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I understand the concern, but I also feel that despite everyone saying “Follow the Science”, this is more draconian and less the Truth. Having flown for the last 40 years on business weekly (50 Weeks a year), having done so during SARS in the early Millennia, spent every evening in a Hotel Regency Club or Concierge Lounge and never contracting anything, I still believe this is more about a lack of knowledge and precautions that really are not based in. Flying 6 Hours with a mandated Mask does not seem like fun, even in First Class. I can understand going through the Airport Lobby, any area where there is density, but to have expectations after 18 months that one is still going to be seeing reduced opportunities whether Dining, whatever, seems like Governor Ige is following the Cuomo, Pritzker, Newsom Model, but wants it both ways, bring Tourism back, but with reduced enjoyment. Having postponed our February 2020, to September 2020, only to find the Hotels had not re-opened until October, then re-scheduling for the end of May 2021, I’m just not sure it’s worth it. It would appear the best solution is to go where one is wanted and can achieve the greatest value for the time lost over the past 18 months, given Hotels are probably not fully staffed, Bars and Dining not all opened. A hui hou.
I can tell you this…. We did canceled our trip to Big Island four times before we finally decided to go . What you need for Big Island it’s covid test 72 hours before your departure. You will get second covid test here on the Airport when you get here. They will also help you here on the Airport to fill out the form to get QRcode. That’s what we did and some other people too. Hawaiian people are so nice to help you with everything. They are not like people from Mainland!!Nobody wear a mask on any beach . I have no Idea how they doit on other Islands.
I hear the mask mandate has been updated not too long ago for Maui County, not required to wear while sunbathing by the pool, just have to social distance. Have you heard the same? What about on Oahu?
Lizzy its my experience and opinion and sorry you feel how you do about me. How locals and hawaii choose to treat others, it is what it is. I do take offense to it sometimes.
However i do respect others and hawaii. I have never trashed the environment or locals when i lived there but always did seem like they think they can do whatever they want and get away with it.
Because its an island culture. People there get stuck and dont get exposure to the rest if the world. I am from the mainland originally and most people from there will very clearly understand how i feel about hawaii issues now. Hawaii just feels more uncivilized to me and its not just the culture. They should work on better relationships with the mainland i think if they want to have a good economy and remain competitive. That is my opinion.
LOL CF your such a sensitive guy. Just dont EVER go to Hawaii again problem solved. Not sure why you feel the need to post on all
We rescheduled our trip 4-times and finally gave up trying to go until Hawaii posts reasonable expectations.
Masks in restaurants, bars and shopping and maybe on the side walk on Waikiki.
No masks hiking, driving a car, lying on the beach, cycling, mostly anything outside where you can be 6-feet from others.
I’m ok with the pre departure test
Please be reasonable.
Make it ridiculous and we will go somewhere else.
Can We please maintain 6 feet and not wear mask?
This is all crap!!! The masks you are all wearing it’s not helping you at all!!! You need spacial mask for viruses !! If there is a person with covid and you have that mask crap on your face it’s up to your immunity if you get or not!!!! They just makes people stupid. !!!! Doesn’t matter if that’s Hawaii or on the mainland!!!I just hope this Bull… It’s going to be over soon !!!
Thanks rosie r i totally agree. People in hawaii and mainland need to use common sense and live life regardless of a virus. A face diaper isnt really a good idea. Staying home more and supplements and excercize and helping Others makes more sense
well CF when you go to the hospital some day and a doctor doesnt wear one of those diapers you dont like and coughs on you and gives you an infectious disease dont come back here whining about it. Good grief.
My sister works ER and she tells me that if not for those diapers most doctors wouldnt live 5 years so stop spreading your lies and propaganda. Masks DO work
Yesterday’s Maui News clearly stated if you are sun bathing/sitting or reclining on a Maui beach a face mask IS REQUIRED. Nothing nebulous about that. The article even commented on the lack of need for sunscreen under your mask.
Yeah joni i cant respect rules like that. Common sense and clearer heads in govt need to prevail. Its too much fear and baseless crap.
If hawaiians want respect from tourists also then they need to show respect to them. Usa citizens as well. That went awry w covid
I think its time you step away form Beat of Hawaii.
Actually
WHY are you on this site anyways?
Just to spread negativity and ignorance?
From everything ive read and from other posters, It makes no sense that you are here.
You are only spreading negativity.
Hopefully the moderators can observe this, and make changes. Mahalo
Hi Lizzy.
Thanks.
Aloha.