227 thoughts on “No Recovery Yet For Hawaii Travel. Here’s Why.”
Rod W
Ok, I’m here in Maui, updating you as promised. I scheduled by COVID test on-line with Walgreens (not all locations do the required PCR test, so you have to specify, and be sure to schedule within 72 hrs of your last departure leg going to Hawaii), test was a breeze and N/C. Though they don’t promise, labs used show avg time to results well within the 72 hrs and actual results came back in 24 or so hrs via email. Followed all directions, reviewing over and over again to make sure t’s were crossed and i’s dotted, it was really no problem at all. Here now, enjoying my beautiful home away from home. Thank you BOH for keeping us updated and providing this forum!
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Rod.
Thanks for letting us know. Happy to hear that the testing and travels went without a hitch.
Aloha.
George c
“All islands except Kauai allow visitors to bypass quarantine based on pre-travel COVID testing.” (quote from todays Beat)
Is this true for the big island?
what happens if you get a positive or false positive on the arrivals test?
Also, if all 5 of the family have negative pre-travel results, what happens if one show a positive on the antigen arrivals test?
thanks
Beat of Hawaii
Hi George.
Big Island does random testing on arrival. If you were to test positive then obviously there would be a quarantine.
As we said the last time when you asked, for more specific information, we suggest you contact the state or county.
Aloha.
J.T.
Hmmm, CVS has the contract for State of Hawaii’s employees as their main drug provider. The largest employer in the State of Hawaii IS the State of Hawaii. Does it shock anyone that CVS is one of the “Trusted partners” for Covid-19 testing for the State of Hawaii, yet many people seem to be having problems with getting their results in a timely manner?
TomC
San Francisco just removed the 10-day quarantine on return requirement so maybe some more Californians will fly over for a visit now!
Kathy B.
The 10 day quarantine after travel was “strongly recommended” but was never mandatory.
Jenn E.
Canada now has additional challenges in place for retuning residents requiring both prof of a negative Covid test before boarding a plane on top of an expensive quarantine period in a government approved hotel $$$.
Still waiting to rebook my visit that was cancelled back in Feb 2020 and a bit concerned that our window to rebook will pass based on current travel credit stipulations. It’s a lot of $$$$ to go “poof.” 🙁
Gail M
We are traveling from Hilo to Maui. There are very few trusted covid test providers in the area and the few there are charge $139 to $150 and CVS doesn’t guarantee that results will be timely. If we were going to Honolulu no tests are required.
Two observations –
#1 As Hawaii is one state, the protocols should apply to all islands to avoid confusion.
#2. Inter island travel should accept the covid tests the locals are receiving not just those from trusted partners. If not, they have no confidence in the tests being given to the Hawaii residents.
PhilandBrenda M.
Thanks for the info, looking forward to a 21 day semi economical trip towards end of may.. have stayed at both outrigger east and west gave us a great deal and had such island hospitality towards our families.
Ohana
Edith A
My partner and I have traveled to California in January 2020 and he was able to use his Kaiser plan to cover the cost of the Covid test, however I use Blue Cross PPO and had to pay $170.00 out of pocket for the 72 hour test at the facility available to me. Than the airlines all have different rules… he flew on United and had to stand in a long line to enter the state. I flew on Alaska, got a arm band and walked right through.
Lack of uniformed policies across the board leads to no confidence fir most people. Theirs an old saying that’s true today… “make it simple stupid…”
Thank you
Marcy A
My husband and I recently traveled to Kona (we have a home there) from Palm Springs, CA. Getting a Covid-19 test from a “trusted partner” was an absolute nightmare. CVS and Walgreen’s (we made appointments at BOTH) told us when we showed up on Sunday, Feb. 21 for our appointments that results were taking 5-7 DAYS to be returned. We were leaving on Feb. 23rd. So we cancelled and frantically called the Hawaii Covid Help Desk and were told the closest trusted partner was in San Diego! Made appointments there then had to drive over, get a hotel room, get tested and once cleared, drive back to Palm Springs to pack and head to the airport. We had to pay $250 cash per person for the rapid test. It was ridiculous. Then my husband’s test uploaded properly but mine did not. More phone calls with NO HELP. Kept getting the standard computer voice messages, finally a person who then promptly transferred us back to the computer voice messages. Brought the papers with us just to prove we were tested as the software didn’t work. Cleared The Big Island Covid-19 labyrinth upon arrival. I uploaded Pegasus software as directed but only one person there working it. Then more Covid-19 testing on arrival. Why? We all just took tests within 72 hours! Last comment – my husband has been traveling and working internationally during the pandemic. He has been tested in CA using CovidClinic. It is accepted around the world by Australia, New Zealand, etc. but NOT Hawaii? Seriously? This trusted partner thing is just a joke. ALL administered Covid-19 tests should be accepted.
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Ok, I’m here in Maui, updating you as promised. I scheduled by COVID test on-line with Walgreens (not all locations do the required PCR test, so you have to specify, and be sure to schedule within 72 hrs of your last departure leg going to Hawaii), test was a breeze and N/C. Though they don’t promise, labs used show avg time to results well within the 72 hrs and actual results came back in 24 or so hrs via email. Followed all directions, reviewing over and over again to make sure t’s were crossed and i’s dotted, it was really no problem at all. Here now, enjoying my beautiful home away from home. Thank you BOH for keeping us updated and providing this forum!
Hi Rod.
Thanks for letting us know. Happy to hear that the testing and travels went without a hitch.
Aloha.
“All islands except Kauai allow visitors to bypass quarantine based on pre-travel COVID testing.” (quote from todays Beat)
Is this true for the big island?
what happens if you get a positive or false positive on the arrivals test?
Also, if all 5 of the family have negative pre-travel results, what happens if one show a positive on the antigen arrivals test?
thanks
Hi George.
Big Island does random testing on arrival. If you were to test positive then obviously there would be a quarantine.
As we said the last time when you asked, for more specific information, we suggest you contact the state or county.
Aloha.
Hmmm, CVS has the contract for State of Hawaii’s employees as their main drug provider. The largest employer in the State of Hawaii IS the State of Hawaii. Does it shock anyone that CVS is one of the “Trusted partners” for Covid-19 testing for the State of Hawaii, yet many people seem to be having problems with getting their results in a timely manner?
San Francisco just removed the 10-day quarantine on return requirement so maybe some more Californians will fly over for a visit now!
The 10 day quarantine after travel was “strongly recommended” but was never mandatory.
Canada now has additional challenges in place for retuning residents requiring both prof of a negative Covid test before boarding a plane on top of an expensive quarantine period in a government approved hotel $$$.
Still waiting to rebook my visit that was cancelled back in Feb 2020 and a bit concerned that our window to rebook will pass based on current travel credit stipulations. It’s a lot of $$$$ to go “poof.” 🙁
We are traveling from Hilo to Maui. There are very few trusted covid test providers in the area and the few there are charge $139 to $150 and CVS doesn’t guarantee that results will be timely. If we were going to Honolulu no tests are required.
Two observations –
#1 As Hawaii is one state, the protocols should apply to all islands to avoid confusion.
#2. Inter island travel should accept the covid tests the locals are receiving not just those from trusted partners. If not, they have no confidence in the tests being given to the Hawaii residents.
Thanks for the info, looking forward to a 21 day semi economical trip towards end of may.. have stayed at both outrigger east and west gave us a great deal and had such island hospitality towards our families.
Ohana
My partner and I have traveled to California in January 2020 and he was able to use his Kaiser plan to cover the cost of the Covid test, however I use Blue Cross PPO and had to pay $170.00 out of pocket for the 72 hour test at the facility available to me. Than the airlines all have different rules… he flew on United and had to stand in a long line to enter the state. I flew on Alaska, got a arm band and walked right through.
Lack of uniformed policies across the board leads to no confidence fir most people. Theirs an old saying that’s true today… “make it simple stupid…”
Thank you
My husband and I recently traveled to Kona (we have a home there) from Palm Springs, CA. Getting a Covid-19 test from a “trusted partner” was an absolute nightmare. CVS and Walgreen’s (we made appointments at BOTH) told us when we showed up on Sunday, Feb. 21 for our appointments that results were taking 5-7 DAYS to be returned. We were leaving on Feb. 23rd. So we cancelled and frantically called the Hawaii Covid Help Desk and were told the closest trusted partner was in San Diego! Made appointments there then had to drive over, get a hotel room, get tested and once cleared, drive back to Palm Springs to pack and head to the airport. We had to pay $250 cash per person for the rapid test. It was ridiculous. Then my husband’s test uploaded properly but mine did not. More phone calls with NO HELP. Kept getting the standard computer voice messages, finally a person who then promptly transferred us back to the computer voice messages. Brought the papers with us just to prove we were tested as the software didn’t work. Cleared The Big Island Covid-19 labyrinth upon arrival. I uploaded Pegasus software as directed but only one person there working it. Then more Covid-19 testing on arrival. Why? We all just took tests within 72 hours! Last comment – my husband has been traveling and working internationally during the pandemic. He has been tested in CA using CovidClinic. It is accepted around the world by Australia, New Zealand, etc. but NOT Hawaii? Seriously? This trusted partner thing is just a joke. ALL administered Covid-19 tests should be accepted.