92 thoughts on “Kauai Resort Bubble Starts. But Will It Help or Hurt?”
Ed C
We just booked a timeshare stay in Kauai for July 2021, and hope that we will be able to actually visit. We had to cancel our Big Island vacation plans for 2020, but I’m optimistic. There is absolutely no way, however, that I would want to stay in a resort bubble! Having visited Hawaii over a dozen times, we are there for the culture, for people we have come to know, and for an experience that means a whole lot more than a pool or a beach. I just can’t believe that travelers would find a resort bubble to be an acceptable way to visit Hawaii! Surely the people who are making these decisions for travelers are fully aware of the fact that Hawaii vacations are so much more than a resort.
Barbara C
As much as I love Hawaii, and Kauai is my home resort, just NO. I normally do at least 2 islands and sometimes 3. I have a trip for next April/May with 8 days on the Big Island and 10 days on Kauai. This doesn’t work for me at all. I want to experience the beauty of these islands, not just a resort. Also, this does nothing to help the suffering restaurants that rely on tourists.
I’m fine with getting tested, but I’m not staying put at my resort. I’ll just cancel and I think most other people will too.
Gary K.
How many people does BOH think this might attract to Kauai?
My guess is less than a few hundred or so over a 6 week period. That doesn’t provide many ‘tourist jobs’
Our visits on Kauai are about chatting with the people who run/work in the restaurants, enjoying the great beauty of the Napali Coast, Ke’e beach, The Canyon lookouts, Hanalei Bay, Kalaheo light house, etc. etc. etc.. The view of the entrance to Nawiliwili harbor from our time share is beautiful, but not sufficient to want to spend 2 weeks looking at it.
I’m not sure the Mayor and the elected state administration understand why people want to spend their vacation in Hawaii.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Gary.
We concur with your concerns and questions about how popular this could be. And the issue might not even matter with the announcement from the governor this afternoon. These are crazy times indeed.
Aloha.
Deb D.
As always, thank you for this information. Aside from helping some of the few resorts who may sign into this, I don’t really see this helping, or having much of a positive impact to Kauai’s economy. Just my proverbial “two cents.”
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Deb.
Thanks for your comment.
Aloha.
DIANA B
The idea of not being allowed to go to the beach or stop at Costco on the way to the resort for graoceries sounds ridiculous. We stay at our timeshare in Princeville so getting groceries is not optional. We go to spend time on the beach relaxing and snorkeling. Without that available there is not point in going. We would save money on an unnecessary car rental but then spend even more having to always eat at a restaurant if we stay at another resort. This also means we are paying twice for our accomadations since the fees for the timeshare are already paid. All in all a very poor idea, at least for us. Thanks for the update. I now have to cancel our October trip. I just hope that things are open for our February one. How hard is it to just open up with pretrip testing? in fact, that is not a bad idea for anyone getting on a plane to anywhere, much less to Hawai’i.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Diana.
Thanks for your comment.
Aloha.
Donna C
Wear a bracelet ( like a criminal) or tracked by an app. Line up to have temperature taken, wear a mask all the time in 80 plus degrees…ugh. If this wasn’t so bad I’d laugh. Thanks but no thanks I’ll pass.
I can find much cheaper places to go on vacation where I can actually go out and enjoy myself and not be locked down in an expensive hotel. Sounds depressing to me
I’ve already prepared myself mentally that I won’t be going to any of the Islands until at least 2022. 😥😥
Mahalo BOH for all the updates. Wish there was more hopeful news to report on Hawaii actually welcoming guest to return.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Donna.
Thanks for all of your comments. Well, news moves fast these days and it was only a few hours later that the governor released what appears to be good news.
Aloha.
tom m.
Sure, what a brilliant idea! Sign me up for a two-week prison sentence. Idiots!
Regina P
Resort bubbles are such a bad idea. Really, Kauai? Does that sound like a fun vacation? We won’t be coming in December if that policy is in place. But thank you, BOH, for keeping us informed about the discussion.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Regina.
Thanks for commenting. Hopefully, this won’t be an issue following the governor’s announcement that followed.
Aloha.
Wally L
I can’t imagine that anyone would even consider this plan. It sounds like a bureaucrat’s dream but not a vacationers dream. I too have cancelled a 10 day trip already, and have rescheduled for May, but I wouldn’t consider this.
Julia C
I am not one bit interested in a resort bubble! This idea will be harmful to the island of Kauai. This will not help small business or the local economy in any way shape or form! What makes the mayor think employee’s will want to stay at the resort for days on end without seeing their families?
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We just booked a timeshare stay in Kauai for July 2021, and hope that we will be able to actually visit. We had to cancel our Big Island vacation plans for 2020, but I’m optimistic. There is absolutely no way, however, that I would want to stay in a resort bubble! Having visited Hawaii over a dozen times, we are there for the culture, for people we have come to know, and for an experience that means a whole lot more than a pool or a beach. I just can’t believe that travelers would find a resort bubble to be an acceptable way to visit Hawaii! Surely the people who are making these decisions for travelers are fully aware of the fact that Hawaii vacations are so much more than a resort.
As much as I love Hawaii, and Kauai is my home resort, just NO. I normally do at least 2 islands and sometimes 3. I have a trip for next April/May with 8 days on the Big Island and 10 days on Kauai. This doesn’t work for me at all. I want to experience the beauty of these islands, not just a resort. Also, this does nothing to help the suffering restaurants that rely on tourists.
I’m fine with getting tested, but I’m not staying put at my resort. I’ll just cancel and I think most other people will too.
How many people does BOH think this might attract to Kauai?
My guess is less than a few hundred or so over a 6 week period. That doesn’t provide many ‘tourist jobs’
Our visits on Kauai are about chatting with the people who run/work in the restaurants, enjoying the great beauty of the Napali Coast, Ke’e beach, The Canyon lookouts, Hanalei Bay, Kalaheo light house, etc. etc. etc.. The view of the entrance to Nawiliwili harbor from our time share is beautiful, but not sufficient to want to spend 2 weeks looking at it.
I’m not sure the Mayor and the elected state administration understand why people want to spend their vacation in Hawaii.
Hi Gary.
We concur with your concerns and questions about how popular this could be. And the issue might not even matter with the announcement from the governor this afternoon. These are crazy times indeed.
Aloha.
As always, thank you for this information. Aside from helping some of the few resorts who may sign into this, I don’t really see this helping, or having much of a positive impact to Kauai’s economy. Just my proverbial “two cents.”
Hi Deb.
Thanks for your comment.
Aloha.
The idea of not being allowed to go to the beach or stop at Costco on the way to the resort for graoceries sounds ridiculous. We stay at our timeshare in Princeville so getting groceries is not optional. We go to spend time on the beach relaxing and snorkeling. Without that available there is not point in going. We would save money on an unnecessary car rental but then spend even more having to always eat at a restaurant if we stay at another resort. This also means we are paying twice for our accomadations since the fees for the timeshare are already paid. All in all a very poor idea, at least for us. Thanks for the update. I now have to cancel our October trip. I just hope that things are open for our February one. How hard is it to just open up with pretrip testing? in fact, that is not a bad idea for anyone getting on a plane to anywhere, much less to Hawai’i.
Hi Diana.
Thanks for your comment.
Aloha.
Wear a bracelet ( like a criminal) or tracked by an app. Line up to have temperature taken, wear a mask all the time in 80 plus degrees…ugh. If this wasn’t so bad I’d laugh. Thanks but no thanks I’ll pass.
I can find much cheaper places to go on vacation where I can actually go out and enjoy myself and not be locked down in an expensive hotel. Sounds depressing to me
I’ve already prepared myself mentally that I won’t be going to any of the Islands until at least 2022. 😥😥
Mahalo BOH for all the updates. Wish there was more hopeful news to report on Hawaii actually welcoming guest to return.
Hi Donna.
Thanks for all of your comments. Well, news moves fast these days and it was only a few hours later that the governor released what appears to be good news.
Aloha.
Sure, what a brilliant idea! Sign me up for a two-week prison sentence. Idiots!
Resort bubbles are such a bad idea. Really, Kauai? Does that sound like a fun vacation? We won’t be coming in December if that policy is in place. But thank you, BOH, for keeping us informed about the discussion.
Hi Regina.
Thanks for commenting. Hopefully, this won’t be an issue following the governor’s announcement that followed.
Aloha.
I can’t imagine that anyone would even consider this plan. It sounds like a bureaucrat’s dream but not a vacationers dream. I too have cancelled a 10 day trip already, and have rescheduled for May, but I wouldn’t consider this.
I am not one bit interested in a resort bubble! This idea will be harmful to the island of Kauai. This will not help small business or the local economy in any way shape or form! What makes the mayor think employee’s will want to stay at the resort for days on end without seeing their families?