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It is obvious that Kauai, for some unknown reason, has no interest in their residents who make a living from the tourist industry. They won’t stop until everyone on the island is on welfare and all commercial interests either go under or move to another location.
It is a political push.. Kawakami wants more affluent travelers. He has said those words in previous interviews.
I’m wondering if there will be different rules applied to those that have completed COVID-19 vaccines prior to traveling
Thank you,
Hi Tana.
Yes. See this: https://beatofhawaii.com/vaccination-passport-hawaii-travel-set-to-begin-february/.
Aloha.
Glad I’ve already visited the various islands of Hawaii numerous times, because there’s no way I’m jumping through all the ridiculous hoops now. Already have 2021 reservations elsewhere. They’re happy to take my money without restrictions.
I’m afraid we’ll have to relocate our week in Kauai to a week in Maui. I don’t have the time to stay an additional 3-4 days or the desire to pay for it on top of what we’ve already budgeted for the trip. Our timeshare isn’t a “resort bubble” and, even though it’s a trip to “work from Hawaii”, I would like to enjoy the sun/sea/air/beautiful island at least some while I’m there. Maybe next time, Kauai. 🙁
Many thanks to Beat of Hawaii for all the travel news. You’ve been a lifesaver as far as current info goes with this.
Hi Stephanie.
Thanks. We hope you can travel to Kauai another time.
Aloha.
Already cancelled the Kauai portion of our trip. Maybe next year
I don’t think it’s complicated to fly to any other islands. There are soooo many caveats in these proposals, it is self limiting. It feels like there’s gonna be a catch 22 somewhere. I am still on hold for a trip to Kauai. But the clock is ticking and none of these makes it easier.
We have VRBO reservations on Kauai the first week in April. We will be travelling with teenagers, so even a vaccine won’t help us. Am starting to wonder if we should start working on Plan B. Any guesses for what the situation will be come April?
I work in a travel related field in Hawaii.. Go elsewhere.. Florida, Mexico etc…
The disdain for mainlanders out here is appalling. Factor that in with restrictions and its borderline ridiculous. The Kauai Mayor thinks it’s perfectly fine to place GPS trackers on law obiding Americans.
Hi there,
Great website for information! I have some questions, as I didn’t see a lot of answers on Kauai’s COVID 19 website.
1) What happens if you test positive with your 2nd COVID test, either on another island, or if you are at a resort bubble. Does one have to quarantine for 10 more days, before traveling home? I assume yes.
2) If I want to stay on another island first, for 72 hours, prior to going to Kauai – do I need to make an appt at a safe travels approved testing site on the other island? That could extend my trip by another few days.
3) If I want to test after 72 hours at a resort bubble, can that be a rapid test?
Thanks again so much. I have an airbnb booked at the Cliffs which is an approved resort bubble.
One may ask, why am I risking a trip cancellation and going through so much stress to go now? I may be starting a demanding healthcare job in February and need a breather, even if I have to jump through hoops! I am thinking of going elsewhere, but I do want to go to Kauai, when it is quieter and less crowded. I’m open to feedback!
Hi Helen.
Thank you. Good questions. 1) We assume so but don’t know. 2) As we indicated in the post, the testing isn’t clear. 3) We believe so.
Aloha.
I’m in AZ enjoying the sun and freedom! Came right in, no questions asked!
Hmm…. maybe this is why our Covid cases are skyrocketing….🤔 same thing happened when governor opened up the state and others stayed locked down….. FYI….. it is not warm here right now 🥶🥶
This has the same “half-baked” feel as everything else Kawakami has proposed. How will you get to your bubble resort if you can’t rent a car? How will you get to the testing facility to test out of quarantine? What happens while you wait for results that might take 48-72 hours (in reality doesn’t that mean it’s not 3 days in the bubble, but 5 or 6?)?
This will be a boon for tourism alright – for the other islands. No visitor in their right mind will put themselves through Kauai’s “resort bubble” gauntlet when they can go to any other island and skip all that. For Kauai this proposal is just another nail in the coffin of small businesses. Ige needs to order Kauai to get back into the Safe Travels program. After 2 1/2 months, it’s working fine for Oahu, Maui, Big Island, et al. Why is that not good enough for Kauai?
They have a mobile in room testing service set up for your second test at your expense. And you are not allowed to rent a car while in the resort