriott and MVCI policy for a year now and there are usually signs at every elevator. And as for how people’s attitudes having changed – that’s simply called “covid”. I’d give anything to accidentally mess up and get a dirty look if it was on Kauai! We’ve had to cancel our last three trips since we can’t get Rapid Response testing anywhere in our state and the only tests you can get only have a 48 hour appointment availability window so not being able to get tested made traveling to our beloved Kauai for the 44th time a non-event! At least you’re there!
Shame on me for complaining! It also took us a lot of effort to get here. I hope you get to be here soon too.
The tracking app is named Aqua. It would have made sense to receive instructions to install it before we got there. The problem for the hotel is there are so many different types of phones with different operating systems that it has proved to be a huge challenge for them to get it set up.
Also worth mentioning, when you get to the airport you are greeted with the national guard and the police. Seems very different.
Cynthia H… You are a very gracious lady! Mahalo for your response to my post!
Take the stairs. It’s better for your physical health. Sounds like would be better for your mental health, too. The Marriott you are staying is low rise, so we aren’t talking about many stairs.
Yes, you being vaccinated is meaningless in Hawaii, and apparently in lots of other places on the planet. You ever watch the movie “Casino”? Remember the old mafioso with the oxygen tank towards the end: “why take a chance?” and the ensuing mayhem?
That is what you are up against.
DAVID B…. Since when is 9 floors “low rise”!!?!?!?!
Yeah, I was not remembering it properly. But, nine floors a few times a day makes for good exercise. The people who need it most wont do it, though.
DAVID B… It struck home because we always stay on the 9th floor and knowing the “one family unit per elevator ride” rule, we’re re-thinking what floor we’re going to request for our July trip!
Start climbing stairs now. By July, nine floors will be nothing to you. In fact, you may turn around, go back to the first floor, and climb them again just to show off!