159 thoughts on “Life on Kauai Now | 18 Months Later”
Elizabeth H.
Aloha from Minnesota! We are currently on a Stay Home order until May 4th. The only time we go out is to go for a walk in our neighborhood or to the grocery store. Tomorrow we are expecting up to 10 inches of snow! My husband and I were lucky to visit Oahu for our annual trip in February. Missing the Hawaiian sunsets and the Aloha Spirit. We are hoping to return again next February. Mahalo for your posts and keeping us all informed what life is like on beautiful Kauai. Aloha 🌺🌈🤙
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Elizabeth.
Thank you. We appreciate your comments over the last 9 years!
Our best to you guys.
Aloha.
Msconk
Aloha, I went on the HA site to check my May 2, 2020 reservations and only a cancel button was posted. No choice for a refund on the tickets. I thought there would be a choice to cancel or request a refund. Have you heard anything about this?
Take care on Kauai
Mahalo
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Msconk.
Was this the page you went to? We have been told by quite a few visitors that this is leading to a refund option. Please let us know how it goes.
Aloha.
Mary E
Much love & Aloha to the people of Kauai. Best place on earth & I’ve traveled quite a bit of it. Married @ the Coco Palms in 1985 & have visited over 40 times. Can’t understand why Madame Pele keeps trying to destroy you–hurricanes, floods, vi ruses, etc. It’s said God doesn’t give you anything you can’t handle but enough is enough with the testing! Even hope to come again at my advanced age.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Mary.
Thank you for this and your other comments over the past 4 years. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Aloha.
Ken
UNITED AIRLINES UPDATE: On 3/24/2020, I cancelled our United flights to Kauai, and that night, United charged my Visa a $250 cancellation fee. Yesterday, United issued a $250 credit voucher to us, renewing my good feelings towards this carrier in very difficult times. We can’t wait to visit Kauai again, maybe in October or next April. I hope all of you are doing well and your businesses/jobs come back soon.
Aloha
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Ken.
Thanks for sharing that update.
Aloha.
Deryl P
I brought 2 friends for a 3 week visit in March. I wantrd to introduce them to the Aloha Spirit of Kauai ehich infected me on my first trop yhere in 2011. I am so thankful we were able to experence many wonderful adventures prior to the shutdowns of our final week there. Our prayers are with you allduring these troubled times. Mahalo Nui Loa .
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Deryl.
Thank you.
Aloha.
Kristin M.
My son lives in Kapaa. I’m in California. Even though he is almost 30, it’s so hard to have your children living oceans apart from you during this time. I pray that Hawaii will not be without food and essentials, especially medical supplies. My prayers go out for all of you.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Kristin.
Thank you dude your comment.
Aloha.
Travis P
The mis information on what beach parks vs beaches is unreal, to be clear Kauai Beach Parks require a parking pass and $5.00 pass per person only 100 sold per day, beach parking at beach parks seems to be unlimited $50.00 per day. I called the mayors office to ask for clarification and was re-directed to parks and Rec, i left a message and they called me back the nxt day. The parks and rec director for Kauai called me back and said only county beaches and state beaches are closed, but the beaches in front of the big hotels are not closed and are not considered a county beach. She emailed me a list of every closed beach park thats closed by the county. There are lots of locals and visitors alike swimming, and enjoying the beach in front of the Marriott resorts in poipu and lihue and the Sheraton and other hotel chains. My kids have spent countless days at the beach and we are planning on staying a month till this virus thing dies down.
Barbara O.
Please explain WHY locals and visitors are out enjoying the beaches. That is how it spreads! We are ALL supposed to stay in our own homes with our own families, and walks for exercise are to be 6 feet apart so as not to pass along the vi rus that we may not even know we have yet. How will we keep this terrible vi rus from spreading if the rules are broken? PLEASE PEOPLE! This is not party time. This is REAL, not a horror movie. Don’t wait until throngs of people have spread this vi rus unknowingly. Check the CDC website for details. WE ON THE MAINLAND KNOW. WATCH THE TV REPORTS AND TAKE TO HEART WHAT THE MEDICAL EXPERTS ARE TRYING TO TELL YOU!
Jared M
Dear Barbara O,
Though your fear is not unusual, your statements (“Please explain WHY locals and visitors are out enjoying the beaches. That is how it spreads! We are ALL supposed to stay in our own homes with our own families, and walks for exercise are to be 6 feet apart so as not to pass along the vi rus that we may not even know we have yet.”) are simply untrue. You cannot spread a virus without coming into contact with people. And if a family–that is already living together–goes out into nature together–and stays a safe and healthy distance from others–they are certainly not going to catch or spread anything. In fact, there’s probably nothing healthier at a time like this than getting OUT of the house and getting some fresh air and sunshine and exercise. Swimming in the ocean or walking along the beach has certainly not been deemed dangerous or unsafe behavior in and of itself. So… maybe chill out a bit and worry about your OWN health and your OWN behavior instead of worrying unnecessarily about what others might be doing that don’t affect you in anyway.
Aloha.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Jared.
Thanks.
Aloha.
Colby L
Why is this site still advertising cheap flights to Hawaii?? Quite a few of them from different airlines. You should stop that.
Trish
I lived on Kauai from 2000 to 2002. I thought about how 911 shut down the airport and all shipments to the island and how everyone is doing. I live in California now and still come back to Kauai almost every year. You are in my prayers and hope the TP does not run out like it did after 911!
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Trish.
Thanks.
Aloha.
Joe M.
Aloha Beat of Hawaii, thank you so much for your updates of life as it is now known on Kauai, as a former resident from back in the early seventies, it must be like bittersweet paradise, uncrowded beaches, no traffic on the roads, and people helping people. Hopefully with all the craziness going on, you can put that aside for a moment and still enjoy an amazing sunset, a beautiful rainbow, or even a sunny day at the beach. The spirit of Kauai will always shine thru and stay strong! I was told a long time ago that once you have the spirit of Kauai, you will always come back, no matter how far your travels take you. My wife and I always try to get back as often as we can, and now we bring our kids who have also got the spirit and will not let us go without them even though they are fully grown! Please stay safe and stay healthy and keep the updates coming, we will be with you in spirit! Mahalo
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Joe.
What a nice comment. Thank you.
Aloha.
Glenn H.
The spirit of Kauai is alive and well in our Souls. My wife and I are thinking of all Kauai residents at this time.
Mahalo Nui Loa from Powell River B.C Canada.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Glenn.
Thanks.
Aloha.
Brian P
It’s so interesting to me that no one has even mentioned the fact that it’s completely unconstitutional for the government to force you to stay in your home or hotel room without a court order! Just seems the media doesn’t wanna report about it or even mention it.
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Aloha from Minnesota! We are currently on a Stay Home order until May 4th. The only time we go out is to go for a walk in our neighborhood or to the grocery store. Tomorrow we are expecting up to 10 inches of snow! My husband and I were lucky to visit Oahu for our annual trip in February. Missing the Hawaiian sunsets and the Aloha Spirit. We are hoping to return again next February. Mahalo for your posts and keeping us all informed what life is like on beautiful Kauai. Aloha 🌺🌈🤙
Hi Elizabeth.
Thank you. We appreciate your comments over the last 9 years!
Our best to you guys.
Aloha.
Aloha, I went on the HA site to check my May 2, 2020 reservations and only a cancel button was posted. No choice for a refund on the tickets. I thought there would be a choice to cancel or request a refund. Have you heard anything about this?
Take care on Kauai
Mahalo
Hi Msconk.
Was this the page you went to? We have been told by quite a few visitors that this is leading to a refund option. Please let us know how it goes.
Aloha.
Much love & Aloha to the people of Kauai. Best place on earth & I’ve traveled quite a bit of it. Married @ the Coco Palms in 1985 & have visited over 40 times. Can’t understand why Madame Pele keeps trying to destroy you–hurricanes, floods, vi ruses, etc. It’s said God doesn’t give you anything you can’t handle but enough is enough with the testing! Even hope to come again at my advanced age.
Hi Mary.
Thank you for this and your other comments over the past 4 years. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Aloha.
UNITED AIRLINES UPDATE: On 3/24/2020, I cancelled our United flights to Kauai, and that night, United charged my Visa a $250 cancellation fee. Yesterday, United issued a $250 credit voucher to us, renewing my good feelings towards this carrier in very difficult times. We can’t wait to visit Kauai again, maybe in October or next April. I hope all of you are doing well and your businesses/jobs come back soon.
Aloha
Hi Ken.
Thanks for sharing that update.
Aloha.
I brought 2 friends for a 3 week visit in March. I wantrd to introduce them to the Aloha Spirit of Kauai ehich infected me on my first trop yhere in 2011. I am so thankful we were able to experence many wonderful adventures prior to the shutdowns of our final week there. Our prayers are with you allduring these troubled times. Mahalo Nui Loa .
Hi Deryl.
Thank you.
Aloha.
My son lives in Kapaa. I’m in California. Even though he is almost 30, it’s so hard to have your children living oceans apart from you during this time. I pray that Hawaii will not be without food and essentials, especially medical supplies. My prayers go out for all of you.
Hi Kristin.
Thank you dude your comment.
Aloha.
The mis information on what beach parks vs beaches is unreal, to be clear Kauai Beach Parks require a parking pass and $5.00 pass per person only 100 sold per day, beach parking at beach parks seems to be unlimited $50.00 per day. I called the mayors office to ask for clarification and was re-directed to parks and Rec, i left a message and they called me back the nxt day. The parks and rec director for Kauai called me back and said only county beaches and state beaches are closed, but the beaches in front of the big hotels are not closed and are not considered a county beach. She emailed me a list of every closed beach park thats closed by the county. There are lots of locals and visitors alike swimming, and enjoying the beach in front of the Marriott resorts in poipu and lihue and the Sheraton and other hotel chains. My kids have spent countless days at the beach and we are planning on staying a month till this virus thing dies down.
Please explain WHY locals and visitors are out enjoying the beaches. That is how it spreads! We are ALL supposed to stay in our own homes with our own families, and walks for exercise are to be 6 feet apart so as not to pass along the vi rus that we may not even know we have yet. How will we keep this terrible vi rus from spreading if the rules are broken? PLEASE PEOPLE! This is not party time. This is REAL, not a horror movie. Don’t wait until throngs of people have spread this vi rus unknowingly. Check the CDC website for details. WE ON THE MAINLAND KNOW. WATCH THE TV REPORTS AND TAKE TO HEART WHAT THE MEDICAL EXPERTS ARE TRYING TO TELL YOU!
Dear Barbara O,
Though your fear is not unusual, your statements (“Please explain WHY locals and visitors are out enjoying the beaches. That is how it spreads! We are ALL supposed to stay in our own homes with our own families, and walks for exercise are to be 6 feet apart so as not to pass along the vi rus that we may not even know we have yet.”) are simply untrue. You cannot spread a virus without coming into contact with people. And if a family–that is already living together–goes out into nature together–and stays a safe and healthy distance from others–they are certainly not going to catch or spread anything. In fact, there’s probably nothing healthier at a time like this than getting OUT of the house and getting some fresh air and sunshine and exercise. Swimming in the ocean or walking along the beach has certainly not been deemed dangerous or unsafe behavior in and of itself. So… maybe chill out a bit and worry about your OWN health and your OWN behavior instead of worrying unnecessarily about what others might be doing that don’t affect you in anyway.
Aloha.
Hi Jared.
Thanks.
Aloha.
Why is this site still advertising cheap flights to Hawaii?? Quite a few of them from different airlines. You should stop that.
I lived on Kauai from 2000 to 2002. I thought about how 911 shut down the airport and all shipments to the island and how everyone is doing. I live in California now and still come back to Kauai almost every year. You are in my prayers and hope the TP does not run out like it did after 911!
Hi Trish.
Thanks.
Aloha.
Aloha Beat of Hawaii, thank you so much for your updates of life as it is now known on Kauai, as a former resident from back in the early seventies, it must be like bittersweet paradise, uncrowded beaches, no traffic on the roads, and people helping people. Hopefully with all the craziness going on, you can put that aside for a moment and still enjoy an amazing sunset, a beautiful rainbow, or even a sunny day at the beach. The spirit of Kauai will always shine thru and stay strong! I was told a long time ago that once you have the spirit of Kauai, you will always come back, no matter how far your travels take you. My wife and I always try to get back as often as we can, and now we bring our kids who have also got the spirit and will not let us go without them even though they are fully grown! Please stay safe and stay healthy and keep the updates coming, we will be with you in spirit! Mahalo
Hi Joe.
What a nice comment. Thank you.
Aloha.
The spirit of Kauai is alive and well in our Souls. My wife and I are thinking of all Kauai residents at this time.
Mahalo Nui Loa from Powell River B.C Canada.
Hi Glenn.
Thanks.
Aloha.
It’s so interesting to me that no one has even mentioned the fact that it’s completely unconstitutional for the government to force you to stay in your home or hotel room without a court order! Just seems the media doesn’t wanna report about it or even mention it.