92 thoughts on “Kauai Resort Bubble Starts. But Will It Help or Hurt?”
Lorrie S
What good does this do for local business?? Or is it just geared to big money to make more money?? Getting testing available is what is crucial to reopen safely. Rapid Testing and letting people spend their money thru out the Island is what will stimulate the economy uniformly. Am I the only one wondering why this hasn’t already been implemented?
Tom M.
No, you’re not the only one! There are a quite a few us us baffled by the decisions made locally there. Regarding the whole corona-virus/CoVid-19 thing, I think the voice of reason is Josh Greene. Ige’s not that bad. He just doesn’t know what to do…Like everybody else! A new “real” for all of us. We’re all still figuring it out. Not a big Ige fan, but you’d not have done any better or any worse. Nor would have anyone.
Susan M.
I think the resort bubble idea stinks. We were suppose to arrive Oct. 2nd for three weeks. We had planned to get tested 72 hours before arrival. Now we will not be coming!
G
I hope that the gov will change so you dont have to wear face masks outside walking or on the beach
Thank you
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Greg.
We are confident you will not be wearing masks outside or on the beach.
Aloha.
Chris M
Absolutely I’d never wear a bracelet for tracking my movements! That’s like the yellow star the Jews had to wear in Germany. When I go to Hawaii, I don’t stay in resorts. My main place to be is on a beach and in the ocean and I like to see interesting places and try different restaurants. There are lovely places to travel in the 48 states where there isn’t control of people. As much as I like Hawaii, I won’t go there under bubble restrictions.
Dennis W.
This does not benefit the local economy! The action is not welled thought out.I will not come back until a plan to benefit everyone not just me but everyone the locals and the tourists.
Tricia K
I think this bubble idea might work for some people but we have a condo at Poipu Beach for 4 weeks the end of October to the end of November. We have as a family been coming since 1980. We have many Ohana on Kauai and would want to spend time with them on the beach or homes or eating out. So we won’t becoming this year. Aloha🌈❤🙏⛱🍍🌴
Pam L
Why spend all that time on a plane and money on plane tickets, covid shots, AND wear a bracelet like a criminal to stay at a resort in one of the most beautiful places on earth? That’s crazy!!! Ige needs his head examined!!! People want to explore the beauty of Hawaii. Not get locked up for 2 weeks. I hope they get this figured out soon. Come back from Hawaii with an untanned ring around your ankle from your monitor bracelet???? Nice fashion accessory!
Margaret P
Maybe there are a few people for whom a Hawaii vacation consists of staying, eating, sleeping, sunbathing, swimming in a pool, and relaxing all in one resort…and that might work for some of the mega resorts on the Big Island. But visitors to Kauai are much more interested in hiking, exploring the awesome scenery, learning stand-up paddle boarding, eating at authentic local restaurants, enjoying shave ice and poke, shopping for local arts and crafts, taking a Humane Society dog out for a day, and cycling on the eastside bike path…to name just a few characteristics. I am skeptical that there will be sufficient visitors prepared to stay locked in a resort to make it economically feasible for the few all-inclusive “resorts” in Kauai to participate in the bubble program.
Bob H.
I think these extreme measures will cut the throat of their economy. There are not many who want to sit around a resort all day everyday and miss out on the beauty of hiking and exploring this beautiful island. The small businesses will take a beating. I can’t imagine this working. Hawaiians will be safe but at a huge price.
Curtis C.
If we can’t eat dinner and listen to the great Hawaiian music at Garden Island grille in Koloa or shop for produce at the Wednesday night Kukui’ula Farmers Market, I’m afraid we’re going to have to take a pass.
Jacquelyn M.
This is already outdated. 3 p.m. today, October 15th, test within 72 hours and no quarantine when negative results received. We didn’t need it, but tested 9/8 had results 9/10 before we flew home. On day 6 of our “stay at home”.
Thanks for your continued updates.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Jacquelyn.
THanks. Yes, it moves fast here these days. We published about the new situation immediately after it was released.
Aloha.
Jim R.
I find it odd that American citizens (or anyone for that matter), who are paying for an expensive vacation, would be open to being treated like criminals on house arrest. Being tracked with bracelets, and potentially facing fines and jail time, because they set foot outside a geofenced area, this sounds like a bad dream…
I can picture Tattoo saying, “De plane! De plane!”, and Ricardo Montalban saying, “Welcome to Fantasy Island!” 😳🤣
Bill S
Wow
I’m 71 years old and, well excuse me, be the term ” Enhanced Movement Quarantine” sounds spooky and sinister.
Wear a bracelet like a convicted law breaker? I don’t think that will work for me and the wife.
Mahalo BOH for your forum.
Bill
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Bill.
You made us both laugh.
Aloha.
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What good does this do for local business?? Or is it just geared to big money to make more money?? Getting testing available is what is crucial to reopen safely. Rapid Testing and letting people spend their money thru out the Island is what will stimulate the economy uniformly. Am I the only one wondering why this hasn’t already been implemented?
No, you’re not the only one! There are a quite a few us us baffled by the decisions made locally there. Regarding the whole corona-virus/CoVid-19 thing, I think the voice of reason is Josh Greene. Ige’s not that bad. He just doesn’t know what to do…Like everybody else! A new “real” for all of us. We’re all still figuring it out. Not a big Ige fan, but you’d not have done any better or any worse. Nor would have anyone.
I think the resort bubble idea stinks. We were suppose to arrive Oct. 2nd for three weeks. We had planned to get tested 72 hours before arrival. Now we will not be coming!
I hope that the gov will change so you dont have to wear face masks outside walking or on the beach
Thank you
Hi Greg.
We are confident you will not be wearing masks outside or on the beach.
Aloha.
Absolutely I’d never wear a bracelet for tracking my movements! That’s like the yellow star the Jews had to wear in Germany. When I go to Hawaii, I don’t stay in resorts. My main place to be is on a beach and in the ocean and I like to see interesting places and try different restaurants. There are lovely places to travel in the 48 states where there isn’t control of people. As much as I like Hawaii, I won’t go there under bubble restrictions.
This does not benefit the local economy! The action is not welled thought out.I will not come back until a plan to benefit everyone not just me but everyone the locals and the tourists.
I think this bubble idea might work for some people but we have a condo at Poipu Beach for 4 weeks the end of October to the end of November. We have as a family been coming since 1980. We have many Ohana on Kauai and would want to spend time with them on the beach or homes or eating out. So we won’t becoming this year. Aloha🌈❤🙏⛱🍍🌴
Why spend all that time on a plane and money on plane tickets, covid shots, AND wear a bracelet like a criminal to stay at a resort in one of the most beautiful places on earth? That’s crazy!!! Ige needs his head examined!!! People want to explore the beauty of Hawaii. Not get locked up for 2 weeks. I hope they get this figured out soon. Come back from Hawaii with an untanned ring around your ankle from your monitor bracelet???? Nice fashion accessory!
Maybe there are a few people for whom a Hawaii vacation consists of staying, eating, sleeping, sunbathing, swimming in a pool, and relaxing all in one resort…and that might work for some of the mega resorts on the Big Island. But visitors to Kauai are much more interested in hiking, exploring the awesome scenery, learning stand-up paddle boarding, eating at authentic local restaurants, enjoying shave ice and poke, shopping for local arts and crafts, taking a Humane Society dog out for a day, and cycling on the eastside bike path…to name just a few characteristics. I am skeptical that there will be sufficient visitors prepared to stay locked in a resort to make it economically feasible for the few all-inclusive “resorts” in Kauai to participate in the bubble program.
I think these extreme measures will cut the throat of their economy. There are not many who want to sit around a resort all day everyday and miss out on the beauty of hiking and exploring this beautiful island. The small businesses will take a beating. I can’t imagine this working. Hawaiians will be safe but at a huge price.
If we can’t eat dinner and listen to the great Hawaiian music at Garden Island grille in Koloa or shop for produce at the Wednesday night Kukui’ula Farmers Market, I’m afraid we’re going to have to take a pass.
This is already outdated. 3 p.m. today, October 15th, test within 72 hours and no quarantine when negative results received. We didn’t need it, but tested 9/8 had results 9/10 before we flew home. On day 6 of our “stay at home”.
Thanks for your continued updates.
Hi Jacquelyn.
THanks. Yes, it moves fast here these days. We published about the new situation immediately after it was released.
Aloha.
I find it odd that American citizens (or anyone for that matter), who are paying for an expensive vacation, would be open to being treated like criminals on house arrest. Being tracked with bracelets, and potentially facing fines and jail time, because they set foot outside a geofenced area, this sounds like a bad dream…
I can picture Tattoo saying, “De plane! De plane!”, and Ricardo Montalban saying, “Welcome to Fantasy Island!” 😳🤣
Wow
I’m 71 years old and, well excuse me, be the term ” Enhanced Movement Quarantine” sounds spooky and sinister.
Wear a bracelet like a convicted law breaker? I don’t think that will work for me and the wife.
Mahalo BOH for your forum.
Bill
Hi Bill.
You made us both laugh.
Aloha.